Gabrielle was born in Germany in 1961 and is now based in New Zealand. At the age of 16 Gabrielle started learning Hatha Yoga, energy work and spiritual development. These became an important part in her life. From the age of 20 she learnt about internal practices in Tao and Tai Chi.

To teach and live the Taoist lifestyle, which she has done for 20 years is her life's vocation. In the last 11 years she has been travelling a lot in Europe, Thailand, USA, Australia and New Zealand. Both gaining more knowledge and then passing it on in teaching sessions. She is an International Healing Tao Senior Instructor and is authorized to train Associate Instructors. Gabrielle works closely with The Founder of the International Healing Tao System, Master Mantak Chia,(see picture and related links) the founder of the Universal Tao. Her gratitude and deep respect goes to Mantak Chia, who gives his teachings so generously to the world. Gabrielles background also includes study in Taoist Dream Yoga, I Ching and Inner Alchemy

16 years ago Gabrielle became interested in Feng Shui, because of its part in Taoism.

Later out of a personal interest she started training to be an authorized Feng Shui Consultant at the Feng Shui Institute in Germany. Her teachers are Grandmaster Yap Cheng Hai, Malaysia, Lillian Too, Malaysia and Howard Choy, Australia. Especially Juan Li who is based in Spain, the first Healing Tao Senior Instructor who also teaches Feng Shui. Juan Li inspired Gabrielle to combine energy exercises into Feng Shui.

In Europe she is well known and does consultations not only for private individuals but also for companies and firms. Gabrielle is also part of a group of International Teachers who come together to discuses and improve Feng Shui's modern application. Gabrielle also frequently writes articles for a Feng Shui magazine in Germany, and already trains Feng Shui Consultants.