Who am I ?

Me & Herbysteam

Hi, I am Eva!

Describing myself in short: I am a mother, Earth lover, forever student. Fascinated by Waters and sunrise. Moving in circles & spirals.

I have been studying peristeam hydrotherapy with Keli Garza at Peristeam Hydrotherapy Institute since 2021. My internship finished in March 2024 and I became the first certified peristeam hydrotheraphist in Belgium.

Currently as a student of Somatic Experiencing- having one of the main teachers Ariel Giarretto- I am hoping to be able to provide additional support for my clients in their journey of “unpeeling the layers of slippery onion” / getting to know, gently, where they are and helping to build agency and resiliency.

Teachings of the following women have shaped me significantly over the past decade:

Archetypal and Jungian analysis works of Marion Woodman & Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Kimberly Ann Johnson’s Jaguar work, Carly Beaudry Ray’s Nectar, Sheri Winston’s view on female anatomy & pleasure, Irene Lyon’s nervous system work and Adelaide Meadow’s approach to movement for female bodies. Further inspirations include works of Jane Goodall, Amisha Gadiali, Vandana Shiva, Perditta Finn, Sophie Strand, Rachel Garcia Seliga, Tamy Lynn Kent, Veda Austin and many many others.

My work with herbs has been influenced by herbalists like April Graham, Arielle Martinez, Lucy Jones, and especially Candela, Wendy and Katrin.

As I am already in this kind of “thank you” mode: all of you, my dear friends, family, clients – being a mirror, sharing your stories, inspiring, questioning and motivating to ride this journey – biggest hugs to you! You know who you are, and I cannot not include this here.

I believe getting back to our core – to our pelvises – can change the culture. I believe it can help us nurture ourselves and the Earth. Yes, I believe this simple practice has potential for this shift. It brings flow back to the tissues, it empowers, it softens, it brings you home. That is the body. That is the Earth. Cause you have two homes – just as one of my favorite quotes of all times says: the body and the Earth. And you have to take a good care of them(~un) .

Herbysteam – herby steam. Her by steam. Herb (&) steam. Plants and water. Fire. Soil. Life. Magic. That’s what we have been doing for millennia, haven’t we?

Credentials + Certifications

2024 – ongoing Somatic Experiencing

2021-2024 Peristeam Hydrotherapy

2022 Feral Herbalism

2018 & 2019 Permaculture Design with Circle Permaculture

From 2014 ~ Various yoga & movement trainings (200h Ashtanga Yoga Brussels Yoga Loft, Strala Intensive, Strala Shiatsu, 300h Vinyasa Sampoorna Yoga India, 70h Yin Yoga with Joe Barnett, 100h Yin Yoga & Functional Anatomy with Mandala of life, Barefoot training specialist Level 2)