Originally from Germany, where she worked as a social educator with adults, adolescents and disabled children. Rupda spent six years studying and living in community settings which emphasized individual and collective spiritual practices. She was subsequently trained and certified in Alchemical Hypnotherapy, which she incorporates into her soul sculpting classes. She also works with individuals.

Rupda's personal and professional experience led her to an apprenticeship with Cassandra Light, originator of The Way of the Doll. From the beginning she experienced the profound transformative and healing impact of this work on herself and others. The "journey at the heart of the Doll" soon became her vehicle for living and working.

Rupda has been sharing this journey with students and the public since 1988 through her Circle of Vision Dolls & Masks classes and exhibitions in Marin, Sonoma and Humboldt counties. She has shown her work internationally in the exhibition "Masterpieces at Spiegelhof" in Belgium – September 1998.

Rupda is available for both group and individual consultation and encourages all who are interested and drawn by the Vision Dolls and Masks to come and explore thisA soul sculpting process.
"Rupda's course allowed me to access my inner warrior and assisted me in facing my fears and to approach life courageously."
—Majil Stern

"Making the doll symbolizes for me my rites of passage to heal my past."
—Carol Levow

"This doll workshop has been an incredible gift to my heart, that continues to unfold and gives strength to me. What I now have is a beautiful and powerful symbol of my self that constantly reminds me of my power and beauty." —Karen Minot