In my past life — prior to 2018 that is — I lived in NYC for almost 20 years as a graphic designer working with some of the top branding agencies in the world, embracing the busy city lifestyle that included working hard, doing things for everyone else, eating whatever and whenever, drinking, traveling the world, playing sports, going to museums, concerts — doing anything I wanted to.
I was living it up! (Or so I thought.)
Then, after one heartbreak too many, came what I call my Spiritual Awakening which led me down a healing journey inward, only to discover that there is way more to this world than I was taught, that there is magic beyond the mundane, and that we are way more than just a body with a 9-5 job.
I always felt like I had a bigger purpose in the world, and this healing path began to lead me to it.
I had to face my shadows, heal my trauma, and learn to trust my intuitition — only to discover the gifts in all of it.
Read a longer version of my Spiritual Awakening story on my blog.
Currently living and residing in Catskill, New York with my partner Tiger and our dog Franklin. We are slowly building community by holding in-person Cacao Ceremonies and Family Constellations workshops in the Hudson Valley.
Some fun facts:
A forever student
5/1 Manifesting Generator
Leo Rising, Capricorn Sun, Aries Moon
North Node in Gemini in the 11th house
Born in Moscow and came to the US as a political refugee when I was eight
Successful graphic designer 18+ years
Traveled to 35+ countries
Lived six months in Pachamama in Costa Rica in 2020
Grew up an avid athlete and played volleyball most of my life
World Graphic Design Foosball champion ;)
Lover of all things beauty: art, music, nature, food
Since 2018 I’ve studied many modalities and trainings.
Currently in an 8-month Family Constellations Facilitator training with Nick Werber
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Certified Focalizing Practitioner through the Focalizing Institute,
Teacher assistant to the Focalizing Practitioner Course since 2022
Certified Yogi — trained by Adya & Velan while at Pachamama
Trained in Shamanic Reiki with Mariola
Was in a year-long Rites of Passage program with Gogo Ekhaya Esima
Atma Buti® Method Level 1 Sound Healing Practitioner
IFS-informed through Coaching for Self Leadership: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems via the IFS Institute
Landmark Worldwide — trained for 3 years and went through their entire curriculum including their premier leadership program
I’m also a constant student of Astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys and plants. Cutting through my own mental clutter and trauma, I’m now able to hold a safe space and be a mirror for other people’s healing journeys.
I work with clients one-on-one as well as facilitate group work. One of my favorite things to do is hold Cacao Ceremonies to bring people together and spread the joy, magic, and power of Ceremonial Cacao. I creatively incorporate a variety of healing modalities into my ceremony and client work.
I’m proud to be an affiliate for some of the programs and businesses that are part of my journey.
Happy to answer any questions you may have, just reach out to me via email here or send me a DM on Instagram @freemasha.
“I highly recommend joining Masha for one of her cacao ceremonies. I was skeptical about the healing powers of cacao but I can honestly say from only attending two ceremonies I’ve experienced massive healing and breakthroughs. Cacao helps you see and heal whatever you need to heal and Masha leads a powerful meditation which assists in this process. Masha creates such a safe, beautiful space and by the end of the ceremony everyone feels like family. If you are looking for an opportunity to go into your heart and heal, this is for you.”
— Krista