I left for France with my partner so he could continue his work as a neuroscientist. During this time I followed courses in energy work (Healing Touch), Trauma and Nervous system healing, EFT, meditation. Growing my understanding of my own body and mind. I started to be better able to regulate myself, on one side through mental/emotional work, and on the other side through a more body-oriented approached involving touch, movement, and energy work.

In 2021 we came back to the Netherlands and I started to study at the Institute for Transpersonal (non-dual) & Gestalt Therapy to become a body oriented psychotherapist.  Which gave much more depth to my knowledge. And much of what I had learned so far came together.

My journey is by no means over. I’m still learning every day! CFS had a huge impact on me. And still, I can have a good cry about it. At the same time,  I know now that life is really good if we are able to return back home, back into our body and our heart.

Since 2012 I’m a certified coach for the Gupta Program. I work in a lovely team of coaches and together we continue deepening our understanding of chronic fatigue and other syndromes that have their roots in the brain and nervous system dysregulation. Together we help people all over the world to heal and to regain their life. And since March 2025 I'm a certified body oriented psychotherapist. I work online and live in Hilversum.