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ABOUT
Most people don’t come to me because they want to be more authentic. They come because something in their life no longer feels right.
It can show up as stress, anxiety, trauma, ongoing physical symptoms, or simply a quiet sense that something is missing.
Over more than a decade of working with people from all walks of life, one thing has become unmistakably clear:
Lasting change rarely begins by fixing a symptom. It begins by understanding what that symptom is asking us to notice.
My work integrates principles from Eastern and Western medicine with years of clinical experience, focusing on the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.
The question isn’t simply: How do we make this go away?
It’s: What is this experience trying to reveal?
Real change doesn’t come from becoming someone new. It comes from returning to who you already are.
Whether you come to me through therapy, my writing, or my teaching, my role is to help you understand what has been keeping you stuck, reconnect with yourself, and create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.
HOW IT WORKS
Every session begins with understanding you, not just your symptoms.
Our bodies continually adapt to the experiences we’ve lived through. What we feel physically is often part of a much bigger picture.
Every body has a different story. That’s why no two sessions are the same.
My work begins with a thorough assessment, drawing on both Eastern and Western perspectives to understand how your body has adapted over time.
Rather than following a standard protocol, I shape every session around what I discover during that assessment and tailor it to your individual needs.
From there, we work with what your body is communicating, creating the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.
KIND WORDS
I was working with a hip pain and scoliosis, was eager to find an alternative solution to my problem, and happy to have found Spinal energetics with Barbara. She is a brilliant professional, and her self-tailored approach is everything. After the first session, I already had a feeling of ease and felt so light that I just wanted to dance (as if all the weight is off my shoulders. My sport coach also noticed a difference in the way I was doing the exercises — she said I was very centred. For the first time, it felt like I had so much more capacity, even to do a simple crunch. The most impressive part is that my back also seems much flatter than it has been my whole life.
Yulia
My chest feels so light. Thank you so much!
Peter
I have had several sessions of spinal energetics by Barbra since January, 2026. After a couple of sessions I noticed a positive difference, where my perception of colours has improved, as well as my hearing. Following on more sessions, I have also felt more alert, especially in the mornings. Previously, it was the alarm waking me, and now I am able to be alert and have energy to rise before the alarm.
Geraldine
I am on the plane, and the pain is gone! I can't believe it. Thank you.
Bogi
I am so grateful to have Barbra in my life. She has been so supportive in my healing journey. She’s there for me through every step. Barbra explains everything and answers any questions I have. I am not the same person that I was before I met Barbra. I feel stronger mentally and I see the world differently.
Joanne
I have had two sessions with Barbra so far, and I am totally fascinated by the results and the movement of energy that is happening throughout my body.
Jocelyn
After struggling with infertility for years, I worked with Barbra, and now my husband and I are finally expecting our first baby.
Katherin
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Beyond Symptoms
Many of the patterns we live with began as intelligent responses to the experiences we’ve had.
What once helped us cope can, over time, influence how we feel, move, and relate to the world.
Our perception is shaped by our experiences and the emotions we carry. When those emotions remain unprocessed, they can influence the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.
If we want to change the reality we are experiencing, we have to be willing to change the way we perceive it.
My work looks beyond symptoms to explore the patterns, emotions and experiences that may be shaping how you experience your life.
Looking beyond symptoms creates space for a deeper understanding of your health — and of what may be asking to be understood.
-Barbra May