Alisa (she/they) is a Somatica-trained sex and relationship coach and the founder of Intimacy Illumination, based in Fairfax,VA, and they serve the DC, MD, VA (DMV) community. She specializes in helping individuals, couples, and those in non-monogamous relationships explore desires, deepen intimacy, and embrace their authentic sexual selves.

As an active advocate in the kink and BDSM communities, they blend somatic practices, consent-based frameworks, and communication tools to empower participants in fostering connection, safety, and personal growth. Their workshops delve into topics such as roleplay, primal play, navigating boundaries, and the intersection of BDSM/kink with self-discovery and transformation.

With a focus on empathy, vulnerability, and attunement, they create judgment-free spaces for participants to feel supported and seen. Whether coaching or presenting, their passion lies in helping others connect with their erotic energy and cultivate empowered relationships.

https://www.intimacyillumination.com/

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In this welcoming, trauma-informed workshop for THRIVE, we’ll explore how kink can become a playful, mystical pathway for shadow work and intentional healing. Designed for both beginners and experienced kink practitioners, this session looks at how BDSM’s structure, sensation, and archetypes can support the integration of repressed desires, taboo emotions, and hidden parts of the self.

You’ll learn how to weave shadow-work principles into scenes, negotiate with clarity, and use somatic tools for grounding and aftercare. We’ll also explore neurodiversity-affirming approaches, including how kink can support sensory regulation, emotional expression, and flexible communication for neurodivergent participants.

Leave with practical ways to bring more intention, self-acceptance, and depth into your kink practices—along with a fresh understanding of how kink can be a powerful tool for healing and embodied transformation.

 

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