You care about doing your absolute best, at all times.

And it so easily gets overwhelming and exhausting to keep up the standards, just when it matters the most.

If you are a perfectionist like me, you know what it is like to always aim for your absolute best work.Some days, no matter what you try or how hard you concentrate, you end up feeling frustrated, dissatisfied, and emotionally overwhelmed.It is exhausting. Like trying to control the ocean waves but ending up hitting the rocks on the shore.And yet you also have experienced the moments, when everything flows effortlessly. Your best work and creativity just pour out of you, almost by itself.It is so wonderful when the wave just carries you.What would it take to feel like that more often? What if you could let go of the fear of making a mistake, and just feel safe enough to just lean back into the support of the flow?

Catching the Wave

A healing container of six sound sessions to accompany you from overwhelm to joy and creativity.

My highest intentions for you:

  • Experiencing more trust, joy and excitement in your life and work

  • Greater capacity to handle stress and strive for your goals

  • Grounded, aligned decision making

  • Stronger state of presence when challenges arise

  • More ease and joy in your close relationships

  • More space for creativity and inspiration to flow in, even when the stakes are high

This is for you if you...

  • really want to do something creative and meaningful, and have felt limited by the perfectionist patterns our society seems to reward.

  • are really good at analyzing and understanding your problems but sometimes struggle with their emotional charge. One thought leads to an emotion, which brings up another thought that feeds the emotion...

  • have a sense of the realm beyond your immediate see-hear-feel experience, and you’re curious about it. Some might call this spirituality, others imagination. Whatever your perspective, being in touch with this realm enriches your life.

  • enjoy listening to music. And maybe you've even experienced how music can sometimes express exactly what you're feeling, even when you don't really have words for it.

This is not for you if you...

  • don't like listening to music, for whatever reason. Some people are very sensitive to sound. Others might find it hard to relax with music. If this is true for you, there may be other ways for us to work together. If you are curious to try, but not sure if you can handle it, let's talk about it.

  • are experiencing acute or severe mental illness. This work can be therapeutic, but I am not a qualified therapist nor a clinician. Depending on your situation, I may be able to refer you to someone else.

  • don’t like doing things online. I totally get that, and I love being in the same room with people, too. I sometimes offer live events in Finland and Greece; you can find out about them on my events page. I do know some people who have been surprised by how deep the effects of energy and sound can be over Zoom (Good headphones help, too.) Again, if you're not sure, let's talk about it.

Why sound journey?

Music - sounds created with intentions - has been used for rituals, medicinal and therapeutic purposes since the very early stages of human civilizations. When the expressive intention is carried through the physical sound waves, it connects us up with our body, spirit, our emotional intentions and other beings.Sadly, most of the music we hear these days comes from devices, is pre-recorded, often created with samples in a program, or at least highly edited and modified. We rarely have a chance to hear someone playing an actual instrument or singing in real time.And yet, singing, listening, resonating and being in harmony with others are very deep human needs. Music can meet us where we didn't even know we were yearning to be met. It can expand our joy, and guide us through painful emotions and rough patches with ease and flow.Whenever music is played and heard in real time, it becomes a dialogue. The notes I play during an improvised sound session, as well as their qualities, are affected by the listening and the resonating of the group of people witnessing them.In the end, the listeners express, the player listens, and together we create an alive field of resonance. This is where resistances, blocks and unfelt emotions can be met without even naming them, and healing has space to happen by itself.

About me

I'm Hanna, a recovering perfectionist and a lifelong learner.I spent 15 years working full-time as a musician and achieved many typical career goals such as permanent orchestral position, recordings, and a teaching position at a university.I also came close to burnout and an identity crisis, and started to look for new ways of doing what I love.Through a solo recording project, I discovered the healing potential within the sound of my instrument and my voice. I began studying various healing modalities and became a Reiki master and a certified Adrien Blackwell Method energy healer. I also hold Master of Music degrees from universities in Helsinki, Finland, and Weimar, Germany.Other strong influences in my approach are the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method, which I've been studying since my early twenties.I love creating a safe space for people to feel into their own solutions beyond just analyzing the problems, with intuitive sound improvisations and other healing techniques.This is the first time I'm launching the Catching the Wave journey in this form. What people tell me about the results of very similar work is, that they feel more at ease in their relationships, resolve conflicts more gracefully, find themselves pursuing their creative projects successfully, and feel consistently more relaxed and happy in their every-day life.

"During Hanna's sessions my whole body calms down and releases physical tension. No amount of walking or Pilates would have the same deep effect. I find myself again, can access my own thoughts and emotions, and make my own decisions. Like my mind and body are back in coherence.Hanna's work has given me both the first aid in an extremely difficult work situation, as well as space to process the issues in a calm and productive way. I have recognized some of the elements that have affected the mental health of myself and my family members for decades, and now I can choose a healthier working environment.With Hanna's healings I've also let go of some inhibitions and found new ways to express my creativity: my first poem collection is about to be published."M.V., Finland

The Journey and what it's about

Each session has a theme that helps us look at issues that are very common for us humans. As we clear these issues, session by session, live becomes easier and more joyful.

  • 1. ANCHORING - ALLOWING: We tend to spend a lot of time and energy fighting what has already happened. Even when we know that stirring muddy water doesn't make it clearer. What if we stopped stirring, let the mud sink down and took a proper look instead? This doesn't mean that we just put up with the struggle. On the contrary, becoming present gives things a chance to shift.

  • 2. YEARNING - SURRENDERING: There is often a gap between what we want and what we have. Now it's time to relax, let go of reaching out for our goal for a moment, and surrender to what is. What awaits us in the gap?

  • 3. CHOOSING - LETTING GO: We’ve found something valuable, but there is a block on the way. This is a practice of releasing and forgiving, letting go of resistance. How does our choice feel afterwards?

  • 4. PLAYING - FLOWING: Growing up we often forget the sense of wonder and play that was so obvious to our younger selves. And yet being playful and just flowing with something is an essential part of a happy life and growth. What if our next big challenge is a part of a play, a gateway to more flow?

  • 5. ZOOMING IN - ZOOMING OUT: When we feel stuck, we are often looking at our challenge either from too close or too far away. Shifting the focus helps us to see the most resonant and helpful next step. Why keep hitting our heads on the wall, if there's a door just a few inches away?

  • 6. TRANSFORMING - INTEGRATING: We take a final look at the evolution of the first intention. What have we discovered, what has already become a part of our new perspective, and what do we choose to cultivate further?

What?

6 group sessions, live on Zoom, 1.5 hours each.

Each session opens with an introduction of the theme pair of the day. I will guide you into observing your situation from the perspective of the theme, as well as grounding and landing into the present moment.After that we continue into the sound journey that lasts about 45 min. I will tune into the collective field of the group and use my drum, viola and voice to create the sounds that need to be heard at that moment. Usually I also play some bits of J.S. Bach's solo instrumental pieces, which have incredibly powerful essences of their own. Sometimes other bits of music, light language or other channeled messages enter the space.Each sound journey is unique and based on tuning into the group field and each participant's needs at that moment.Often the effects of music take some time to land, therefore the journey finishes with a silent space. Afterwards I guide us gently back to the group. This is a moment to just integrate, to share, or to ask questions.

1 individual 30 min session, to pinpoint the intention.
Scheduled individually.

The most profound shifts happen when we are clear about what we are working on. This is why I'm offering each participant a 30 minute 1:1 call to help you pinpoint your intention for the whole journey. This will help to go deeper into the process and also observe the shifts happening between the sessions.

Email support in between the sessions upon request.

Lots of questions and observations can arise a day or two after a journey, and sometimes they need attending to sooner than the next call. And even if it's not urgent, writing your thoughts to someone else and being witnessed through them can be part of the healing process.I typically respond within 24 hours on weekdays.

When?

Starting in October 2026, exact dates to be announced.

Early Bird register by October 15th.

To keep the group intimate and to have time for all the individual sessions, the number of participants is limited to ~15.The Early Birds get a personalized 20 min audio recording for meditation support in between the sessions!

"My life has shifted in many ways since working with Hanna. I sleep more deeply and feel more restored in the mornings, and I am generally less nervous about things.I used to feel panic around unfinished plans: my mind would go into a loop where one fearful thought would trigger the next. Since working with Hanna, I don't have to enter that loop anymore. I am able to stay calm when other people change their plans at the last minute, and often someone else spontaneously reaches out and offers the help I need!Hanna has a phenomenal calming and allowing presence. I can share anything with her and trust that she will not judge it. What astonishes me is that her sessions create access to the vast spaciousness and limitless possibilities, while they also bring me into more direct contact with my own body and mind.This creates not just relaxation, but an ongoing positive shift in the state of my nervous system."K.A. (Greece/Austria)

What it costs

Pay from the heart: 150€ / 180€ / 210€Pay from the heart gives you a range to tune in and find the most resonant and nourishing number for you.Take a moment, become aware of the space you're in.Invite yourself to drop back into your body. Feel the movement of your breath, and the weight of your body against the surface you're on.Tune into your heart. Test, which number feels the most expansive and resonant for you.The middle number is the sustainable price for my business, so if your heart agrees, choose that. If your heart feels resonance with the highest number, that will compensate for someone who chooses the lowest one for their sustainability.Payments is possible in one or two installments. The second payment will be charged after three sessions.Supported payment methods are Paypal and invoice / bank transfer for EU clients. Ask me for options if needed.I don't generally offer refunds. Having said that, we all know that life can throw curve balls at us. If that happens during this container, let's talk and find a supportive solution.

To sum up, here's what the journey includes:

  • 6 group journeys, live on Zoom. Always at 9 pm EET / 11 am PST, starting in late October 2026

  • One 30-minute 1:1 session to set your personal intention for the journey. Scheduled individually after registration.

  • Email support in between the sessions, I typically respond within 24 hours on weekdays.

Do you have any questions?

I would love to hear them! Send them over with the form below. I typically respond within 24 hours on weekdays.

Would you rather work 1:1 with me?

You can schedule a free assessment call with the button below. I will then get in touch and send you a few questions to look at before the call.You are also so welcome to just use the form above and write me a message.

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