ABOUT ME

Based in Southern California, I am a trauma informed somatic practitioner with a passion for helping people free themselves from the pain of their past to become their fullest and most authentic selves.

My practice is rooted in open and reciprocal vulnerability, and deeply grounded in empathy. Healing happens when you can be seen fully, without judgement, and can begin to call home all of your rejected parts with compassion and love, and my practice offers deep compassion, a sustainable pace, and a safe space for whatever arises.

I grew up in poverty, surrounded by addiction, and was heavily abused. I learned at a very young age to be compliant, quiet, and as invisible as possible. I was too much, I was not allowed to express myself, and I developed a cloak of invisibility to hide myself from the world and to hide the world from me. I thought that maybe if I was invisible, I wouldn’t be hurt so frequently.

I took those patterns of compliance, smallness, invisibility, and not enoughness and carried them with me as I grew older. Constantly bumping into the same walls, reenacting the same dynamics in relationships. The small, invisible, victim. Not worthy of love, always willing to absorb more abuse. At least it was attention. Addicted to pain, and shrinking more and more each day. I hated my body, I hated myself, and I struggled moving through the world like this. When my mom took her life, I knew if I didn’t take the reins and change something, I would end up the same.

I found myself, one day, in my therapist's office telling her that I could only experience things from above, and had no sense of my body whatsoever. I asked her how I could bring my body into the picture, how I could reconnect. I started searching for answers, and I found somatics. I dove in, but it still felt like some piece was missing. The day I attended a Somatic Dance event, was the day I discovered the missing piece. In the dance, I was invited to take up space, to be seen, to be heard, and to ROAR, for all of the times I was told to be quiet, to be small, not to say no.  I had so much anger compacted inside of me, and it offered me the opportunity to release, to let it all go. I finally felt like I wasn’t broken, and I knew that I had to bring this gift to the world. 

Somatic practices and somatic dance offer a true restoration of self. All of your parts are welcome. All feelings are welcome. Everything is welcome. I finally felt like I wasn’t broken, a pivotal moment for me. 

It is an honor to bring this practice now as a gift to the world, to open the space for others to be fully witnessed, accepted, unhinged, and restored to their one true nature, wholeness, goodness, and love. 

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See how we can work together to bring your most fully expressed self to the surface, release your limiting beliefs, welcome home all of your parts, and create self love and safety within your body and your nervous system.

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Victoria is extraordinary, she is a true healer. She has helped me move through shame, trauma and contributed to rewiring my nervous system with so much empathy. After a lot of emotional work, we are now moving to exploring pleasure in ways I didn’t know existed. So much to look forward to! My inner erotic goddess is awakened.

    Her personality, calm and poise made me feel at ease the minute I met her. She provides a safe container rooted in vulnerability and mutual trust. Her method is holistic, mixing talk therapy and exercises focusing on the body. She is always tracking for what is happening within and moving at my pace, while challenging me when she feels that I’m ready for it. I’ve made more progress in six months than I have in 10 years of therapy, and I can’t wait to see what unfolds next.

    Marion, New York

  • It’s taken me a long time to write this, not because I lack positive things to say, but because my experience with Gina has been so profoundly life-changing. When I began working with Gina, I was unclear on my intentions and unsure how to set boundaries — I just knew that the trajectory of my life was changing and that I desperately needed a container of safety in which to figure shit out. Enter Gina Victoria.

    From our very first session it was clear that I was in a judgement-free zone where I could explore what it meant to be the truest version of myself. Though parts of me have a hard time trusting others, the sense of emotional safety I feel with Gina allows me to deeply delve into the core of who I am, what I want, and how to get there. Gina freely shares her expansive and wonderful energy, allowing me to feel a sense of security and comfort that I’ve never before experienced.

    Over time I’ve come to see the beauty and value in myself. I’m defining what it means to live on my own terms and for my highest good, and Gina has been instrumental in encouraging me to hone into all those wonderful things without bypassing the murky bits that also exist, because those are also part of me.

    If you’re looking for someone to form a genuine human connection with, someone who will question you with direct, loving kindness, someone who is open to whatever ideas/thoughts/angst you bring to the session, then Gina Victoria is the person for you. Sometimes it’s hard to invest in ourselves, especially if we’re not certain we’re worth it. You are worth it. And working with Gina is an investment in yourself that will pay back exponentially. I’m still on my journey — best of luck on yours.

    Autumn, Southern California

  • Gina Victoria has been a revelation. I didn’t know this kind of healing and growth was possible. She uses breath, touch, and movement to both heal the body and nurture the soul. She has an amazing capacity to be both compassionate and fierce. Speaking as a middle-aged man, I’m most grateful that she has allowed me to approach femininity feeling safe and appreciated, and she’s encouraged – insisted! – that I embrace my masculinity in ways that feel alive, fulfilling, and risky.

    I can’t thank her enough for the way she continues to both accept me and to show me how much more I’m capable of – as a father, as a friend, and as a lover. Thanks to her, I’m living with renewed confidence and enjoying my social and my intimate interactions more than ever. Thank you, Gina Victoria, for changing my life.

MY COACHING METHOD

  • EXPLORE

    Explore all of your parts and your needs with vulnerability and honesty, tend to your inner child, and meet your shadow with curiosity and compassion.

  • LEARN

    Learn how overcome the patterns and limiting beliefs that keep you tied to old versions of yourself, how to take action in the direction of your dreams, and how to feel fully without losing yourself.

  • PLAY

    Putting together all that you have learned and creating a fully expressed, joyful, and fulfilling life. Silliness, laughter, and fun get to be a part of your healing journey.

QUESTIONS? LET’S CHAT.

HAVE QUESTIONS OR JUST WANT TO CHAT? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH ME.

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In person in Los Alamitos, CA

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315-491-7105 | victoria@theintimateexperience.com

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