private IMMERSIONS

private IMMERSIONS 

PORTUGAL · WORLDWIDE  · BESPOKE EXPERIENCES

DAYS, NOT AN HOUR

Imagine having an entire day, or several, dedicated to exploring the things you've been curious about, avoiding, struggling with, or simply haven't had the time and space to give your attention to.

A private immersion is an experience designed around you. Your interests, your questions, your body, and what you'd like to explore.

We draw from somatic coaching, sexology, intimacy and communication work, hands-on bodywork, and other practices depending on what you're interested in.

There is no fixed program to follow, and you don't need to arrive with a perfectly defined goal. We create the experience together.

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An immersion can include several of these areas, or we might spend our entire time together exploring one particular thing.

WHAT MIGHT BRING YOU HERE?

People choose immersions for all sorts of reasons. Some have something specific they want to explore. Others want dedicated time away from their usual responsibilities to give themselves their full attention.

Here are some of the things we might work with:

  • Exploring desire, arousal, self-pleasure, erotic interests, intimacy, or your relationship with your sexuality.

  • Exploring recurring relationship patterns, practicing difficult conversations, getting clearer about your needs, or learning to communicate boundaries.

  • Exploring sensation, touch, receiving, body awareness, and pleasure through consent-based, hands-on practices.

  • Working with areas of the body affected by surgery, childbirth, injuries, or changes in sensation, including pelvic exploration and scar tissue work.

  • Giving yourself space to explore a relationship, separation, career change, or a decision you've been going back and forth about.

  • Getting curious about the things you've learned to hide, suppress, judge, or avoid expressing.

  • Developing your own somatic practices, exploring movement, breath, self-touch, and discovering ways to become more familiar with your body.

  • Sometimes you don't have an agenda. You simply want time away from your usual routine to explore what matters to you.

WHAT AN IMMERSION MIGHT LOOK LIKE?

  • We start by getting clear on what brings you here, what you're curious about, and what you'd like to explore during our time together.

    You might arrive with a specific question, an experience you want support with, or absolutely no idea where to begin. That's okay.

  • Depending on what comes up, we might explore your relationship patterns, desires, boundaries, or experiences through guided inquiry, movement, body awareness, consent exercises, or role-play.

    We can spend time with something instead of having to wrap everything up because our hour is over.

  • If appropriate to your interests and something we've mutually agreed upon, the immersion may include Somatic Bodywork, genital mapping, pelvic care, scar tissue exploration, or other consent-based touch practices.

    Touch is always one-way, from practitioner to client, and I wear gloves for all hands-on work.

    Nothing is compulsory, and you can change your mind at any point.

  • Depending on the location and length of your immersion, we might take walks, share meals, spend time outdoors, rest, or simply leave space between practices.

    There's no need to fill every minute with an exercise.

  • We may finish by exploring what you've discovered, what you'd like to continue practicing, and how you want to bring your experience into your everyday life.

    That might include a conversation you want to have, a personal somatic practice, a decision you'd like to make, or simply a different way of relating to yourself.

    This is an example, not an itinerary. We shape the experience around you, and we can adjust along the way.

THE DETAILS

  • immersions are designed around your individual interests, needs, and preferences. Experiences for couples can also be discussed.

  • Available in Lisbon, the Portuguese countryside, or at a bespoke location worldwide.

  • Lisbon: Five-hour, full-day, or two-day immersions.

    Portuguese countryside: Three- to five-day immersions.

    Longer experiences and international locations may be arranged upon request.

  • For residential immersions in Portugal, private accommodation is included in the immersion fee.

    Travel to Portugal is arranged and paid for separately by the client.

    Details around accommodation, meals, location, and the structure of your experience will be discussed before confirming your booking.

  • Every immersion is individually designed, so pricing depends on the duration, location, and what we're creating together.

    Investment details are shared following your initial enquiry.

Travel to Portugal is the responsibility of the client. Accommodation is private and included in the fee. Investment details are shared on enquiry. These immersions are for adults and couples of all genders and orientations.

HOW TO GET STARTED

  • 01 / SEND AN APPLICATION

    Tell me a little about yourself, what interests you about an immersion, and what you'd like to explore.

  • 02 / LET'S HAVE A CONVERSATION

    We'll arrange a call to discuss your interests, answer questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit for both of us.

  • 03 / WE DESIGN YOUR IMMERSION

    If we decide to move forward, we'll discuss the location, duration, possible practices, accommodation, and everything else needed to create your experience.

    You'll receive the details before making your commitment.

THE POWER OF STAYING

WHY IMMERSIONS WORK

Most change is asked to happen in the margins. An hour between meetings. An appointment squeezed between responsibilities. The work starts to move, then life pulls you back before it settles.

An immersion is different. For several days, there's nowhere else to be. No emails. No one needing anything from you. No progress to make on a timetable. Just space.

Space to slow down enough to hear yourself again. Space for your body to stop bracing for the next thing. Space for what's been sitting underneath to finally come up. Time for conversation. Time for silence. Time for rest.

The environment, the rhythm of the days, the food, the nature, the pauses between sessions, the one-to-one support. None of it is separate from the work. You're not opened up and sent straight back into your life. What changes here is built to stay with you when you leave.

KIND WORDS

  • "Amanda’s approach is slow, precise and direct. Her acceptance and understanding made me feel so seen. Already planning my next one."

  • "The immersion gave me something I hadn't felt in years, a space to just receive and let go. What emerged underneath was worth the trip.."

  • "The things I had been trying to think my way through finally moved when I stopped treating them like problems to solve. I left with less frustration and more access to myself."

  • "I got there exhausted from so much responsibility falling on my shoulders. I left with so many questions answered. I see a path forward, finally."

FAQS

  • Not necessarily. Some people choose an immersion as their first experience working with me, while others have already attended individual sessions. We'll discuss whether this format makes sense for you during our initial conversation.

  • Yes, couples' immersions can be discussed. We can explore communication, intimacy, consent, boundaries, and other aspects of your relationship. The experience will be designed around what you're both interested in exploring.

  • It can, depending on your interests, the location, and what we agree upon beforehand. We might include Somatic Bodywork, Pelvic Care, or Scar Tissue Remediation, or we might focus entirely on coaching, conversation, and guided practices.

    All hands-on touch is one-way, from practitioner to client, and I wear gloves for every form of practitioner touch.

  • Not necessarily. Some people begin with an immersion, while others arrive after working together online or in person. We determine the best fit during the application process.

  • No. You might have something specific you'd like to explore, or you might simply know that you'd benefit from dedicated time for yourself. We can get curious about what's important to you and create an experience around that.

  • That depends on what you'd like to explore, your availability, and the kind of experience you're interested in. We can discuss whether a half-day, full-day, or multi-day immersion would be the most suitable option.

  • Immersions can take place in Lisbon, in the Portuguese countryside, or at a bespoke location internationally. The setting depends on the length and nature of the experience.

  • Every immersion is different. Before booking, you'll receive details about the sessions, location, accommodation where applicable, and what's included in your experience.

  • Complete the immersion application and tell me a little about what brings you here. If it seems like we could be a good fit, we'll arrange a conversation to explore the possibilities.

LET'S CREATE SOMETHING JUST FOR YOU.

Maybe there's something you've been wanting to explore for years. Maybe you're at an interesting point in your life and want some dedicated time to yourself.

Whatever brings you here, I'd love to hear about it.

Tell me what you're curious about, and we'll see what we can create together.

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