Hi there,
I’m Maxine
I’m so glad you’re here. Here’s a bit about my education and what inspired me to support people a somatic sex coach.
I’m passionate about empowering people to feel at home in their bodies, ignited by a huge healing journey of my own. I take a holistic approach to health and happiness, with my roots in Tantra, somatic sex education, trauma healing work and transformational coaching.
My Education…
I’m a certified Somatic Sex Educator and Sexological Bodyworker, with the last 10+ years spent working with individuals and couples. I’ve trained with many incredible coaches, therapists and bodyworkers from around the world and have a deep passion for lifelong learning.
I’m a graduated ontological life coach with an ICF certified program, and am in my advanced year of study with Somatic Experiencing International.
My Story…
My passion for my work comes from my own history of battling disembodiment. In my early 20’s I struggled with chronic dysregulation. This led to a period of using whatever I could to cope with an inescapable sense of overwhelm.
Coming out of chronic patterns of dissociation was a long haul. In much of the early days I was in chronic freeze, isolated, and felt that I has to pull myself up by my bootstraps to heal myself.
My journey became exponentially easier when I started calling in support and stopped trying to do it all on my own. Despite my struggles I had many gifts to tap into.
Having transformative experiences in the realm of sexuality and Tantra gave me a touchstone for releasing my body’s patterns of intergenerational trauma and orienting back to life’s goodness. As I continued to heal my own nervous system and tap back into my intrinsic sense of sense of joy and magic, it became crystal clear that working with others on the healing path was a natural way forward.
One of my gifts is my large resource of lived experience and a truly multifaceted, holistic approach to my session work. I have a commitment to lifelong learning and am endlessly passionate about what it takes for people to thive. I consider my journey a testament to personal discovery, unwavering resilience and healing through the body’s wisdom.
I identify as HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), queer and have lived experience with ethical non monogamy. I grew up with neurodivergent family members and find myself supporting many creative and diverse people in my practice.
The Space
For my in-person sessions that can include everything from working with somatic therapy tools, to somatic sex education, to sexological bodywork. My loft studio is an oasis in the heart of Victoria, in the traditional unceded territories of the the Lekwungen speaking people.
It’s equipped with a deluxe memory foam massage table, consultation area, bathroom and many other loving details to create a welcoming atmosphere.
My studio is a three story walk up and is not wheelchair accessible at this time. If you have mobility challenges we can explore other means of working together.