About Chi
From Trauma to Healing
Born in Asia, adopted into a Dutch family, Chi's journey through bullying, disconnection, depression, and addiction led him to discover his purpose: guiding others through their own darkness.
The Beginning
I was adopted into a Dutch family as a young child. Growing up Asian in the Netherlands meant standing out - and standing out meant being a target. I was bullied throughout my childhood, and at home, my parents struggled to provide the emotional connection I desperately needed.
The Darkness
By my mid-twenties, depression had taken hold. I had suicidal thoughts. In my thirties, I turned to cocaine and alcohol to numb the pain. Addiction became my way of surviving - until it almost killed me.
The Turn
Recovery didn't happen overnight. It was a slow, painful process of facing everything I had been running from. But somewhere in that darkness, I found something unexpected: a deep understanding of human suffering and an equally deep desire to help others find their way out.
The Purpose
I promised myself that if I made it through, I would dedicate my life to guiding others. Not as someone who has all the answers - but as someone who has been in the depths and found a way back. Every modality I've learned, every technique I practice, comes from this place of lived experience and gratitude.
My Approach
I combine years of self-education in holistic healing modalities with the raw understanding that only comes from personal experience. My coaching and bodywork are not separate things - they're two expressions of the same philosophy: true healing requires addressing body, mind, and spirit together.
Credentials & Training
- Certified Holistic Coach
- Thai Massage (3 certificates)
- Shiatsu Practitioner
- Reiki Practitioner
- Sports Massage Therapist