Hi, I’m Anya de Montigny, DHS. I am a clinical sexologist and relationship coach with over 20 years experience helping individuals and couples transform their lives.
I was raised in a Hindu-based Meditation Ashram in the San Francisco Bay Area and Ganeshpuri, India where I was immersed in rich spiritual teachings but lacked education around sexuality or pleasure.
Despite a scientific foundation provided by my physician mother, I was given a lot of shameful messages about sexuality. I struggled with this conditioning but knew there had to be a positive side to sex!
This inquiry led me to some of the world’s best schools of human sexuality and coaching where I trained for many years.
In 2011, with a mission to teach accurate knowledge of human sexuality and fill in the gaps that most people have around sex, I founded my sex education school TeachMeAboutSex. I taught sex ed in colleges and universities and private adult only classes at venues around the world.
Deciding to focus more on a clinical practice, In 2016, I earned my Doctor of Human Sexuality (DHS) degree from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS) in San Francisco, an institution known for producing some of the world’s leading sexologists. I am proud to be one of the last students of IASHS before it closed.
Credentials:
Doctor of Human Sexuality (DHS) – Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality, San Francisco, CA
Chronic Pain Neuroplasticity Practitioner – Dr. Howard Schubiner & Freedom From Chronic Pain
Sex Educator – San Francisco Sex Information (SFSI)
Somatic Sex Educator – The Somatic Sex Educators Association
Certified Clinical Sexologist – Dr. Patti Britton
Sexual Attitude Reassessment and Restructuring (SAR) – Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality
Certified Professional Coach – International Coach Academy
Gottman Method – Level 1 & 2, 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, Couples & Addiction Recovery
Neuroscience of Female Health & Hormones – Neuroscience Academy
Neuroscience of Change – Coaches Rising
Hypnotherapy Certification Training (currently enrolled) – Jacquin Academy of Hypnosis
Somatic Experiencing, Level 1 – Trauma Training
A Dialogue with Bessel van der Kolk, 4-Week Trauma Course
Master Certified Massage Therapist* – World School of Massage & Holistic Healing Arts
Bondassage Practitioner & Trainer* – Bondassage University
Sexological Bodyworker* – Somatic Sex Educator Association
*Although I do not practice hands-on bodywork, I teach techniques like Bondassage and Sexological Bodywork as part of my Dr. Anya Erotic Fundamentals HomePlay™ program for Couples.
I am always learning and growing, currently diving into hypnosis to expand my clinical tools. My ultimate goal is to help you transform your relationship with sexuality and intimacy, leading to a more fulfilling and empowered life.
Let’s connect and explore how we can work together to enhance your journey toward personal growth and intimacy. I look forward to meeting you!