Your Trusted
Cuddle Practitioners.

Touch has always been my primary love language; a way I understand, express, and offer care. Over time, that natural way of being evolved into something much more intentional: creating spaces where people can experience safe, nurturing and platonic connection.

As the creator of Cuddle Me Close, I deeply understand how vital physical connection is—something so many people long for, yet rarely receive in a way that feels truly safe and intentional.

I’ve been working as a professional cuddle therapist for over five years, supporting clients who are navigating loneliness, touch deprivation, anxiety, grief, or simply a deep longing to feel held in a safe way. While this has been my focus in recent years, the foundation of my work is rooted in over two decades of facilitating workshops, classes, and one-on-one support.

My background in the healing arts includes certifications in Reiki, Kripalu and Restorative Yoga, and Thai Yoga Massage. I also hold a diploma in Spiritual Psychotherapy and Spiritual Directorship from the Transformational Arts College. Over the past decade, I’ve immersed myself in programs and workshops focused on human connection, with a growing emphasis on attachment repair and nervous system healing. I hold a particular sensitivity and care for working with neurodivergent individuals, highly sensitive people, and those with lived experiences of grief and trauma.

I also created The Cuddle Me Close Mentorship Program to guide and certify emerging cuddle therapists, helping them bring heart, presence, and professionalism to the growing field of somatic therapy.

If you’re looking for connection that feels honest, calming, and truly nourishing to your system, you’re welcome here.

Trauma-Informed | LGBTQ+ and Neurodiverse-Affirming

Something magical happens when you ask for - and receive - what most nourishes your soul in a safe, platonic space.

Many people who come to cuddle therapy aren't simply seeking a particular position or physical sensation. They are longing for a place where they can slow down and feel truly met, heard, and held - exactly as they are.

That's the space I invite you into - where we move at the pace of trust, and where I help you slow down enough to listen to what your body actually needs.

My intention is that our session leaves you feeling:

• more nourished and at home in your body
• safer, and more trusting of your own experience
• less alone, anxious, or overwhelmed
• more connected, joyful, and fulfilled

I came to this work knowing both sides of this experience: the longing, the leaky ungrounded spaces, and the profound transformation of finally receiving exactly what I asked for - unexpected tears and beauty - even when I didn't fully know why I was asking.

As a male-bodied practitioner, I hold that awareness in everything I do. My approach is informed by over 10 years of body-based work: professional cuddle therapy, somatic bodywork, Thai massage, and training through Betty Martin's School of Consent ("Like A Pro").

People come to me when navigating loneliness, stress, life transitions, or a deep longing for safe, nurturing platonic connection. All bodies, all identities, all stories are welcome. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome to ask for what would feel most nourishing - and we will find it together.

Dana is a Cuddlist Professional, Mindset & Soul Purpose Coach, and Somatic Practitioner who is passionate about helping people experience safe, authentic human connection. With over six years of experience supporting clients in emotional well-being, nervous system regulation, and healthy touch, she creates a compassionate, judgment-free space where people can simply be themselves.

Her approach is rooted in the understanding that our bodies communicate what words often cannot. Through platonic touch, presence, and conscious communication, Dana helps clients reconnect with a sense of safety, belonging, and self-trust. Whether someone is navigating loneliness, stress, grief, life transitions, or simply longing for genuine connection, her sessions are tailored to meet each person's unique needs and comfort level.

Known for her warmth, playful spirit, and ability to make people feel deeply seen and accepted, Dana believes that healing happens through connection, not performance. Every session is guided by clear boundaries, mutual respect, and consent, creating an environment where clients can relax, exhale, and reconnect with themselves.

Her mission is simple: to remind people that they are worthy of care, connection, and being fully accepted just as they are.