vanessa a. woulfe

she/they

 

I am an independent contemporary dance artist from Tkaronto (Toronto). After completing my Masters in Contemporary Choreography at York University in 2014, I pursued my career by working as a part-time professor, as well as a performer, and choreographer. Anchoring myself in practices of pleasure - bringing together people, seeking joy, and creating inviting spaces and offerings - I created an embodied movement practice, “Pleasure Sourcing”, that I've had the privilege to share in workshops across Canada. 

 

Since relocating to Tk'emlups (Kamloops) during the pandemic, I have shifted my focus towards somatics.  Completing certifications in Somatic Trauma Therapy, Politics of Trauma, Resiliency Toolkit, as well as Cuddle Therapy, I began to carve my own version of the work I hope to offer. Returning to school to become a registered counsellor was a choice I grappled with many times. Most of my healing was thanks to the hands of healers that have not been formally educated, and I deeply respect their work. I have decided to complete my R.CC and CCC accreditation (2027). I am also working towards becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (2027).