Who I am

I originally studied Applied Economic Sciences after which I worked in the marketing communications world for more than 20 years. In 2012, not being true to myself anymore led me to a burnout. By necessarily taking the time to really dare to look at myself, I rediscovered who I am in essence and where I get my energy from: a combination of the necessary freedom to take on projects that really suit me, a deep passion for connection and human-centered knowledge, the feeling of coming home in Asia and on a private level my great love for animals.

Raina - Pure Circle

I quit my job, started as a freelance consultant, undertook some long travels throughout Asia and studied psychotherapy for 4 years. During this study, I unexpectedly lost my father in 2013, which touched me deeply. But the final blow really came when I also lost my mother completely unexpectedly in 2017. However, I decided to continue my then-planned yoga training in India, which was the starting point of my path to greater depth.

After my trip to India, I moved to England to start the Pure Circle Inner Wellness Center. I took some additional courses such as a yin yoga teacher training in India, equine assisted therapy, Acupressure Seated Massage and Breathwork teacher. 

Early 2020, I put my Inner Wellness Center in England on hold with Covid, after which we moved to Spain and I re-committed to freelance communication projects in Belgium.

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However, I also wanted to keep following my heart and besides my work, I continued to study how to evolve towards the best version of yourself with body-oriented work.

I completed an additional training as a Health Coach in the UK (1 year) and in energetic bodywork in Portugal and Germany (The Eden Method, 2 years), which for me completes the circle of being able to help people deeply.

With these various trainings and having gone through the necessary experiences myself, I finally know what it takes to get to the essence of yourself in your most optimal form. To gain permanent insights into this and to further develop a model to help you optimize your energy I see as my greatest mission in life. I would love to help you balance your own energy and inspire you on your personal path.

I am currently based in France, having lived in England for 4 years and Spain for 2.5 years. I am very flexible and am monthly in Belgium to give energetic bodywork sessions and help companies with their well-being approach.

Courses that have all inspired me:

  • Applied Economic Sciences, UFSIA, Belgium (1990-1996) 
  • Integrative Psychotherapy AIHP, Belgium (2012 - 2016)
  • Relaxation AIHP, Belgium (2013 - 2014)
  • Equine Assisted Therapy, EAGALA, UK (2015)
  • Hatha Yoga Teacher Training (200hrs), Oceanic Yoga, India
    (2017)
  • Yoga for stress & anxiety, Svastha yoga therapy program, Netherlands
    (2018)
  • Seated acupressure massage, UK (2018)
  • Breathwork and several spiritual courses, Lendrick Lodge, Scotland
    (2018 - 2019)
  • Reiki I and II, UK (2019)
  • Yin Yoga Teacher Training (50hrs), Preksha Yoga, India
    (2020)
  • Health Coach, College of Naturopathic Medicine, UK
    (2023-2024)
  • Breathwork Teacher Training, Marga Yoga, Koh Samui (2024)
  • Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, The Eden Method, Portugal & Germany, (2023-2025)