Kim has been a Registered Occupational Therapist for over 28 years. As an OT, she has worked in a variety of settings, including long-term care, schools, daycares, hospitals, family homes, private practice, and she was in management for several years at a non-profit agency in Calgary.
Kim’s lifelong passion for yoga and holistic health inspired her to complete post-graduate yoga therapy training and become a Certified Yoga Therapist. Kim combines the skills and tools of OT with the mind-body approach of Yoga. She understands the interconnectedness of a person’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual layers, and the impact of environment and social systems. She supports children and adults with a gentle and personal approach.
Kim is passionate about empowering people to live their best lives at every stage by teaching self-awareness and understanding the connection between body and mind. Clients have an opportunity to develop more coordinated movement, improve balance and stability, reduce pain and tension, reduce anxiety, grow awareness about their nervous system, and learn self-regulation through sensory support, intentional movement, breath, and relaxation. Kim also evaluates and considers the impact of a person’s environment and social supports and strives to educate and include the family in treatment when appropriate.
Kim has extensive experience with children and adults who have diverse learning needs, sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental delays, chronic pain, and various physical and mental health challenges. She has completed yoga therapy professional development related to trauma, Polyvagal theory, and children’s yoga. Kim deeply values collaboration with other professionals and welcomes a team approach to health and wellness.
Outside of work, Kim loves running, biking, and hiking, spending time with family and friends and the adventure that travel brings. You can learn more at www.connectotyoga.com or email Kim to book a free consultation [email protected].