The practice.
A listening to the body in the tradition of Wilhelm Reich — where what the body holds can also be spoken.
Listening to the body
For Reich, what emotional history could not work through stays registered in the body — in shallow breath, a clenched jaw, a chest that won’t open. He called this the armour: a defence that once protected and that, in time, stiffens.
The clinical work does not try to fix anyone. It accompanies — unhurried — the way this armour took shape, so that the body can find its own flow again. Word, gesture and breath move together.
You don’t need to arrive with the words ready. You can arrive whole — with the tiredness, the doubt and what still has no name.
To go deeper: why Reich remains so current, the armour also dances and love and bond in the Reichian view.
The seven segments
Reich described the armour as seven rings, from head to pelvis. Hover over each one to explore.
How it works
Individual sessions, in person in Rio de Janeiro and online. The first encounter is a conversation with no commitment, to feel whether it makes sense to go on together.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know what to say to begin?
No. There is no right script. The work starts from what is present — a complaint, a discomfort in the body, a silence. Often the body begins to speak before words do.
Are sessions in person or online?
Both. In person in Rio de Janeiro and online by video call, whichever makes the most sense for you.
How often are the sessions?
Usually weekly, 50 minutes each. Regularity helps the process gain continuity, but we talk about what fits your routine.
What is the first encounter like?
It is an initial conversation, with no commitment, to get to know each other and feel whether it makes sense to go on together. You don’t have to decide anything beforehand.
What is the approach of the work like?
Beyond speech, I listen to the body — the breathing, the posture, the tension. I understand that what we feel also organises itself physically, and I work with that, without rushing.