From Holding Pain to Holding Space

Before becoming a breathwork facilitator, I spent many years teaching college students about trauma and the ways personal and collective wounds live across cultures, stories, and generations. My academic background in trauma theory, philosophy, literature, and psychology gave me a deep understanding of how suffering forms meaning but also how insight alone is often not enough to heal the body.

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Like many people I now work with, I was functioning, achieving, and appearing “okay” while quietly living in a cycle of pain. Early trauma shaped my choices in ways I didn’t fully see at the time, leading to unhealthy relationships, divorce, periods of instability, chronic illness, and the layered challenges of living as a Korean immigrant feeling unseen and othered. I tried many healing paths: yoga, meditation, and therapy, all of which helped. Still, something deeper remained untouched.

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Breathwork became the missing piece. Through practicing and training in pranayama breathwork, I experienced what it feels like when the body is finally given permission to release what it has been carrying. This work helped me reconnect with myself, soften patterns of self-blame, and develop a grounded sense of agency over my emotions and choices.

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Because of this lived experience, I understand how vulnerable healing can feel. I know the importance of pacing, safety, and being met without judgment. My sessions are guided with care for the nervous system, allowing release to happen gently rather than through force or intensity.

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Today, I offer breathwork and sound healing sessions for those who are seeking clarity, relief, and reconnection with themselves. My work is rooted in the belief that healing can be deep without being harsh, and transformative without losing tenderness. I hold a vision of creating accessible, nature-based retreats where people from all backgrounds can feel welcomed, supported, and at home in their own healing process.

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