My Newborn Daughter with me and San Diego beach I walked by often
About me
I was born and raised in Portland OR and my family was called the "VW Bug Family" because we all drove them. I love cats and like other people’s dogs. I left Portland for a number of years and got to live in sunny San Diego and then beautiful Whidbey Island while being a military wife and mom. I have an amazing daughter and she has autism. We realized as she started to grow she needed a bigger city with more resources to better serve her needs so we moved back to Portland and settled in while my husband at the time continued his military career. I enjoy adventures small to big. Below is me on the left in one my VW bugs, indoor sky diving on the right and on Halloween I’d often dress up (me as a cat below) while my daughter trick or treated or we handed out candy.
I was born and raised in Portland OR and my family was called the "VW Bug Family" because we all drove them. I love cats and like other people’s dogs. I left Portland for a number of years and got to live in sunny San Diego and then beautiful Whidbey Island while being a military wife and mom. I have an amazing daughter and she has autism. We realized as she started to grow she needed a bigger city with more resources to better serve her needs so we moved back to Portland and settled in while my husband at the time continued his military career. I enjoy adventures small to big. Below is me on the left in one my VW bugs, indoor sky diving on the right and on Halloween I’d often dress up (me as a cat below) while my daughter trick or treated or we handed out candy.
How Tapping Came Into My Life & Sharing it with my daughter
I’ve been on a healing, peace and joy journey and I was invited by a friend to a presentation about Emotional Freedom Technique also called Tapping. It came in and out of my life for about ten years. My daughter has tapped with me. When she arrived upset we'd Tap to clear the bothersome event and emotions. I love to see her face light up and the bounce in her step return. It's like a dark cloud has lifted and the sun is shining for her again.
How I became a guide
I remember at age seven I wanted to be a nurse but I didn’t have the confidence to pursue it when I was old enough. The draw to help people didn’t leave me. After finishing my college degree I worked for a remarkable acupuncturist that used Tapping with her clients. I loved helping the office run smooth and get billing completed so clients could get the care they needed. Eventually the business was sold and shortly after I was laid off. I had connected with a tapping group and went on a few interviews and realized I want to guide and empower people directly and my journey to get certified in Emotional Freedom Technique started shortly after that. My business opened after completing my certification. Through my life I’d learned different life tips and techniques and I wanted to share those too. It's been a journey on what title to use: Tapping Practitioner, Consultant and Guide. What's important to me is to share Tapping and other techniques and practices that can empower clients to their joyful life.
I’ve been on a healing, peace and joy journey and I was invited by a friend to a presentation about Emotional Freedom Technique also called Tapping. It came in and out of my life for about ten years. My daughter has tapped with me. When she arrived upset we'd Tap to clear the bothersome event and emotions. I love to see her face light up and the bounce in her step return. It's like a dark cloud has lifted and the sun is shining for her again.
How I became a guide
I remember at age seven I wanted to be a nurse but I didn’t have the confidence to pursue it when I was old enough. The draw to help people didn’t leave me. After finishing my college degree I worked for a remarkable acupuncturist that used Tapping with her clients. I loved helping the office run smooth and get billing completed so clients could get the care they needed. Eventually the business was sold and shortly after I was laid off. I had connected with a tapping group and went on a few interviews and realized I want to guide and empower people directly and my journey to get certified in Emotional Freedom Technique started shortly after that. My business opened after completing my certification. Through my life I’d learned different life tips and techniques and I wanted to share those too. It's been a journey on what title to use: Tapping Practitioner, Consultant and Guide. What's important to me is to share Tapping and other techniques and practices that can empower clients to their joyful life.
Why these niches
Joyful Life: During my certification I blogged and shared on Facebook. In fall 2016 a friend suggested doing a Facebook group and Joyful Life Living was created. I post on this and KD’s Adventure Facebook Page often. I have been on a personal joy journey and I love to share ways to add more of it and let others share too. There is a joy book and program in progress. I enjoy working with clients one on one and in workshops guiding and empowering them to their joyful life.
Weight Loss: I’ve struggled with weight for many years. In 2016 I started working on my weight again. I joined a support group and tapped about it by myself and with a practitioner who became my mentor. In fall I wanted to start a small weight release tapping group to help myself and friends. We still meet and enjoy Tapping together. I learned about what was helpful for myself and others and continue to grow on my weight loss journey. Then I created a weight loss program that I turned into a book. I love sharing about this unique system. Clients can build a unique weight loss system that is a fit for their life.
Joyful Life: During my certification I blogged and shared on Facebook. In fall 2016 a friend suggested doing a Facebook group and Joyful Life Living was created. I post on this and KD’s Adventure Facebook Page often. I have been on a personal joy journey and I love to share ways to add more of it and let others share too. There is a joy book and program in progress. I enjoy working with clients one on one and in workshops guiding and empowering them to their joyful life.
Weight Loss: I’ve struggled with weight for many years. In 2016 I started working on my weight again. I joined a support group and tapped about it by myself and with a practitioner who became my mentor. In fall I wanted to start a small weight release tapping group to help myself and friends. We still meet and enjoy Tapping together. I learned about what was helpful for myself and others and continue to grow on my weight loss journey. Then I created a weight loss program that I turned into a book. I love sharing about this unique system. Clients can build a unique weight loss system that is a fit for their life.
"I've tapped with Katrina many times. She brings a bright energy to our sessions and is insightful and supportive." Penny Hill, LMT and EFT Coach
