From Italy to Inner Transformation
Newsletter No. 1- March 4, 2025
Hiking up Monte Amaro on a beautiful day. Our house is located at the base of this mountain.
It’s hard to believe it’s been a little over a year since I packed up my life and took the leap to live in Italy. Life here continues to unfold in the ways that are both magically inspiring and oh so humbling. It’s teaching me lessons about slowing down, savoring the present, and finding joy in the small, everyday moments.
Ryan, the dogs and I have landed in a very small village in Abruzzo, Sant’Eufemia a Maiella. We sit at the base of Monte Amaro with views possible down to the Adriatic Sea. This winter we have been enjoying the ski touring terrain in our valley. It’s abundant when there is snow and luckily we have had some.
The slower rhythm here feels beautifully in tune with the work I’m now offering as a trauma-informed somatic love, sex and empowerment coach. Whether it’s through nervous system regulation or the profound practices of the VITA™ Methodology, I’m passionate about guiding others on the path to reconnect with their true essence.
You deserve to live a life that feels deeply aligned with who you are. With this newsletter, I hope to offer you insights and inspiration to support your own unique transformation.
Why Nervous System Regulation Matters
Your body holds so much wisdom. But when we’re stuck in overdrive—living with stress, fear, or overwhelm—this connection can become clouded, leaving us feeling lost or disconnected.
Nervous system regulation is the process of gently coming back to yourself, learning to step out of survival instincts and returning to a state of balance.
By cultivating awareness of your body through breathing, grounding exercises, sensory exploration and many other techniques you can begin to restore harmony within.
This work isn’t about perfection or forcing yourself into calm; it’s about creating a safe environment within your body where your emotions, energy, and voice can freely exist.
Each small moment of reconnection brings you closer to the sense of peace and empowerment you’ve always carried inside you.
Running along the coast in Puglia, south of Otranto.
Exploring the VITA™ Methodology
The VITA™ Methodology is a unique coaching approach that brings together the wisdom of ancient tantric and Taoist practices with cutting-edge neuroscience.
This fusion allows us to work with the body in deeply transformative ways, helping you tap into your inner vitality and reconnect with your innate power.
Unlike methods that keep you stuck in your head, VITA™ is all about loving presence, radical acceptance and somatic embodiment—anchoring you into the sensations and energy of your body. By engaging the breath, movement, sounding, mindfulness and energy awareness, we open pathways for emotional healing, intimacy, and pleasure that might have felt unreachable before.
This work is about awakening to a fuller experience of life, stepping out of overthinking, and into the flow of your body’s natural intelligence.
Whether you're seeking deeper self-love or more fulfilling connections, the VITA™ Methodology creates a safe space for transformation that’s rooted in feeling, sensing, and exploring your true essence.
Having fun in one of my favorite places- Gargano National Park.
A natural evolution of my work.
I realize coaching may feel like a new direction for some of you, and I want to reassure you that it’s truly a natural extension of what we’ve already been working on together.
Through bodywork, many of you have experienced how revitalizing it is to meet your body’s physical needs. You felt the ways parts of your body related to each other. And you gained awareness of the interconnectedness the body, mind and spirit.
Now, this new offering allows us to explore how that same connection can transform other areas of your life—your emotions, relationships, and sense of self.
Our neighbors live full time in Gargano and make the best pizza I have ever had. When they come to Maiella they always invite us over for pizza and send us home with more. Here, we are on the top of Amaro and savoring every last bite!!
Why Sex, Love and Relationships?
Your body isn’t just your vessel; it’s the seat of your deepest truths, desires, and untapped potential.
Yet, so many of us have learned to disconnect from the most powerful parts of ourselves—especially when it comes to intimacy and relationships.
This work is about reclaiming that connection, stepping into your fullness, and rediscovering the unique spark that makes you you.
Some of the ways Somatic Embodiment Coaching can support you include:
Learning how to listen to your body and understanding it’s language
Cultivating deeper connection and intimacy in your relationships
Releasing emotional blocks or patterns that no longer serve you
Reclaiming your sexual energy as a source of creativity and vitality
Gaining greater confidence in expressing your needs and desires
It’s also ideal for those who’ve already achieved “success,” yet feel like something essential is still missing—a deeper, more authentic experience of life and love.
Derby living his best life!
Together on This Journey
Your path to embodiment and transformation is unique and sacred. Even now, simply by reading these words, you’re creating space for growth and curiosity in your life. It’s your invitation to pause, reflect, and move toward the version of yourself that feels the most real and alive.
The work I do is about guiding and supporting you as you walk this path—whether that’s finding ways to regulate your nervous system, following the practices of the VITA™ Method, or simply exploring how you can further show up for yourself.
If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. Your questions, reflections, and stories matter deeply. Together, we can uncover the transformation that’s waiting to unfold.
To help you discover whether somatic embodiment coaching can support you, I’m offering a free 30 minute clarity call and 20% off your first coaching package. This is your chance to ask questions, share your thoughts, and see how this work can lead to deeper connections and a more fulfilling life.
To book your free consultation or learn more, simply click here. You can also read more about it on my new website.
Stay tuned for more stories, insights, free meditations and practices.
Today is just a short introduction to my work. I will be sharing more about my coaching, why I chose this path and how it has benefited me. Plus, cool information about how somatic embodiment can enrich our experience of feeling love and alive. So stay tuned!
