Originally trained in earth sciences, Marisa now has over 20 years’ experience in holistic healthcare modalities.

 

Marisa first started training in Body Psychotherapy in 2003, completing an in-depth, 4-year course in this psychodynamic, relational and body-mind therapy, that draws on the works of bioenergetics and Wilhelm Reich, Freud and Jung, as well as Barbara Brennan’s holistic healing work in Energy Psychology.

 

This training has since been complemented with further education and practice in other evidence-based, psychological therapies, both body-oriented and cognitive-behavioural. Marisa has worked as a Rehabilitation Counsellor and Wellness Coach for more than 10 years helping those with serious injuries and illness return to life and work through support and strategies to increase functioning and performance in their personal and professional lives.
 

Marisa came to her practice in wellbeing, psychotherapy and vocational rehabilitation in 2002. A personal injury led to me to cease the physically demanding work in natural area management and conservation. Undergoing the rehabilitation process led to a natural interest in holistic, wrap-around healthcare, the interconnection between mind and body, and vocational rehabilitation and counselling.

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Marisa is a Clinical Member of PACFA (able to provide rebates for private health and WorkSafe Victoria - where there is an accepted claim and Agent approval).