Hi everyone, my name is Stefanie, I am 38 years old, born in the Dolomites - Italy, settled on the southwest coast of France near Hossegor. From a young age, my mother taught me how sacred and beautiful it is to care for oneself. That true presence for others begins with the ability to return to ourselves first - to rest, to listen, to nourish what lives within. I grew up understanding that retreat and softness are just as important as the courage to be seen and fully participate in life.

After completing a four-year education in beauty therapy and massage, with a strong foundation in dermatology, anatomy and chemistry, I spent more than a decade working within the wellness and beauty industry. Over time, however, I began to feel that the classical approach alone could not answer everything I was searching for. I felt called to explore beauty, health and wellbeing in a more holistic, more natural and deeply human way.

Personal experiences and life transitions further transformed my relationship to femininity and the meaning of healing itself. Especially through the experience of womanhood, I became increasingly interested in the connection between body, emotions, the nervous system and inner balance.

To deepen my practice and allow myself to work in a more intuitive and conscious way, I later completed a three-month Ayurvedic training focused on the womb space and feminine wellbeing, followed by a year education in the Five Elements philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Chakra Balancing.

Nature has always been my greatest teacher - a quiet reminder to slow down, soften, trust intuition and return to what is essential. It continues to inspire the way I live, care and create treatments today.

After many years of travelling, learning and gathering inspiration through different cultures and landscapes, I now feel ready to share this work with others. I deeply value the human connection that this profession brings - the shared silence, conversations, emotions and presence that can exist within a treatment space.

My work with KōSea is inspired by the Italian mountains I come from, the stillness and magic of Northern Norway, as well as experiences throughout Hawaii, California, South Africa and my years living in France. Together, these influences create a space where structure meets intuition, touch meets atmosphere, and each treatment and training becomes an invitation to reconnect with yourself - gently, slowly, and through all senses.

My intention is not only to care for the skin or body, but to create a moment where people can breathe more deeply, feel more connected to themselves, and perhaps see both life and their own reflection with softer eyes again.

With care, Stef