Hi, I’m Sonia.

My life has been so blessed to have connected with Zenthai over 13 years ago, and ever since had the ability to dive in and be dedicated to the exploration, integration and sharing of this art. It brings great joy to connect with others, who share this passion, and walk, move and dance with them on a unique path of discovery and transformation.

I am offering multiple training programmes and classes in Newcastle that are life enhancing as well as supportive for others to be able to offer quality bodywork, including the 9 month therapist programme and the Zenthai Level One, I regularly teach a weekly yoga class and offer 1 on 1 treatments.

My background has been inspired by a large variety of mentors and interests related to chinese medicine, massage, osteopathy, acu-pressure, yoga, flying therapeutics, ayurveda, meditation, reiki, dance, contact improvisation, west coast swing, gymnastics, mountaineering, cycle touring, functional movement, music, nature connection, permaculture, non violent communication and self intelligence.

I love teaching, and have always been drawn to these roles since I was very young, beginning as a Gymnastics Coach at age 12 and growing in the many opportunities I have had in facilitating people to come into the moment, and drop in together in an authentic and enriching way. I completed a degree in PDHPE teaching in 2009 and have followed many amazing steps in listening to life to be where I am now. Living a passionate and fulfilling life cultivating more ripples of Zenthai into the community.

I have massive amounts of gratitude to Gwyn Williams the founder of Zenthai, for being such a huge inspiration of wisdom in my life, and to all the incredible students who I am so honoured to have connected with over the years. I am dedicated to continue growing and evolving, and would love to support as many people as possible on their journey.

I have called my offering Opensky Zenthai, as it symbolises the rhythm of nature, and being immersed in the elements, being able to see all the possibilities, and feel the vastness of each moment, staying open in mind, body and heart and coming closer to our true nature and spirit.

May this practice of Zenthai be a fluid dance from gesture to gesture, moment to moment, intuitive and joyous.

Some of my experiences include -

A bachelor degree in PDHPE teaching 2009 at Newcastle University
The Zenthai Shiatsu Therapist programme in 2013, Mt Ninderry Healing Centre
The Zenthai and Acro Yoga Training in 2013 at Shanti Agung, Bali
Zenthai Teacher Training in 2014 at Shanti Agung, Bali
200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2016, with Yogic Wisdom, Newcastle
Pregnancy Zenthai Training in 2018, Merryn Pennington, Sunshine Coast
Nonviolent Communication (Multiple Courses), 2018-22, Kate Raffin, NT & NSW
Bodywork for the Internal Organs, 2020, Monique DeGoey, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Zenthai meets Ayurveda, 2020, Gwyn and Kimmana Nichols, Mt Ninderry
Structural and Energetic Anatomy and Yoga Therapy, 2021, Gwyn and Kimmana
5 Element Acupressure Level 1 in 2021, & Level 2 in 2022, John Kirkwood, QLD
Fluid Zenthai 2019, 2022 and 2023, Gwyn Williams at Mt Ninderry, QLD
Flying Therapeutics, 2023, Gwyn Williams, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Manual Mechanics, 2023, Stephan Craig, Online
Chinese Medicine 101, 2023, Jost Sauer, Online
Movement as a River - Liquid Flow Yoga with Simon Park, 2024, Sunshine Coast
Teaching for over 10 years as a Programme Officer (NSW Sport and Rec).
Team Building Facilitator for Pinnacle Team Events
Treating at Woodford every year since 2013
Running a number of health retreats since 2018
Teaching over 20 Zenthai Foundational Level One courses
Supporting the Zenthai Therapist Programme at Mt Ninderry in 2019 and 2020.
Facilitating the Zenthai Therapist Programme in Newcastle, 2021 - 2024