I strongly believe in the resilience of the human psyche. It takes great courage to connect with one's hurts and disappointments. My love for the human spirit assists me in helping my clients to find that courage.

The basic premise of my work is that however buried it might be, we all know what we need. I am here to assist you in learning to trust yourself, to listen to your inner wisdom, and identify your very own healing tools.

It is my great joy to help connect you with your passion and your own inner resources.

Mind-Body Healing Sessions

I use a method of healing that uses energy balancing in combination with a journey inward. Clients are assisted and supported in finding their own healing tools through a new understanding of their personal wounds. Through this deeply effective process, clients are empowered to live a more authentic and proactive life.

Each session is 60 to 90 minutes in length. It is a two-part process.

The first part is cognitive. We sit together and identify an issue or area of concern for our session's focus. Often I start with asking the question "Where in your life would you like more choice or more freedom?"

The second part involves establishing trust and a "safe place" within which to do the balancing and process work on the massage table.

We can address a whole range of issues including anxiety, depression, divorce, relationship, parenting, grief, finding your joy and spiritual connection.

Sessions cost $120.00

Nature Walks

I offer unique coaching sessions on the hiking trail, guiding you into a deeper connection with your inner self while walking in Nature. I love taking people into Nature, away from the city or crowded neighborhoods. I find that I have a much clearer view of my life and a much greater insight into my challenges as I walk in the hills. It is a pleasure to introduce my clients to this practice and to act as a guide in their process of self-exploration as we walk and talk together in beautiful surroundings.

Weekend Retreats in Nature

Introduction to the Medicine Wheel, to Council Circle and to the Vision Quest, with an optional “solo sit” ranging from 4 to 24 hours.

The Council Circle is the practice of speaking and listening from the heart. Through compassionate, heartfelt expression and empathic, non-judgmental listening, Council inspires a non-hierarchical form of deep communication that can be an immensely valuable tool for self-exploration and communion with others.

About Rudi

Rudi was born and raised in Switzerland and moved to the States in 1991 at the age of 25. In Switzerland, she studied languages; Rudi speaks French, Italian, German, Swiss German and English. When she first moved to the States, she got a teaching credential as a Montessori Teacher and worked in a Montessori and an art School for the next 4 years.

Then she took a long break from the work force to attend to her children. Rudi has two wonderful young children: a daughter and son and she helped to raise two beautiful step-daughters.

Rudi is a wonderful role model for families with children. When I visit her home, I could be in Switzerland in the 1950s. The garden is thriving, the kitchen is aromatic, there are nooks with an open book next to a cozy chair and the TV is OFF. Mealtime is family time everyone is gathered around the table. In between activities, the house is quiet, the windows are open, you can hear the birds outside and you can hear your own mind and heart.

While being a parent, Rudi finished her undergraduate work in psychology at Antioch University and her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is currently doing her internship at the Santa Barbara Family Therapy Institute.