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Somatic Life Coaching / Mental Heal Coaching -- Let's go beyond talk therapy and get into the body too!
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Van 160.36 € /h
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Many of us mistakenly only seek to increase our happiness, but lack lasting satisfaction and peace. If you are feeling lost in life or unsure of what step to take to take, in this session, you will be truly seen and heard.

My sessions differ from traditional talk therapy because I weave in somatic techniques like breath, voice, and body awareness. This allows for true integration and processing through the body, which is especially helpful for working with trauma and for actually embodying the insights, not just understanding them in the mind.

True integration is oftentimes the most underrated part of the process in one’s journey into their subconscious. During this process, we work together to understand how your new discoveries can be incorporated into your everyday life. It is crucial that this step is conscientiously achieved, and in a place of non-judgment, where you feel safe and comfortable.

With time and patience, your life, and perception of the world and self, can transform.
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Online vanuit Zwitserland
Over
What started out as my simple mantra of “anyone can sing” back in 2012 has turned into winding and beautiful journey, resulting in a multidisciplinary background in psychology, vocal pedagogy, and somatic integration.

After completing a BM degree in Choral Music Education in 2012, I sang professionally and taught in San Francisco, Paris, and Zürich, Switzerland. I gained a unique appreciation and insight into the effects that music, singing, and touch can have in somatic therapy processes.

After over ten years in the field of vocal pedagogy, I embarked on a long-anticipated career change: psychology and somatic therapy.

I first became a psychedelics facilitator (aka “trip-sitter”) while researching with the psychedelics research lab at the University of Zurich in 2021. I also researched the effects of psilocybin in depressed patients at the Psychiatric University Hospital in Zurich (PUK). For my master’s in psychology, I researched the effects of ayahuasca on social connectedness. In 2023, I was recruited by the University Hospital Zurich (USZ) to help launch its LSD in Palliative Care study.

Somatic therapies like breath work, somatic singing, and body work are all incredibly powerful tools to instigate neurogenesis, understand the self more fully, leading to personal empowerment and sovereignty.
Opleiding
Bachelor's degree in Choral Music Education (BYU); emphasis on Vocal Performance and Secondary Education Teaching.
Master's degree in Psychology (Harvard University); emphasis on Human Behavior
Leservaring
After over ten years in the field of vocal pedagogy, I researched and practiced various somatic therapies as part of my master's degree in psychology, gaining a unique appreciation and insight into the effects that music, singing, and touch can have in somatic therapy processes. This has led to the creation of a unique fusion of arts and disciplines that can benefit individuals in profound and long-lasting ways.

My solution is an integrative model of care: blending somatic healing practices such as voice work, breath work, and body work (grounded in clinical research). This approach not only relieves symptoms but helps clients reconnect with their bodies, release trauma, and achieve long-term wellness.

15+ years experience singing and teaching professionally has taught me that singing is more than just sound—it's a somatic experience. It engages breath, presence, emotion, and frequency all at once. It brings us home to our bodies. Through voice work, we release tension, regulate the nervous system, and awaken parts of ourselves we didn’t know were waiting. The voice reveals everything—and when you learn how to use it with intention, it becomes a powerful tool for healing, empowerment, and joy.

There's nothing quite like that lightbulb moment I observe in someone’s eyes when something just clicks—when they connect to their body and voice in a new, profound way. Let's discover together exactly what you need to become the most confident, connected version of your fully embodied self.
Leeftijd
Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)
Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)
Senioren (65+ jaar oud)
Niveau van de leerling
Beginner
Gemiddeld
Gevorderden
Duur
60 minuten
90 minuten
120 minuten
De les wordt gegeven in
Engels
Beschikbaarheid typische week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Singing is fully employing the instrument you were born with. In my view, all healthy singing is somatic, or a full-body experience.

Somatic singing utilizes immediately applicable, practical knowledge to achieve mind-body coherence to feel truly at home in your own body. This acts as a catalyst in finding oneself, and even an individual's long-term recovery and healing journey.

Singing and teaching voice professionally for over a decade taught me about the profound connection between vocal expression and personal empowerment. As a musician-turned-psychologist, I learned that somatic voice work is a gateway for people to access their subconscious, release emotional blockages, and foster resilience. I believe that it is a necessary, and yet often overlooked aspect of holistic (mental and physical) health.

Much like EMDR or kinesiology, in voice work, changes and healing occur less from a conscious standpoint, and more during the subconscious shifts. As you engage practically in therapeutic modalities like somatic singing, you can expect profound emotional and physiological shifts immediately and over time.
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Self-Inquiry is a mindfulness-based healing method, ideal for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and psychosomatic symptoms.

I love things that are simple, practical, and effective... something you should be able to explain to a 10-year-old. Self-Inquiry is a method for restoring and maintaining healthy balance — something that really should be taught in school. It is practical, straightforward, and profoundly effective.

The method is based on the principle that the signals we receive from the body are designed to guide us toward a happy, healthy, and long life. In spiritual traditions, this collection of signals is often called “the Inner Compass.”

Just like a small cut on your finger heals on its own when the right conditions are created, the body can also heal energetic, emotional, and mental blockages when we listen and support the process.

The body is constantly communicating with you — through pain, tension, pressure but also through feelings and emotions, love, inspiration, curiosity, and vitality. Even though the body is always trying to guide us toward happiness, many of us in the Western world have never learned how to listen to it or act in alignment with its signals.
So... back to basics!

From my own experience, I know how tempting it can be to search for happiness outside yourself while ignoring what the body is trying to tell you. Fifteen years ago, I ended up in a burnout — a very loud message from the body that it was time for rest and reflection.

The good news is: you don’t need to wait until things get that far.

During the sessions, you will learn:
- how to reconnect with yourself, your body, and the signals it gives you — and how to translate those signals into daily life
- how to live in alignment with your deepest truth, your personal boundaries, and your deeper longings

I will give you the tools to explore your inner world and support your own healing. And I will guide you through regular, facilitated Self-Inquiry sessions to help you deepen the process. The combination of personal practice and periodic guided sessions provides the best results.

Additional Information for Students

These are online sessions, so you will need:
- a computer or laptop with a camera
- a stable internet connection
- a notebook for taking notes
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Maud
I dedicate over 20 years of experience as a singing teacher and vocal coach to helping you achieve your goals. Since 2005, I've been constantly exploring the voice and its mysteries to best support each individual in their uniqueness.

From scientifically supported vocal techniques (speaking voice and/or singing voice) to various artistic and creative aspects, including your vital energy and your vocal health, together we open up the range of possibilities to free your light, your inner strength, your vocal imprint.

SINGING VOICE:

Whether you want to sing for pleasure or to develop your technique professionally, I will guide you with enthusiasm and kindness towards achieving your vocal aspirations, adapting to your goals and moving towards what really moves you forward.

Knowledge about the voice and how it works has evolved over the years. Today, everything is accessible to anyone who wants to work on their voice using a variety of simple, fun, and effective techniques.

My tools to guide you:
- CVT (Complete Vocal Technique - DK)
- SLS (Speech Level Singing - USA)
- Lax Vox Therapy
- SOVT Exercises (Semi Occluded Vocal Tract)
- 25 years of professional experience

We can or will work on:
- The musical style of your choice: pop, rock, jazz, folk, country, gospel, mantras, musical comedy, rnb, rap, metal, French song, ... You choose which songs you want to move on.
- The essential pillars for healthy and optimal use of the voice: support, adequate breathing, twang, jaw relaxation.
- Vocal modes: Neutral, Overdrive, Curbing, Edge or more commonly: head voice, mixed voice, chest voice.
- Sound colors: dark vs. light
- Resonances, use of resonators
- Effects: distortion, grunt, growl, rattle, creaking, audible breath, vocal breaks, screams, vibrato, ornamentations, etc.
- Interpretation, reinterpretation
- Improvisation, intuitive singing
- The harmonies
- Help with English pronunciation
- Use and management of the microphone
- recordings
- casting and auditions preparation


SPEAKING VOICE:
Your voice, your way of communicating, your profession, your charisma, your message.

You are a coach, entrepreneur, actor, teacher, speaker, lawyer, sports coach, or looking for your vocal identity (feminization, timbre, power, impact, etc.).

Vocal technique will help you manage, modulate, love, and carry your voice and your message in a healthy and sustainable way on a daily basis and when speaking in public.

No more trembling, cracking, tiring voices.
No more not being heard and straining your voice. No more losing your voice...

To guide you towards optimizing your voice, I will use the same tools as those presented in the singing voice coaching description, adapting of course to your vocal wishes and needs.

The "permanent" modification of your spontaneous and natural speaking voice (so not just the one that is temporarily activated during controlled speaking) is entirely possible but requires daily investment and patience. I will guide you towards your true desired voice with all kindness.


I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your development, your performance and your vocal health.

Maud M' - holistic vocal coach
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Self-Inquiry is a mindfulness-based healing method, ideal for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and psychosomatic symptoms.

I love things that are simple, practical, and effective... something you should be able to explain to a 10-year-old. Self-Inquiry is a method for restoring and maintaining healthy balance — something that really should be taught in school. It is practical, straightforward, and profoundly effective.

The method is based on the principle that the signals we receive from the body are designed to guide us toward a happy, healthy, and long life. In spiritual traditions, this collection of signals is often called “the Inner Compass.”

Just like a small cut on your finger heals on its own when the right conditions are created, the body can also heal energetic, emotional, and mental blockages when we listen and support the process.

The body is constantly communicating with you — through pain, tension, pressure but also through feelings and emotions, love, inspiration, curiosity, and vitality. Even though the body is always trying to guide us toward happiness, many of us in the Western world have never learned how to listen to it or act in alignment with its signals.
So... back to basics!

From my own experience, I know how tempting it can be to search for happiness outside yourself while ignoring what the body is trying to tell you. Fifteen years ago, I ended up in a burnout — a very loud message from the body that it was time for rest and reflection.

The good news is: you don’t need to wait until things get that far.

During the sessions, you will learn:
- how to reconnect with yourself, your body, and the signals it gives you — and how to translate those signals into daily life
- how to live in alignment with your deepest truth, your personal boundaries, and your deeper longings

I will give you the tools to explore your inner world and support your own healing. And I will guide you through regular, facilitated Self-Inquiry sessions to help you deepen the process. The combination of personal practice and periodic guided sessions provides the best results.

Additional Information for Students

These are online sessions, so you will need:
- a computer or laptop with a camera
- a stable internet connection
- a notebook for taking notes
verified badge
Maud
I dedicate over 20 years of experience as a singing teacher and vocal coach to helping you achieve your goals. Since 2005, I've been constantly exploring the voice and its mysteries to best support each individual in their uniqueness.

From scientifically supported vocal techniques (speaking voice and/or singing voice) to various artistic and creative aspects, including your vital energy and your vocal health, together we open up the range of possibilities to free your light, your inner strength, your vocal imprint.

SINGING VOICE:

Whether you want to sing for pleasure or to develop your technique professionally, I will guide you with enthusiasm and kindness towards achieving your vocal aspirations, adapting to your goals and moving towards what really moves you forward.

Knowledge about the voice and how it works has evolved over the years. Today, everything is accessible to anyone who wants to work on their voice using a variety of simple, fun, and effective techniques.

My tools to guide you:
- CVT (Complete Vocal Technique - DK)
- SLS (Speech Level Singing - USA)
- Lax Vox Therapy
- SOVT Exercises (Semi Occluded Vocal Tract)
- 25 years of professional experience

We can or will work on:
- The musical style of your choice: pop, rock, jazz, folk, country, gospel, mantras, musical comedy, rnb, rap, metal, French song, ... You choose which songs you want to move on.
- The essential pillars for healthy and optimal use of the voice: support, adequate breathing, twang, jaw relaxation.
- Vocal modes: Neutral, Overdrive, Curbing, Edge or more commonly: head voice, mixed voice, chest voice.
- Sound colors: dark vs. light
- Resonances, use of resonators
- Effects: distortion, grunt, growl, rattle, creaking, audible breath, vocal breaks, screams, vibrato, ornamentations, etc.
- Interpretation, reinterpretation
- Improvisation, intuitive singing
- The harmonies
- Help with English pronunciation
- Use and management of the microphone
- recordings
- casting and auditions preparation


SPEAKING VOICE:
Your voice, your way of communicating, your profession, your charisma, your message.

You are a coach, entrepreneur, actor, teacher, speaker, lawyer, sports coach, or looking for your vocal identity (feminization, timbre, power, impact, etc.).

Vocal technique will help you manage, modulate, love, and carry your voice and your message in a healthy and sustainable way on a daily basis and when speaking in public.

No more trembling, cracking, tiring voices.
No more not being heard and straining your voice. No more losing your voice...

To guide you towards optimizing your voice, I will use the same tools as those presented in the singing voice coaching description, adapting of course to your vocal wishes and needs.

The "permanent" modification of your spontaneous and natural speaking voice (so not just the one that is temporarily activated during controlled speaking) is entirely possible but requires daily investment and patience. I will guide you towards your true desired voice with all kindness.


I look forward to meeting you and supporting you in your development, your performance and your vocal health.

Maud M' - holistic vocal coach
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