Touch is Marie-Sophie’s art — one she lives, practices, dances with, and shares.

Marie-Sophie has been exploring self-healing for over 19 years. At a young age, thrombus caused her a chronic pain syndrome, ending her dream of becoming a dancer.
This challenge sparked her passion for helping others reconnect with themselves.

Now, as an osteopath, embodiment educator, and shaper of the touch.®,
she guides people toward healing and self-awareness.

How We Can Work Together

1:1 Private Guidance
Individual somatic and embodiment guidance for women, online and in Berlin.

the touch.® Trainings
Professional hands-on education in touch, presence and embodied practice.

Online Studio
Guided self-practice exploring the body through touch, movement and awareness.

Speaking & Conversations
Marie-Sophie is available for selected podcasts, panels, talks and conversations around touch, embodiment, the nervous system and the body.

Credentials & Trainings

  • Certified by Federal Working Group Germany;
    Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Deutschland, BAO e.V.
    (since 2016 until today)

  • Master of Science in Osteopathic Medicine
    Dresdner International University (DIU)
    Berlin, Germany
    (2011-2016)

  • Master of Public Health
    Majors Health Promotion & Prevention
    Medical University of Vienna
    Vienna, Austria
    (2008-2010)

  • Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy
    European School of Physiotherapy (ESP)
    Amsterdam, the Netherlands
    (2005-2008)

  • GYROKINESIS® & GYROTONIC® Trainer
    International Headquarter Pennsylvania, USA
    Trained and supervised by Master Trainer Anke Hauerstein
    (2011 until today)

  • Universal Healing Tao by Mantak Chia
    Chiang Mai, Thailand
    (2017-2019)

  • Tibetan Energywork / Tibetan Pulsing after Dheeraj
    (2014-2016)

  • Fascial Distorsion Model (FDM)
    Berlin, Germany
    (2014-2016)

  • Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
    Educated Stage Dancer 
    Cologne, Germany / Glasgow, Scotland
    (1989-2003)

Work Experiences

  • Self-Employed Therapist & Embodiment Guide
    in Berlin, Germany (2011 until today)

  • The Nierika Intercultural Medicine Institute - Physical Therapist & Osteopath
    Nierika, Mexico (2016)

  • State Ballet Berlin - Physical Therapist & Osteopath
    Berlin, Germany (2011-2019)

  • National Ballet Sode - Physical Therapist & Trainer
    Montevideo, Uruguay (2011)

  • Burn Egypt - Physical Therapist & Trainer
    Cairo, Egypt (2010)

  • State Ballet Vienna - Physical Therapist & Trainer
    Vienna, Austria (2008-2010)

  • Private Hospital Rudolfinerhaus - Physical Therapist & Trainer
    Vienna, Austria (2008-2010)

  • Memorial Hospital Group- Physical Therapist & Trainer
    Istanbul, Turkey, (2007)

Lectures & Publications

  • Guest lecturer at the University of Applied Science.
    Field: Psychology
    Zurich, Switzerland (2022)

  • Kiepe et al. Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment on Musicians:
    A Systematic Review.
    Journal: Medical Problems of Performing Artists (2020)

  • Guest Speaker at the European Congress for Integrative Medicine.
    Ljubljana, Slovenia (2018)

  • Kiepe et al. Effects of Dance Therapy and Ballroom Dance on Physical and Mental illnesses: A Systematic Review.
    Journal: The Arts in Psychotherapy (2012)

  • Guest Speaker at the European Congress for Integrative Medicine.
    Berlin, Germany (2012)

  • Guest Lecturer at the Congress for Dance Medicine.
    Berlin, Germany (2012)

  • Guest Lecturer at the Congress at Impuls Tanz International Dance Festival.
    Vienna, Austria (2011)