Hi, I’m Carmina. I’m a certified Embodied Intimacy & Relationship Coach. I help people pursue goals related to dating, sex, and relationships. I was trained by The Embody Lab and taught by teachers like Kai Cheng Thom, Cyndi Darnell, Dr. Scott Lyons and Dr. Emily Morse. I use somatic practices that help people connect their mind, body and feelings in a non-judgmental and compassionate space. I believe that every person and every body deserves pleasure, connection and closeness.

I offer a race-conscious approach that is mindful of cultural and racial power dynamics. I’m a Filipina American heterosexual cisgender woman but serve people of all backgrounds. LGBTQIA+ and poly/non-monogamous folks, and all faiths are welcome. I’m particularly interested in working with Asian Americans.

I was born in the Philippines and grew up in Los Angeles.  I’m also a former lawyer who graduated from UCLA Law School with a specialization in Critical Race Studies. I was a civil rights lawyer for many years and worked for organizations that served Asian, immigrant, LGBTQ and low-income communities.

I was raised in an evangelical Christian household but am not religious. My spirituality is informed by Buddhist philosophy. My Buddhist influences are Thich Nhat Hanh, Tara Brach, Ram Dass and Jack Kornfield. I’m trained in Mindful Self-Compassion by Insight LA and have taught workshops for professionals and college students.

I’ve practiced meditation and yoga for over 10 years. I am a feminist and support sex worker rights and reproductive justice. I love cooking, reading, music, movies and watching stand-up comedy.

“I believe in the radical possibilities of pleasure, babe.”- Bikini Kill 🖤