Hi, I'm Kathleen (she/her). I live in Kingston, Ontario and practice online across Canada and the U.S.A.
I help people reduce stress and tend to their nervous system using mind-body practices that are grounded in ancient wisdom and modern science.
Yoga is a powerful tool to promote mental and physical health and recovery. Gentle movement, breathing techniques and mindful awareness are used to support the nervous system and facilitate healing. Trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness provide an accepting and non-judgemental space where you can choose how you want to move and breathe. An embodied approach to healing honours the intelligence of the body. At your pace and comfort level, the invitation is to notice and get curious about whatever comes up for you during the session. My research-informed practice incorporates modern neuroscience and mind-body techniques. Some of the approaches I draw from include: somatic experiencing, applied polyvagal theory, somatic psychology, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, and compassion-based approaches. Please note, I do not practice psychotherapy.
I love working with true beginners; including people who believe they can't do yoga, had a negative experience in the past, or feel intimidated attending a public yoga class. This describes me when I started yoga, and is why I call my practice "Yoga 4 the Rest of Us with Kathleen"!
I offer in-person and virtual personalized private sessions for individuals. Sessions cater to individual needs and preferences. If you can breathe, I invite you to contact me about the options! My specialties include yoga for persistent pain, grief and loss and pelvic health, all of which I've personally experienced and healed from, with the help of yoga.
Read more about me: How I found yoga (or yoga found me)
Credentials
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training 200 hour (Janati Yoga School, 2018)
Master of Social Work (Carleton University, 2004)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Western University, 1991)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (Western University, 1991)
Specialized Training
Yoga for Cancers of the Pelvic Region with Tyla Arnason (in progress)
Yoga for Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain with Sarah Garden
Balance Flow Yoga with Shelly Prosko
The Treating Trauma Master Series: A 5-Module Series on the Treatment of Trauma
Treating Racial Trauma: Strategies for Working with the Wounds of Racism
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (2022 and 2018)
Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga with Dr. Arielle Schwartz Level 1 and Level 2
Healing Trauma with Dr. Peter Levine
Transgender Competency for Pelvic Health Professionals with Tobias Wiggins
Compassionate Teaching - module for 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training (delivered Yoga for Grief segment)
Yoga for Pelvic Health with Shannon Crow
Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C
Advanced Social Work Practice with Older Adults
Level 1 Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Training
Supportive Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (The Aphasia Institute)
Affiliations
Member, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Member, Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
Founding Member, Pelvic Health Professionals
Rainbow Health Ontario Approved Service Provider
Publications and Recognition
How a Trauma-Sensitive Approach Can Help People with Pelvic Pain
Addressing the Trauma in Persistent Pelvic Pain
What Can Happen When a Nervous System Gets TOO Sensitive?
June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers 2018
