Hello, my name is Irina, and welcome to Nine Circle Therapy!
I offer individual and group therapy focused on cultivating a greater mind-body connection and well-being. NineCircleTherapy was born out of a desire to help people feel more ease and joy in their lives.
With extensive past training in dance, yoga, and massage therapy, I was motivated by the desire to feel good in my own body. This desire for wellness and feeling good led me to study psychology, with a particular focus on somatic therapy. I focus my work with clients on supporting a strong mind-body connection.
I am a trauma-informed Certified Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner. I know firsthand what it is like to deal with adverse childhood experiences, addictions, attachment issues, and a lack of self-esteem. I combine the wisdom and strength gained from personal experiences with knowledge gained through many years of formal and informal education to facilitate positive changes in others’ lives.
Nine Circle Therapy employs a proprietary technique that involves circular movements designed to stimulate the vagus nerve. This nerve is one of the most important nerves in the human body, as it facilitates the functions of the parasympathetic nervous system.
I take special pride in helping women feel empowered and live their best lives on their terms. I am a mother, a feminist, and a lover of nature (Mother Nature). I am currently in the process of becoming a Forest Bathing Instructor and will be offering mindfulness tours soon!
I believe that going out in nature is an essential part of well-being. Forest and ocean bathing practices promote mindfulness, enhance mood, decrease anxiety, boost cognitive functions, and offer numerous other health benefits.
Whatever you have access to—a beach, a forest, a desert, a mountain, a backyard, a pond—use it. Come out and take some deep breaths while simply observing the natural world around you. Our lives can get super busy, filled with endless responsibilities and chores. Unplugging for a few minutes daily is one way to restore inner peace. Nature helps regulate the nervous system and is an accessible form of free therapeutic activity. It is a gift to be used.