A safe space to
be held

These healing journeys support emotional release, nervous system regulation, and deeper connection to your inner calm. Everything is guided with care, compassion, and respect for your pace. Nothing is forced. Nothing is rushed.

Your body leads.
I hold the space.

300+ healing journeys held — private, group, corporate & online
Internationally certified in sound healing & somatic breathwork

Vanessa Hartmann holding a client’s hand during a private sound healing session, creating a safe and supportive space for emotional release and nervous system regulation in Dubai.

About sound healing and somatic breathwork

  • Sound healing uses calming tones and vibrations from instruments like singing bowls to help your body relax and settle. The gentle sounds can quiet the mind, release tension, support your nervous system, and create a sense of calm and emotional balance — helping you feel more grounded, rested, and connected to yourself.

  • Somatic breathwork uses guided breathing to help you reconnect with your body and release built-up stress or emotions. By changing the way you breathe, your nervous system can slow down, tension can soften, and your mind can become clearer — helping you feel calmer, more grounded, and more in tune with yourself.

Breathwork facilitator Vanessa Hartmann providing grounding ankle support during a trauma-informed somatic breathwork session for nervous system regulation and emotional release in Dubai.

What these healing journeys support

These journeys are for moments when something inside you feels tired of holding everything together.

They can support you when:

  • your mind feels busy, but your body feels heavy or tense

  • stress and emotions have nowhere safe to land

  • you feel disconnected from yourself, even if life looks “fine”

  • you long for grounding, softness, and emotional clarity

  • you’re tired of being strong all the time

  • something inside you is quietly asking to slow down and feel

You don’t need to fix anything.
You don’t need to know exactly what’s coming up.
You’re simply invited to meet yourself with more gentleness.

You don’t have to do this alone.

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    Private sessions

    A deeply personal space — just you and me. These 1:1 sessions are tailored to your needs, using breath, sound, and grounding to help your body soften, release tension, and reconnect in a safe, supported way.

    Ideal if you’re seeking privacy, deeper emotional support, or a more individualized experience.

    Available in person and online.

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    Group sessions

    A gentle space to heal together.
    Group journeys offer shared presence — reminding you you’re not alone while still having your own inner experience. Breath and sound guide you into grounding, release, and rest, with no pressure to share.

    Ideal if you’re drawn to community.

    Available in person and online.

What are healing journeys

A healing journey is a guided experience using breath and sound to support your body, emotions, and nervous system.

A gentle space to release, regulate, and reconnect with yourself.

Rather than talking through things or trying to “fix” anything, we work with what the body already holds. Breath helps create movement and awareness. Sound supports regulation, release, and integration.

These journeys aren’t about pushing into intensity or chasing a specific experience. They’re about creating enough safety for the body to soften — so whatever is ready can gently unfold.

Each journey follows an emotional flow, guided with intention, presence, and care.
Not just sound — but meaning.
Not just breath — but awareness.

Healing doesn’t need to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it begins when you finally allow yourself to slow down and listen..

Vanessa Hartmann looking into the camera surrounded by Tibetan and crystal singing bowls during a trauma-informed sound healing session in Dubai.

What to expect

Each healing journey follows a simple, grounded flow — designed to help you feel safe, supported, and at ease.

You’ll arrive as you are
We begin with a short check-in so you can settle, arrive, and feel comfortable. There’s no need to explain anything perfectly or know what you want to work on.

You’ll be gently guided
Through breath, sound, and grounding, your body is invited to soften and release at its own pace. You can lie down, rest, and simply follow the guidance.

You’ll integrate and land
We close with grounding and regulation so you leave feeling calm, supported, and present — not open or overwhelmed.

Most people leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to themselves — like space has finally opened.

There is no pressure to perform, feel something specific, or go deeper than you want. Your pace is always respected.

Your nervous system leads every healing journey.

This work is trauma-aware, grounding, and deeply respectful of your boundaries. Nothing is forced. Nothing is pushed. There is no expectation to release, express, or share more than feels right for you.

You are always in choice — to rest, to breathe softly, to pause, or to simply receive sound.

These journeys are not about intensity or emotional performance. They’re about creating safety first, so your body can relax and respond in its own time.

This is a space to feel supported, not overwhelmed.

These journeys are not therapy and do not replace medical or psychological care — but they can gently complement emotional and nervous system well-being.

Held with experience and integrity

Over the years, these healing journeys have supported people across many different moments and life stages.

300+ Healing journeys held

Private and group breath & sound journeys — in person and online.

Internationally certified facilitator

Certified in sound healing and somatic breathwork, held to professional and international standards.

Trusted by individuals, groups & teams

Including corporate wellness sessions and community spaces.

Each journey is guided with care, presence, and responsibility — honoring both emotional depth and nervous system safety.

Vanessa Hartmann holding a client’s hands in a safe and supportive way during a trauma-informed somatic breathwork session for nervous system regulation in Dubai.

Why this work
is different

This work isn’t about escaping life or relaxing for an hour.

Breath and sound are used as doorways —
into the body, into emotion, into what’s been waiting to be felt.

Each journey is guided with presence, intention, and emotional awareness.

Not just sound. Not just breath.
But meaning, safety, and care.

You’re safe with me

“I walked in feeling disconnected and tense. By the end of the journey, my body felt calmer, my breath softer, and something inside me finally relaxed. I left feeling grounded and supported.”

— From someone feeling overwhelmed

“I didn’t know what to expect and was a little nervous, but the space felt incredibly safe. Nothing was forced. I felt held the entire time.”

— From a first-time participant

“There was something powerful about breathing and resting together. I felt supported without having to explain anything. It reminded me that I’m not alone.”

— From a shared group journey

If this speaks to you

You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You don’t need the right words.

Sometimes it’s enough to feel a quiet yes.

If your body is asking for softness, grounding, or space to breatheyou’re welcome here.

You’re invited to begin a healing journey when it feels right for you.

Frequently asked questions

  • Sometimes emotions release — and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s quiet and deeply calming. Both are valid. There is no “right” way to experience healing.

  • You’re never left alone in the experience. I support you, ground you, and guide you back into safety at any moment.

  • No. Healing Journeys are not a replacement for medical or psychological treatment. They can, however, gently support emotional well-being and nervous system regulation alongside other forms of care.

  • Most people leave feeling lighter, calmer, clearer, and more grounded. Occasionally you may feel emotional or tired as your body integrates — this is normal.

  • Healing isn’t always dramatic. Sometimes the biggest shifts are subtle and show up later in clarity, calmness, release, or better sleep. Your system is still working.

  • Typically 60–90 minutes depending on the experience.

  • Comfortable clothes, water, and optionally a blanket or socks. Just come as you are.

  • Some people feel relief after one session. Others benefit from deeper, ongoing work. We’ll explore what feels right for you.

  • You’ll arrive, settle in, and we take a few minutes to check in together. Then I guide you through breath, sound, and grounding techniques to help your body release what it’s been holding. We end with integration so you leave calm, supported, and grounded.

  • No. Come exactly as you are. Everything is guided gently and safely.

  • Yes. My approach is slow, grounding, and nervous-system aware. Nothing is pushed, forced, or dramatized. Your body leads, and I support you with presence and care.

  • Yes — if you’re pregnant, have epilepsy, severe cardiac conditions, certain psychiatric conditions, or are unsure, please speak to me before booking so we can ensure your safety.

  • All Healing Journeys are booked in advance, with payment completed before the session to secure your space.

  • Yes. For corporate sessions, private events, retreats, or intimate group gatherings, I can come to your space or venue. We’ll simply discuss setup and logistics in advance to make sure everything feels supportive and comfortable.

  • Yes. Sessions are available both in person and online. Online sessions are still deeply powerful and effective — you just need a quiet space, good headphones, and somewhere comfortable to lie down or sit.

  • Yes. You can choose a personal 1:1 Healing Journey or join a shared group journey, depending on what feels right for you.