Jacob is a Somatic Coach and Men’s Work Facilitator who supports those he works with to move gracefully, heal the wounds of the past and live a life of meaning.

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Jacob has a particular passion for working with men in both an individual and group setting. Across his own journey of personal development, Jacob often felt alone, not truly understood by those in his life and lacking any meaningful mentors who could give him the guidance he needed.

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In choosing to walk the path on his own, there were many patterns that would continue to reemerge and many lessons that were slow to be learned. He soon came to realise that the only way to truly integrate the changes he was seeking would be to do so in connection with others. And in his case, particularly with other men.

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Jacob’s intention is to serve those in need of support or guidance.

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In response to a crisis of identity, Jacob left behind his life as an engineer in Sydney, Australia in order to better understand himself, his purpose and his place within the world. His journey has taken him both across the world and deep within himself, his way guided through the subtle wisdom of his body.

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Whilst movement had always been a big part of Jacob’s life, it was only through a commitment to practice that he was able to cultivate powerful personal change. Jacob’s explorations took him to yoga, dance, martial arts, breathwork and to learn from leaders in the world of movement culture.

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What became apparent was that the practice did not only create changes on a purely physical level. The greater his capacity for awareness and engagement with the body, the better able he was to navigate the psychological and philosophical landscapes of his life. He observed a similar development unfold through the experience of his students. Inevitably, a deep curiosity was unearthed to understand the connection between body and mind.

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Jacob ventured into the realm of somatics under the tutelage of Chandler Stevens. Ecosomatics, a blend of systems thinking, psychotherapy, somatic education and natural movement, gave Jacob answers to the questions he did not even realise he had been asking. His work evolved with a coaching orientation, expanding into deeper aspects of his clients experience, including stress, emotions, habits, beliefs and meaning, as well as physicality.

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In Portugal, where he currently resides, Jacob is the founder of Alchemy Brothers, a men’s work organisation with the intention to create spaces and experiences for men seeking self-understanding and transformation. Jacob’s facilitation provides a safe and supportive environment for men to explore their masculinity, cultivate awareness, authenticity and purpose, whilst fostering deep connections with other men.

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At the heart of Jacob’s work and being is a desire to connect more deeply with both his own nature and the natural world around him. He is dedicated toward living more naturally. As a Zen practitioner and an avid permaculturalist, Jacob emphasises a recognition of the relationship between self and world, personal health and ecological health, as essential for bringing about collective well-being.

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Jacob resides in the mountains of Central Portugal with his partner and son. In beautiful surroundings, Jacob’s focus is upon the development of his practice, broadening and deepening the impact of his work, being fully present as a father and living in the way of nature.

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