Testimonials

Among many areas of knowledge and expertise, Magdalena is a very gifted Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I feel that she is a pioneer in her field and is always offering authentic content so that others can better understand the polyvagal theory and other nuances of the somatic world. In my weekly work with her, I feel I have made tremendous progress with my sensory processing issues and releasing some of the trauma that seemed to be locked into my body. For example, not long ago I could barely handle the seams on my clothes touching me the wrong way and now, after really tuning into my body and knowing what it needs to be more relaxed, I feel an increasing sense of comfort and safety.

She teaches me how to orient myself in my environment, and to understand what is happening inside so that my body does not feel under threat all of the time. Magdalena gives me the opportunity to co-regulate with a nervous system that is often much more well regulated than my own so that I can learn to come back and soften into a relaxed state more easily. She is sharing something very unique and important with the world, and I am so grateful to be able to work with, and learn from, her.

— Stacy Piccolo

@mindmovement_coaching

Working with Magdalena has given me the tools to create space in my system for more pleasure, joy, and freedom, as well as to build capacity for the life I desire. After years of therapies and modalities, it wasn't until I found Somatic Experiencing, and Magdalena, that I was able to sense, feel, and witness true change, and actually embody that change with more ease and a deeply rooted sense of trust and safety in myself. I recommend this gentle transformative work to all humans navigating the complex, traumatic reality that is being alive at a time that goes against our true nature. Finding safety in ourselves, healing trauma by healing the nervous system, and connecting back to our infinite wells of resources within is how we return home.

— Ashley River Brant,

ashleyriverbrant.love

@ashleyriverbrant

I went to Magdalena for Somatic Experiencing and help with past and present trauma. I not only learned so much from her about nervous system healing, trauma resolution, and parts of myself that had previously been hidden, but I’ve made big, tangible shifts in a short amount of time. 

I’m also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and so I really appreciate the nuance and wisdom she brings to this work. Magdalena has a multi-dimensional grasp of trauma healing that is unlike any other practitioner I’ve known. I love her style, her sense of curiosity, and the dynamic creativity she brings to our sessions. 

She is a gifted healer, clearly meant to be doing this work, and I’m incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with her. 

— Darla Bruno

Integrative Wellness Coach. NJ, USA

@mind.body.rhythm

I feel I have learned so much from our sessions and had the opportunity to receive the deeper healing that has not been accessed before, it has not been safe enough and with that you have taught me more about titration, tracking and resourcing in a felt sense. There is the element of you being you that has contributed so much to my feeling safe and learning to co-regulate.

I learned so much in the training you offer and your graphics truly inspire my learning so much. It seems to fall into place for me so much more easily than lots of written words. I believe that your knowledge, experience brings such a rich wisdom that you walk your talk by being. I love your integrity and authenticity which has been mentoring and inspiring for me. I truly believe you are a voice that we need in this realm. Thank you so much.

I have been taught to not have a voice, not even when crying, no sound was safe. I have worked on this for years and appreciate that through our work I have found my voice and particularly had come to understand my body's language, when I get the sharp pain across my throat. This has been so significant as now when I feel it, which is not much, I have much more compassion and tenderness and can ask what am I needing, what is going on. It has been really significant to me to learn about grief, the deep immense grief. I am aware that there is more underlying and for now I am able to self monitor, regulate, live life in a much here and now presence.

— Liz Gow

Counsellor - Member of NZAC, Life Coach

New Zealand

The first big change in my life was finding Polyvagal Theory, after that, it was regular work with Magdalena. I spent most of my life in a state of dysregulation of my nervous system, I didn't know what I had and tried many therapies, some helped others didn´t, but I never had any significant changes. In 2019 I had 2 difficult events in my life that triggered panic attacks, and even more changes in my nervous system. I have been having sessions with Magdalena for 6 months now, and at this moment I feel that I am recovering parts of me that were left behind, I do not have panic attacks, and I feel calm and more flexible. It was a turning point in my life. I don't remember feeling this way since I was a child. The sessions with Magdalena have helped me rebuild myself, and to live life enjoying it. Thank you Magdalena!

— Maria João Rodrigues

Ahimsa Studio, Portugal

@ahimsa.studio

In only a few months with Magdalena so far, I feel calmer and more content. Even my brother mentioned I seemed different. I am less bothered by things and can get back to calm more quickly when I am upset. Somatic Experiencing is new to me and it feels a bit like magic. Though I sometimes do not know why she is doing what she is or why I am being asked to do something, it is clear she is very attentive and purposeful and is taking me on a healing journey. This approach works beyond the thinking mind to get to deep challenges at their core. I am grateful to have found Magdalena and have the opportunity to work with her to come back to my authentic secure, calm self.

— Karen Bergman

Bay Area, CA

I'd been diagnosed 6 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis & have been working on my own & with PT's to get myself on a road to recovery. I had been struggling with pain & limitations for over a decade and it has inhibited my life in numerous ways. For many years I was alternating between a walker or cane, sometimes unable to walk at all.

I discovered Magdalena when she was substituting at a local recreation center. I was immediately impressed with Magdalena"s wide knowledge & how she adapted & incorporated the best of many forms of body work to the 30 people in the room. Her adaptability & awareness were clear.

Ive been working with Magdalena now for over a year and words can't describe the transformation I have made in such a short time. She has helped me to refocus & see my body in a way that has liberated me from the diagnosis, pain & fears. My Neurologist is so impressed with my growing strength and recovery since working with her.

Besides her vast knowledge & wisdom of when & how to apply it. She is intuitive, loving, gentle and compassionate. I can't recommend her enough. She is a rare and incredible person. I am so grateful for every precious moment working with her.

— Cris Qualiana

Mendocino, CA

@crisqualiana

Working with Magdalena has been deeply impactful and often surprisingly powerful - even over zoom. She is able to pierce through to the root of the issue and offer the reframe, somatic practice or understanding that shifts the inner imbalance. She does it with mastery, lightness and intelligent humor that empowers healing.

— Kara T. Alii

San Francisco, CA

@coresoulunity

Elegí a Magdalena para realizar trabajo somático de trauma porque ya la conocía como educadora y porque compartimos una condición clave para facilitar el vínculo, ambas somos chilenas inmigrantes.

Creo que ha sido clave la sensibilidad de Magdalena en torno al reconociemiento del contexto, lo socio-histórico y trans-generacional. La gentileza con que ella y el sistema SE aborda el proceso y el ritmo para integrar han sido también fundamentales. Estoy muy agradecida por la modalidad que tiene matices educativos, y que a pesar de estar conectándonos online ha funcionado muy bien impactando positivamente mi vida cotidiana y mis relaciones interpersonales. 

— Jennifer Garrido

Yoga Instructor and SomaticNature Coach, Finland

@jennifergardenia

“Powerful & life changing”

I had the opportunity to participate in deep healing work with Magdalena. It was truly a powerful & life changing experience!!! I gained a loving acceptance for All sides of myself, and was able to work through the darkest parts that were creating disharmony in my life.

I highly recommend a personal session with her and participating in her workshops.

— Audrya Chancellor

Fort Bragg, CA, USA

I recommend the upcoming series to anyone seeking an expanded outlook on exploring, healing and integrating the various parts of themselves in a supportive environment. The techniques I learned have enabled me to see myself with more objectivity, and to take increased responsibility for my own psychic and emotional health.

— Teresa Waldman

Yoga Therapist

Fort Bragg, CA, USA