**UPDATE!!
Dear souls! Thank you for being patient with me as I traveled and completed a personal retreat in the desert. I've experienced an adventure of a lifetime full of extreme contrasts and majestic beauty! I have returned with my spirit rejuvenated and abiding in this heart open space. A perfect time to wrap you in my arms and share precious moment of Life together! I will write to everyone who wrote about scheduling a session and feel free to reach out and suggest a time as well! :)**
Let me introduce myself.
My name is Dasha.
I am on a mission to normalize consensual caring touch and embodied felt connection between people.
Most people are touch deprived. And even more people have a deep longing for connection, for being seen, heard, accepted, embraced fully and held in unconditional love.
In my sessions people of any age over 18, any gender or sexual orientation are welcome!
As an highly sensitive person (HSP), I use my sensitivity and trauma-informed approach to connect with others in a compassionate way. Everybody deserves to be seen, heard, understood and appreciated in their uniqueness, especially those who have had too little compassion and empathy in their lives and therefore need it most!
I've been practicing professional cuddling as well as compassionate listening since 2012. I am also a professor of linguistics, a Latin dance instructor, a massage therapist and an embodiment facilitator. In my sessions I will offer meditation and breathwork to those who desire such add-ons. I love dancing Contact Improv and can include elements of CI (or "Contage") in our sessions.
I practice an intuitive approach and tune in energetically. If you are interested in energy work ask me in our session.
I am available to host sessions in a specially designated cuddle room as well as be hosted in your home or a rented space. I offer a quick video "meet and greet" chat before the first session. Another option for our first session is cuddling in a public place (in a park or at the beach).
If you are visiting the stunning Monterey Peninsula that I’ve been lucky to call my home for the past 18 years, I would be happy to take you on an art tour in Carmel or a hike in Big Sur and after some time on the trails we could snuggle on the beach or indoors. Trust a local - you will see some treasures off the beaten path!
My focus during our sessions is your needs - listening to you with empathy and understanding what would provide a great experience for your, guiding your into your comfort zone of touch with explicit consent on every step of the way, attunement through cuddling and platonic touch. I aim to help you relax, regulate (co-regulate) your nervous system, reduce stress, feel heard, understood and well taken care of.
I work in the Monterey-Carmel area and travel to Santa Cruz and other locations outside Monterey Peninsula.
My availability is Mo through Fri evenings (wrapping up by 10 PM) and any time on weekends.
Session price: $100/hr
Multiple hour sessions are available.
Virtual sessions (video or phone):
$40 for 30 minutes
$70 for 1 hour
Willing to travel for repeat clients with multi-hour sessions but charge extra to do so:
20-35miles= $50
35-60miles=$70
60-80milrs=$90
Payments can be made with cash or by Paypal.
$50 deposit is required when we agree on a time for a session.
Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance incur a 50% charge.
DISCLAIMERS
Booking a session with me means you have read the Client Services Contract and agreed to the session rules stated therein.
https://www.cuddlecomfort.com/media/contracts/CC_Client_Service_Agreement.pdf
Just to repeat again the rules of this website and of all professional cuddlers, all physical contact must be entirely platonic. If you attempt to break this rule, the session will immediately end, and no refund will be given. No alcohol will be consumed during private cuddles.
Late/Cancelation Policy
If I have time I will accept being 15 min late, if you’re more than 15 minutes late to your session, I will count that your session has started. Also, if after 15 min of session start time you are not here and I’ve not heard from you I will count that as you’ve canceled session. Please understand that canceling within 24 hours half session price is charged (the deposit is retained).
I’m sensitive to commercial perfumes and allergic to smoke, so please limit your use of fragrant products and if you are a smoker use thorough hygiene to remove any smell of smoke from your breath, body and clothing before a cuddling session. Good hygiene is important to me in general. I will shower and brush my teeth just before we meet, and I ask you to do the same.