Growing up between two cultures shaped my understanding of life's complexities and the importance of inner balance. As a child of Afghan parents who fled their homeland, I experienced firsthand how trauma can echo through generations and how restrictive circumstances can lead to profound personal growth. My early years were marked by strict boundaries and cultural expectations that often felt confining. Protection often meant restriction, and love sometimes felt like limitation. These experiences, while challenging, planted the seeds for my eventual path toward healing and self-discovery.

My healing journey began in earnest during a particularly challenging relationship. Seeking professional help through psychotherapy and systemic therapy, I started to understand the patterns that had shaped my life. But it was an unexpected weekend at a monastery that would transform my path entirely. What was meant to be a quiet retreat with a book became a profound encounter with a spiritual teacher who introduced me to heart meditation in the Sufi tradition. This practice became my anchor through life's storms and opened my heart to new possibilities of healing.

Discovering conscious breathwork added a new dimension to my journey. This powerful modality gave me additional perspectives on my behavioral patterns and provided tools for processing past experiences, particularly in relationships and conflict situations. The transformative breakthroughs I experienced led me to pursue a comprehensive training as a breathwork facilitator, completing a holistic program that integrated expertise from psychiatry, bodywork, and energy healing. Recently, I've expanded my practice to include energy work and Chakra Re-Balance therapy, creating a holistic approach to healing.

While my professional background in finance taught me structure and precision, my work in healing has taught me something far more precious – the power of presence and authentic connection. Every time I witness a participant's breakthrough or help guide someone through their own healing journey, I'm reminded of why I chose this path. The vulnerability and courage I see in my participants mirror my own journey of healing and transformation.

Today, I bring together all these elements – my personal journey of cultural bridging, my experience with trauma and dissociation, my training in breathwork and energy healing, and my deep appreciation for spiritual practice. Whether in group sessions or one-on-one work, I create a safe space where others can explore their own paths to wholeness.