
hi, i’m zad.
I found my way to this work through the very human, but deeply felt shifts of life.
I’ve gone through what many of us go through: a lot of change, pushing through burnout, the expat struggle of not quite belonging anywhere, and the ongoing lessons of what it means to honor my boundaries.
Through it all, curiosity pulled me inward. You know that feeling you get in your body before the mind catches up? I started listening to that. And what I discovered was simple but life-changing: all you need to know is here, in the body.
Through somatic practice, movement, and breath, I learned to regulate my nervous system, trust my own rhythms, and move through life from a grounded place instead of constant striving.
We’re living through a time of upheaval, grief, and possibility. Burnout, disconnection, and constant change aren’t just “individual problems”, they’re symptoms of the systems we live in. Which is why I believe embodiment is so important. Coming back to the body is an act of resistance, of reclaiming what’s ours, of remembering our role in collective liberation.
That’s why I share this work.
I support people who long to feel connected, empowered, and at ease in their bodies. Because how we show up in our lives, our relationships, and our leadership ripples outward.
This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about returning to:
Clarity in times of change and transition.
Belonging, wherever you are.
Boundaries that honor your truth.
Leadership that feels sustainable and authentic.
Your body’s wisdom, here and now.
If you feel the pull, I’d love to support you in your return to yourself.
My body is, and will always be, my greatest teacher. The beauty of body-oriented work is that it’s not about fixing, but about building safety, trust, and curiosity toward the wisdom already alive within us.

training / credentials
somatics / embodiment
Breathwork & Movement Therapy for Trauma — The Embody Lab (2025)
Somatic Pendulation, TRE & Mantra Grounding — De Nieuwe Yogaschool (2025)
Shake the Dust™ 50HR Teacher Training — Authentic Flow Tribe, with Satu Tumelo (2024)
yoga / energy
200HR Yoga Teacher Training — YogaRenew (in progress)
Foundations of Yoga Asana Immersion — Bluebirds Academy (2025)
Kundalini Yoga Basics — De Nieuwe Yogaschool (2023)
Reiki Level 1 — Amy Lou Maxwell, Lou Ord (2023, practice hours ongoing)
academics
MA in Social-Organizational Psychology — Columbia University, New York
BA in Psychology — American University of Beirut