• Primary Somatic Training

  • Strozzi Institute for Somatics methodology
    

  Influences & Lineages of Strozzi Institute

  • Somatic pioneers: Elsa Grindler, Wilhelm Reich, Doris Breyer, Randolph Stone, Ida Rolf, Magda Proskauer, Moshe Feldenkrais
    

  • Aikido (Morihei Ueshiba lineage, integrated into Strozzi methodology)
    

  • Indian & Tibetan meditation and spiritual traditions
    

  • Psychology, linguistics & neuroscience: Fritz Perls (Gestalt), Lomi School, Jungian Psychology, J.L. Austin, John Searle, Fernando Flores, Bessel van der Kolk, Daniel Siegel, Candace Pert
    

  • Politicized somatics: Staci Haines, Prentis Hemphill, Generative Somatics

Radix Institute

• Chuck and Erica Kelley

TRE (Trauma Release Exercises)

• Dr. David Berceli

Somatic Experiencing

• Peter Levine

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

• Jon Kabat-Zinn

Influences & Approaches

• Internal Family Systems (Richard Schwartz)
  

• Developmental & systems-based coaching
  

• Polarity theory, axiogenics, complexity theory & Cynefin framework
  

• Positive psychology, neuroscience of habit formation, Buddhist psychology
  

• Non-violent communication
  

Teachers & Writers

• Jennifer Garvey Berger, Richard Schwartz, Peter Demarest, David Rock, James Clear
  

• Silvan Tompkins, Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csíkszentmihályi, Mark Epstein
  

• Marshall Rosenberg, Oren Jay Sofer, Mary Beth O’Neill
  

• Massage Basics – Oregon School of Massage

• Somatic Bodywork-The Strozzi Institute of Somatics
  

• Manual Cranial Sacral Therapy – Marion Wolfe-Dixon
  

• Reiki – Joei Siaz, Reiki Master
  

• Apprenticeship/Mentorship: Madeline Wade (Master Bodyworker, Wisdom Bodywork)
  

• Upcoming (Fall 2025): Rosen Method training, Monterey Bay Rosen Method Center (Jane Malek, Kate Shea)
  

Primary Lineage

• Theravāda Buddhism
  

Practice Traditions

• Western Vipassanā, Burmese, Thai Forest
  

Root / Guiding Teachers

• Rodney Smith, Steve Armstrong, Kamala Masters, Ajahn Nishabo, Tuere Sala
  

Other Teachers (not a full list)

• Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Noah Levine, Eugene Cash, Sharda Rogell, Phillip Moffit, Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayya Santussika, Ajahn Sumedho, Ajahn Sudanto, Ajahn Geoff, Ajahn Kovilo, Tim Geil, Keri Pederson, Deborah Helzer, Narayan Liebenson, Carol Moffit, Sylvia Boorstein, Rebecca Bradshaw, Heather Martin, Guy Armstrong, Adrianne Ross
  

Experience

• 27 years of Theravāda study & practice
  

• Dozens of silent meditation retreats (up to 2 weeks each)
  

• Founder & Guiding Teacher, Charbonneau Meditation, Mindfulness, and Somatics Society (2021–present)

• B.A. in Community Development, The Evergreen State College, 1992
  

• M.S. in Counseling & Organizational Psychology, Northeastern University, 1996
  

• Feminist Counseling Credential, co-faculty, Simmons College, 1996
  

• Certified Executive Leadership Coach, LIOS (Leadership Institute of Seattle), 1998
  

• Certified in Group Facilitation, Institute for Intercultural Affairs, 1991
  

• Board Certified Coach (BCC), Executive Coach (BCEC)
  

• Certified Somatic Coach, Strozzi Institute, 2009 & (recertification again in 2025, expected to complete in October)
  

• Somatic Bodywork Training, Strozzi Institute, 2008–2009 & 2025
  

• Massage Basics, Oregon School of Massage, 2025
  

• Pain and the Body, Oregon School of Massage, 2025
  

• Cranial Sacral Training, Marion Wolfe-Dixon, 2025
  

• Apprenticeship, Madeline Wade (Master Somatic Bodyworker-ongoing)
  

• The Art of Developmental Coaching, Coaches Rising Certificate, 2021

• Co-Faculty, Psychology Department, Simmons College (Human Sexuality, 1995–96)
  

• Adjunct Faculty, The Evergreen State College (Psychology: Gender, Culture & Power, 1998–99)

• Global Executive Coaching Program Architect & Executive Coach, Intel (2024)
  

• Global Leadership Development Architect & Partner, Intel (2023)

• Adjunct Faculty & Executive Coach, Center for Creative Leadership (2012–2024)

• Cadre Coach for 5 Executive Coaching Firms: Waldron, Coaching Right Now, JJC, WJM Associates, CoachSource, and numerous in-house corporate cadres
  

• Owner & CEO, Leading Effect LLC, Executive Coaching & Consulting Firm (2005–2023)
  

• AVP & Senior Organizational Development Partner, Washington Mutual Bank (2002–2005)
  

• AVP & Executive Development Program Manager, Washington Mutual Bank (1999–2002)
  

• Senior Leadership Development Partner, Virginia Mason Medical Center (1996–1999)

• Executive Director, The Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP (1997-1999)

• Parent Leadership Trainer and Facilitator, The Washington State Association of Head Start and ECEAP (1997-1999)

• Parent Educator and Coach, Planned Parenthood (1996-1997)

• Certified in 7+ 360° feedback tools (including Benchmarks Suite, Korn Ferry, Hogan 360)
  

• Certified in 12+ assessment tools, including: MBTI, FIRO-B, Hogan Suite, WorkPlace Big5, Conflict Dynamics Profile, Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence).

• Full list available upon request

• 10,000+ senior leaders coached since 1998
  

• Company clients include: T-Mobile, Apple, Land O’ Lakes, Honeywell, Salesforce, Intel, Fisher Investments, Vestas, Tillamook, OnPoint Communtiy Credit Union, Kaiser Permanente, MultiCare Health Systems, The Gates Foundation, Disney. (feel free to ask for a full list)

• Adjunct Faculty and Executive Coach, Center for Creative Leadership (2012-2024)

• Served in a number of coach cadres as a contracted coach over a 10-year period. Including: Coach Source, Waldron, Coaching Right Now, WJM Associates