My life changed when a school friend handed me a flyer showcasing a karate practitioner in mid-flight.
I was only 9, but the image struck a chord deep within me. It wasn’t just the physical prowess that captivated me, but the aura of confidence, self-control, and profound understanding radiating from the figure.
He wasn’t just performing; through every focused and determined move, he expressed a more profound philosophy. I remember rushing home excitedly to share my newfound passion with my mum, declaring…
“I want to do this too!”
Observing the rapid pace of technological advancement and its side effects—increased disconnection, loss of self, eroding confidence, and a pervasive rush through life—I envisioned a solution.
I founded Kokoro as a framework for individuals to rediscover their core. It offers a path to reconnect with one’s essence and holistically nurture one’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
My vision for Kokoro is to forge a community of future leaders who embody strength in every aspect—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and are prepared for whatever the future holds. We aim to instil values that celebrate our humanity, ensuring a healthy and vibrant future for ourselves and the generations to follow.
Our mission is to sculpt strong characters through adaptive physical training and insightful mental coaching, crafting a legacy of health, strength, and resilience.
2000
Martial Arts—Physical, Mental & Emotional Wellbeing Journey: At 9 years old, I started Karate. Karate has taught me three crucial elements: the power of Physical, Mental, and Emotional Strength, as we often call it in martial arts, and your “Body, Mind, and Spirit.” My Health journey began… without me noticing it at the time.
2008
Nutritional Science in Theory: High School. Shaped the “theoretical” understanding of nutrition on a chemical basis.
2010
America & Weight Gain: I went to America as an Aupair, caring for 3 kids. Without noticing it, within one year, I gained 10kg…
2011
(Back in) Germany & Weight Loss: I tried to lose weight, but often, I felt alone with what my body needed; though I did everything right, I didn’t understand the basics back then.
It was a slow process, but eventually, I got there by slowly incorporating nutrition knowledge and being observant of what my body needed. I did not focus on the number I needed to lose, but instead on the small actions I needed to take to get there—increasing exercise and, importantly, what type (!) and understanding my relationship with food.
2011
Linguistics, Neurolinguistics, and Psycholinguistics, also known as the Power of Words and Language, are fascinating! During my university studies, I was exposed to coaching, communication, and how our brain processes words.
2013
Coaching, Psychology & Leadership: My first job allowed me to go through several immersive coaching programs that taught individuals, executives and corporates to become coaches or “to master themselves through self-coaching”. It laid the solid foundation of conscious communication with ourselves & others, the power of how we choose words and, therefore, shape our reality and how to keep ourselves in check (mentally and emotionally) in a healthy way.
2015
My vision was born from the desire to combine the powers of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. This led to the creation of a unique approach that integrates coaching and training.
2015
Becoming a Personal Trainer: my love for physical training, martial arts and understanding the human body on a “physical level” made me want to become a Personal Trainer. So, I studied and began my career as a trainer, along with my full-time job in coaching.
2016
Going the distance: Moving overseas taught me to embrace challenges and stretch myself. Years of pursuing freedom and a passion for health and wellbeing have profoundly shaped me. The following years involved applying what I learned, observing myself, and developing my tools. I faced challenges in the smallest daily routines and subtleties, like being away from home, rebuilding a new life, and at times, having no money. My only resources were myself, my knowledge, and the lessons I had learned. I quickly realised that I was the only person who could help myself instantly when I felt alone.
2018
Champion: National Karate Champion 2018 & 2019 and fighting internationally overseas for Australia: I take Martial Arts to expand and stretch myself physically, mentally, and emotionally.
2020
Loss: Losing one of my most loved family members completely stretched me emotionally. The biggest emotional rug was pulled out from under me, leaving me feeling dispersed. Slowly, I began to rebuild myself, putting the pieces together, a process that continues to shape my everyday moments forever.
And that’s where I am now: using all the tools I’ve curated over the years to build, develop, and maintain my health, wellbeing, and balance on all levels—physically, mentally, and emotionally. This process is constantly evolving as each day brings new changes. I want to share this with you: the process and the tools for your unique journey to health and wellbeing.
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