About Me
In 2013 I left my career as a mechanical engineer behind and set out to travel the world. During my journey through India, I first encountered Thai Yoga Massage.
Someone I met in Goa told me about a small mountain village in northern Thailand where Thai Yoga Massage is taught alongside yoga and Vipassana meditation. This village, called Huay Nam Rin and also known as the “Lahu village”, is the centre of the Sunshine Network founded by Asokananda.
My first course there was a turning point in my life. In the years that followed, I began giving massages myself and returned to Thailand again and again to deepen my knowledge and experience. I had the privilege of learning from many different teachers, each of whom shaped my work and understanding of bodywork in their own way.
Over time, my enthusiasm for Thai Yoga Massage grew into an ever-deeper interest in the human body and the connections between movement, touch and health. Further training, including Chi Nei Tsang and craniosacral work, accompanied me along the way.
In January 2023 I completed my teacher training with the Sunshine Network. Since then, sharing my experiences and knowledge in courses and workshops has been a particular joy.
Today I work as a massage therapist and licensed Heilpraktiker in Berlin, and I am undertaking a five-year osteopathy training programme. My understanding of bodywork continues to evolve. What has stayed with me since my first experiences in Thailand, however, is the importance of mindful touch, presence and an open attitude towards each person.
Below you will find an overview of the courses I have attended and the teachers I have had the opportunity to learn from. I am deeply grateful to all of them for their guidance, inspiration and generosity in sharing their knowledge.
Courses and Teachers
2013
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12-day Thai Yoga Massage beginner course with Carla Possanzini and Balasz (Bali) Nemeth in the “Lahu village” northern Thailand
http://www.asokananda.com
2014
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12-day Thai Yoga Massage beginner course with Laurino und Balasz (Bali) Nemeth in Hungary
http://www.sriom.hu
2015
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200h Yoga Teacher Training with Chaitanya Nitai Das and Syam Vallabhi D. D. in Peru
http://www.yogainboundinternational.com
2016
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Assisted in a 12-day Thai Yoga Massage beginner course with Laurino and Balasz (Bali) Nemeth in Hungary, followed by a 7-day side position course (as a Student)
http://www.sriom.hu
2017
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12-day Thai Yoga Massage beginner course with Andrea Baglioni in the “Lahu village” northern Thailand. Assisted in six 12-day courses with the following teachers: Andrea Baglioni, Andreas Stuefer, Kaline Alayna Kelly
http://www.asokananda.com -
5-day Chi Nei Tsang course with Remco in Chiang Mai
https://www.thaimassagechiangmai.com -
Assisted in a 12-day Thai Yoga Massage beginner course with Laurino and Bali in Hungary
http://www.sriom.hu -
6-day Energy Line course with Laurino in BeWater, Italy
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5-day Thai Yoga Massage course with Krishna Takis, Spirit Yoga, Berlin
https://www.thaimassage.gr -
Studied 2 months with Pichest Boonthumme in northern Thailand
http://www.pichestthaimassage.com
2018
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Assisted in six 12-day courses in the “Lahu village” with the following teachers: Andrea Baglioni, Andreas Stuefer, Bali, Kaline Alayna Kelly, Chatchoi
http://www.asokananda.com -
5-day course Dynamic Thai Massage with Till Heeg in the Sunshine Massage School, Chiang Mai
http://www.sunshine-massage-school.com -
3-day Tok Sen course with Joe Khumlee
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Assisted in a 6-day Energy Line course with Laurino in BeWater, Italy
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Cranial Sacral Level 1+2 (each 5 days) with Rosemary in Pai, northern Thailand
http://www.integrated-cranial-workshop.com
2019
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Assisted in three 12-day beginner courses in the “Lahu village” with the following teachers : Andrea Baglioni, Ivan Medici, Kaline Alayna Kelly
http://www.asokananda.com -
5-day course Dynamic Thai Massage with David Lutt in the Sunshine Massage School, Chiang Mai
http://www.sunshine-massage-school.com -
5-day course Osteo Thai with David Lutt in the Sunshine Massage School, Chiang Mai
http://www.sunshine-massage-school.com -
Studied one month with Joe Khumlee: Thai Massage, Tok Sen, Chi Nei Tsang
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5-day course Osteo Thai Massage (internal organs) with David Lutt in Element Yoga, Berlin
https://elementyoga.de
2020
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Studied two months with Joe Khumlee: Thai Massage, Tok Sen, Chi Nei Tsang
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5-day Thai Massage Therapy course with Balazs (Bali) Nemeth in Poland
http://sriom.hu
2021
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Assisted in a 12-day Thai Yoga Massage beginner course with Laurino and Bali in Hungary
http://sriom.hu -
Assisted in a 2-day Thai Massage “No Hands” course with Balazs (Bali) Nemeth in Berlin
http://sriom.hu -
Assisted in a 3-day Thai Massage Therapy course with Balazs (Bali) Nemeth in Berlin
http://sriom.hu
2022
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Assisted in Energy Line I and Energy Line II course (5 days total) with Balazs (Bali) Nemeth in Berlin
http://sriom.hu -
Assisted in a 2-day Thai Massage “No Hands” course with Balazs (Bali) Nemeth in Berlin
http://sriom.hu
2023
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Assisted in two 12-day courses in the “Lahu village” with Andrea Baglioni and Kaline Kelly, completion of the Sunshine network teacher training
http://www.asokananda.com -
5-day course Hands free with David Roman in the Sunshine Massage School, Chiang Mai
http://www.sunshine-massage-school.com -
Studied a week with Pichest Boonthumme in northern Thailand
2024
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Assisted in a 12-day courses in the “Lahu village” with Andrea Baglioni
http://www.asokananda.com -
3 week study with Joe Khumlee, Chiang Mai
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3 day study (Chi Nei Tsang) with Pi Jem, Chiang Mai
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Assisted in a 3-day Dynamic Thai Massage course with Pasi Kuusela in Berlin
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Start of a 5 year Osteopathy Education at IFAO (Institut of applied Osteopathy) in Berlin
Passed the Heilpraktiker examination (Germany)
2025
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Assisted in a 3-day Thai Massage Pregnancy course with Balazs (Bali) Nemeth in Berlin
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Assisted in a 3-day Dynamic Thai Massage course with Pasi Kuusela in Berlin
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Second year Osteopathy Education at IFAO (Institut of applied Osteopathy) in Berlin