ABOUT ME

Welcome, beautiful souls!

My name is Ginevra, and I am the mind and heart behind Journey to Belonging.

I am originally from the beautiful and ancient island of Sardinia, Italy. After many travels around the world, I have made a home in the oakland foothills of Penn Valley, at the feet of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Northern California. Here, I spend my days doing sessions with my clients, creating herbal products for my skincare line Urth Herbals, making friends with the local wildlife, and learning how to garden.

I am a Counselor (with a Master of Arts in Guidance and Counseling), a Certified Integrative and Holistic Wellness Coach, an Ayurvedic Women Wellness Coach, an Herbalist, a 200 hrs registered Yoga Teacher and a Social-Emotional Expressive Arts Facilitator.
My life purpose is to guide people in finding a renewed sense of balance, learning harmonizing practices that support their mental health, and building a conscious sustainable lifestyle that makes them feel at their best.

Over the past 20+ years, I have been pursuing my passion for holistic wellness to better understand and heal some of the health challenges I have struggled with since childhood, such as ADHD, thyroid and hormonal/menstrual issues, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Thanks to an ever-curious mind that motivates me to keep learning, I have built and continue building extensive knowledge and expertise in many areas around mental, physical, and emotional well-being. And while I have successfully overcome some of these issues, others require daily work and attention to be kept in balance.

Over my long personal healing journey, I have met an increasing number of people – especially women – struggling with similar problems, and I have tuned my helping skills to meet them where they need. I believe that everyone should have access to information that can improve their situation and to the support of guides who have their best interest in mind. I founded my practice, Journey to Belonging, to share with others some of the most effective tools and practices I have learned and mastered, in the hope they can help my clients as much as they have served me. Through my practice, I offer both online and in-person 1-1 coaching and counseling sessions, group sessions, workshops, and yoga classes, along with nature walks in the Sacramento area.

My work is rooted in the belief that as humans, we cannot heal in a vacuum. Our “problems” are often the result of societal injustices, socioeconomic struggles, intergenerational trauma, and environmental issues that are polluting our bodies and our Planet. I strongly believe that alongside mental-health evidence-based tools, we also need a strong foundation of self-compassion and self-love, play, and authenticity, together with a deep connection to our body, our community, and Mother Nature, to begin approach healing. These elements allow us to thrive and build meaningful relationships, fulfilling work, and vibrant wellness… but it’s hard in our chaotic, sometimes toxic, and often overwhelming world!

If you let me, I will be your biggest supporter and cheer you along the way, while sharing with you truly life-changing tools. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your unique journey to fully belong to yourself!

Areas of Expertise

  • Mental Health-based Counseling (Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Neurodivergence)
  • Purpose-Driven Career Counseling
  • Yoga, Mindfulness, and gentle Breathwork
  • Somatic and Embodiment Practices
  • Ayurvedic Medicine, Herbalism, Nutrition
  • Seasonal Living (Earth Seasons, Moon cycles, Hormonal Cycle, Seasons of Life)
  • Alternative relationships and sexuality styles (LGBTQ+, Kink and BDSM, Ethical Non-Monogamy)
  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for trauma and emotional release
  • Coaching for ex-pats and internationals

Client’s Testimonials

Ginevra’s presence is so full of light and positivity that the benefit is palatable. Whenever she speaks, she does so with authenticity, warmth and intelligence.

Arina Isaacson, Storytelling Coach and Trainer, mentor and colleague

Ginevra has a rare ability to synthesize what you’re saying and reflect back your true feelings. She’s helped me go deeper and also shared knowledge that gave me access to naming issues I couldn’t see for myself. I feel grateful for the guidance and emotional processing support she has provided me. I also appreciate her empathy and gentle approach, while always being honest. I’ve made positive changes in my life thanks to her insights!

Christina, Professional Cuddler and client

Ginevra offered such care and attention to hear what I was communicating and what I didn’t even know how to say in words. She is creatively skilled to see paths and bring hope to places I was communicating were stuck. Highly recommended!

Sarah, client

Ginevra so sweetly holds a state of calm. Her EFT workshop was phenomenal – she articulated the practice so clearly and took attendees through what, at first seemed complex, but made it simple and practical. Ginevra held firmly and with such grace the space for deep healing and transformation. I can’t wait to work with her on many more workshops – her work changes lives in miraculous ways.

Jordana Reim, founder of Peace Inside Live, Meditation and Breathwork teacher

Ginevra is one of my favorite yoga instructors. She’s so good at helping you connect with your body and breath so you are able to stay present, grounded and aligned. She puts her class first and will adjust and make changes to her flow to suit what the class needs currently are, which makes her flow feel natural and organic. I leave her class feeling so much lighter, nimble and with a content smile on my face. 

Kristina Kury, founder of SproutCreativeLA

I love your yoga classes Ginevra! Your instructions are clear, and you explain not only how to move, but why! The classes flow nicely and you give options for all levels of experience. I am so grateful that I have found your online classes …
After a short time with you I am calmer, more flexible and my hips and shoulders are feeling so much better. Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

Lisa, yoga student, beginner level

Let’s work together!

I offer one-on-one coaching and counseling sessions, private yoga classes, group workshops, and retreats. I do most of my sessions online, but I love to meet my clients in person in the Sacramento area for yoga, customized somatic work, and nature walks.

Regardless of your area of interest, I can offer you a free 30-minute consultation. You get to ask me questions and we can get to know each other before committing to any work together. No strings attached!

Book your free 30-minutes discovery call, and learn more about my coaching style and packages.

Let’s connect!

Email me

Psychology Today Profile

Check out Urth Herbals, my handcrafted line of organic skincare products

Journey to Belonging Facebook page

Personal Instagram

My credentials and qualifications

  • Certificate in Integrative Wellness Life Coaching from the IWA Academy
  • Trauma-informed, Sex Positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, POC affirming, Kink & BDSM & alternative relationship styles affirming Counseling and Coaching