PUPA Focusing Trainees
The following individuals are training in the PUPA Focusing Certification Program to become Certified Focusing Professionals, also known as Trainers. So they are Trainers-in-Training. The PUPA Focusing Trainees co-teach courses with Coordinator-in-Training Annette Dubreuil and also offer Focusing sessions.
Ella VanGaya
PUPA Focusing Trainee Ella VanGaya is an unwavering lover of the Great Mystery.
Vanessa Carrera
PUPA Focusing Trainee Vanessa Carrera is an artist, poet and writer.
Vanessa is available for 1:1 Focusing sessions on Wednesdays (9am-12pm), Thursdays (9am-5pm) and Sundays (9am-5pm), Eastern time.
Terry Bowling
PUPA Focusing Trainee Terry Bowling knows that feelings are safe. He’s been part of a twelve step program for 37 years.
Danielle Lemottee
PUPA Focusing Trainee Danielle Lemottee is a trauma recovery coach and peer support specialist committed to fostering safe spaces and creating connection.
Danielle is available for 1:1 Focusing sessions on Tuesdays (9 am-2 pm), Thursday (11 am-2 pm) and Fridays (9 am-1 pm), Eastern Time.
Mavra Root
PUPA Focusing Trainee Mavra Root is a highly qualified, comprehensive Pilates Teacher/ Accredited Trauma-Informed Body Oriented Coach and Somatic Practitioner.
Mavra is available for 1:1 Focusing sessions on Wednesdays to Saturdays, from 10 am to 1 pm UK time (3-6 pm Eastern Time).
Shahd Omar
PUPA Focusing Trainee Shahd Omar is a trauma-sensitive embodiment coach based in Cairo. She has a background in women's health topics.
Shahd is available for 1:1 Focusing sessions on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays from 7-10 pm Eastern European Time (12-3 pm Eastern Time).