Kim is a somatic practitioner (CPF), trauma-informed embodiment coach (CYT), and a spiritual trauma practitioner with The Centre for Trauma Resolution and Recovery.

She teaches clients and students how to utilize their body as a means to connect with their inner-knowing, address past wounds, and build inner resilience.  While the hallmark of her space-holding is based in the somatic modality of Focalizing, her approach also draws from her other training in yoga therapy and mindfulness facilitation. Her work with clients often utilizes several personal inquiry practices, such as expressive writing, guided meditation and ritual. 

Kim is also a poet and singer-songwriter. Her poems and short nonfiction have appeared in numerous publications. You can listen to her music HERE and read some of her poetry HERE . She posts poems and tiny stories on this instagram page, HERE. She also hosts an online writing-practice community called “Cozy Sunday Write-Ins“. 

Reach out with any questions or booking inquiries HERE.

How To Work With Kim

Kim offers 1:1 coaching sessions, retreats and trainings. For 1:1 work, contact her using the contact page to start a conversation.

Selected Certifications

Certified Practitioner of Focalizing (CPF) | The Focalizing Institute

This work is a dynamic somatic approach to holistic healing. By listening to the body’s innate intelligence, clients are led to the core barriers that are at the root of what they’re struggling with. Once these deeper issues are excavated, Kim facilitates a process for resolution that is as effective as it is gentle. This work is a potent approach to help address trauma, work through emotional challenges, toxic behaviors and more. This holistic and meditative approach is the hallmark of Kim’s coaching practice and is what allows her to offer support for clients reporting a wide range of challenges.

Yoga Therapist (IAYT Certified)

Kim currently holds an IAYT-500-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification, and has just submitted her final paperwork unto certification as a yoga therapist (C-IAYT).

Yoga therapy is a gentle, nourishing and accessible way to relieve symptoms of physical and emotional trauma, chronic pain or nervous system overwhelm. Therapeutic yoga uses ancient mind-body approaches to address the unique needs and goals of a whole individual – physically, mentally and emotionally – to find more ease, deeper connection and an overall increase in well-being. Along with training in the physical aspects of yoga, Kim has specialized training in yoga for chronic pain, yoga for mental health, pranayama (breath-work), trauma-sensitive therapeutic yoga and mindfulness facilitation.

Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (CCTP/CCTP-II)

Currently in-progress

Other Inspirations

Kim has been especially inspired and influenced by her experiences of the work of the following facilitators, mentors and healers in the field:
Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Miriam Greenspan, Janina Fisher, Thich Naht Hahn, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Gabor Mate, James Hollis, Byron Katie and Francis Weller.

Location

Kim works with clients across the globe via Zoom.

Kim also teaches various writing classes and therapeutic yoga classes locally (Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands, Canada) and leads workshops and retreats internationally.

Sliding Scale / Scholarships

If finances are a challenge, Kim is happy to discuss sliding-scale pricing for classes or coaching.