As a Neuro-Somatic therapist & coach and the founder of Phoenix Women, I help women move trauma out of their bodies and their unconscious. *specializing in sexual trauma. I wnjoy speaking on podcasts, online (summits, conferences etc) as well as live-in person opportunities. Feel free to check out my speaking site for more info about me and sample presentation/talk topics: www.anissashudak.com
My life has been intertwined with PTSD/Trauma and the military. Not only am I the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, I was also married to an active duty member (and Iraq/Afghanistan Veteran) for over 23 years.
I earned my 200 RYT, 500 RYT and in 2017 was awarded my Certification in Yoga Therapy from the International Association of Yoga Therapy. Additionally, I’ve completed a 120-hour YogaFit Warriors training and the MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) online course through the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
For 3 years, I volunteered at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Riley, Kansas providing yoga therapy, meditation, and other holistic treatments to soldiers, family members, and staff. I’ve work with people with all types of physical conditions, however I specialize in working with those suffering from PTSD, TBI’s and all trauma-related issues. I also saw private clients for individual and group work in a yoga studio setting.
Over the years of working with clients, one theme seemed to be always present - FEAR. Whether it was being triggered, having to relive or "go there" to deal with their experiences, or how their experiences dictated their decision making process and shaped their futures, clients were living in FEAR. After doing a tremendous amount of research, I found that most people were utilizing thought process and coping strategies that were developed when they were between the ages 7-9. Obviously, this doesn't equip anyone for processing adult situations - especially those that are PTSD producing experiences. I was inspired to learn a way that helped my clients up level their thinking processes and coping strategies, while taking FEAR completely out of their healing journey.
In 2023, I was awarded designations as a Master Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, Master NLP Results Coach and a Master Time Line Therapist by the American Board of Hypnotherapy and NLP. (NLP = Neuro Linguistic Programing). These techniques are the top mind-body modalities and are accepted in over 42 different countries.
The work I do with women who have been sexually traumatized (rape, sexual assault or abuse, etc) is the most important to me. As a 2x rape survivor, I intimately understand the needs these women face, and look forward to guiding them in their healing journeys.
Presentations
This is an example talk for Anissa Hudak
This is just one of many topics I can speak about. I'm always willing to discuss with you the specific's about your event and create a custom presentation for your audience.
Who is this for? An audience looking for a way to heal their trauma - above and beyond talk therapy and meds.
What is this about? how and why to utilize yoga therapy to help reset their central nervous system. Included in this talk are the 3 major benefits of utilizing yoga therapy in this manner.
Why is this important? most people only see talk therapy and meds as a way of healing their trauma. Although those methods are important, people aren't addressing their body, which is where the ptsd/trauma starts.