Integrative Somatic
Therapy & Hormonal Mentorship for Women
Welcome to GROUNDWORK*
Imagine a dedicated space where you can navigate health, family, community, and business challenges with the support of a professional who understands your cyclical and hormonal rhythms—as well as your unique background—and tailors each session accordingly.
Hormone Health
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Menstrual Education
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Somatic Therapy
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Hormone Health · Menstrual Education · Somatic Therapy ·
What I believe in
Challenges in one area of life are never isolate.
Every aspect of life plays a role in both the “problem” and the “solution”.
A quick fix for emotional or hormonal imbalance may bring temporary relief,
but without addressing the root cause, the imbalance will resurface in new ways.
That’s why I take an integrative approach, considering your
physiology, nutrition, environment and somatic/emotional biography as a whole.
This creates slow, sustainable & lasting change.
helping you ground in your inner peace, creativity, sexuality, and fertility.
So you can enjoy your
present, fertile and iconic womanhood.
“Miracles happen when you recognise yourself, your journey and your work as miracle in itself” - Unknown
How I work
Whether we’re working 1:1 or in a group setting, my approach is always guided by three core pillars.
We start by listening to your body—your cycle and hormone health speaks volumes. Then, as we fine-tune your nutrition and lifestyle to align with what you truly need, we gently unravel the layers of your story. Every symptom, every moment of discomfort or uncertainty, isn’t a problem to solve—it’s information, helping you better understand yourself.
Women’s Functional Hormone Health
Because you’re not ‘just tired’
—something’s off.
Pro-Physiological Nutrition & Lifestyle
Because when digestion struggles
—everything else does too.
Integrative Somatic Trauma Healing
Because old wounds don’t just fade
—they get stored.
„Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue. Do not now seek the answers, which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.“ - Rainer Maria Rilke
Held-1:1 Therapeutic Mentorship
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Held is yours—your space, your sanctuary, your steady ground. Whether you're navigating hormonal imbalances, menstrual cycles, or weekly therapy.
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For those who know therapy isn’t just about getting by—but about expanding into who you are. It’s for those ready to deepen their well-being, step fully into their vocation, and embody their radiance—not just for themselves, but for their community and the generations to come.
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Weekly Therapy (90min 1:1) & Weekday WhatsApp support
Comprehensive Health Assessment
Hormone, blood & gut Testing (if needed - extra cost)
Personalised Nutrition & Lifestyle Suggestions
Supplement & Cycle Tracking Guidance
3 Month Access to Ground Therapy Club
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Single Session – €95(For Held alumni only)
A one-time check-in for past clients.Monthly Package – €340(€85 per session)
A steady rhythm with 4 sessions per month.I deeply value accessibility and want to ensure that cost is not a barrier. If the amount feels like an overstretch, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I offer one community access spot per quarter to support those who need it.
How we can work together
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Ground is a global therapy club for modern women. It’s a dedicated space for your physiological and spiritual evolution, blending high-quality therapy, women’s health resources, and a plug-in, plug-out support system. Think of it as your personal workground and life atelier—a place for deep healing, groundbreaking community, and real accountability as you walk the walk of life.
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For women who crave deep, high-quality support but don’t need a 1:1 right now. It’s for muses and self-starters who thrive in a community of like-minded women—where wisdom is shared, transformation is witnessed, and growth is collective.
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Weekly therapy (IOPT Self-Encounters)
Monthly lectures with Viviana
Women’s health directory
Book, podcast & media library
Exclusive blog content
Community chat & support
Priority & Discounts on workshops & retreats
BONUS: 3 Foundational Self-Study Courses
Regulation Foundations: Nervous System, Trauma & Emotional Healing
Nourishment Foundations: Nutrition & Supplements for Women’s Health
Cycle Foundations: Menstrual Health, Mapping & Fertility Awareness
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85 EUR per month, with a 14-day trial.
billed monthly as part of a subscription style. You can cancel anytime before the end of the month.by sending a Whatsapp messagge or Email to: studio.groundwork@gmail.com
Ground-Women’s Therapy Club
Workshops & Retreats
Areas We Focus On
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Cyclical Health & Hormones
Birth control transition, PCOS, endometriosis, period recovery -
Pre- & Postpartum
Nourishment, emotional shifts, identity changes
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Conception & Fertility
Mind-body preparation, fertility nutrition
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Whole-Body Nutrition
Personalized support for thyroid, gut & autoimmune health -
Relationship to Self
Mental health, eating patterns, sensuality & self-expression -
Vocational Path
Self-worth, money, boundaries, resilience, creativity
What Clients Say
Meet Viviana
Hello Dearest,
Welcome to GROUNDWORK* — I'm glad you stopped by.
I'm Viviana, born in Zurich, Switzerland of Italian and Cuban descent. GROUNDWORK emerged from my own journey and a deep longing for professionals who could accompany me both psychologically and physically—not just to heal, but to nurture the life my very essence demands.
As a somatic women’s health therapist and educator, I've spent the past years leading transformative one-on-one sessions, group therapies, retreats, and workshops—all inspired by the unique journeys of those I serve and designed to foster deep, lasting change. My hope is that this space becomes a resource and refuge where you feel supported and inspired every step of the way.
Please explore, take what you need, and don’t hesitate to reach out.
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I trust you—your path, your process, and the wisdom that lives within you.
Our work isn’t about “fixing” you.
Rather a practice of listening, a space where you can come as you are and work with the roadmaps present in the challenges you are experiencing.The highs and lows aren’t obstacles—they’re the path itself.
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At Groundwork, we believe true healing isn’t just about “feeling okay” or managing symptoms—it’s about reclaiming your magnificence. Women’s health is not just physical; it’s systemic, emotional, ancestral. It’s the rhythm of our hormones, the imprints of our past, and the way we relate to ourselves and the world.
For too long, women have been told their discomfort is normal. That infections, pain, burnout, and disconnection are just “part of being a woman.” I was told the same. My own gynecologist, the one who birthed me, dismissed my concerns as if they were inevitable—especially as a Black woman.
But I refused to accept dysfunction as my baseline.
From an early age, I felt the weight of disconnection—not just from my body but from life itself. Therapy helped me function, but it never led me to full embodiment. My own health journey, navigating inflammation, trauma, and systemic patterns, showed me what was missing: a deep, holistic approach that sees the whole woman, not just her symptoms.
Groundwork is about laying the foundation for that kind of healing. It’s about working with the roots—not just the branches. Understanding how nutrition, nervous system regulation, trauma work, and deep systemic healing all intertwine. It’s about moving beyond survival into a life of embodied magnetism, success, and sovereignty.
The world doesn’t need more disconnected, exhausted women pushing through. It needs women who are fully alive—grounded in their truth, resourced in their bodies, and capable of creating a new reality for themselves, their families, and their communities.
That’s why I do this work. That’s why Groundwork exists.
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Functional Hormone Specialist (C-FHS) |
International Association of Functional Hormone Health - In Progress
2025-2026Ongoing Supervision & Therapy in IOPT & Eco Somatics
Guía de Sabiduria Matriz | Vivencia Eco Somatica, Adriana Ordoñez Ortiz, 2022-2025
Identity Oriented Psicotrauma Theory & Therapy | Milagros Carmona, Clinica Medicinas, 2022-2023
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate | Embody Lab, 2022
Biomagnetism | Joalí - MX, 2021
Powersoul Healing | Birgit Fisher - GER, 2020
Sacred Birth Doula | Sacred Birthing School Barbara Essmann, Kauai - HI, 2019
“Until you learn to name your ghosts and to baptize your hopes, you have not yet been born; you are still the creation of others” - Marina Cardinal
Frequently asked questions
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GROUNDWORK is not clinical psychotherapy.* What I offer is Therapeutic Mentorship—a dynamic approach that blends psychotherapeutic methods of emotional processing with a mentorship style that holds your past, present, and future in the same space.
I take your values, your goals, and your dreams seriously—because they are part of your physiology. We don’t only focus on processing your past but dedicate time to absorbing it, integrating it, and allowing it to alchemize into presence—into a deep, erotic, and creative relationship with life the live you are living and creating in the Now.
We move through grief, but we don’t stop at “okay” or “well.” We strive for more than regulation, we go for resilience & alignment—with your body, your creative expression, and your vocation.
Because your full aliveness in all areas of life is the foundation of true wellbeing. -
Every journey is individual, but I work with a structure designed for deep integration and lasting transformation.
First 3 months → Weekly sessions for foundational work
Next 3 months → Biweekly sessions for integration
Final 3 months → Monthly sessions for long-term alignment
While I’m open to ongoing therapy, I believe that setting a clear trajectory with tangible goals makes our mentorship profoundly effective.
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Yes—I prioritize adaptability to fit your schedule and needs.
For women in Lisbon, I typically recommend the first two sessions in person, allowing for deeper attunement, before transitioning to a hybrid model if preferred.
For those outside Lisbon, online sessions are just as effective and integrative, offering the same depth of presence and transformation.
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Our sessions are 90 minutes long, though sometimes we may need less time.
30 minutes → Nutritional, health, and lifestyle check-in
60 minutes → Somatic therapy and deeper process work
This structure ensures a holistic and embodied approach, addressing both the practical and the profound.
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If you need to reschedule, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance—otherwise, the session fee will be charged.
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No, and that’s intentional.
GROUNDWORK* operates outside the insurance model to protect the depth, presence, and integrity of this work. -
Schedule an Intro Call by sending me a message on WhatsApp. I’'ll guide you in choosing the best support for your individual situation, handle your booking, and answer any payment or general questions.
The Groundwork Podcast.
Welcome to a space for deep, unfiltered conversations about the continuum of womanhood—from conception, to the first bleed & the calling of vocation, from the role of the mother & elder to the raw pursuit of truth.
Together, we’ll explore the rhythms, stories, and mysteries that shape us. No fluff, no pretending—just real talk about what it means to live fully in this world.