What to Expect?

Professional cuddling provides platonic experiences that can soothe your spirit and quiet your mind. Sessions can include hugging, spooning, holding hands, compassionate conversation, or blissful quiet.

We take a lot of care to craft each session so it’s just right for you. You get to decide just how much touch (if any) you want in a session. We can guide you through the entire experience and provide you with lots of relaxing, nurturing options. Or if you already know what you’d like to experience, we can design the session as a team.

Professional cuddlers are amazing human beings who bring warmth and caring to every session. The practitioners on this site have passed the rigorous standards of our certification program. They bring their training, integrity, professionalism and clear communication skills to every session.

You can read our Code of Ethics here. You’re in terrific hands!

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How to Get Started

Welcome to the world of professional cuddling! If it’s your first time, we recommended a 60-minute session. You can expect a getting-to-know-you process. First you sign an agreement about the services. Then you’ll have a short phone or video call with your professional cuddler. In this call, your professional cuddler can learn more about you and you can ask any questions you have.

We ask that you communicate honestly with your cuddler if you have health concerns or needs. If you both feel comfortable, you can set up a time for a session. Your cuddle therapist may request a form of ID from you along with your payment.

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Choose your Professional Cuddler below:

California

Los Angeles, California

Meet Cuddle Queen Jean

If you’ve never had a professional cuddling session, let Jean be your guide. Jean is a wonderful listener and appreciates you just the way you are. Perhaps it’s been too long since you’ve received a good hug. Or maybe you need a safe place to grieve or recover. Or it could be you’re longing for kind, feminine energy. In either case, Jean welcomes you. You can experience lots of acceptance, compassion and cuddles in Jean’s LGBTQ-friendly, trauma-informed practice. Jean is the Founder of Cuddle Sanctuary and has been cuddling since 2013. She’s been featured internationally in the media including BuzzFeed, Rolling Stone, and Good Mythical Morning. You can find her on YouTube, IG and FB and her website.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location:  Santa Monica, CA (no outcalls)

Availability: Sunday – Monday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Meet Susan

Susan Lee is a natural when it comes to cuddling and creating a safe space for connection and nurturing. She has been a cuddle enthusiast since 2016, a Life Coach since 2002 and has lead cuddle events in several cities. As a Professional Cuddler she embodies the word presence and offers you the experience of being welcomed and accepted just as you are. In a session with Susan, you will receive nurturing, intuitive guidance, and the freedom to relax and luxuriate in self-care. Come treat yourself and explore some of Susan’s favorite cuddle positions including “Gummy Bear” and the “Koala”.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Santa Monica & West Adams (Los Angeles), CA

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person

Meet Adrian 

Adrian creates a safe space for you. He embodies a kind, warm-hearted spirit that is gentle, playful, and highly attuned. Trained in yoga and massage therapy, Adrian brings his broad experience into every session, cuddling your mind, body, and spirit. It begins before you ever meet, as you discuss your wants and needs together. If you’re not sure what those needs are, he will help you figure them out together, all at your pace. Above all, Adrian wants to help you feel safe, less alone in the world, and worthy of love and connection. Crying, laughter, and silence are all welcome (and so are pancakes!). Take a chance and connect with Adrian, so you can better connect with yourself.

Pronouns: He/Him

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Availability: Monday – Sunday (out-calls only)

Services: In-Person

Meet Keeley

Keeley has been a professional cuddler since 2015. She often remarks on how lucky she feels to have found her life’s purpose; bringing unconditional love and validation through platonic touch to anyone who needs it. Keeley’s practitioner style centers around empowering her clients to find their voice and celebrating their desires without shame or reservation. She infuses every session with a sense of play and curiosity. If you are looking for a place to completely relax, let go, soak in some love, and explore how blissfully healing touch can be, you’ve found it. You can find out more at keeleyshoup.com or her wildly popular channel on TikTok.

Pronouns: She/They

Location: North Hollywood, CA and Chicago, IL 

Availability: Monday – Friday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Meet Trevor 

Trevor James is an event producer and director and lifestyle maven turned Certified Touch and Cuddle Therapist. He has a natural disposition for putting people at ease, and his gentle, even-keeled manner has a calming effect on people. In a session with Trevor, you will be treating yourself to total relaxation, nurturing, and connection with a present soul who holds space for you to just be — with no expectations and no judgments. Trevor’s practice is tailored for men of all sexual orientations and identities. His mission is to ensure men’s wellness through touch, connection, companionship and community. He also runs the Cuddle Buddies LA Meetup group that meets for group cuddle sessions. Trevor looks forward to meeting and embracing you!

Pronouns: He/Him

Location:  Los Angeles & Palm Springs

Availability: Sunday – Saturday

Services: In-Person 

Orange County

Old Town Orange, California

Meet Grace 

Grace is compassionate, empathetic and an ideal cuddler for those experiencing loneliness, disconnection, or the need for human touch. A session might include practices such as meditative time, self-soothing, and laughter. Yes, you can cry if you need to! Grace has a myriad of tools to connect with you and help you connect with yourself. As a coach and cuddler, she has years of experience working with individuals, and is especially in tune with those healing from emotional trauma and grief. Your comfort and safety is her top priority. Grace is here for you and will be with you and your big emotions. She has been cuddling professionally since 2018, and is also a Certified Cuddle Event Leader.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Old Town Orange, CA (Sorry, no out-calls)

Availability: Wednesday – Sunday (Grace is vaccinated and can meet indoors with vaccinated clients. Outdoor options are also available.)

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Palm Desert, California

Meet Carmen

Carmen’s sessions are a return to touch, sensation and regulation. She helps you remember your connection to your physical body and how nourishing touch can be. Her sessions provide an opportunity to ask yourself, “what is it that I want?” Carmen’s sessions are calming and restorative. She also facilitates group cuddle events and is a coach and mentor.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Palm Desert, CA 

Availability: Weekdays and weekend days

Services: In-Person cuddles and online discovery and practice

San Diego, California

Meet Andi

Andi was drawn to professional cuddling after working as a nursing assistant and seeing how profoundly human touch and connection impacted people’s well-being. Andi’s education includes certification through Cuddle Sanctuary, and training through Cuddlist and Cuddle Professionals International. Their calm and nurturing demeanor will bring you to a space of relaxation and comfort through ethical platonic touch. They love working with people of all backgrounds but are especially passionate about working with those who are neurodiverse and/or in the LGBTQ+ community. 

Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

Location: San Diego, CA

Availability: Monday/Wednesday/Friday

Georgia

Atlanta (Metro), Georgia

Meet Candy

Candy Marie is a holistic wellness practitioner who believes that human touch and intentional energetic exchange can foster genuine human connection in a way unlike any other. In addition to being a certified cuddle therapist, she is a licensed massage therapist, certified yoga instructor, mindfulness coach, reiki practitioner and performing artist. A session may include anything from meditation, massage, or guided stretching to dancing, singing karaoke or spooning while watching your favorite movie. Each session is customized to meet your individual needs. Feeling lonely or depressed? Anxious or overwhelmed? Candy genuinely understands, cares, and would love to hold you through it all. First timers welcome! 🙂

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Decatur, Georgia

Availability: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday or Thursday 

Services: In-Person 

Florida

Ocala, Florida

Meet Kiley

Kiley is warm, sensitive and compassionate. She has experience dealing with grief, trauma and special needs. She is the professional for those needing human touch in a tranquil soothing atmosphere. She is a certified professional cuddler and will provide you with an optimal experience. Your safety and comfort are her top priorities. She is equipped with many tools to enhance and guide your session. Come join her and explore the many ways of touch therapy!

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Ocala, Florida

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person

Sunrise, Florida

Meet Jay

Those that know Jay would describe him as an open-minded, caring, grounding, and non-judgmental individual. He was trained and certified with Cuddle Sanctuary and continues to develop and grow along with his practice. Cuddling and intimate platonic touch have always been one of his passions and he is more than happy to share that with anyone in need. Jay firmly believes that the world would be a much better place with more platonic and caring touch and wants to work towards shattering the stigma that touch can only be sexual or romantic in nature. During a session with Jay you can expect a safe, relaxing, calm space where you can simply be as you are and feel seen and appreciated.

Pronouns: He/Him

Location: Sunrise, Florida

Availability: Everyday except Tuesday and Saturday

Services: In-Person

Illinois

Chicago, Illinois 

Meet Keeley

Keeley has been a professional cuddler since 2015. She often remarks on how lucky she feels to have found her life’s purpose; bringing unconditional love and validation through platonic touch to anyone who needs it. Keeley’s practitioner style centers around empowering her clients to find their voice and celebrating their desires without shame or reservation. She infuses every session with a sense of play and curiosity. If you are looking for a place to completely relax, let go, soak in some love, and explore how blissfully healing touch can be, you’ve found it. You can find out more at keeleyshoup.com or her wildly popular channel on TikTok.

Pronouns: She/They

Location: Burbank, CA and Chicago, IL 

Availability: Monday – Friday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Maryland

Crofton, Maryland

Meet Hala Nuru

Nuru is caring, nurturing and compassionate. She’s honored to create safe, platonic spaces for those who may be experiencing disconnection, loneliness, or the need for human touch. Nuru is a certified Reiki Master, Tantric, Sound, and Touch Healer. She has more than five years’ experience as a Self-Care and Tantric Coach working with individuals and couples. Nuru’s sessions are tailored to the needs of her clients. Your session may include visual meditation, breathwork, sound healing therapy, great cuddles, touch therapy, watching a movie or a myriad of other modalities. Nuru encourages her clients to come to their sessions prepared to receive: “Your session is ALL about you.” She has an LGBTQ+ friendly practice and is vaccinated.

Pronouns: She/her

Location: Crofton, Maryland

Availability: Tuesday – Saturday

Services: In-Person

Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Meet Cheri

Did you know that YOU are inherently LOVABLE, just the way you are? And that YOUR unique presence absolutely MATTERS? That YOU matter? It’s TRUE and Cheri would be delighted to remind you! Cheri is the founder of The Touch Tonic and is certified by both Cuddlist and Cuddle Sanctuary. Cheri is an open-minded, big-hearted cheerleader for/celebrator of ALL shapes, sizes, ages, gender identities, orientations, and walks of life. Whether you could use some emotional support around a particular challenge or would really benefit from some loving touch, Cheri has accumulated a lifetime of tools to meet you wherever you’re at and is eager to help. She is certified in Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed, and has also taught peer counseling (RC). In addition, Cheri runs The Touch Tonic Meetup group and offers in-person group cuddle events, too! Cheri welcomes all inquiries and looks forward to accompanying you on your journey back to the fullest, most joyful YOU!

Pronouns: She/her

Location: Portland, OR (Office is on SE Belmont; Out-calls possible for established clients)

Availability: Monday – Saturday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Pennsylvania

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Meet Johnny

When Johnny is feeling low and struggling, holding another person or being held helps. When lonely, it helps. When stressed, it helps. When content and enjoying good weather, life seems a little brighter and more meaningful. Science confirms people who cuddle or hug freely have a tendency to be happier, healthier, and less stressed. The calming way of platonic cuddling is a no-brainer, he believes. Whether as a touchless companion or a close cuddler, he wants to be a supportive presence you may need at vital times in your life. He listens when it seems others want to tell. He cares when it seems others don’t notice. He’s curious when it seems others are bored. He genuinely wants to know you and provide a safe social environment for you to exist devoid of judgment. Johnny hopes you’ll reach out to get a little Touch of Comfort in your life.

Pronouns: He/Him

Location: King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person

Lewisberry, Pennsylvania

Meet Mela

Mela is very passionate about the way she shows up in the world and how she shows up for her fellow human beings. She is non-judgmental and unconditionally loving. Mela accepts everyone and adores them for who they are. She excels at putting people at ease, being genuine and present, and making others feel seen and appreciated. And Mela’s incredibly warm and snuggly! Her favorite ways to cuddle up are Gummy Bear, Tetris, and especially Lap of Luxury, gently comforting and caressing you. (Definitely ask her about these positions!) Mela is a nurturer and is dedicated to the art of truly connecting with her fellow human beings.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Lewisberry, Pennsylvania

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person

Washington DC

DC Metropolitan

Meet De’Lasha

De’Lasha’s open-mindedness is liberating. She is body positive and embraces all identities. De’Lasha understands that the System has deprived humanity of many needs including touch. She has worked as a cuddle provider since 2017 and has over 25 clients. She has worked in Massachusetts and Austin, Texas and now calls the Washington Metro area home. De’Lasha is committed to sharing her maternal energy to create safe and comfortable cuddle sessions. In her personal life, she loves water activities, yoga, stones, spirituality and well-being. A final detail is that De’Lasha is Deaf. Her first language is American Sign Language. In a session together, you can communicate in many ways – including ASL.

Pronouns: She/They

Location: DC Metropolitan

Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Services: In-Person

Meet Jasmine

Jasmine Siemon is the founder of Tangé Wellness. She is a Platonic Touch Practitioner, Human Connection Facilitator and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Coach committed to helping adults who suffer from loneliness, depression, anxiety and sadness, feel loving acceptance through trusted, applied touch and human connection. It is with compassion, empathy, authenticity and holding a safe, non-judgmental space that clients can access and share radical honesty without fear of repercussions. Jasmine’s certifications include Cuddle Sanctuary, Cuddlist, Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills, Advanced Training for Trauma Treatment of C-PTSD, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and ASL. With over 1,400 session hours and practicing since 2016, Jasmine has found her calling.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: DC Metropolitan

Availability: Monday – Saturday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Mexico

Puebla, Mexico

Meet Shawn

With nearly a decade of experience in this field, Shawn Coleman is a brilliant and compassionate connection expert. In Connection Sessions, they listen intently and ask questions that demonstrate genuine interest, guiding you to connect with others meaningfully. During their Boundary Sessions, Shawn models their own excellent boundaries, helps you to identify yours, and assists you in creating a plan for implementing them in your daily life. Clients leave sessions feeling held, inspired, and empowered. 

Pronouns: Shawn/Shawn’s/They/ Them

Location: Puebla, Mexico

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Africa

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (East Africa)

Meet Rita

Would you like to connect with someone in a simple and sincere way, without complications? Rita is a loving, warm-hearted soul with a multicultural background. Her life path, across continents, cultures, friendships, and world experiences, has made her a solid, nonjudgmental, beautiful spirit. Rita takes a balanced and forgiving view of the world and the people within it. She organically creates a safe space in which you can nurture your soul, find the joy that you seek, and experience the human touch that can make you whole. Rita is the first Cuddle Sanctuary Certified Cuddler in East and West Africa. If you are in Tanzania and need human connection, she welcomes you to request an in-person session.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Travel within East Africa possible)

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Asia

Hyderabad and Mumbai, India

Meet Simran

Europe

Brussels, Belgium

Meet Madline

Madline is a cuddle therapist, certified with both Nordic Cuddle London and Cuddle Sanctuary. She offers both in-person and virtual sessions. Madline is thrilled to have found her calling in bringing comfort to people, and helping them feel loved, seen, understood and genuinely respected. She believes touch has the power to change our lives and to change the world. Madline’s consent-centered approach empowers people to get to know and express their boundaries. She creates a relaxing, quiet atmosphere, infused with kindness, care and empathy. Madline is the ideal cuddler for those experiencing loneliness, depression, and anxiety, and is always happy to adapt to specific needs and disabilities. She speaks both French and English. You can see her on video here.

Pronouns: She/Her

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Availability: Monday – Sunday

Services: In-Person and Virtual

Terms and Conditions

This listing of professional cuddlers is provided as a service to the public, and lists individuals who are certified with Cuddle Sanctuary. Cuddle Sanctuary does not monitor their work during or after certification, nor require continuing education to maintain certification. Certification does not imply legal endorsement by Cuddle Sanctuary of the practitioner.

Cuddle Sanctuary does not offer psychotherapy. The practitioners listed here are not physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed social workers, or licensed marriage and family therapists, and do not offer psychotherapy or medical advice.

All of the individuals listed here are responsible for adhering to the laws of their state with regard to the practice of psychotherapy, medicine, counseling, social work, bodywork, or other regulated profession, including education, licensing, and use of titles.

Jean Franzblau, LLC DBA Cuddle Sanctuary does not warrant or otherwise assume responsibility for the services provided by these practitioners, or his/her/their competency to provide such services; and may not be held liable for any claim resulting from the use of this listing, or for the activities of any individuals who are trained or certified by Cuddle Sanctuary or students or graduates in our trainings. While representatives of Cuddle Sanctuary may make a recommendation of a practitioner, the individual using this listing assumes sole responsibility for determining whether a practitioner is appropriate for their needs.