About Me & Collaborating Providers

In holding the Eastern-based philosophy that sees every human as inherently whole and brilliantly sane, I believe that every pain we carry--at its source--shares the wisdom of how to heal it. Supporting you in connecting more directly to your experience, to inhabit your body, and compassionately navigate the sometimes complex layers of this space can allow for reintegration of parts of yourself you may have lost connection to.

In reconciliation of one's whole being--there is often a reclaiming of our lived experience that needs to happen for greater alignment to occur within ourselves and within our relationships.

From a body psychotherapy approach I am rooted in the transpersonal, allowing for spiritual pieces to unfold where they may. I support incorporating elements from wilderness and beyond, music, expressive arts, movement , and altered-state therapies. I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, pre and post-ritual integration, often helping people challenged by trauma, anxiety, and depression.

I work with people who are ready to listen to their body, open to new information and new ways of perceiving. I work as a compassionate guide, not an authority, of my client's experience.

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Bonnie took her first step into this in this realm as a wilderness therapy instructor. After 5 yrs in this position she decided to deepen in this line of work and began her studies at Fairhaven College and Western Washington University, graduating with an Interdisciplinary degree focusing on the intersection of psychosomatic wellbeing and nature-based education. She continued on to graduate with her MA in Clinical Mental Health and Somatic Counseling from Naropa University and has further emphasized her work in trauma resolution training. She holds additional certificates as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and is trained and certified by the Psychedelic Research & Training Institute (PRATI). As an integrative practitioner Bonnie incorporates approaches from Authentic Movement, IFS (Internal Family Systems) and , ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) among others.

Joanna is a 20-year healthcare professional with exceptional practice diversification. Initially, with an Associate’s degree in Nursing, she practiced Intensive Care and Pediatric/Adult Trauma nursing.Joanna continued her nursing education and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the Oregon Health Sciences University in 2006.

DePaul University in conjunction with NSUHS school of Anesthesia in Chicago, graduated her with a Masters in Nursing and Anesthesia matriculation in 2010.

Joanna returned home to the Pacific Northwest to start her anesthesia career and has worked throughout the Western US. She transitioned to minimal opioid use in her anesthesia practice in 2017, utilizing ketamine and other adjunctive medications on a daily basis in the OR. During this practice evolution, she became aware of Ketamine infusion therapy for chronic pain management, addiction and depression.

As the outbreak of COVID unfolded and the need for mental health care increased, Joanna made the decision to open Mt Kulshan Ketamine Clinic and support first responders and healthcare providers struggling with emotional trauma, burnout and depression. She also return to University for a 2nd Masters degree to become a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The goal to have a practice focused in trauma resolution and addiction management.

"Humans are able to heal themselves when they are able to create safe harbor within themselves. Psychedelics along with a few modes of therapy, can allow humans to heal trauma and recover."

Joanna

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