The session creates the conditions for deep relaxation, heightened sensory awareness and a blissful sense of presence.
I'm Lana, the founder of Essence Sessions.
Over the years, I’ve become deeply fascinated by the relationship between the body, the nervous system, emotions, intimacy and human connection. This curiosity has shaped both my personal journey and my professional path, leading me to explore how lasting change becomes possible when we include the body—not only the mind—in the process.
As we move through life, many of us gradually learn to disconnect from ourselves. We adapt to expectations, suppress emotions, question our instincts and begin living primarily through our thoughts. While this often helps us navigate the world, it can also leave us feeling disconnected from our bodies, our relationships and what truly matters to us.
I believe meaningful change begins when we slow down enough to truly listen to ourselves. The body is one of our most honest sources of wisdom, often revealing what lies beneath conscious thought. By combining embodied experience with guided awareness, visualization and compassionate exploration, we can gently access deeper layers of ourselves—creating space for greater clarity, integration and lasting change.
The first defining step of my professional journey was studying Kinesiology, which I pursued for two years. It was during this time that I came to understand how everything that leaves an imprint on our mind or soul also leaves a trace within the body. This realization showed me that working with the body is not only a physical process, but also a way of accessing deeper layers of ourselves, including the subconscious and our inner world.
This understanding led me to massage therapy, a profession I have now practised for over seven years. Later, I continued my studies in Tantra, followed by the Somatica® Method and coaching, allowing me to integrate bodywork with approaches that also support emotional healing, healthier relationships and personal growth.
Today, my work integrates massage, somatic bodywork, tantra and experiential coaching into an approach that is both grounded and deeply personal. Every session is thoughtfully adapted to the individual, supporting each person’s unique process with care, professionalism and respect.
Whatever brings you here, my intention is the same: to create a space where you feel safe, seen and supported as you reconnect with yourself and move towards a more fulfilling life and deeper, more authentic relationships.
Every step of my own journey continues to shape the way I work—with curiosity, compassion, professionalism and deep respect for the uniqueness of every person I have the privilege to meet.
Experience & Training
My work integrates knowledge and experience from a range of complementary disciplines, including:
Massage & Bodywork
- Somatic Bodywork
- Swedish Massage
- Lomi Lomi Nui Massage
- Thai Massage
- Lymphatic Massage
Therapeutic & Embodied Approaches
- Kinesiology
- Emotional Therapy
- Movement Therapy
- Tantra
- Meditation & Mindfulness
- Guided Visualization
Continuing Professional Development
- Somatica® Method (currently in training)
- Somatic Sexology (currently in training)
- Intimacy & Relationship Coaching (currently in training)
I remain committed to ongoing learning and professional development, believing that deepening my own knowledge and experience is an essential part of offering thoughtful, ethical and high-quality support to every person I work with.
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