Michaela Tutty

Kia ora, I’m Michaela, a Certified Somatic Sex Coach, Sexologist, and the founder of Desire Pathways. My work centres on consent, presence, pleasure, and connection. While my academic background is in psychology (BA, Massey University), I blend talk therapy with a somatic lens, which means prioritising embodiment over performance.

You might find yourself here because intimacy has started to feel like another chore on your endless to-do list, or a routine you are just running through on autopilot. Maybe you find yourself constantly watching yourself from the outside during sex, stuck overthinking every move, or realising that daily stress leaves you feeling completely numb and disconnected from your body. If you and your partner feel like you are operating on entirely different wavelengths when it comes to desire, please know that you are not broken or alone.

Utilising the five somatic tools of breath, movement, sound, touch, and awareness, I help individuals and couples step out of their racing thoughts, drop the pressure to perform, and feel at ease in their own skin.

Based in Taupō, New Zealand, I host local workshops and support clients globally through private, online Zoom sessions. As a registered member of the SSEAA, my practice is safe, confidential and supervised.