I'm English, though I do think of myself as a world citizen. I've lived in the US since 2000 and have permanent residency here.
I was born in 1959 in London, grew up in Kenya, Fiji and Brazil, and have had the fortune to travel widely.
My scientific training (B.Sc. Genetics from Edinburgh; M.Phil. Plant Breeding from Cambridge) led me to spend 15 years working in scientific and medical publishing.
In 1993, I took a 6-month sabbatical at Schumacher College (international center for sustainable living in Devon, UK), which marked a turning point in my career.
Following a strong interest in health issues, I experienced and trained in a variety of massage and movement disciplines and also explored the expressive arts as a means of mind-body integration.
I have trained in NLP (neurolinguistic programming), NVC (non-violent communication), and other self-awareness modalities (most recently Astropoetics).
From 1995 to 1997, I lived and worked in a variety of spa and wellness venues in Israel, experiencing the creative edge and cultural/political challenges of that country.
On returning to the UK, I was appointed as senior therapist and manager to a beautiful Japanese-style spa, The Bath House, in the ancient spa city of Bath.
In 2000, I moved to Laguna Beach, California, to join my ex-husband in sharing a passion for watsu-based aquatic bodywork that led to the creation of WaterJourneys.
From 2002 to 2007, we operated a jointly created retreat centered around water. I called it Aquaest. My roles combined host and therapist with marketing and promotion.
In 2008, the retreat closed when the marriage ended. I became a 'water gypsy' offering my aquatic bodywork under the new name of Aquapoetics.
An artist at heart, I continue to write both nonfiction and fiction reflecting my love for nature and my life experiences (see more). Water, almost without exception, informs my writings.
Through my websites and blogs I hope to offer inspiration to others who share my passion for spa-retreat ethos, water, aquatic bodywork, and a life well-lived.
If you'd like to know more or are interested in collaboration ... Email.
For the waters,
Sara Firman aka Sulis
BSc. MPhil. LMT
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