{"id":3161,"date":"2019-01-09T12:53:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-09T17:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caliact.com\/seances-calinotherapie-calia\/"},"modified":"2025-09-22T18:04:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T22:04:48","slug":"calia-cuddletherapy-sessions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/calia-cuddletherapy-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuddle Therapy Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\">Cuddle Therapy Sessions<br><span style=\"font-size: .68em;\">in person<\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"section60m entry-title\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Thanks to Cuddle therapy, you can learn to listen to your needs in terms of cuddles* and to communicate them; to listen to your boundaries and incomforts and to express them; and of course, to listen to your comfort and finaly enjoy it and let go.<br>\nLearn self-care and to affirm yourself while respecting others, one consenting cuddle at a time.<\/h3>\n<h6>*Cuddle: consenting and platonic physical contact<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section45 sec-bouton anewbutton\">\n<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"#rdv\"><button class=\"newbutton nbpmw\" title=\"Book your session with Alie\">Book your session&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-chevron-right-outline\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Learn more about&#8230;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a href=\"#besoins\"><button class=\"newbutton buttoncarrel bcpmpd\">Needs&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-arrow-down-outline iconright\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a href=\"#deroulement\"><button class=\"newbutton buttoncarrel bcpmpd\">Process&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-arrow-down-outline iconright\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a href=\"#alie\"><button class=\"newbutton buttoncarrel bcpmpd\">Alie Val\u00e9rie&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-arrow-down-outline iconright\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"besoins\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"long\">\n<h2>Needs with which Cuddle therapy can help<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>Your Cuddle therapy session can have different shapes, according to your needs and boundaries.<\/p>\n<p>These are the main needs for which people come to Calia: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"list18 list18disc\" style=\"margin-left:10%; margin-right:10%;\">\n<li>I want to relax and forget my problems and the stress from my day-to-day life.<\/li>\n<li>I want, for a moment, to be the one being taken care of instead of me taking care of everyone all the time.<\/li>\n<li>I want to explore different kinds of touch and cuddles and find out my preferences.<\/li>\n<li>I want to work on my personal growth and learn to affirm myself more, to better communicate and to be more at ease with other people.<\/li>\n<li>I want to feel close to someone else, connected to an other human being.<\/li>\n<li>I want a space where I can talk about all my problems and worries and be listened to, without any judgment.<\/li>\n<li>I want a safe and non-judgmental space where I can talk about difficult subjects and live my deep and intense emotions.<\/li>\n<li>I want to learn to appreciate physical contacts despite my autism spectrum or antisocial personality disorders.<\/li>\n<li>I want to relearn how to appreciate physical contacts despite my post-traumatic stress disorders.<\/li>\n<li>I want to relearn how to respect my own boundaries towards physical contacts despite my post-traumatic stress disorders.<\/li>\n<em>Now about you, what do you need?<\/em><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"deroulement\"><\/span>\n<div class=\"long\">\n<h2>Conduct of the session<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<h3 class=\"withbigger\"><span class=\"bigger\">1 <\/span> <span style=\"line-height:2em;\">Make an appointment<\/span><br><span class=\"p long\">By making an appointment here on the website, you can see my availabilities and choose the time that suits you best and the duration you need. <span style=\"color:#177100;\"><strong>To learn about the COVID-19 prevention measures in place for our safety, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/sanitary-measures\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">sanitary measures<\/a> page.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 class=\"withbigger\"><span class=\"bigger\">2 <\/span> <span style=\"line-height:2em;\">Prepare for the appointment<\/span><br><span class=\"p long\">Before arriving at Calia\u2019s, please take a shower and brush your teeth. Also remember to bring long clothes (minimum pants and t-shirt, no shorts or camisole), clean and especially comfortable (yes, you can put on pajamas or even a &#8220;onesie&#8221;!) (you will change once you arrive).<br>\n<span style=\"color:#177100;\"><strong>Finally, check if you are at risk of COVID\u201119 contagion<\/strong> (presence of flu or COVID\u201119 symptoms; positive result on the COVID\u201119 test or having been in contact with someone who has or is suspect to have COVID\u201119) (<a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/sanitary-measures\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">more details<\/a>) and <strong>if so, you simply must cancel your session<\/strong>. There will be no costs or consequences (other than saving lives) &#8220;Thank you for taking care of everyone!&#8221;.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 class=\"withbigger\"><span class=\"bigger\">3 <\/span> <span style=\"line-height:2em;\">Your arrival at Calia\u2019s<\/span><br><span class=\"p long\">When you arrive at Calia&#8217;s, at the time of your appointment, Alie will invite you to come in with a smile. Leave your boots and coat at the entrance then head to the bathroom to change.<br\/><span style=\"color:#177100;\">If you&#8217;re wearing a mask you must remove it and then you disinfect your hands before finally entering the famous Calia&#8217;s Space. Wearing a mask in Calia&#8217;s Space might be mandatory for clients depending on the epidemiological situation. In any case, if you want\/need to wear one, a new disposable surgical mask will be provided to you. Alie will be wearing one throughout the session. See <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/sanitary-measures\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">sanitary measures<\/a> for more details.<\/span><br\/>This room has been specially designed to be soft and comfortable; filled with cushions and blankets. Surveillance cameras help ensure the safety of all (clients and professional) and music, lighting, and furniture are adaptable to your preferences.<br>\n<br>Before starting the session, Alie will take the time to discuss with you, listen to your expectations, needs, limitations and questions and explain how the session will proceed. Aside from a reminder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/code-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calia\u2019s Code of Conduct<\/a>, Alie will also explain the concepts of the <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/code-conduct\/guide-consent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Guide to Consent<\/a> since the benefits of Cuddle therapy come first and foremost from the effect that consent has on the quality of cuddling. It is, therefore, necessary that you both consent throughout the session; otherwise, hugs can not be so beneficial. Before you start the session, you will both have to sign the <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/service-contracts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Service Contract<\/a> (now including an acknowledgment clause of the possible risks of infection with COVID\u201119) and then swear an oath of consent (that is, you both agree to respect your own consent and that of the other). Once everything has been discussed and accepted, the session can begin and the timer is started (indeed, the first part does not count in the time you have booked).<\/span><\/h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 class=\"withbigger\"><span class=\"bigger\">4 <\/span> <span style=\"line-height:2em;\">Your cuddle therapy session<\/span><br><span class=\"p long\">The course of the session is adapted to everyone (see the different <a href=\"#besoins\">needs<\/a> that cuddle therapy can meet). Alie is trained to make you feel safe and guide you through the world of touch and consent. You will be encouraged to take care of yourself, take responsibility for your comfort, and ask for what you need. However, Alie is trained to accept only what really enthuses her. In other words, you can rest assured that if she says yes to one of your requests, it is because she is really happy to do so. At Calia, there is no &#8220;pretending&#8221;.\n<br>(Of course, if joint consent can not be obtained, or if one of the parties does not respect the consent or the boundaries of the other, the session will be stopped (see the <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/service-contracts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Service Contract<\/a>).)<br>\n<br>When the time is up, we take a nice ten minutes to gradually peel away from each other, come back to earth, and do a debriefing of the session.<\/span><\/h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 class=\"withbigger\"><span class=\"bigger\">5 <\/span> <span style=\"line-height:2em;\">After the session<\/span><br><span class=\"p long\">After the session, your oxytocin level may be very high, especially if it has been a while since you last had so many cuddles. A high of oxytocin is very pleasant and can make you feel good and like you are on a cloud. However, an oxytocin high can also carry some risks:\n<ul class=\"list18 list18disc\" style=\"margin-left: 2em;\">\n<li>The feeling of bliss can cause you to forget to eat and drink and even make it risky to drive a vehicle.<\/li>\n<li>Oxytocin, also being the attachment hormone, can also make you feel like you are falling in love with another. You must then remember that it is not really the person who has this effect on you, but the oxytocin (<a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/cuddletherapy-calia\/#limites\">click here<\/a> for more details).<\/li>\n<li>Finally, there is above all the risk of an <strong>oxytocin drop<\/strong> (because what goes up must often come down&#8230;). <em>The longer it has been since you last cuddled, the higher the oxytocin high could be, but the harder the oxytocin drop could be too.<\/em><br>\nIn general, the oxytocin drop can occur within 1 to 3 days of an oxytocin high and is characterized by a feeling of isolation, depression, lack of affection, lack of energy, etc. It is therefore important to be well prepared.<br>\nIn order to mitigate these effects, here are some means and suggestions that Calia puts at your disposal: \n<ul class=\"list18 list18none listcheck\">\n<li>A 5 steps DIY for a <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/self-cuddles\/\">self-cuddling session<\/a> at home.<\/li>\n<li>A list of different ways to increase your <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/happiness-in-isolation\/\">happiness hormones<\/a> which can compensate for the lack of oxytocin and hugs.<\/li>\n<li>The offer of a free 30 min virtual Post-Session Follow-up (you will get the link to make an appointment for a Virtual Post-Session Follow-up after your first in-person Session).<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<li>For more information, see the page on <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/oxytocin\/\">Oxytocin<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/span><\/h3>\n&nbsp;\n<h3 class=\"withbigger\"><span class=\"bigger\">6 <\/span> <span style=\"line-height:2em;\">Within the next 14 days<\/span><br><span class=\"p long\"><span style=\"color:#177100;\">After the session, you agree to <a href=\"#contact-en\" style=\"color:#177100; text-decoration:underline;\">notify Alie<\/a> in the event of the appearance of flu or COVID\u201119 symptoms or obtaining a positive result in the COVID\u201119 screening test within the next 14 days following the session.<\/span><br>\n<a class=\"anewbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/symptoms-transmission-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#1e9600; text-decoration:underline;\" title=\"See the list of COVID-19 symptoms\">See the list of COVID\u201119 symptoms<span class=\"typcn typcnspace typcn-export-outline\"><\/span><\/a><br>\n<a class=\"anewbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/health\/health-issues\/a-z\/2019-coronavirus\/covid-19-symptom-self-assessment-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#1e9600; text-decoration:underline;\" title=\"Get a COVID-19 test\">Get a COVID-19 test<span class=\"typcn typcnspace typcn-export-outline\"><\/span><\/a><\/span>\n<br>\n<br>\n<br><\/h3>\n______\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\"><span class=\"typcn typcn-warning-outline warning-icon\"><\/span> <em>Cuddle therapy does not include, under any circumstances, any form of explicit or implicit sexuality.<\/em> <a title=\"See details\" href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/cuddletherapy-calia\/#limites\"><span class=\"question-mark-p\">?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\"><span class=\"typcn typcn-warning-outline warning-icon\"><\/span> <em>Cuddle therapy is not a licensed medical practice and should not replace the consultation of a health professional, either physical or psychological.<\/em> <a title=\"See details\" href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/cuddletherapy-calia\/#limites\"><span class=\"question-mark-p\">?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\"><span class=\"typcn typcn-warning-outline warning-icon\"><\/span> <em>Calia has put several sanitary measures in place to limit the spread of COVID\u201119. Despite such measures, by booking a Session at Calia, you admit to being aware of the possible risks of contamination.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/service-contracts\/\" title=\"See details\"><span class=\"question-mark-p\">?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"long\">\n<div class=\"box boxed boxtext boxpd\">\n<h2>The perfect cuddles<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<p>What makes a cuddle really comforting and relaxing? It&#8217;s consent. It is knowing and trusting that the other person is enjoying it as much as we do. It is trusting that if there is any discomfort (physical or emotional), the other will tell us so; that, as long as nobody says anything, it means that everyone is comfortable and happy to be there, in this contact. It is having enough confidence in the transparency of the other to feel able to ask for everything we want; knowing that if the other is not comfortable or able to satisfy us with all their heart, they will simply say no and offer us something else, a compromise that could be nice for both. It is to understand that if the other person has said no to our request, it is not a no to ourselves, but only a no to the requested touch and that a no is vastly preferable to a forced, &#8220;fake&#8221; and uncomfortable touch. It is knowing that we have the right to say no. That if they offer us or ask us something that we do not like, we have the right to say no without them feeling rejected. It&#8217;s knowing that we have the right to change our minds. That if we said yes to something and that 3 seconds later, we realize that we do not like it, we can change our mind and ask for something else, even if we have just said yes. <em>For a cuddle to be magical, each person must be comfortable and consenting at every moment<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"suivi\"><\/span>\n<div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"frwsa rowpm rowprof anti-colfull\">\n<div class=\"rowc618 cellprof prof prof1\">\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"alie\"><\/span>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\">Alie Val\u00e9rie H\u00e9bert-Gentile<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"902\" height=\"1202\" data-attachment-id=\"2115\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/calia-cuddletherapy-sessions\/alie_calia-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?fit=902%2C1202&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"902,1202\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Alie_Calia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?fit=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignleft box boximg boxw prof wp-image-2115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?resize=902%2C1202&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alie Val\u00e9rie\" style=\"max-width:30%; height:auto;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?w=902&amp;ssl=1 902w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?resize=416%2C554&amp;ssl=1 416w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Alie_Calia.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/>Professional cuddler since January 2018 and Founder of Calia Cuddle Therapy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Age:<\/strong> <span class=\"whatsMyAgeAgain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pronouns:<\/strong> She\/Her<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origine:<\/strong> Quebec (Abitibi) and Italy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spoken languages:<\/strong> Fran\u00e7ais, English, Italiano<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\"><strong>Other passions (besides cuddling!):<\/strong> Plant biology, Car mechanic, Teaching, Barista, Orderly in CHSLD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Story:<\/strong> Alie has always liked to cuddle, but hasn&#8217;t always known how to enforce her own boundaries or even where these boundaries were. It&#8217;s thanks to her training as a professional cuddler at <a href=\"https:\/\/cuddlist.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cuddlist.com<\/a> that Alie realizes the power of consent and the importance of respect for personal boundaries; not only in cuddles, but in all interpersonal relationships. It was then that Alie decided to create Calia, Montreal Cuddle Therapy, and to offer Cuddle therapy services in the form of One-on-one Cuddle Therapy Sessions and Cuddle Group Workshops in order to not only fill the lack of affection of the population, but also to teach and spread the magic of consent in our society.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"rowc382 cellprof prof prof2\" style=\"align-self: center;\">\n<h3>Book a Session with Alie<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 2.5em;\"><a class=\"anewbutton\" href=\"#rdv\"><button class=\"newbutton nbwpm\" style=\"text-align: left;\" title=\"To book an in-person Cuddle Therapy Session\">in-person Session&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-chevron-right-outline\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you mostly need to talk or can&#8217;t follow sanitary measures, consider a Virtual Session<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 2.5em;\"><a class=\"anewbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/virtual-sessions\/\"><button class=\"newbutton nbwpm\" style=\"text-align: left;\" title=\"Book a Virtual Session with Alie\">Virtual Session&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-chevron-right-outline\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"displaynone\"><p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"><a class=\"anewbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/cuddletherapy-services\/consultation-alie\/\"><button id=\"rdvconsultation\" class=\"newbutton nbwpm\" style=\"text-align: left;\" title=\"Prendre rendez-vous avec Alie pour une Consultation\">Consultation gratuite&nbsp;<span class=\"typcn typcn-chevron-right-outline\"><\/span><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"prof\">Sans c\u00e2lin, ni engagement!<\/h5><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<span class=\"anchor\" id=\"rdv\"><\/span>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 10% 8em 10%; position: relative;\">\n<!-- TO BLOCK BOOKING\n<div style=\"background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); z-index: 1; position: absolute; height: 100%; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; height: 100%; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: white; text-align: center; padding: 2em; border: 2px solid; border-radius: 5px;\">Sorry,<br\/>the booking system is in maintenance,<br\/>please, come back later.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n-->\n<h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0; text-align:center;\">Book an appointment now for your<br>in-person Cuddle Therapy Session<\/h2>\n  <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/caliact.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Seance_Masques.png?w=980&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"One-on-one session with masks\"   style=\"min-width: 150px; max-width: 300px; margin: auto;\"\/>\n<!--<p style=\"margin-top: 0; text-align:center;\">(Photo was taken pre\u2011COVID\u201119)<\/p>-->\n<!--<h3 style=\"text-align:center; margin-bottom: 45px;\">To make the booking process easier,<br>START by<br><a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/account\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">creating or logging into your account<\/a>.<\/h3>-->\n<p style=\"text-align:center; color: #ff0000; font-size: 21px;\"><strong>Before booking an appointment,<br>please make sure you have read the <a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/sanitary-measures\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color: #ff0000;\">Sanitary Measures<\/a> page.<br>No, the vaccine is no longer mandatory (unless you are at risk).<br\/><span style=\"background-color: rgba(255,0,0,.3); border-radius:25px;\">&nbsp;Yes, wearing a mask is mandatory.&nbsp;<\/span><br\/>(<a href=\"https:\/\/caliact.com\/en\/sanitary-measures\/\" style=\"text-decoration:underline; color: #ff0000;\">more details<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<script>\n  if (typeof hasAmeliaEntitiesApiCall === 'undefined' && ('' === '' && '' !== '1')) {\n    var hasAmeliaEntitiesApiCall = true;\n  }\n  var ameliaShortcodeData = (typeof ameliaShortcodeData === 'undefined') ? 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