As a teenager, I was captivated by the wisdom of Daoist philosophy.
My upbringing was largely intellectual, but it deepened profoundly when I began training with various teachers in the fields of health and martial arts. Becoming less “in my head,” I discovered the direct connection between body and mind.
Since then, I have integrated Eastern methods for personal development and energy management into modern Western contexts. I share my experience and understanding with clarity and enthusiasm — structured, creative, and with a sense of humor.
In 1998, I began training in the Universal Healing Tao with Inge Maassen and Reinoud Eleveld. Around the same time, I started practicing Aikido under 5th Dan Sensei Franciska van Leeuwen. In 2004, I certified as a Qigong teacher with Ren Mai Rotterdam, and in 2005 I was certified in both Healing Tao Nederland and the Universal Healing Tao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In China, I trained with, among others, Young Master Xiao Yao and Hu Xuezhi. Other influential teachers include Juan Li (I Ching Dao), Masahiro Ouchi (Tao Zen), and Peter den Dekker (Yi Quan). I am currently training full-time in Bali with Damo Mitchell (Lotus Nei Gong).
With the intention to broaden my impact in the world, I have focused since 2012 on training organizations and government bodies through MENG Elementary work.
Between 2010 and 2024, I ran Studio MENG in The Hague, offering trainings and seminars on personal development. Now that this location has been sold, my work primarily focuses on providing online coaching.
