I'm Jaleh (or Zhaleh) (she/her), a somatic coach, Janzu practitioner, architect and sound enthusiast, based in the so-called Vancouver, Canada, but also mobile. I’m originally from Tehran, Iran and immigrated to Canada in 2003. 

Professionally, my journey has been diverse, from electrical engineering to a master's degree in architecture. Beyond my professional life, my journey has been shaped by my experiences as a queer woman growing up under an oppressive anti-queer regime and culture. This lived experience has led me to seek healing and has deeply influenced my advocacy for social justice and who I am today.

For the past decade, I’ve worked as an architect, shaping the built environment and physical spaces. However, about five years ago, I started to notice a growing sense of unfulfillment in my life. I had just gone through the rite of passage to become a registered architect—something I had worked hard for and felt proud of. Yet, despite this achievement, something major still felt missing. I also began to feel dissatisfied in other areas of my life—relationships, friendships, and finances. It became clear to me that significant changes were needed, both internally and in my life circumstances.