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    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/anderson,lcswlosangeles_featured.jpgMelody Anderson, LCSW
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • LCSW, EMDR Level II,Trauma Resource Institute Graduate in somatic treatment, specialize in addictions in individuals, couples, families, adolescents, pre-marital counseling & and ceremonies for recovering couples grief, life change, women's issues, anxiety & depression
      Speaks English
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (310) 285-9410
    • wwwmacther1@yahoo.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/beckhamsantarosa_featured.jpgJillian Beckham, MA, SEP
    • Support Assistanti
    • MA, SEP, Integrative Somatic Therapist. My focus is to help you connect with your blueprint for health and secure attachment through the healing of complex and developmental trauma.
      Speaks English
    • Santa Rosa, CA
    • (707) 501-0611
    • wwwjillianbeckham@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/blaisch,lcsw,sepsanclemente_featured.jpgIlene Blaisch, LCSW, SEP
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Incorporating somatic approaches in therapy for developmental and relational trauma
      Speaks English
    • San Clemente, CA
    • (949) 910-5654
    • wwwileneblaisch@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/fullsizeoutput_bbcd-150x150.jpegDeborah Boyar, SEP, PhD
    • Support Assistanti
    • Embodying well-being for sensitive systems
      Speaks English
    • San Rafael, CA
    • (415) 492-2194
    • wwwdeborah@deborahboyar.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/28281615_Vrv8Cp-150x150.jpegRahi Chun, CSB, MA
    • Teaching Assistanti
    • Somatic Sex Education/Embodiment/Reclamation
      Speaks English
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (310) 382-0227
    • wwwRahi@SomaticSexualWholeness.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/thumbnail-3-e1549416890502-150x150.jpgLori Cohen, M.A., LMFT, SEP
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • SEP, Developmental, Relational and Attachment Trauma
      Speaks English
    • Studio City, CA
    • (818) 324-4766
    • wwwlori@lifeinflowtherapy.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Lara-e1549417113697-147x150.jpgLara Eisenberg, LPCC, SEP, RYT
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Developmental Trauma, SEP, Sexual healing, Female Empowerment
      Speaks English
    • San Diego, CA & Los Angeles, CA
    • (914) 263-3999
    • wwwsacrdheal@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Gima_091916_0178_BW_1-150x150.jpgVirginia Ericson, MFT
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Attachment, Trauma
      Speaks English
    • Ojai, CA
    • (805) 746-1514
    • wwwvirginia@ericsontherapy.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/foster,ph.d,lmftsantamonica_featured.jpgKristi Foster, Ph.D, LMFT
    • Teaching Assistanti
    • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Somatics. I specialize in trauma, developmental trauma and challenges with emotional expression. SEP, EMDR, AEDP and NAT.
      Speaks English
    • Santa Monica, CA
    • (310) 828-2703
    • wwwthebodymindtherapist@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/104429-1034722-2_320x400-150x150.jpgLynne Friedman-Gell, PhD
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Developmental Trauma
      Speaks English
    • Studio City, CA
    • (310) 570-0060
    • wwwlynnegellphd@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/unnamed-3-e1549417028277-150x150.jpgAlexandra Guzman, LMFT, SEP
    • Support Assistanti
    • Children, teens, young adults and families. Developmental, Transitional and Accidental Trauma
      Speaks English
    • Agoura Hills, CA and Beverly Hills Adjacent, CA
    • (310) 557-9974
    • wwwaguzman384@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Brennan-e1545877204465-150x150.jpgBrennan Jung, MA
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Gender/Sexuality, Religion and Spirituality, Personality Disorder
      Speaks English
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (747) 221-6354
    • wwwbrennanjung@angelespsychologygroup.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Shelley-Photo-e1545878175131-150x150.jpgMichelle Kilcoyne, LCSW, CMP
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Developmental Trauma, Body-Centered Psychotherapy
      Speaks English
    • San Luis Obispo, CA
    • (805) 550-8717
    • wwwshelley@insightsomatics.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Joan-Luly-150x150.jpgJoan Luly, MT, CST, SEP
    • Teaching Assistanti
    • Trauma and PTSD relief, hands-on bodywork and energy healing, veterans and active duty
      Speaks English
    • San Diego, CA
    • (858) 273-2240
    • wwwjoanluly@mac.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mccourtoakland_featured.jpgKim McCourt, LMFT, SEP, NARM
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • LMFT, SEP, NARM
      Speaks English
    • Oakland, CA
    • (510) 325-4231
    • wwwkimmccourt@aol.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/meadows,ms,rn,rcst,sepnovato_featured.jpgPatricia Meadows, MS, RN, RCST, SEP
    • Teaching Assistanti
    • Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Attachment Trauma Early Childhood Trauma Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Touch Training for Trauma Therapists Psychospiritual Inquiry
      Speaks English
    • Novato, CA
    • (415) 883-8321
    • wwwpmeadowsca@aol.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Laura-Melton-NeuroAffective-Touch-150x150.jpgLaura Melton, SEP, CMP, CATC
    • Executive and Lead Assistanti
    • Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor
      Speaks English
    • Beverly Hills, CA
    • (818) 266-9600
    • somaticpractice@icloud.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mikonowicz,ma,lmftlosangeles_featured.jpgAndrea Mikonowicz, MA, LMFT
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • I am a depth psychotherapist with a focus on trauma and post-traumatic growth. I have specialized training in somatic therapies, EMDR, and attachment work. I primarily work with individuals, couples, with an additional focus on maternal mental health and Queer clients in my current practice.
      Speaks English
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (323) 539-7717
    • wwwandrea.m.therapist@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/robin.png-e1545878857929-150x150.pngRobin J. Roberts, LCSW, SEP
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Medical, sexual and developmental trauma
      Speaks English
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (310) 209-6292
    • wwwrobroblcsw@aol.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/FB_IMG_1485195253035-150x150.jpgCeleste Ryan, PhD, SEP
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Developmental Trauma, Jungian Psychotherapy
      Speaks English
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (310) 384-3600
    • wwwceleste.ryan.phd@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sherwestlakevillage_featured.jpgRose Sher, SEP
    • Teaching Assistanti
    • Rolf Bodywork, Somatic Experiencing and NATouch
      Speaks English
    • Westlake Village, CA
    • (805) 405-5043
    • wwwrose@rosesher.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/smith,sep,natsantamonica_featured.jpgLeah Smith
    • Support Assistanti
    • Using Somatic Experiencing and NeuroAffective Touch Therapy techniques, we will explore long-standing behavioral patterns and the somatic bracing patterns that maintain them.
      Speaks English
    • Santa Monica, CA
    • (424) 229-1636
    • wwwleahsmithse@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/strickersanfrancisco_featured.jpgAlexis Stricker
    • Support Assistanti
    • LCSW, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma recovery
      Speaks English
    • San Francisco, CA
    • (415) 533-0894
    • wwwastricker.lcsw@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/sutherlandtopanga_featured-150x150.pngAmanda Sutherland
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • SEP, SE Bodyworker, CMT, Birth Doula, Child Development Specialist
      Speaks English
    • Topanga, CA
    • (818) 445-9908
    • wwwamanda@amandasutherland.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valsamakisportland_featured.jpgAnya Valsamakis
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • LGBTQ, Anxiety, HypnotherapyI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have also studied Ruebenfeld Synergy and completed a three year program in Transformative Touch
      Speaks English and Russian
    • Portland, OR
    • (503) 415-1383
    • wwwpravdacounseling.anya@gmail.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/unnamed-2-150x150.jpgNick Venegoni, MFT, CHT
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • LGBTQ, Anxiety, Hypnotherapy
      Speaks English
    • San Francisco, CA
    • (415) 766-9629
    • wwwnick@holistictherapysf.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/wissmillercapegirardeau_featured.jpgWill Wissmiller, BGS, CTRC
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Certified Trauma Recovery & Life Coach, specializing in Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), Developmental Trauma, Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA), Ambivalent Attachment, Narcissism, & Relational Pattern Breaking
      Speaks English
    • Cape Girardeau, MO
    • (573) 837-9124
    • wwwsupport@willwissmiller.comEmail
    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wolz-cohen,lmftwlosangeles_featured.jpgDoris Wolz-Cohen, LMFT
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Certified body-mind integrator and licensed MFT, integrating attachment theory, energy therapies, hypnotherapy, somatic healing techniques and Soulful Relating in Psychotherapy. Specializing in Body-Heart-Soul connection
      Speaks English and German
    • Los Angeles, CA
    • (310) 721-7201
    • wwwdoriswolzcohen@mac.comEmail

    Canada

    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Patricia-Berendsen-August-31-2015-326-Edit-e1545876498381-150x150.jpgPatricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Trauma (Developmental, Pre and PeriNatal, Shock), Attachment and Relationships
      Speaks English
    • London, Ontario
    • (519) 619-8801
    • wwwpatricia@patriciaberendsen.comEmail

    Australia

    • https://neuroaffectivetouch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Mihoko-144x150.jpgMihoko (Manami) Yamaguchi, SEP, NARM, ISP, DARe
    • Foundation Training Graduatei
    • Developmental Trauma
      Speaks English
    • Sydney, NSW
    • +61417043938
    • wwwnaturaltraumahealing@gmail.comEmail

    USA

    Melody Anderson, LCSW
    Melody Anderson, LCSW

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Los Angeles, CA
     (310) 285-9410 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    LCSW, EMDR Level II,Trauma Resource Institute Graduate in somatic treatment, specialize in addictions in individuals, couples, families, adolescents, pre-marital counseling & and ceremonies for recovering couples grief, life change, women's issues, anxiety & depression
    Speaks English
    Jillian Beckham, MA, SEP
    Jillian Beckham, MA, SEP

    Support Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Santa Rosa, CA
     (707) 501-0611 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    MA, SEP, Integrative Somatic Therapist. My focus is to help you connect with your blueprint for health and secure attachment through the healing of complex and developmental trauma.
    Speaks English
    Ilene Blaisch, LCSW, SEP
    Ilene Blaisch, LCSW, SEP

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Clemente, CA
     (949) 910-5654 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Incorporating somatic approaches in therapy for developmental and relational trauma
    Speaks English
    Deborah Boyar, SEP, PhD
    Deborah Boyar, SEP, PhD

    Support Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Rafael, CA
     (415) 492-2194 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Embodying well-being for sensitive systems
    Speaks English
    Rahi Chun, CSB, MA
    Rahi Chun, CSB, MA

    Teaching Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Los Angeles, CA
     (310) 382-0227 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Somatic Sex Education/Embodiment/Reclamation
    Speaks English
    Lori Cohen, M.A., LMFT, SEP
    Lori Cohen, M.A., LMFT, SEP

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Studio City, CA
     (818) 324-4766 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    SEP, Developmental, Relational and Attachment Trauma
    Speaks English
    Lara Eisenberg, LPCC, SEP, RYT
    Lara Eisenberg, LPCC, SEP, RYT

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Diego, CA & Los Angeles, CA
     (914) 263-3999 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Developmental Trauma, SEP, Sexual healing, Female Empowerment
    Speaks English
    Virginia Ericson, MFT
    Virginia Ericson, MFT

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Ojai, CA
     (805) 746-1514 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Attachment, Trauma
    Speaks English
    Kristi Foster, Ph.D, LMFT
    Kristi Foster, Ph.D, LMFT

    Teaching Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Santa Monica, CA
     (310) 828-2703 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Somatics. I specialize in trauma, developmental trauma and challenges with emotional expression. SEP, EMDR, AEDP and NAT.
    Speaks English
    Lynne Friedman-Gell, PhD
    Lynne Friedman-Gell, PhD

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Studio City, CA
     (310) 570-0060 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Developmental Trauma
    Speaks English
    Alexandra Guzman, LMFT, SEP
    Alexandra Guzman, LMFT, SEP

    Support Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Agoura Hills, CA and Beverly Hills Adjacent, CA
     (310) 557-9974 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Children, teens, young adults and families. Developmental, Transitional and Accidental Trauma
    Speaks English
    Brennan Jung, MA
    Brennan Jung, MA

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Los Angeles, CA
     (747) 221-6354 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Gender/Sexuality, Religion and Spirituality, Personality Disorder
    Speaks English
    Michelle Kilcoyne, LCSW, CMP
    Michelle Kilcoyne, LCSW, CMP

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Luis Obispo, CA
     (805) 550-8717 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Developmental Trauma, Body-Centered Psychotherapy
    Speaks English
    Joan Luly, MT, CST, SEP
    Joan Luly, MT, CST, SEP

    Teaching Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Diego, CA
     (858) 273-2240 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Trauma and PTSD relief, hands-on bodywork and energy healing, veterans and active duty
    Speaks English
    Kim McCourt, LMFT, SEP, NARM
    Kim McCourt, LMFT, SEP, NARM

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Oakland, CA
     (510) 325-4231 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    LMFT, SEP, NARM
    Speaks English
    Patricia Meadows, MS, RN, RCST, SEP
    Patricia Meadows, MS, RN, RCST, SEP

    Teaching Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Novato, CA
     (415) 883-8321 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Attachment Trauma Early Childhood Trauma Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Touch Training for Trauma Therapists Psychospiritual Inquiry
    Speaks English
    Laura Melton, SEP, CMP, CATC
    Laura Melton, SEP, CMP, CATC

    Executive and Lead Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Beverly Hills, CA
     (818) 266-9600 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor
    Speaks English
    Andrea Mikonowicz, MA, LMFT
    Andrea Mikonowicz, MA, LMFT

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Los Angeles, CA
     (323) 539-7717 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    I am a depth psychotherapist with a focus on trauma and post-traumatic growth. I have specialized training in somatic therapies, EMDR, and attachment work. I primarily work with individuals, couples, with an additional focus on maternal mental health and Queer clients in my current practice.
    Speaks English
    Robin J. Roberts, LCSW, SEP
    Robin J. Roberts, LCSW, SEP

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    i
    Los Angeles, CA
     (310) 209-6292 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Medical, sexual and developmental trauma
    Speaks English
    Celeste Ryan, PhD, SEP
    Celeste Ryan, PhD, SEP

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    i
    Los Angeles, CA
     (310) 384-3600 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Developmental Trauma, Jungian Psychotherapy
    Speaks English
    Rose Sher, SEP
    Rose Sher, SEP

    Teaching Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Westlake Village, CA
     (805) 405-5043 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Rolf Bodywork, Somatic Experiencing and NATouch
    Speaks English
    Leah Smith
    Leah Smith

    Support Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Santa Monica, CA
     (424) 229-1636 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Using Somatic Experiencing and NeuroAffective Touch Therapy techniques, we will explore long-standing behavioral patterns and the somatic bracing patterns that maintain them.
    Speaks English
    Alexis Stricker
    Alexis Stricker

    Support Assistant

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Francisco, CA
     (415) 533-0894 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    LCSW, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma recovery
    Speaks English
    Amanda Sutherland
    Amanda Sutherland

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Topanga, CA
     (818) 445-9908 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    SEP, SE Bodyworker, CMT, Birth Doula, Child Development Specialist
    Speaks English
    Anya Valsamakis
    Anya Valsamakis

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Portland, OR
     (503) 415-1383 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    LGBTQ, Anxiety, HypnotherapyI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have also studied Ruebenfeld Synergy and completed a three year program in Transformative Touch
    Speaks English and Russian
    Nick Venegoni, MFT, CHT
    Nick Venegoni, MFT, CHT

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    San Francisco, CA
     (415) 766-9629 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    LGBTQ, Anxiety, Hypnotherapy
    Speaks English
    Will Wissmiller, BGS, CTRC
    Will Wissmiller, BGS, CTRC

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Cape Girardeau, MO
     (573) 837-9124 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Certified Trauma Recovery & Life Coach, specializing in Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), Developmental Trauma, Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA), Ambivalent Attachment, Narcissism, & Relational Pattern Breaking
    Speaks English
    Doris Wolz-Cohen, LMFT
    Doris Wolz-Cohen, LMFT

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Los Angeles, CA
     (310) 721-7201 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Certified body-mind integrator and licensed MFT, integrating attachment theory, energy therapies, hypnotherapy, somatic healing techniques and Soulful Relating in Psychotherapy. Specializing in Body-Heart-Soul connection
    Speaks English and German

    Canada

    Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP
    Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    London, Ontario
     (519) 619-8801 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Trauma (Developmental, Pre and PeriNatal, Shock), Attachment and Relationships
    Speaks English

    Australia

    Mihoko (Manami) Yamaguchi, SEP, NARM, ISP, DARe
    Mihoko (Manami) Yamaguchi, SEP, NARM, ISP, DARe

    Foundation Training Graduate

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Sydney, NSW
     +61417043938 wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Developmental Trauma
    Speaks English

    USA

    Melody Anderson, LCSW
    Melody Anderson, LCSW
    Los Angeles, CA, (310) 285-9410
    LCSW, EMDR Level II,Trauma Resource Institute Graduate in somatic treatment, specialize in addictions in individuals, couples, families, adolescents, pre-marital counseling & and ceremonies for recovering couples grief, life change, women's issues, anxiety & depression
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Jillian Beckham, MA, SEP
    Jillian Beckham, MA, SEP
    Santa Rosa, CA, (707) 501-0611
    MA, SEP, Integrative Somatic Therapist. My focus is to help you connect with your blueprint for health and secure attachment through the healing of complex and developmental trauma.
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iSupport Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Ilene Blaisch, LCSW, SEP
    Ilene Blaisch, LCSW, SEP
    San Clemente, CA, (949) 910-5654
    Incorporating somatic approaches in therapy for developmental and relational trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Deborah Boyar, SEP, PhD
    Deborah Boyar, SEP, PhD
    San Rafael, CA, (415) 492-2194
    Embodying well-being for sensitive systems
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iSupport Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Rahi Chun, CSB, MA
    Rahi Chun, CSB, MA
    Los Angeles, CA, (310) 382-0227
    Somatic Sex Education/Embodiment/Reclamation
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iTeaching Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Lori Cohen, M.A., LMFT, SEP
    Lori Cohen, M.A., LMFT, SEP
    Studio City, CA, (818) 324-4766
    SEP, Developmental, Relational and Attachment Trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Lara Eisenberg, LPCC, SEP, RYT
    Lara Eisenberg, LPCC, SEP, RYT
    San Diego, CA & Los Angeles, CA, (914) 263-3999
    Developmental Trauma, SEP, Sexual healing, Female Empowerment
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Virginia Ericson, MFT
    Virginia Ericson, MFT
    Ojai, CA, (805) 746-1514
    Attachment, Trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Kristi Foster, Ph.D, LMFT
    Kristi Foster, Ph.D, LMFT
    Santa Monica, CA, (310) 828-2703
    Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Somatics. I specialize in trauma, developmental trauma and challenges with emotional expression. SEP, EMDR, AEDP and NAT.
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iTeaching Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Lynne Friedman-Gell, PhD
    Lynne Friedman-Gell, PhD
    Studio City, CA, (310) 570-0060
    Developmental Trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Alexandra Guzman, LMFT, SEP
    Alexandra Guzman, LMFT, SEP
    Agoura Hills, CA and Beverly Hills Adjacent, CA, (310) 557-9974
    Children, teens, young adults and families. Developmental, Transitional and Accidental Trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iSupport Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Brennan Jung, MA
    Brennan Jung, MA
    Los Angeles, CA, (747) 221-6354
    Gender/Sexuality, Religion and Spirituality, Personality Disorder
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Michelle Kilcoyne, LCSW, CMP
    Michelle Kilcoyne, LCSW, CMP
    San Luis Obispo, CA, (805) 550-8717
    Developmental Trauma, Body-Centered Psychotherapy
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Joan Luly, MT, CST, SEP
    Joan Luly, MT, CST, SEP
    San Diego, CA, (858) 273-2240
    Trauma and PTSD relief, hands-on bodywork and energy healing, veterans and active duty
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iTeaching Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Kim McCourt, LMFT, SEP, NARM
    Kim McCourt, LMFT, SEP, NARM
    Oakland, CA, (510) 325-4231
    LMFT, SEP, NARM
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Patricia Meadows, MS, RN, RCST, SEP
    Patricia Meadows, MS, RN, RCST, SEP
    Novato, CA, (415) 883-8321
    Pre- and Perinatal Trauma Attachment Trauma Early Childhood Trauma Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Touch Training for Trauma Therapists Psychospiritual Inquiry
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iTeaching Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Laura Melton, SEP, CMP, CATC
    Laura Melton, SEP, CMP, CATC
    Beverly Hills, CA, (818) 266-9600
    Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iExecutive and Lead Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Andrea Mikonowicz, MA, LMFT
    Andrea Mikonowicz, MA, LMFT
    Los Angeles, CA, (323) 539-7717
    I am a depth psychotherapist with a focus on trauma and post-traumatic growth. I have specialized training in somatic therapies, EMDR, and attachment work. I primarily work with individuals, couples, with an additional focus on maternal mental health and Queer clients in my current practice.
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Robin J. Roberts, LCSW, SEP
    Robin J. Roberts, LCSW, SEP
    Los Angeles, CA, (310) 209-6292
    Medical, sexual and developmental trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Celeste Ryan, PhD, SEP
    Celeste Ryan, PhD, SEP
    Los Angeles, CA, (310) 384-3600
    Developmental Trauma, Jungian Psychotherapy
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Rose Sher, SEP
    Rose Sher, SEP
    Westlake Village, CA, (805) 405-5043
    Rolf Bodywork, Somatic Experiencing and NATouch
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Leah Smith
    Leah Smith
    Santa Monica, CA, (424) 229-1636
    Using Somatic Experiencing and NeuroAffective Touch Therapy techniques, we will explore long-standing behavioral patterns and the somatic bracing patterns that maintain them.
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

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    Alexis Stricker
    Alexis Stricker
    San Francisco, CA, (415) 533-0894
    LCSW, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner specializing in trauma recovery
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iSupport Assistant     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Amanda Sutherland
    Amanda Sutherland
    Topanga, CA, (818) 445-9908
    SEP, SE Bodyworker, CMT, Birth Doula, Child Development Specialist
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Anya Valsamakis
    Anya Valsamakis
    Portland, OR, (503) 415-1383
    LGBTQ, Anxiety, HypnotherapyI am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have also studied Ruebenfeld Synergy and completed a three year program in Transformative Touch
    Speaks English and Russian

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Nick Venegoni, MFT, CHT
    Nick Venegoni, MFT, CHT
    San Francisco, CA, (415) 766-9629
    LGBTQ, Anxiety, Hypnotherapy
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Will Wissmiller, BGS, CTRC
    Will Wissmiller, BGS, CTRC
    Cape Girardeau, MO, (573) 837-9124
    Certified Trauma Recovery & Life Coach, specializing in Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), Developmental Trauma, Childhood Sexual Abuse (CSA), Ambivalent Attachment, Narcissism, & Relational Pattern Breaking
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail
    Doris Wolz-Cohen, LMFT
    Doris Wolz-Cohen, LMFT
    Los Angeles, CA, (310) 721-7201
    Certified body-mind integrator and licensed MFT, integrating attachment theory, energy therapies, hypnotherapy, somatic healing techniques and Soulful Relating in Psychotherapy. Specializing in Body-Heart-Soul connection
    Speaks English and German

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail

    Canada

    Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP
    Patricia Berendsen, RMFT, RSW, RP, SEP
    London, Ontario, (519) 619-8801
    Trauma (Developmental, Pre and PeriNatal, Shock), Attachment and Relationships
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail

    Australia

    Mihoko (Manami) Yamaguchi, SEP, NARM, ISP, DARe
    Mihoko (Manami) Yamaguchi, SEP, NARM, ISP, DARe
    Sydney, NSW, +61417043938
    Developmental Trauma
    Speaks English

    Faculty teaches NeuroAffective Touch®.

    A Lead Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least two full training cycles as Teaching Assistant. He or she has a team-building role, oversees the Assistant Team, and the overall organization of a training.

    A Teaching Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and at least one cycle as Support Assistant. He or she provides mentoring, support, containment, and feedback for students during a training.

    A Support Assistant has completed the NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training and provides logistical, organizational, and energetic support during a training.

    A Foundation Training Graduate has completed the three-module 72 hour NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Training.

    iFoundation Training Graduate     wwwinfo@neuroaffectivetouch.comEmail

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