Frequently Asked Questions:


How do I make an appointment?

Call me at 760-489-4061 for your FREE 30-minute consultation. If we both feel like moving forward, I'll suggest a coaching package, or we'll work out one together.

What are your hours?

10 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Evening hours by appointment only.
I return phone calls and emails between 10 am and 2 pm.

What kinds of work do you do?

I am a sensuality teacher and coach who specializes in helping people to own their pleasure, deepen their relationships, achieve personal growth and spiritual development. I employ dialogue, awareness of breath, meditation, mindful movement, conscious touch, and somatic exercises that build your capacity for embodied presence.

I work over the phone or in person.

In addition to working with people individually, I work with couples to deepen their emotional and sexual connection. With groups, I teach workshops and lead Tantra pujas.

What is a Puja?

Click here for a description.

What are your rates?

Phone Consulting: $90 per hour
Somatic Education: $125 per hour

I offer several curriculum packages with savings up to 25%. I also have a scholarship program for those in need.

Please call me. Let's talk for a bit to discover how I can help you, and what kind of rates make the most sense for your particular situation. We'll work out something together.

What is your cancellation policy?

Phone or In-Person: I ask for the courtesy of a 24-hour notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. If the 24-hour notice is not provided, I expect you to pay for the session.

Event Prepayment: If you cancel one week or more before the event starts, you get 90% back.
If you cancel less than one week but more than 48 hours before the event starts, you get 75% back.
If you cancel less than 48 hours before the event starts, there is no refund.

Do you have a satisfaction guarantee?

Absolutely. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, please share that with me, and I will make it right. It is my intention that you perceive great value in our work together.

What if my question isn't covered here?

Please contact me by phone at 760-489-4061.


Questions about somatic sessions:

What can I expect from our first somatic session?

For our first somatic session together, please allow three hours. We start with an interview, where we discuss your goals and intentions, and I ask several questions to help me understand where you are in terms of health history, body awareness, sexual experience, confidence with communication, and current state of mind.

We then work together to develop a plan for the rest of the session, identifying your educational intent and how we propose to achieve it. I'll suggest the modalities that feel most appropriate to me, but you choose for yourself what experience you'd like to have.

Are multiple sessions desirable?

Generally, yes. As with any learning, repetition is helpful, and giving you the tools to enhance your experience yourself can take time and practice.

Do you assign homework?

Typically, I do. But it's quite different from most school homework. I might suggest you try a breathing practice, or an exercise practice, or an exploration of your own body. You decide whether it works for you or not.

Do you touch me?

Many sessions include touch as a tool to increase your sensual awareness and expand your capacity for pleasure. Before and during any session, I will discuss any touch with you, and it will only be with your expressed permission.

What are the Certified Sexological Bodyworker (CSB) protocols?

Touch is solely for your educational benefit and not for any lewd purpose. The focus of the sessions is on your experience within your own body. These protocols will be strictly enforced:

1) CSBs work fully clothed. By my wearing professional, comfortable clothing I allow you to stay focused on your body and your feeling states.

2) All touch is on your body. CSBs do not act as surrogate partners. If you want to learn how to touch, or other partnered skills, you can bring a lover or friend to the lessons.

3) Medical-quality nitrile or vinyl examination gloves are used as necessary to maintain highest standards of hygiene.

Is there a code of Ethics for CSBs?

Yes. I have agreed to be bound by the Association of Certified Sexological Bodyworkers Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.

What about privacy?

Everything you share with me will be kept strictly confidential. I will never share any information about you, even your email address.

What is expected of me as the student?

You acknowledge that you are completely in charge of your educational experience. My goal is to provide for your comfort, safety, ease, and pleasure. "No" means no at all times. You are requested to ask for what you want, and to speak up immediately if anything feels uncomfortable. Please print and fill out my INTAKE FORM and bring it with you to our first session.

Is there any legal fine print?

Just this:
With reference to California Penal Code section 647(b) and CALCRIM Nos. 1153 to 1155, the services discussed herein do not in any way include or relate to either (1) engagement in any lewd act for money or other consideration, or (2) solicitation, offer, or agreement to engage in any lewd act for money or other consideration.

Sexual Health is more than freedom from sexual diseases or disorders.  Sexual Health involves the capacity to derive pleasure from sexual activity and intimate relationships.  Sexual Health is non-exploitative and respectful of self and others.  Sexual Health should be rewarding and joyous.
    -- Eli Coleman, Ph.D., Sex Information and Education Council of the U.S. Report December 1999, page 7.