About

Renata Malinauskas

Welcome! I’m a therapist and teacher for those on a journey toward healing, freedom, and embodied wisdom. My work centers around a compassionate, body-centred approach that draws from a rich tapestry of tools and traditions, designed to support you in connecting with your inner truth and rediscovering the wisdom you already hold within.

Throughout my life and career, I’ve been driven by a deep curiosity about the nature of mind, reality, and consciousness. My own path of self-inquiry has been shaped by hours of inner work, embracing life’s complexities as invaluable lessons in resilience and self-awareness. This commitment to personal exploration has grounded my understanding of healing as a lived, felt experience. I believe in the transformative power of presence—how simply being with ourselves can lead to profound healing and growth.

Guided by Buddhist philosophy, somatic practices, and holistic health principles, my work is informed by both the ancient wisdom of mindfulness and modern approaches to trauma healing and well-being. I draw on the insights of dharma teachers who integrate somatic awareness with spiritual practice, believing that a truly holistic path honors both the body and mind. My professional training includes certifications as a Psychosomatic Therapist, Hakomi Graduate, Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, Insight Dharma Teacher, and TRE® Provider. I’m also a qualified Nutritionist and Fitness Trainer, bringing a unique perspective to holistic health coaching that supports every dimension of your well-being—physical, emotional, and spiritual.

In our work together, I bring a grounded, compassionate presence and the tools to help you reconnect with your body’s innate intelligence. Using somatic therapy, mindfulness practices and experiential techniques, I create a safe and supportive space for you to explore, heal, and integrate. Whether you’re seeking support for navigating life transitions, diving deep into self-discovery, or healing from trauma, this is a space where you are free to be yourself, let go of external expectations, and uncover what it means to live freely and authentically.

Clients describe me as reliable, wise, compassionate, and deeply focused. I hold space for each individual with a deep commitment to their growth, always holding a space that respects their autonomy and unique journey. I stand for self-empowerment, helping you reclaim your capacity to understand and navigate life on your terms.

With a commitment to freedom, self-awareness, and well-being, I am here to guide you towards balance, resilience, and peace. If you seek a path that honours your inner knowing and supports authentic transformation, I am here to walk it with you.

My Values

Integrity

I honour your unique process and respect and honour your insight and intuition as we walk together on the healing journey. 

Honesty

I am committed to authentic action and honesty as a pathway to enabling healing and recovery. 

Safety

I place your safety, mental, emotional, physical and spiritual at the heart of everything I do.

Empowerment

My dream is to help you to be empowered to create a more authentic, harmonious and balanced life. 

My Qualifications and Certifications

  • ISITTA - Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy Approach (Level I and II) - Embodywise - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2019-2022)

  • Insight Dharma Teacher Training and Mentoring Program - Insight Meditation Institute - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2021 - 2025)

  • HAKOMI Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy - Napier, New Zealand (2019-2021)

  • TRE (Tension and Trauma Release Exercises) Certification Training - TRE Australia - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2019-2020)

  • Mindfulness and Compassion Teacher Training - Insight Meditation Institute - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2019 - 2020)

  • Cert III in Psychosomatic Therapy - Psychosomatic Therapy College (PTC) - GC, QLD, Australia (2018)

  • Cert III and IV in Fitness - TAFE - SYD, NSW, Australia (2013-2014)

  • Sports Nutrition and Supplementation Specialisation - Sao Paulo University (USP) - SP, Brazil (2012)

  • Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics - Sao Camilo University Centre - SP, Brazil (2008-2012)

  • Punchfit Trainer (2013) 

Extra Courses/ Self Development 

  • Eugene Gendlin - The Philosophy of the Implicit - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2019 - current)

  • Diamond Approach - Ridhwan Foundation - (2018 - current)

  • Tremor Revolution - TRE Australia - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2019)

  • Internal Family System (IFS) - IFS Training Australia - Sydney, NSW, Australia (2019)

  • Vipassana/Insight Meditation Silent Retreats - Over 500 days (2013-current)

  • Focusing Level I and II - Conscious Directions - Byron Bay, NSW, Australia (2018)

  • Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Foundation Training - Conscious Directions - Byron Bay, NSW, Australia (2018)

  • TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) workshops - TRE Australia - SYD, NSW, Australia (2018)

  • Hakomi Workshop - Sydney, NSW (2018)

  • Nutritional/ Herbal Technical Training - Herbs of Gold - SYD, NSW, Australia (2016)

  • RehabFx Sydney (2013) 

Volunteer Experiences 

·       Still Water Insight – Founder and Teacher – (2020-current)

·       Insight Meditation Institute (2021-current)

·       Sydney Insight Meditators  (2016-2023)

 

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