My Background:

Witnessing illness and suffering at a young age in my father’s pediatric practice, and in our own family, ignited in me an early interest in medicine and in accompanying others during challenging times. My wish to be present for others when they were going through difficult transitions, merged with a deep love for movement (especially dance) and imaginative play. Compassionate presence and listening, gentle touch and movement exploration, are the foundational elements of GRAY WOLF COMPANIONSHIP and The Trager® Approach.

Formal Education:

• Licensed in Germany in physical therapy since 1993, including companionship/support of adults and children in life and death situations.

• Started training with the Trager® Approach in 1997

• Certified Trager® practitioner since 2019

• 400+ hours of clinical education as a spiritual care intern at St. Vincent Health Care and Bozeman Health, MT 2016-2017

Additional Life Experiences:

• Motherhood since 2003

• Several years of dream studies based on Carl Gustav Jung’s exploration of the human psyche

• Extensive experience with caregiving and grief processing in my immediate family

• Application of Trager® principles in warm water; gently, safely moving/floating someone in water such as at our local hot springs.