grateful for the teaching I've received...

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• Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (Joshua Slyvae, Mashid Hagar, Ariel Giarretto) 
• Co-Regulating Somatic Touch Practitioner (Kathy Kain; Portland)
• Reiki Master Practitioner (Christy Marsh; Shannon Bryant; both local) 
• Shamanic Reiki Training (Tammy Barton, local) 
• Certified Somatic Mentor for Women (Veronica Rottman of Waking Womb Chicago) 
• Master's degree in Family Therapy (Friend's University; Mission, KS) 
• Over 2 decades of practice as a licensed psychotherapist (Parkville & Liberty) 

Gratitude for My Teachers: 

Soma School: Veronica Rottman of Waking Womb

Reiki: Christy Marsh & Shannon  Bryant

Somatic Experiencing 3 year program: founded by Dr. Peter Levine; my teachers: Mashid Hagar & Joshua Sylvae, Ariel Giarretto; Consultants I'm so grateful for: Abi Blakeslee. Lynne Maclean, Candy Smith, Danielle Kiesler, Rachel Broome

Touch Skills Practice for Trauma Professionals: Kathy Kain 

Thousands now of beautiful humans I've had the privilege to learn from, while offering support

How I began this journey: 

Through sparkling eyes, my grandmother smiled and whispered to me: "Light up your little corner of the world."  That was just what to do, she said. 

I was young, but I remember feeling like she was giving me a very important mission that would guide and change my life. 

She lit up my life with her shimmering eyes and unwavering belief in me. 

She saw my sensitive soul, as she had one too. She saw my difficulty growing up. 

She inspired me to find joy, and use my soulful nature for good. 

She still guides me and supports me,  even though she's physically gone. 

I feel her easily. 

Her deep regard and compassion for human suffering, and for human connection, flows through me as I am working with others. It's really not work at all. 

If you are drawn to come in, I'm so happy to greet you and support you from my heart, and mind, and spirit.  

After all, my grandmother sent me for you!