Welcome to Boxing Therapy
Combining Boxing and Psychotherapy in One
Trauma Informed
Empowering
Research Based
Mind Body Healing
The Boxing Therapy approach utilizes boxing training as a stigma free, non-judgmental starting point for resilience capabilities, self-empowerment skills and self-actualization. When mental health challenges arise-whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, or struggles with Parkinson’s-
We’ll face them together with Boxing Therapy.
Boxing Therapy Services
It's a warrior sort of thing
Individual Therapy
Work one-on-one with a Boxing Therapy provider to design a specially catered program to meet your unique needs and goals. A free intake will help determine the right boxing therapist from our staff of mental health professionals and fitness providers. Each session is 50 minutes and provides a combination of boxing and traditional therapy methods. In person and online options are available.
Trauma Sensitive Training
At Boxing Therapy, being trauma-sensitive means creating a supportive space where our clients can heal and grow, regardless of their background or experiences. It means prioritizing consent, emotional well-being, and safety, while using personalized techniques that are guided by empirically-based approaches. Our goal is to empower our clients through boxing, kick-boxing and Krav Maga, and help them find healing and resilience in a safe and supportive environment.
School and Community Programs
Boxing Therapy is empowering students in schools across Israel, as well as in community programs in North America. School programs are catered for healthy development, physical and emotional outlets, bonding together over a shared and powerful goal and do not require equipment on site. Programs are built based on the needs and we can send our own staff or train in house staff.
Fight Camp 2026
July 26-30 and August 2-6
2 powerful week of boxing, sports, creative arts and empowerment for kids and teens!
Each day will focus on a different martial arts value through movement, creativity, confidence-building, and connection. Co-led by a social worker and personal trainer to blend social-emotional growth with sports skills.
Professional Training Courses
Bring movement, regulation, and trauma-informed
care into your therapy practice
Our professional training programs are designed for mental health professionals who want to integrate hands-on, nervous system-informed tools into their clinical work. Developed in Israel and now taught around the world, Boxing Therapy blends somatic approaches, DBT, EMDR principles, and self-defense practices into one practical and empowering method.
Online and in person training options.
Meet the Team
Our team is comprised of both mental health counselors
and martial arts coaches.
Founder, Director, Boxing Therapist
Danielle Salber, MSW, PT
Danielle, a Krav Maga/boxing coach, specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma and out-of-the-box approaches to mental health challenges. With over two decades of experience, Danielle has developed a unique therapy modality that merges boxing and psychotherapy to provide prevention and intervention programs for individuals from diverse populations.
As a trauma specialist, Danielle is committed to empowering her clients to tap into their inner strength and resilience. Her approach emphasizes self-discovery, personal growth, and positive change.
Director of Education and Outreach
Raizel Direnfeld-O'Brien
Raizel began her work in the mental health field as a suicide and crisis hotline operator and transitioned into the mental health education field over six years ago teaching social and emotional health to middle, high school, and college students.
She is very passionate about empowering people through education! Having been an avid kick boxer herself for about four years; Raizel aims to create a vibrant community to all those who can benefit from easy to understand and applicable mental health care strategies within the Boxing Therapy model.
Boxing Therapy Fighting System
Sharir Richman, Founder of ICCS, Krav Maga Worldwide
Sharir is an expert Israeli Krav Maga instructor certified by the Israeli Army and The Israeli Wingate institute.He has a life time of experience in Martial arts and has developed a Krav Maga system that is being employed worldwide. Sharir lives and breathes Krav Maga daily.
He teaches in the Israeli army special forces, Israeli police units, private security companies, and civilian, military and corporate personnel across the globe. Sharir is the genius behind all Boxing Therapy fighting systems.
Boxing Therapist, Adults and Parkinson's Expert
Ilene Spark-Greenberg, MSW
As a social worker and personal trainer with over 10 years of experience, she combines her extensive knowledge with a passion for empowering others through Boxing Therapy. With 6 years as a boxing coach for people with Parkinson's, she excels in working with individuals over 60, those new to exercise, and anyone ready to embrace this therapeutic approach. Her specialties include boxing, breathing techniques, and helping people find resilience in falling and getting back up.
Her training philosophy is: "If you walk in the door, you are ready to go. One breath, one step, one punch at a time."
Master's of Social Work Students
September-June
Meet our Social Work Interns who are Boxing Therapy certified and already running a group for immigrant girls in high school. They are available for subsidized one on one and group therapy.
Trauma Informed Krav Maga and Boxing Therapy Coach
Daniella Gleiberman, Krav Maga and Empowerment Expert
Daniella, a dedicated martial artist, with 7 years' training experience with IKI (Israeli Krav International) and 4 years' teaching experience, with a focus on women's self-defense and empowerment. Daniella believes in the importance of the mind-body connection and is an advocate for mental health.
With her knowledge and experience, Daniella is committed to helping others improve their physical and mental well-being through training and healthy living.
Trauma Informed Kickboxing Coach
Linor Rosenberg, Sports Therapist
Linor began boxing nearly a quarter century!?!?! ago as a teen with a lot of pent up frustration to release, and immediately fell in love with the sport. Now a Sports Therapist and Personal trainer, her core belief centers around movement as the best healing force out there for our body. This is embodied in the work she does with people of all ages and backgrounds --- be it in training sessions, physical therapy, or therapeutic bodywork.
A "Yerushalmit" through and through, she is incredibly excited to be joining the local Boxing Therapy Team!