Christian Heigl
Somatic Experiencing© Practitioner & Ayuervedic Practitioner
Born in 1974 in Linz, Austria, I am a father of one daughter and one son. Since 2003, I have been living in Zurich, Switzerland. For many years, I have been working online with international clients from around the world in the field of trauma, integrating this work with my 23 years of experience in Ayurveda medicine.
What distinguishes me and what can you expect when working with me
I would describe myself as empathetic and compassionate. My clients often tell me that they appreciate the safe and protected space I create, where they feel free to talk openly about even the most difficult topics without shame. Many also notice that with me, it’s often surprisingly quick to recognize old patterns and begin letting them go. With 20 years of experience, I have a deep joy in working with people and supporting them on their personal journeys.
I support clients dealing with:
- Abuse & Violence (emotional, physical, psychological)
- All forms of Addiction
- All types of Trauma (acute, developmental, complex)
- Depression, Burnout
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Trainings & Certifications
2023
- Mentorship Training in Compassionate Inquiry©, 142 hours – Certified
2022–2023
- Compassionate Inquiry© (Trauma Therapy), 240 hours – Certified
2020
- Somatic Experiencing© – Advanced Training:
- “Drowning & Suffocation”
- “Inevitable Assault and Abuse”
2016–2018
- Somatic Experiencing© Practitioner Training (Trauma Therapy)
2019
- Certified Meditation Teacher, Goa, India
2004–2017
- Annual private teachings with Ayurvedic Doctors from India, focusing on:
- Degenerative joint diseases
- Rasa Shastra & Ayurvedic pharmacology
- Mental health disorders
- Respiratory issues
- Digestive disorders
- Dermatological conditions
2003
- Ayurvedic Nutrition – Theory & Practice
- Ayurvedic Psychology, European Academy of Ayurveda (EAA), Germany
2001–2003
- Ayurvedic Practitioner Training, European Academy of Ayurveda (EAA)
Memberships
- Somatic Experiencing© Association
- Compassionate Inquiry© Association
- EMR: ZSR No. T606060
- ASCA: ZSR No. T606060
- EGK: ZSR No. 33600