Publications and Media

Selected writings and interviews on breath, fascia, and embodied transformation

Over the past years, the Core Strokes® approach has been presented through peer-reviewed articles, essays, and interviews exploring breath, fascia, and embodied transformation from a clinical and phenomenological perspective.

Below you will find a selection of publications and media offering insight into the conceptual and practical framework of Core Strokes®.

📘 Selected Articles

Marivoet, D. (2025a)
The Energetic Breath Cycle™: Phenomenological Layers of Respiratory Experience
Somatic Psychotherapy Today, Volume 15 (1), pp. 58–73

This article introduces the Energetic Breath Cycle™ as a nine-phase model of respiratory experience, integrating phenomenology, developmental psychology, and somatic psychotherapy. It explores how breath organizes perception, emotion, and relational presence across both health and trauma. Read the article here

Marivoet, D. (2025b)
The Living Language of Fascia — A Clinical Typology of Tissue States in Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic Psychotherapy Today, Volume 15 (1), pp. 24–33

This paper presents the Fascia Texture Typology™, a clinical framework for reading and working with tissue qualities as expressions of emotional history, nervous system organization, and adaptive patterning in the body. Read the article here

✍️ Essay

A reflective contribution

The Poetics of Unnamed Emotion:
From The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows to Core Strokes®
Somatic Psychotherapy Today

This reflective essay explores how subtle, unnamed emotional states live in the body and fascia, and how poetic language, somatic awareness, and therapeutic touch can help bring these experiences into relational presence and meaning — fascia as lived history. Read the essay here

🎥 Video Interview

Interview: Breath, Fascia, and Embodied Transformation

A conversational interview exploring the foundations of Core Strokes, the role of breath and fascia in healing, and the clinical implications of embodied presence.

👉 Watch the interview on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8kORujTjwA

Closing note

These publications are offered as points of orientation rather than complete representations of the work. Core Strokes is a living, embodied practice that unfolds most fully through experiential learning, relational presence, and guided exploration.

Alongside these publications, people often ask practical questions about how Core Strokes is learned and experienced.

❓ Questions that often arise

Do I need prior experience in body psychotherapy to join Core Strokes® Modules?

Not necessarily. The training is open to both seasoned professionals and dedicated seekers. Therapists, coaches, and bodyworkers gain precise, embodied tools for their practice, while individuals on a personal path often experience deep healing and transformation.

Is Core Strokes® a certification program?

Yes. Completion of all four modules forms the foundation of Core Strokes® Practitioner Certification (Level I).

For full certification, the complete module sequence is taken twice, and supervised work with training clients must be documented.
Details about supervision requirements, case documentation, and progression to advanced levels are provided during the training.

In what language is the training offered?

The primary teaching language is English, with support in French, Dutch, and other languages when possible. Group practices are often multilingual and inclusive, allowing participants to express themselves in the language that feels most natural.

What is the group size?

We keep groups intimate—usually 12 to 25 participants—to ensure close supervision, safe group dynamics, and ample hands-on practice.

Will I receive supervision for my clinical cases?

Yes. Supervision and case discussion are woven into the modules, expecially for practitioners. You are welcome to bring your own clinical questions and experiences into the shared learning field.

Can I join for personal healing, even if I’m not as a professional?

Absolutely. Core Strokes® is designed to support both personal and professional intentions. Many participants begin as seekers and later feel called toward professional training.

What if I cannot attend all four modules?

You may begin with any of the first three Core Strokes® gateways:
Rooting Core, Flowing Core, or Radiant Core.

Each module stands on its own as a complete and meaningful experience. There is no obligation to commit to the full training pathway from the outset.

Luminous Core (Module 4) is open to participants who have completed at least two other Core Strokes® modules, as this module builds upon prior embodied integration.

For practitioner certification, completion of all four modules is required, along with the additional certification requirements.

What happens after the training?

Graduates often integrate Core Strokes® into psychotherapy, somatic coaching, movement therapy, trauma healing, and group facilitation.

Advanced study groups, mentoring, and ongoing supervision are available for continued development and integration.

Core Strokes® is not only a method to learn, but a field to enter—one that continues to unfold through practice, relationship, and lived embodiment.