Meet Claudia, the bodymind connector

My Bodymind journey started as a child in the Ivory Coast with vibrant health and an inquisitive mind.

I lived in France until I was 16 years old, and then my family relocated to Los Angeles. That uprooting catapulted me into a new definition of wholistic health. It led me to get my B.A. in Biology.  My life is, and always has been, guided by a passion for movement, natural beauty, and fresh air.

Marriage, motherhood, and homeschooling my kids were my backdrop as I became a massage therapist in 1995. My vocation as a bodyworker and health practitioner has continued ever since.  For decades, my will led the way.

The mind part of my Bodymind was in control. My body followed suit. Or so I believed. I was not cognizant of the synergy between my Body and my Mind. As I raised my family, transgenerational patterns of dysfunction and traumas became apparent. I had no clue of their existence.

I could no longer stomach certain aspects of my life. For no apparent reason, I started suffering from gastrointestinal issues. Suddenly, my body was not cooperating. I took a dive inward, still functioning on the outside.

During that time of crisis, understanding Kessler’s five survival patterns opened me to a new communication style in my self-talk, and in relationships.  First comes energy; then, matter — our physical form.     
©Jogaoktato

Decades ago, I had a gut feeling that intensified to the point of
impairing my gastrointestinal health. Eventually, my marriage came to an end; so did my digestive issues. The emotional charge of my inner conflict was released out of my body.


In 2023, my new life partner and I followed our calling to Oregon. I completed another training, and shifted my mission to facilitating Bodymind integration and embodied presence.

My lifelong commitment to wholistic health culminated with my rebranding to LuminaBodymind.com.
Education and Training:
  • California State Northridge University: B.A. in Biology, 1991
  • California Healing Arts College and Touch Therapy Institute:
    • Massage Therapy Program, 1995
  • Lionheart Institute of Transpersonal Energy Healing: 
    • 4-year program, 2008
  • American University of Complementary Medicine: 
    • 2-year program in Homeopathy
  • Craniosacral Therapy Upledger Institute: 
    • various classes and workshops
  • Yoga Mandir and Inner Power Yoga: 
    • 400-hour certificate, 2021
  • Transpersonal Energy Healing Institute: 
    • Coaching Certification, 2023
Teaching and Mentoring:
  • Somatic lab teacher at Coalessence in Eugene, Oregon
  • Teacher of Mindful Yoga
  • Mentor and teacher in somatic education at Somagetics.net 2023
Fluent in French and Spanish.

  • Your body aches.
  • It hurts more when you’re stressed.
  • You do not want to depend on pain-killers to function.
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