My path to becoming a Certified Journey Practitioner

Welcome!

I’m Silvia, a Brazilian-Italian who fell in love with Australia when I arrived in 2008 to study Zoology. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Cairns and later earned a PhD in Medical and Molecular Sciences, researching some of the world's most venomous marine animals. My work has been featured on Channel 7 and radio stations a couple of times.

But despite my love for science, I wasn't ok.

During my PhD, I developed what I later recognised as the beginning of a deep depression. I pushed through to earn my doctorate and secured a job in Brisbane before I had my diploma. I packed my life into my car and drove 1,700 km south, hoping for a fresh start, but by 2024 I had hit rock bottom. I reached a point of deep emotional collapse where I could no longer see a way forward, no way out.

The Turning Point

At the end of 2024, a friend lent me the book The Journey by Brandon Bays. My entire body resonated with her words. Before I had even finished the book, I knew I had to experience it for myself.

From the very first session, I felt that something changed within me. I started behaving differently and from a healthier place. Shortly after the session, I met Brandon Bays and the Australian team at a training event. This 4-day immersive experience was so profound that inspired me to enrol in the full practitioner course in February 2025.

The Breakthrough

For five months I committed to weekly Journey sessions while completing my practitioner training.

Then, I had the breakthrough that completely changed my life.

I physically felt my heart melt and become soft inside my body during a session. For years, my heart had felt heavy, “pointy”. It would beat so hard at night that I struggled to relax and go into deep sleep. But that night, after that session, I slept soundly. I woke up feeling light. The racing in my heart had stopped, the heaviness had vanished, and I realized my lifelong anxiety had simply... gone. It vanished!

As I continued the work, my body changed. My hands, which used to shake so badly that I would sometimes drop food from my fork and miss my mouth on a bad day, became steady. Chronic menstrual pain disappeared, my locked jaw regained full movement, and old injuries no longer limited me. Most importantly, the depression that had once consumed my life was gone.

The Power of Consistency

I want to be honest: my total transformation didn't happen overnight. It was the result of deep, consistent work. For five months straight I was doing weekly Journey sessions alongside my practitioner training. I threw my arms wide open to the process and didn't hold back. Week after week, I peeled back the layers, and after every single session, I could feel something significant shifting, which was the reason I kept doing it. Every session got me closer to my true, free self.

Why I Do This Work

I left academia to become a Certified Journey Practitioner because I experienced firsthand how powerful this work can be.

My scientific background gives me a deep appreciation for evidence and curiosity, while my personal journey allows me to truly understand what it feels like to be stuck—and what it feels like to be free.

Because lasting transformation takes time, I often recommend a series of 3-5 sessions. This allows us to gently work through the underlying beliefs and emotional patterns taht keep you from living as your authentic self.

Let’s Begin

If you are feeling stuck, living with “unexplained” symptoms, or carrying emotional, I'd love to meet you.

If you're unsure whether this work is right for you, I offer a complimentary 15-minute Discovery Call via WhatsApp. It's a chance for us to meet, discuss what you’re experiencing, and see whether my approach feels right for you.

I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey.

With warmth and gratefulness,

Silvia

PhD, Certified Journey Practitioner