Presence and Connection

About Riitta-Johanna

Traumainformed. Process-Focussed. Professionally Trained.

About Me

Safety and Connection

Creating safe spaces is my heart medicine and my greatest value. In safety and security, connection is born. In connection, trust is formed. In trust, surrender becomes possible. In surrender, miracles come to life.

I am a psychologically trained trauma therapist. I am skilled in accompanying my clients at their own pace, allowing the things they desire to unfold. I am connected with myself while remaining unattached in a serving role.

Mindful, open, two-way communication with clear intentions, boundaries, and desires is the foundation of my work and a gift that you receive with a tantric massage.

Riitta

Education and Training

Somatic, Trauma-Sensitive Personality Development

  • Diplomlehrgang Tantramassage ISSB, Bodywork Center Institut für somatische und sexuelle Bildung ISSB, Zürich; Completion expected for summer 2026
  • CAS Ressourcenorientierte Beratung, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit
  • Compassionate Inquiry informed Trauma Therapist, CompassionateInquiry.com, Vancouver, Canada
  • Life and Business Coach according to CoActive.com, Co-Active Training Institute, San Rafael, CA, USA
  • Parenting Coach for relationship- and attachment-oriented parenting according to Artgerecht-Projekt.de, Plattenburg, Germany
  • Eidg. dipl. Pensionsversicherungexpertin (federally accredited pension actuary)
  • Master of Science in Mathematics, University of Minnesota Duluth, MN, USA

For more details about my work in personality development: riitta-johanna.com

Locations

Basel, Zurich, Hinwil - and on-site sessions

In addition to my practice locations in Zurich (near Frankental), Hinwil, and Basel, I also offer in-home the body-oriented sessions in your familiar environment – both, massage and mindful rope work. 

Hinwil

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Zurich

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Basel

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At your place

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