Helena Pink

Biography

I am Helena Rosa, an Integrative Body Therapist. The foundation of my training lies in the six years I studied osteopathy. There, I learned to understand the complexity of the human body and the importance of always addressing the root cause of a person's discomfort. I have also trained in the neurobiology of pain, the neuroscience of the body and meditation, muscle chains and their emotional connection, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and, most recently, Synergy Yoga.

I've been seeing clients in my private practice for over seven years, and since the pandemic, I've been offering online and in-person courses and workshops. I also organize retreats around Spain, which I thoroughly enjoy.

When was Calma Project created? How does this project contribute to people's well-being?

I founded Calma Project in 2021 with great dedication and enthusiasm, as a metamorphosis from the difficult moments I experienced in my childhood (losses, moving, illnesses). It's that oasis I wish I could have turned to when I needed it most.

How do we help? Through online psychotherapy, nutrition, and bodywork sessions; experiences and retreats in very special places; online courses; and free resources in podcast and blog format. The goal is for people to acquire tools that help them become their own oasis.

How important is the overall health of our body and the connection with the mind?

A great deal. For example, Candida is a fungus that we all have in our gut, but when it grows excessively, it can lead to a condition known as candidiasis. What has been discovered is that there is a very direct relationship between candidiasis and depression. Many patients with candidiasis experience depressive symptoms. That's why a multidisciplinary and integrative approach is so important. And that's what we do at Calma. From a nutritional perspective, we address digestive, hormonal, or autoimmune disorders, and from a psychotherapeutic perspective, we address the symptoms and the root cause of that discomfort. And as a body therapist, I work on reducing stress and anxiety through the body, posture, and movement.

How do our emotions affect our bodies? Can we use them as constructive tools?

Primarily, through hormones and neurotransmitters, the body's chemical messengers. Let me give you another example related to posture. When we adopt power poses, puffing out our chests, according to the following study: Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk Tolerance , testosterone levels increase. Testosterone is a hormone associated with security, confidence, and more aggressive behavior. On the other hand, maintaining hunched postures can increase cortisol levels, the stress hormone. High cortisol levels are linked to lower self-confidence, poorer memory, and various health problems.

The body and our emotions are deeply connected. I could talk about this for hours! It fascinates me.

“The goal of Calma Project is for people to acquire tools that help them become their own oasis.”

How can we learn to manage our emotions?

For someone who is just starting out and has never been to therapy, I would say being very aware of them.

An exercise I sometimes do in my sessions and with myself is to write down the predominant emotion I am feeling, where I feel it in my body, what the bodily sensations are like (cold, heat, burning, itching, tension), what thought is related to that emotion, and what I need to accompany myself in the best possible way while I feel this emotion.

Answering these questions isn't always easy. In fact, it's often very difficult. Because sometimes we're so disconnected from ourselves that it's hard to identify what we're feeling and what our needs are. But it's all about practice. And without a doubt, what helps most in managing emotions is starting psychotherapy. I've been in therapy for a while now, and it's the best investment I can make in myself (besides coming to Beldon).

How can labels affect our daily lives, our way of thinking, and our way of acting?

All the labels we give ourselves, or that are given to us, limit us. Many labels, as Iranzu, one of the wonderful psychologists on the team, would say, are like poisoned candy. At first, they taste good, but then they leave a very unpleasant feeling. For example, when we're told "you're a very good person," "you're the best," "you're the prettiest," "what a good student you are," it's a double-edged sword because what happens if one day I set boundaries and connect with anger? Am I no longer a good person? What happens when I'm no longer the best and I make a mistake? Will people no longer love me the same way? What happens when I no longer live up to that label? Who am I then?

Letting go of those labels and limiting beliefs liberates you and allows you to connect with your true essence. The psychology team sees this a lot in their patients and they are thrilled every time they allow themselves to be themselves, without all those labels.

Are there any practical exercises to help us feel good?

There are hundreds of exercises that can help you feel good, but it's important to remember that there are no magic pills; what matters is commitment and personal effort. Furthermore, I believe that one of the biggest problems we humans face is precisely this need to always be happy and content. And since that's obviously impossible, we live frustrated lives. I think the best exercise we can practice daily is gratitude and acceptance (not resignation). If you feel unpleasant emotions one day, it's uncomfortable. It hurts. But all of that is also part of life and is what drives us to evolve. It reminds us that we are alive and that we aren't living half-lives. And that, at least to me, is beautiful. Besides, all emotions, pleasant or unpleasant, pass at some point. Everything passes.

“The best exercise we can practice daily is gratitude and acceptance.”

In the long term, where would you like to take your Calma project?

I'd like to gradually expand the team, but I'd like us to be a maximum of 15 people. I don't want to be a large, impersonal company that doesn't even know the people who work there, where patients become just another number. I want Calma to remain that oasis, a safe place to turn to, that feels like home, and where the team is united.

Later on, I'd also love to invest in a conscious marketing team that works in accordance with my project's values. And gradually, I'd like to further boost sales of the online courses. We recently launched a fantastic course on women's hormonal health, "Balance Your Cycle," which is helping many women reduce period pain, balance hormonal imbalances, and reduce food cravings.

Relationship with beauty:

What is beauty to you and how do you experience it in your daily routine?

I see beauty in the starry sky; every time I observe the peaceful face of my dog ​​Chloe when she sleeps; in a gesture, a look, a hug; in the imperfection and authenticity of every body.

I also love to romanticize my life and create beautiful atmospheres by putting on piano music in the background and lighting a candle; making my matcha tea with foam and extra cinnamon in my favorite glass; decorating my home in a way that conveys calm; or cooking myself a delicious dish and decorating it as if it were for my best guest.

What or who inspires you in your day-to-day life?

I'm incredibly inspired by other people's stories of overcoming adversity. Hearing their stories, the difficulties they've faced, and what they've learned from it all moves me and helps me grow.

Who are your beauty icons?

I don't have any specific beauty icons. What I can say is that the more I'm drawn to someone's personality, the more beauty I find in that person.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

Let go, trust in life, and surrender to the process.

Beauty Questionnaire:

What is your skincare routine?

My favorite self-care time is at night. I cleanse my face with an Ayurvedic cleanser; then I apply a toner, and a cream or serum that I alternate depending on how my skin feels at that moment.

Then, right before bed, once I'm in, I do my ritual with Mariona Vilanova's vanity jewelry. I love giving myself that moment of pampering after a long day at work.

A foolproof trick or product:

Once a week I make a mixture of argan, coconut, and jojoba oils with a few drops of rosemary essential oil and apply it to my scalp with a massage, then through the rest of my hair. It moisturizes my scalp incredibly well and is great for stimulating hair growth.

How you take care of your beauty from the inside out:

It's certainly not just about eating lots of avocados and antioxidants, but about having a good relationship with myself. It's about being mindful of my inner dialogue—how I talk to myself and what phrases I repeat in my head. It's about loving myself, especially when I have more cellulite, stretch marks, gain a few pounds, or get a huge pimple.

Taking care of yourself and looking good is important, but feeling comfortable in your own skin, whatever it may be like at any given moment, is equally important. Because women are cyclical; our bodies change. And trying to look perfect all the time is exhausting and also generates a lot of stress. And we already know that cortisol ages us and causes inflammation.

There is nothing more beautiful than a confident woman who is comfortable in her own skin.

Is there anything left for you to learn or try in the beauty world?

There are always things left to learn and try. We are both teachers and students.

What are your favorite beauty treatments?

I love the natural products they use and the super relaxing facial sessions at Instant Beauty . You leave feeling like you're floating, totally relaxed, and with a radiant complexion.