Your Transformation
For those ready to meet themselves
You've tried everything
You've done the work. Read the books. Maybe years of therapy. Retreats, workshops, self-help.
You understand your patterns intellectually. You can explain them to friends. But something still feels stuck.
- The same patterns keep showing up, despite your best efforts
- You know what you "should" do, but can't seem to do it
- Part of you senses there's something deeper waiting to emerge
- You're tired of understanding without changing
What becomes possible
- Living in a body that feels like home
- Responding from center, not reaction
- Patterns that once controlled you simply... release
- A sense of your own presence that others feel
- The freedom to be fully yourself
How We Work Together
My approach integrates three streams:
Movement
Through Butoh and somatic practices, we access what the mind cannot reach
Meditation
Deep stillness creates space for truth to emerge
Inquiry
Together we explore the patterns that have shaped your life
This isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about meeting what's been waiting to be seen.
Is this for you?
This work is for you if...
- You're ready for real change, not quick fixes
- You're willing to look honestly at yourself
- You sense that the body holds keys the mind cannot reach
- You're at a genuine turning point in your life
- You value depth over speed
- You're ready to invest in yourself
This may not be for you if...
- You're looking for quick fixes or instant solutions
- You want someone to tell you what to do
- You're not ready to take responsibility for your life
- You need immediate crisis intervention
- You're not open to working with the body
What Others Have Experienced
“Working with Sonoko changed how I inhabit my own body. For the first time in my life, I felt truly at home in myself. The patterns I'd been struggling with for years simply... dissolved.”
“The money workshop opened my eyes to patterns I didn't know I had. Sonoko's approach is both gentle and powerful.”
“I finally understood why I was stuck in the same patterns. Sonoko's work goes beyond words—it's about feeling and experiencing the truth in your body.”
Ways We Can Work Together
Deep Transformation Journey
A profound personal journey combining movement, meditation, and deep inquiry. For those ready for significant life change.
Includes
- Initial 3-hour deep dive session
- Weekly 90-minute sessions
- Between-session practices
- Voice message support
Ideal for: Life transitions, deep pattern work, authentic self-discovery
Weekend Intensive
An immersive weekend of movement, meditation, and breakthrough work.
Includes
- Two full days of intensive work
- Movement and meditation sessions
- Integration practices
- Follow-up session (optional)
Ideal for: Specific issue to work through, taster before longer journey
Single Session
A standalone session for those wanting to explore this work or address a specific question.
Includes
- 2-3 hour session
- Movement and inquiry work
- Integration suggestions
Ideal for: First exploration, specific life question, maintenance
Investment discussed during discovery call based on your needs and which journey fits you best.
About Sonoko
I am Japanese-Chinese-Thai, born in Bangkok. For 25 years I danced—Butoh, contemporary, across 12 countries. I was a direct student of Butoh master Katsura Kan.
But the deeper I went into movement, the more I was drawn to stillness. Today, I bring it all together—to guide others home to themselves.
Read my full storyCommon Questions
Therapy typically works through talking and cognitive processing. My work engages the body directly—because the body holds what words cannot reach. It's complementary to therapy, not a replacement.
No. This isn't about performance or 'doing it right.' It's about meeting yourself where you are.
I work primarily in Chiang Mai, Thailand. 1:1 sessions can be in-person or online via Zoom.
Investment varies based on the journey. We'll discuss during the discovery call once I understand what you're seeking.
Trust your gut. If something in you responded as you read this page—that's worth exploring. Apply, and we'll have a conversation.
Ready to begin?
I read every application personally. If we're a good fit, I'll be in touch within 3-5 days to schedule a discovery conversation.
Apply to Work With Me