“Kristi is like a kind gentle bloodhound on the trail with you, with a Sherlock Holmes hat and a magnifying glass. She explores with you the nooks and crannies to shine a soft light on what wants to be revealed. Kristi creates a safe place of discovery through attentive presence, humor and insightful wonderings.”

– Darcy L, Certified NVC Trainer

In therapy I learned about how my past and family of origin patterns contributed to some of my challenges, but I didn’t learn how to communicate better.  I also didn’t learn how to have an internal narrative that was based in compassion vs. blame and shame. Kristi models and teaches empathy in a way that you learn how to replace your inner negativity with self-compassion organically.

“Learning in-person appealed to me more than Youtube, especially because I was seeking perspective on things my body was doing that baffled my family doctor. This turned out to be one of the best decisions I made in 2025. Kristi has encyclopedic knowledge and a genuine joy in sharing it. Having this extra knowledge and feedback in-person was so incredibly helpful, especially as she guided me step-by-step through each phase of the exercise. Her presence was calming and grounding.

Our session went a little long because some of my past came up during the exercise, and she not only accommodated but was such a good listener and made me feel held. To have that space created for me during a vulnerable moment was such a gift. It gave me lasting insight into what my body is carrying and how to start letting it go. 

Afterwards I naturally had follow up questions and Kristi once again was so insightful and helpful.  she demonstrated impeccable memory when she brought up several things I shared days before, reminding me of the value of those very real moments. I'm so happy that I decided to learn TRE in-person and I feel that I couldn't have had a better instructor. I feel lucky and grateful to know Kristi and to have received the gift of her attentive care, and to have this practice whenever I may need it for the rest of my life."

– Wade Koch

“Meeting with Kristi feels like a thick warm blanket being lowered around my body and soul. Her focused attention, her insightful comments, her loving presence, her patience, her gentle yet effective questions all help me to come home to and embody my essential self, that has been with me all along. Our connection feels exquisitely precious. Kristi is a shining example of how we can exemplify what it means to be fully human in connection with each other.”

– Ann R.

“Kristi is an amazing classroom facilitator and communication coach. Kristi is able to quickly grasp situations and then ask you the right questions to bring clarity to the situation. She maps conversations and ties emotions to the words you use. She understands gender differences and age differences in terms of communication preferences and offers excellent suggestions for approaching conversations in a way to be heard and understood. One hour with Kristi was as valuable as a year of therapy. “

- Kathy Reddick, VP of Talent Development & Employee Experience, Jackson Family Wines

“When I came to Kristi I felt burdened with anger, sorrow and a sense of futility.  With Kristi’s guidance I was able to role play out the circumstances that had caused my frustrations and hurt feelings in a very cathartic way. I left each session feeling more empowered and at peace in myself. Moving forward I felt more capable of handling future interactions with less reactivity and more sensitivity both for my own needs and the concerns of others involved.”

- Anne Grant

I have worked with Kristi in a number of modalities and on many issues and always find it to be enlightening and amazing. She is a master at building rapport and engaging authentically; this allows me to address issues previously deeply hidden. I first met her at a group TRE session and from there had private TRE sessions, massage therapy, and goal setting and communication processes that assisted in making major life changes for the positive. My life has changed drastically - for the better - from having known and worked with this awesome healer!  

-June Gerron, Creative Manager and Author

“Kristi is an extraordinary person and communication expert on all levels. I found Kristi at a very low time in my life where I was deeply struggling. While working with Kristi, I experienced her innate ability to truly listen and capture the deeper essence of what’s being communicated. This brought me back into alignment with myself while opening freedom and capacity to handle life’s challenges.

Wow! I feel as though this offering of profound presence and deep compassion is so lost in today’s society. Kristi’s work touched me at all levels and helped me get back into Life. What a blessing to look back and notice my progress – my stress levels were alleviated, I was more resourceful in the workplace, and I was able to safely and securely move through big emotions that were holding me back from achieving my goals. “

- Jen Cody

“I have worked with Kristi over the course of about 8 years and she has helped me on so many levels. She has been instrumental in changing damaging self-talk and how I approach intimate relationships. Kristi helped me get clear on how to resource, how to "fill my cup" with specific strategies for when I am feeling especially stuck, anxious, or down. Together we worked on releasing trauma from my body with grounding exercises and TRE (Trauma Release Exercise).

Kristi is very skilled at  building empathy as a path for self-healing and especially for resolving conflict in relationships.  She was amazing as a couple's communications coach guiding my partner and me out of our frustrations and the "story"  into understanding and empathy for each other. This has been such a help for me. Finding my empathy has allowed not only my own self-healing, but has also helped me in challenging interpersonal situations.  Situations,  in the past, where I may have been defensive, I can now sit in a place of gratitude and understanding and have been able to effect way more change than if I had been accusatory or ungrounded.   

I have recommended Kristi to friends who are in places of trauma,  who need clarity in relationships, and who want to find empathy in a challenging situation. I trust Kristi and have gained way more from her than from traditional therapy settings. She is a highly skilled coach and facilitator and I highly recommend her services.”

- Bowie Kalstad

“Kristi is a multi-talented healer/teacher/coach and is always engaging, compassionate and warm.  She is very well educated in a variety of modalities that can help anyone clear emotional, physical and mental blocks in a short span of time.  I highly recommend her for coaching, TRE, bodywork and classes. “

-Mimi Whittacker

"Kristi is a PRO when it comes to helping people figuring out how to have those "hard conversations". Her insight is astute. She will give you the skills and confidence you require to stand up and say what you need to say with grace and power. "

-Dr. Debra Gorman, LAc, DAOM