Meet Claudia

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.

In 2004, I enrolled at the Lionheart Institute. That decision turned my life around.

With my Lionheart training, I became a Bodymind therapist. My massage practice evolved into integrative bodywork. It grew exponentially. My expertise was appreciated by public figures and
celebrities in the art and entertainment scenes of Los Angeles. Through my continuing studies, I have acquired a keen understanding of the human body as an energy system. When menopause started to rear its head, I started to question gender roles and the choices I made as a woman, wife, mother.

Upheaval ensued.

My body could no longer hold the tension of being the "perfect" wife and mother. My life turned upside down. I was estranged from my children. The ground fell from under my feet. Survival mode kicked in full force - in a manner that was natural and subconscious.

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In 2004, I enrolled at the Lionheart Institute in Studio City. That decision turned my life around.

With my Lionheart training, I became a Bodymind therapist. My massage practice evolved into integrative bodywork. It grew exponentially. My expertise was appreciated by public figures and
celebrities in the art and entertainment scenes of Los Angeles. Through my continuing studies, I have acquired a keen understanding of the human body as an energy system. When menopause started to rear its head, I started to question gender roles and the choices I made as a woman, wife, mother.

Upheaval ensued.

My body could no longer hold the tension of being the "perfect" wife and mother. My life turned upside down. I was estranged from my children. The ground fell from under my feet. Survival mode kicked in full force - in a manner that was natural and subconscious.

©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.

“Calming, centering, restorative: my session was transformative.

I felt like a different person after our session. “

Stephanie B., landscape architect

“Calming, centering, restorative: my session was transformative.

I felt like a different person after our session. “

Stephanie B., landscape architect

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“When we make self-care a priority, functionality and abundance flow freely into our lives.” Laura Fine

“When we make self-care a priority, functionality and abundance flow freely into our lives.” Laura Fine