In Part Two of our exploration into the world of professional cuddling, we sit down with Sage — a seasoned professional cuddler — for one of the most candid, warm, and genuinely moving conversations in Elemental Health history.

Sage pulls back the curtain on every dimension of this widely misunderstood profession. She talks openly about her own path into the work, the wide range of clients she serves, the emotional weight she carries between sessions, and the rigorous safety practices she has built to protect both herself and the people who come to her. Nothing is off the table — from grief and trauma, to emotional releases mid-session, to the very real business realities of building a sustainable practice around consensual, non-sexual human touch.

Throughout the conversation, Sage walks us through what a first session really looks li ...