Education and Training

Training and Educational Background

Accunect Healing System
Accunect Practitioner Training, 2012

Reiki I and II
Usui Reiki Practitioner training, First and Second Degree,  2012

Quantum Energetics Disciplines
Quick Pulse Practitioner Training, 2010

Lightsong School of Shamanic Studies
Level 1 – Basic Shamanic Journey Skills, 2008

International BodyTalk Association, 2003 – current

BodyTalk Access Technician Training

BodyTalk: Fundamentals Modules 1 and 2
Foundational Training in BodyTalk philosophy and techniques

BodyTalk: Fundamental Integration
Skill refinement and implementation

BodyTalk: Principles of Consciousness
Balancing the 5 senses, Basic and Advanced Consciousness

BodyTalk: Bio-Dynamics
Integrating Systems; breathing, 5 Elements, Wei Qi, muscular relationships, and Fast Aid

BodyTalk: Macrocosmic BodyMind
Cultural, Hereditary, Ancestral, and Planetary influences

Animal Talk
Working with Animals using The BodyTalk System of healing

BodyTalk: Matrix Dynamics
Healing personality aspects of the BodyMind, Group and Family Dynamics

BodyTalk: Right Brain
Instructor: John Veltheim – Synthesizing all core curriculum courses

BreakThrough I
Releasing built-in defenses and limiting beliefs

Mindscape I
Accessing creative and intuitive states.  Performing BodyTalk from a distance

Orthopedic Evaluation
Discerning physical dysfunction through innate

Anatomy and Physiology 1 – In depth study and examination of various systems of the body
Anatomy and Physiology 2 – In depth study and examination of additional systems of the body
Anatomy and Physiology 3 - In depth study and examination of various system of the body

PaRama College Unit 1
College level training for the BodyTalk Practitioner

PaRama Unit 1 Practical
In person training with Dr. John Veltheim, Founder of BodyTalk on the advanced levels of BodyTalk and PaRama techniques focusing extensively on the rehabilitation of the brain and its impact on the bodymind.

Neuro-Energetics Practitioner Training
Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Psychology and Programming, 2005

Northwest College of Hypnotherapy
Certified Hypnotherapist, 2004

Business Networking International
Officer Training, 2006

Coach Training Alliance
Certified Coach , 2003

The Institute of Cultural Affairs
ToP – Technology of Participation, 2003

Weekenders International – Vernon Hills, Illinois
Advanced Sales Manager Training, 2002

University of Washington – Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Arts, 1990

Kirsten is currently an active member of the International BodyTalk Association and Portland BodyTalk Association
Portland BodyTalk Association – Co-Coordinator (2007)
Portland BodyTalk Association – Secretary (2006)
Portland BodyTalk Association – Local BodyTalk Training Coordinator (2005 – 2007)