About.

The name Marlila is a combination of all the members of my family, since it is my family that this work was inspired from.

​The work I do is a complimentary blend of my own personal studies in various healing modalities from my experience and wisdom as a spiritual seeker. My focus on women, children and families was a natural progression from my career as a teacher and mother of two children. 

What I am excited about, is helping families to discover their discord and give practical skills and treatments that work towards harmony and reconnection. I am particularly focussed on healing generational trauma and inner child wounds that can extend across families, communities and future generations.

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Marisa Fior
Founder and Practitioner

I was born and raised in Alice Springs, Australia. However, for the past 10 years I have been fortunate to be living in Bali, with my husband and our two daughters.

I have been a seeker from a young age. I found myself drawn to alternative therapies and exploring the psyche through meditation and art. I first became a Reiki practitioner in 2002 and later qualified as an Art therapist In 2005. I didn't feel ready to be a practitioner at such a young age of 25 and so instead headed toward a career of working in education. From my work as a teacher, I felt a strong calling to support the well-being of each child; I have always felt that connection came naturally to me. After having my own children, I felt drawn even more to work with children in a therapeutic setting and so went on to study Play therapy, Meditation, CBT, Embodied focusing and Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy. 

​ I am now honored to share with you all that I have learned and practiced over the years.

From my personal experience 

As a mother living in Bali, my biggest challenge was finding practioners who worked specifically with children. At times, I felt overwhelmed and noticed my child developing challenging behavior. After the birth of our second child, ​it became increasingly harder and harder to connect with her and her anger became explosive. I knew I needed something more.

I tried different therapeutic treatments for both of us and then began my own research. After experimenting with different techniques that leaned toward my goal of repairing and rebuilding the bond between my child and I. The interventions that I used were so effective that I decided to put together my  own practice, consult, and programs.

My personal Goal

My goal for Marlila is to create a Health and Well-being centre for the families in Bali as well as for the online community. I fully dedicate myself to this abundant path of continuous learning and service to humanity.