My Newborn Daughter with me and San Diego beach I walked by often
About KD
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, now, ex continued his military career. I enjoy adventures small to big. That’s me indoor sky diving below 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, now, ex continued his military career. I enjoy adventures small to big. That’s me indoor sky diving below 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
I’ve been on a healing 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 even has tapped with me. I love to see her face light up and the bounce in her step return after we clear the emotions that are bothering her and she feels better.
How I became a lifestyle consultant
I remember at age seven I wanted to be a nurse but I didn’t have the confidence to go for it when I got old enough to pursue it. The draw to help people didn’t leave me though. 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 taking care of insurance billing 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 shortly after I completed my certification. Through my life I’d learned different life tips and techniques and I wanted to share those too. In 2017 it was suggested to me to change from tapping practitioner to Lifestyle Consultant and I did.
I’ve been on a healing 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 even has tapped with me. I love to see her face light up and the bounce in her step return after we clear the emotions that are bothering her and she feels better.
How I became a lifestyle consultant
I remember at age seven I wanted to be a nurse but I didn’t have the confidence to go for it when I got old enough to pursue it. The draw to help people didn’t leave me though. 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 taking care of insurance billing 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 shortly after I completed my certification. Through my life I’d learned different life tips and techniques and I wanted to share those too. In 2017 it was suggested to me to change from tapping practitioner to Lifestyle Consultant and I did.
Why these niches
I’ve struggled with weight for many years. In 2016 I started working on my weight. I joined a support group and tapped about it 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. During this this time I learned about what was helpful for myself and others and I created a weight loss program that I turned into a book. We still meet and enjoy the experience.
During my certification I blogged and shared on Facebook. In fall 2016 a friend suggested creating a Facebook group. I started it and over time Joyful Life Living was created and I post on this and KD’s Adventure Page often. I love to share ways to add more joy and tips to people’s lives and let others share too.
I’ve struggled with weight for many years. In 2016 I started working on my weight. I joined a support group and tapped about it 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. During this this time I learned about what was helpful for myself and others and I created a weight loss program that I turned into a book. We still meet and enjoy the experience.
During my certification I blogged and shared on Facebook. In fall 2016 a friend suggested creating a Facebook group. I started it and over time Joyful Life Living was created and I post on this and KD’s Adventure Page often. I love to share ways to add more joy and tips to people’s lives and let others share too.
"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
