Tired and rather spontaneous, I booked a "Restore and Relax retreat" in Suryalila in Spain, organized and hosted by Ellen. In hindsight, this was the best choice I have made in a very long time! The Relax & Restore week turned out to be the kickoff of a beautiful and profound journey I was allowed to make with Ellen on my side as we continued a coaching process together. What a journey! This journey will stay with me for a lifetime and it is one I will always remember with a smile on my face and a warm heart. Ellen has a good sense of humor, a nice calm energy, she is down to earth, sweet and powerful at the same time and she is super well organized. She has a natural gift for 'real' listening, she is 'sharp' and radiates a rather contagious kind of inner peace audible in her beautiful voice.

The way Ellen guided me in this process felt very pleasant and despite the fact I had to dig deep, the amount of courage it took, the sadness that came up and the painful mirrors I saw I just knew this was necessary to find myself again.

I wouldn't have been able to get to this point where I am now without Ellen's authentic 'healing energy' and I am so grateful for that. - Nicolette Stoltenborg

I was always looking for love, confirmation and trust outside of myself. Through Ellen's guidance and support I was able to get acquainted with my inner world. It is so beautiful there! I have found love in myself again. This is the most beautiful gift I could have given myself. I am the most important person in my life. I'm living my best life! I'm free! I I feel very grateful for the love and confidence I have found in myself. - Linda Kolsteren

The time that I have spent with Ellen changed my life completely. Her loving presence invited me to dive deeply in myself, it gave me courage to get to know and be with my most darkest and painful parts. She guided me through holding space and providing me with clarity when I felt utterly lost. Through our sessions I was able to reconnect with my inner wisdom and trust myself again. I would never have gotten where I am now without Ellen at my side. I’m forever grateful that Ellen came on my path and it fills my heart with joy knowing she will do the same for many other people out there that are struggling like I was. - Jennifer Kolman, Amsterdam

My time with Ellen during her meditations and breathwork classes were sacred. They became healing spaces where I could let go, allow and just be. Being present in the moment is a gift that is so seldom given, however during the angelic guidance of Ellen I would drift into a space of serenity and peace with ease. Her soothing voice and elegance are beguiling, her manner respectful and experiences a salve for the soul. - Peter Fitch, London

When I saw you in November I was in a difficult place for several reasons and at that point I was half through a relatively new treatment for advanced cancer. The good news is that I finished my treatment a couple of weeks ago and got the ALL CLEAR scan results yesterday. Ellen, you gave me the mental, psychological, emotional space and perspective to deal with a 50 % chance of surviving. I will never forget your inclusion and openness, thank you. - Michael, Dublin, Ireland

I have absolutely loved learning about how to take care of myself and be the best version of myself thanks to Ellen. She knows how to create a lovely energy when working one-on-one as well as in groups, both in-person and remotely, and share her deep kindness and compassion. She was able to help me grow through some tough moments in my life, and identify the self-care tools that really work for me. I look forward to being able to take another in-person retreat with Ellen in the near future, and recommend her for those who are looking for a deeply knowledgeable and intuitive guide on their self-care journey. -Mia Marzotto, Italy

My experience with Ellen was like nothing I've felt before. Her calm and gentle energy made me feel comfortable as soon as it began.I felt the entire time I was in safe hands and for someone who had never experienced a healing reiki session, I was able to completely relax and allow my body to go through the healing journey.

For a session that lasted over an hour, it felt like 5 minutes, it was like time didn't exist. When it ended, my mind was clearer, my body felt lighter and it felt like a haze had lifted.  I felt more grounded and calm and for the days after, I was more content and present with myself and to those around me.

For anyone who feels that life can be busy and overwhelming, that you're constantly going from one thing to another, this is the perfect reset to open your eyes again to the world and to be more aware of your actions and what's around you. It was definitely a magical experience and one that I think everyone should try. - Aoife Fitzgerald, Dublin

Dear Ellen. I really appreciate and love your work. I think you are one of the most eloquent persons I met. I love listening to you, as your messages are so clear and you speak very mindfully. That alone is so joyful! Your retreat group was really amazing. I had such a luck being at the same time there and thanks to Covid, I also got to know your work. I hope I can make it soon to join you again online - thanks for still offering it via zoom and sharing infos via mail! Lots of love from Austria, Iris. - Iris Christina Erlacher, Innsbruck

Ellen’s power lies in her empathy, her way of listening and understanding. Even if you don’t say a word. She inspired me with her own journey to pay attention to the aspects of my life that were out of balance. She did not answer straight away, but taught me to ask the right questions to myself. She coached me in “being”, life and the here and now. - Aswin Grootegoed, Amsterdam

In September 2020 I went to the Suryalila Retreat in Spain for the Relax & Restore week organized by Ellen. During the retreat there was a magical moment where we were talking and something special and emotional happened. I got a strong feeling that she could help me in my personal journey and that there was a reason that we had met. After the retreat we started a Chakra Journey together in which learning from feeling was central. Ellen literally took me by the hand and taught me on a deeper level which subjects were part of which chakras and we discovered which were important to pay attention to and feel into. 

What I learned during our sessions is daring to feel and how to make a connection with myself on a deeper level, also the importance and power to protect myself energetically. I could not have picked this up on my own in this way and Ellen guided me step by step.

The unique thing about our sessions was that they were completely tailored to me. Ellen had sensed which themes and topics were important to me at that moment and had completely set this up and adjusted during the sessions when necessary or when a specific topic needed more attention.

I am very grateful to have worked with Ellen and I would definitely recommend her as a coach and mentor. She has played an important role in my journey and I see her as an example. I was lucky to experience her calm, loving, pure energy, knowledge and strong intuition and learned a lot about myself! Thank you for letting me see parts of myself that I did not see and felt before. - Paula Smit, Barcelona

The integrity with which Ellen lives her life touches me deeply. I was lucky enough to work with her and would advise anyone to experience a ‘little bit of Ellen’. She is sharp, deep and very intuitive. Ellen takes people on a beautiful journey inside, she creates safety and can help from her own experience in a very extended way. Ellen, you are a beautiful, powerful woman who is not afraid to show your own vulnerability. People who will have the honor of working with you will arise new, inspired and energetic. - Mirella van Staveren, Culemborg

Nobody comes close to Ellen… Not only is she incredibly perceptive, she has a brilliant sense of humour that she shares with perfect timing. My sessions with Ellen are always powerful and empowering - the perfect combination. Ellen is one of the most down-to-earth and authentic people I have ever met. - Amelia Griffiths, London

Ellen, thanks for being such a wonderful soul and coach. You really had an impact on me. - Nicolas Bost, Karlsruhe, Germany

Ellen is a fantastic teacher who really understands how yoga can help different people in different ways...Ellen is organised, proactive, caring and really passionate about what she does. - Sarah Holmes, Toronto

Ellen was made to teach yoga! Her voice is so soothing and relaxing, her classes are varied and customized...It’s clear she really loves what she does. Wish we could have more classes from you Ellen! - Hillary Marg, Toronto