I was fairly young when I first took an interest in psychotherapy. Adults' behaviour puzzled me, and I became curious about my own sources of pain and hurt. I began to explore what it meant to live well and how adverse conditions impact one's experience of life. At 24 I developed a disease that changed my life, and it is then that I came to understand the inherent connection between the mind and body. I became inspired to live a more meaningful life and dived into the practice and teaching of Yoga. Furthermore, in 2015, I founded Kahuna Temple, a business dedicated to supporting the restoration of the body and mind through bodywork and movement.

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Having experienced trauma in both my childhood and adulthood, I have first-hand knowledge of how traumatic events can drastically impact one's very sense of self and the way one understands and interacts with the world. In working on recovering from unbearable experiences, I learned just how much patience and courage it takes to overcome such damage. It also taught me the importance of trust and the necessity of anchors in one’s life. Having people you can turn to who will understand, support and help you, such as friends, family and a reliable, professional, therapist, is the groundwork for all healing.

Irene Quintavalle
Founder and Psychotherapist