Sandra Heleno

My journey began with a deep fascination for the natural world and a love for science. After earning a Ph.D. in Technological Physics Engineering, I embarked on fieldwork in geosciences, participating in significant scientific expeditions such as the 1995 and 2014 Fogo Island eruptions and conducting field mapping in Antarctica. Though my career was fulfilling, I often struggled with perfectionism, anxiety, and the pressure to achieve, which ultimately led to burnout.

Motherhood brought a pivotal shift. I temporarily stepped back from my career to focus on my family, but upon my return, the demands of balancing my professional and personal life proved to be too much. The stress culminated in a health crisis, that temporarily paralyzed part of my body. This event forced me to stop and reevaluate my life, leading me to psychotherapy, where I began a profound healing journey, reconnecting with the authentic self that had long been overshadowed by inner conflicts.

This experience transformed my relationship with work. I began to approach my professional life with greater ease and self-compassion, discovering that I could be more productive and fulfilled without the constant pressure to be perfect. It felt like a breakthrough! During this time, I also embraced practices that cultivated deeper self-awareness, including meditation, internal martial arts, Chinese medicine, and mind-rewiring techniques like hypnotherapy. As my transformation unfolded, I felt a calling to share the wisdom I had gained.

Today, as a certified Hypnotherapist and Life Coach, I combine my scientific background with holistic techniques to help others on their paths of self-discovery and healing. My approach empowers clients to reconnect with their inner strength, fostering lasting balance and well-being.