I have worked with Kess with her Yosuda practice. Prior to starting this endeavor, we spoke on her practice and utilizing the Enneagram to understand oneself and others. Her methods and compassion were major reasons for choosing her as a teacher. She uses her extensive knowledge of yoga with mindfulness. She has also introduced me to the Enneagram which allows one to see how personality forms our thinking and behavior. Our sessions were specifically developed to meet my needs. As many therapists/teachers understand, she attends to the student's present conditions. As someone with physical challenges, we worked slowly and methodically on developing safe effective postures to improve mobility, strength, and balance with conscious attention. I have practiced meditation, but found that by using mindful yoga, I was able to stay present for longer periods. Kess is an authentic and empathic teacher who provides unconditional positive regard. She has imbued me with confidence which promoted self-esteem and competency. This has led to feelings of wellbeing and motivated an increased desire to explore Yosuda. Kess is an experienced teacher, coach, and counselor that can help those seeking to be more present and desire a deeper understanding of themselves and others. read more

I am an interfaith chaplain and spiritual director and have experienced spiritual and therapeutic accompaniment in numerous settings and modalities; among all of them, Kessuda's approach is totally unique. Some therapists may not reach the spiritual dimensions of the human person and some spiritual guides may not grasp the nuances of personality psychology, but Kessuda integrates mindfulness practice, personality psychology, and counseling techniques in a seamless fabric of holistic care. I have felt nurtured in body, mind, heart, and spirit. Because her feedback is so specific and because she uses the enneagram model of the human psyche as a framework for self-understanding, I have grown in self-awareness more quickly and effectively than in other settings without such a helpful paradigm. She has helped me to understand how the dynamics of personality affect my relationships and communication style, and she has given me inspiration for my own clinical work with others. Her group sessions have also introduced me to a vibrant and enriching community of learning. Lastly, it'd be impossible not to mention how warm, kind, and trust-worthy she is. I recommend that anyone engaged in the journey of self-understanding contact Kess to see if she can be of help! read more

I had not been consciously looking for a life coach or therapist when I met Kessuda, but I am so grateful that we found each other. Her compassionate and gentle guidance has helped me to reach a new level of awareness and self knowledge that is transforming the way I have always seen my place in the world and in relationships. Through the use of Mindfulness Based Enneagram Practice, I am learning how my habitual thoughts and behaviors have kept me stuck in patterns that limited my personal growth. I am also learning how to observe my feelings, thoughts and body sensations without judgment, allowing me to get in touch with my needs, so that I can communicate them clearly to others. I treasure my sessions with Kess - they are an oasis of calm and clarity in our stressful world. If you are struggling with anxiety, self doubt, relationship problems, unhealthy habits or other difficulties in life, you will find effective and highly individualized solutions. Kess has an extraordinary ability to make me feel truly seen and respected in a profound way. read more

Kess has extensive training and experience with yoga, mindfulness, nonviolent communication, Enneagram coaching and much more. She is an alert and sensitive teacher/coach who listens deeply and then offers help that is customized to my personal needs. Kess asks me to observe my behaviors and my interactions with others and then we use the Enneagram as a framework for discussing my observations. It has opened my eyes to alternatives to my habitual way of seeing things. This has helped me to develop compassion and a more flexible way of thinking. Speaking of flexibility, one day I came to our session with a lot of back pain. Even though I don't know any yoga, Kess led me through a few simple moves that brought me immediate relief. She was patient and gentle and I could sense her long experience in working with people in pain. She is truly a caring and experienced teacher and I highly value our time together. read more

I consulted Kessuda via online from England, when my health went downhill. I practiced yoga and learn about the Enneagram with her. I learn that healthy mind and body can't be separated. Thank you so much for Kessuda and her work and for a life time lesson, she guided me to be happy and appreciate with what I've had, people whom I love and love me. I learned to be less worried, looking at life and work with a different perspective. I learned to let go off the thoughts that cause me stress, unpleasant things that are unnecessary in life and let go of my ego. I learned to be happy with simpler things and to live in the present, not the past or future. I learned to be compassion and respect with myself as well as others. I think now I have found within myself an inner and outer peace. If you are having a lot of stress and find a healthy way to deal with it, I recommend Kessuda and her Yosuda's work. read more

I enjoyed the mindfulness yoga and also the Enneagram self awareness strategies with Kessuda, every morning that I attended her session helped me to be more aware of myself physically and mentally. I would not say that it can solve my problems, but it is really useful for me to be more realistic about expectations and self perceptions/actions towards outside expectations. That way I am a bit easy to myself. Kessuda is very caring teacher and her studio is peaceful, as a sensitive person I think she arranged her studio meaningfully and purposefully, I was just into the friendly environment and all the moment that I have opened my mind learning about self. I hope I can bring mom with me, I think session like this could make us understanding each other more about healthy relationships, our weaknesses, strengths and learn how to communicate our needs more effectively. read more

This past autumn I had the good fortune of working with Kessuda in Philadelphia in rewarding therapeutic sessions. I highly recommend her life coaching or Enneagram Therapy sessions if you would like to discover ways to reduce stress and anxiety, gain self-awareness and experience more inner peace than you ever thought possible. My journey continues every day as I quiet my mind and stay in contact with Kessuda as my amazing mentor. Through her compassion, insight, and wisdom, Kess helped me identify and explore some areas in my life that were not quite as wonderful as they could be. She was supportive, honest, non-judgmental, attentive, and loving as she guided me into uncharted waters. I felt safe and free to express feelings that came up from long ago - something I wasn't expecting - the welcome "aha" moments. read more

The strength of Kessuda's method ant the intensity wich she has maintained our exchanges have led far the sadness where i have been bogged down for a long time. The work of becoming aware, where she patiently accompanied me, allowed me to look more clearly at my limitations, my strengths, and to analyze in another light my mistakes, my fears, and my guilt. Most of all, i have managed to connect to this source wich I have only a glimpse, a calm water where all the events of life can bathe, without getting lost in the quicksand of emotions. The questions asked by Kessuda allowed me to reconnected with my inner guide and i feel today full of a brand new energy. Our interviews and his diagnosis allowed me to cross an abyss... Thank you Kessuda for guiding me on the path of the enneagramme. read more

I found Kess sort of by accident when I was searching for yoga studios in Manayunk. When I visited her website I had no idea what Enneagram was, but it sounded like just the thing I needed in my life. Kess is not only compassionate, patient and kind, she is also a funny and caring friend. She makes you feel welcome and comfortable every visit and never judges you. I was pretty desperate for help when I first saw Kess this past summer, but with her guidance I have discovered so much about myself that I am now able to create the life I want for myself. My boyfriend has also visited Kess and soon we will be starting Couples sessions. I can't thank Kess enough for the gift she gives to people - the clarity to find their true selves. I highly recommend you give her a visit. read more

Family members told me that YOGA would be great for me, though after taking a few classes, YOGA did not seem to benefit me the way I excepted. Those classes were mostly just physical exercise. After being in Kess's Mindfulness Yoga classes, I have a new perspective. She showed me how to become more at peace, realize that YOGA is more a way of life, working with awareness. The way to pay attention with thoughts, emotions, and body together, where you can feel connected with your inner self. While also being present in your surroundings. Kess's classes gave me the tools to keep this balanced and relaxed place with me wherever I go. I will be coming back for more of her classes. read more

Kessuda helped me to reshape my life. I am now able to catch up with my mind. She a very good listener and helps me find a deeper emotions that were hidden. She help me discover that I am my own guru - in that no one can help me, except myself. I now can find my inner-self, practicing awareness and be able to go forward with my life. She helped me to have a clearer mind, less judgment and be able to see things as they really are. After completing my course. I recommended that my sisters and mother take a course with her. We now communicate and understand each other better. And we are more open to speak our mind (in a mindful way). read more

We asked Kessuda to facilitate a half-day Enneagram training as staff development for our team at the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Kessuda created an incredible space of mindfulness, education and relaxation. Her Enneagram session really helped us to get to know ourselves and our team members better. It was such a profound day of learning and growing for our entire staff. We are so grateful for Kessuda's expertise and willingness to spend so much time with us for our self-discovery and how to work better within our organization. All of us at the Jesuit Volunteer Corps would highly recommend Kessuda! read more

I did the Enneagram work with Kess. She helped me dig deeper into my inner self and has provided me the tools to deal with different and difficult situations and helped me be more assertive. This has helped me lead a more fulfilling life and become more relaxed, focused, and understanding of others. If you want to have a more fulfilling life and get to know your true self then I highly recommend Kess. read more

Yosuda est une femme vraiment posée. Sincèrement et contagieusement heureuse. Je l'ai rencontrée en Thaïlande ou elle était coach dans une communauté. Elle sait écouter et ses conseils sont précieux. Elle m'a aider à sortir de schémas mentaux négatif et à planter des graines d'épanouissement et d'enthousiasme qui poussent encore aujourd'hui :) . Merci encore à toi Yosuda read more

Kessuda is an extraordinary person. She has helped me tremendously concerning the Enneagram/my Enneagram type and deepening emotional intelligence. She has loads of knowledge, skills, and experience in her work area, but more importantly, she is genuinely empathetic and thoughtful. Anyone would be lucky to have Kessuda as a teacher. She is a diamond. read more