WELCOME

To Trauma Sensitive Training in Jerusalem

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 prioritising consent, emotional well-being, and safety, while using personalised techniques that are guided by empirically-based approaches. Our goal is to empower our clients through boxing and Krav Maga, and help them find healing and resilience in a safe and supportive environment.

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Director of The Jerusalem Boxing Therapy Studio

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.

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Founder, Director, Boxing Therapist

Danielle Salber, MSW, PT

Danielle, an American-Israeli mother of 4, social worker, personal trainer, and 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.

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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. When Daniella is not in the dojo, she enjoys running and staying active. 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.

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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!

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