About the Founder

Olha Vynohradna (Dzhulai)

Hello! I’m Olha Vynohradna (Dzhulai), afounder and head of the School of Biodynamics and Integrative Somatic Practices. I am also a practicing biodynamic therapist with over 15 years of experience, thousands of hours spent listening to the body’s stories, and many clients who now feel more at home and at ease in their own bodies.

I began teaching modern postpartum care in 2015, and in 2018 I founded the School, where I initially taught craniosacral therapy in the biodynamic approach. I have been teaching biodynamics directly since 2022.

My background is in medicine. I graduated from Vinnytsia National Pirogov Memorial Medical University in 2007 with a degree in general medicine and completed an international residency in restorative medicine in 2009.

I have been researching the physical and psychosocial issues that arise after pregnancy and childbirth since 2006. I have advocated for respectful postpartum care and developed my own recovery method known as postpartum wrapping. My work has focused on the effects of medicalized childbirth and the body-based trauma caused by obstetric aggression. I formulated the concept of a modern postpartum culture in 2015— centered around the woman herself. Simultaneously, I began teaching it alongside the practice of postpartum wrapping.

In 2016, I began translating the works of French obstetrician and researcher Michel Odent from English into Ukrainian. As the publisher, producer, and scientific editor of the project, I released two books: Cesarean: The Hidden Costs of a Modern Birth and The Scientification of Love. The goal was to reduce the harm caused by unnecessary interventions in childbirth — for both mother and baby.

In 2022, I created a unique author course in soft, yet effective self-regulation based on the principles of biodynamics. As of July 2025, more than 300 people have taken this course.
In 2025, I launched a new online course focused on biodynamic calibration — a resource that helps practitioners prepare for sessions by tuning into adjusting the right internal state. Participants are offered a fuller understanding and the tools to practice safely and effectively — both for themselves and with others.

In 2023, I began studying scar and bone tissue work with Sharon Wheeler. This led me to rethink the approach to scar tissue through the lens of biodynamic listening.

Our School of Biodynamics and Integrative Somatic Practices continues to grow. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, interest in biodynamics has significantly increased. Many of our graduates have become volunteers in hospitals and supportedmilitary rehabilitation efforts. We do not interfere with or replace medical treatment — our work is complementary. We bring in specific knowledge and hands-on skills that can support healthcare professionals and help service members recover more fully.