Hakomi Quebec team, contacts

Danielle Laferrière

Danielle Laferrière, osteopath, DO, MROQ, works as a body-mind therapist, a teacher of mindfulness, Qi Gong and Chinese Energetic for over 25 years. She gave workshops in France, Costa Rica and Quebec. She is a Hakomi therapist and trainer certified by Ron Kurtz and give training in Hakomi in Quebec. She has a degree from the Fine Arts School of Montreal, and studied Art Education and Theater at UQUAM.
Danielle lives with her husband Hersh Gottheil near St-Sauveur (45min. from Montreal), where she teaches Hakomi with her partner, and has her practice in a workshop space at the edge of the forest.
She sees the Hakomi method as a thread that ties oriental wisdom together with current western appreciation of how mind, spirit and body relate.

danielle.laferriere@me.com

Hersh Gottheil

Hersh Gottheil

Hersh Gottheil has been a practicing counselor and therapist since 1987. He holds a Certificate in Adult Education and Counseling from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education where he trained in Psychosynthesis, Group Process and Art Therapy. In 1988 he moved to Ashland Oregon and studied Hakomi with founder Ron Kurtz. Qi Gong, meditation and retreats are active and integral parts of his life. Hersh is a Certified Hakomi Trainer and works with individuals, couples and groups. He lives in Saint-Sauveur Quebec (where the road ends and the forest begins) and collaborates with his wife Danielle teaching The Hakomi Method.

“There is a wonderful potential for real transformation when people feel safe, respected and supported… Hakomi offers that and more”.

hershinthesun@hotmail.com