About Audrey

Hello!  I’m Audrey Steele, and I help women identified people explore their sensual and erotic bodies and expression and reclaim their power. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist (R-DMT), I graduated with high honors from Naropa University in May 2024, where I earned my Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology and Dance/Movement Therapy.

I am a pleasure activist and my journey began in 2010 when I discovered burlesque dancing. My experience was nothing short of transformative. It ignited a sense of empowerment and confidence I had never felt before, and it allowed me to challenge social norms that deeply resonated with my values. This newfound freedom inspired me to teach workshops aimed at helping women embrace their own power through this art form.

As I taught, I witnessed the hunger for healing and transformation among my students. However, I also began to grapple with some uncomfortable questions. Could this approach sometimes be unsafe or even re-traumatizing? Were we, in some way, perpetuating the very oppression we sought to escape? This exploration became a driving force in my academic journey, pushing me to seek deeper understanding and insight.

My masters thesis focused on sensual, pleasure-based movement through a series of classes designed for women and AFAB individuals. The results were rich—participants reported feeling more empowered, connected to their pleasure, and able to reclaim their body narratives. I found that the relational dynamics of group work and the practice of moving slowly and mindfully played crucial roles in these transformations.

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I remain aware of the complexities and potential pitfalls of these practices. My mission is to ensure that my work empowers rather than perpetuates harmful narratives about women and their bodies. I want to create a healing path that honors individual experiences and truly fosters liberation.

Before pursuing my graduate studies, I gathered a rich tapestry of experiences in dance, yoga, massage therapy, and relationship and sexuality coaching. Each thread has informed my approach, leading me to create opportunities for women-identified individuals to freely explore their sensual and erotic expression in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Spaces that encourage listening to our bodies’ wisdom, where self-agency is cultavated and celebrated.

Thank you for joining me on this journey. I’m grateful and humbeled be able to continue exploring these themes in both my practice and the wider community, creating spaces where we can all feel safer, empowered, and celebrated.