Kirsten Wilkinson
About:
Welcome, my name is Kirsten Wilkinson, but some people call me Kaye. I have a few letters behind my name that represent the professional certifications that I have earned. I hold a Masters Degree in Dance and Research from American University in Washington, DC and a BA in Dance and Kinesiology from the University of Colorado at Boulder. I am a TCTSY-Facilitator, which is a 300 hour professional certification. I have completed various trainings in yoga for specific communities including certifications through YogaEd, The Prison Yoga Project, Off the Mat - into the World, Yoga for Humankind, and Veterans Yoga Project. I have thousands of hours teaching Hot Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga Nida, and yoga for children and teens. I am a Mind/Body Practitioner, which is a 300hr professional certification that blends psychology and somatic therapy modalities. I am also a certified Qi Gong and iRest Facilitator as well as Thai Yoga Massage Certified. I am constantly learning and am currently working towards my certifications in Yin Yoga and Prenatal Yoga. I am also a current student in the 3-year Somatic Experiencing Practitioner professional certification program as well as working towards my Licensure in Clinical Psychology and Dance and Movement Therapy. In 2021 I began my PhD in Somatic Therapy and Psychology. I will be beginning my training in NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model) in 2022.
I facilitate movement based modalities with trauma impacted youth, displaced populations (refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants), survivors of torture and terror, veterans and active duty military and their families, first responders and their families, humanitarian aid professionals and volunteers, survivors of violence and oppression, individuals who have a history with substance abuse and body dysphoria, and anyone who is seeking a way of discovering their true potential, restoring their feelings of relative safety and transcending anything that is not currently serving you. My work is through a trauma informed lens and I feel much gratitude to be able to hold space for you in our journey together.
QUALIFICATIONS
MA, TCTSY-F, E-RYT, RCYT
Somatic Experiencing Intermediate Level
iRest Certified
Qi Gong Certified
Ayurvedic Health Certified
Thai Yoga Massage Therapist
Services
Where does our journey together begin? I am here to offer restorative movement based tools and methods specifically tailored to your nervous system needs and intentions well as support you in life shifts that promote both symptom elevation and preventative measures for a long and healthy life. Through a custom program and private sessions I will be a somatic witness and holder of brave spaces as we walk the path of restoration together.
Through an initial consultation together we can find a combination of modalities that best suit your wellness intention. Please schedule your Initial Consultation before scheduling an appointment. Consultations are ZAR 390, are conducted online, and last roughly 30 minutes.
I offer sliding scale pricing (ZAR 1325 - ZAR 1950 an hour), accessible online sessions, and personal holistic health team building alongside all of my custom programs.
Custom Programs include private sessions (both online and in person) in one or more modalities:
Yoga (Yoga Nidra, Vinyasa, Restorative, Strength Building, Trauma Sensitive)
Qi Gong
Somatic Experiencing
Mind/Body Practices
Ayurvedic Health Counseling
TCTSY
Breath Work
Guided Meditation and Mindfulness
Thai Yoga Massage (in person only)