About Karin
Her Unique Practice
Karin’s practice is extremely unique in that she has the ability to merge her talent as an animal communicator with her many skills as a healing arts practitioner. This powerful melding of modalities allows Karin to provide her animal clients with an exceptionally productive consultation and healing session. This unique combination of communication, healing, and energy work produces an opportunity to not only identify and discuss emotional, mental, and physical issues but also, to heal and release these upsets, imbalances, and traumas from the animal’s body.
Her Credentials
Academic:
• Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati with a major in education, 1984
Animal Communication and Interspecies Counselor:
• Basic animal communication training with Kate Bast, Colton, Oregon, 2000
• Basic animal communication training with Tricia Hart, Sedona, Arizona, 2001
• Professionally trained by Penelope Smith, the leading pioneer, author, and specialist in animal communication. Completed the following advanced animal communication courses taught by Penelope Smith at her training center in Point Reyes, California:
-Advanced I – The Deepening, 2002
-Advanced II - Interspecies Counselor Course, 2002
-Advanced III - How to Teach Basic Animal Communication, 2003
• Abides strictly by the Code of Ethics for Interspecies Communicators, formulated in 1990 by Penelope Smith. (See Code of Ethics button on the left.)
Healing Arts Practitioner:
• Esoteric healing practitioner
-Trained through the International Network of Esoteric Healing, England,
2001-2003. Completed all four levels of the practitioner's training.
-Completed advanced esoteric workshop in "Continuity of Consciousness"
through The International Network of Esoteric Healing, 2003.
-Completed the "Advancing in Esoteric Healing" workshops, levels I - IV,
through the Institute for Bioenergy Studies, Okemos, Michigan, 2006-2008.
-Abides strictly by the Code of Ethics for Esoteric Healing Practitioners,
formulated in 2006 by the National Association for Esoteric Healing. (See
Code of Ethics button on the left.)
• CranioSacral Therapy practitioner
-Trained through the world renowned Upledger Institute, Inc., Palm Beach
Grove, Florida. Completed the following workshops: CranioSacral Therapy I
CranioSacral Therapy II, CranioSacral Therapy Techniques for
Small Animals, and SomatoEmotional Release I, 2005-2006
• Reiki master/teacher
-Trained in the traditional Usui System of Natural Healing
-Received Reiki I, II, III, and Templar Degree certification from Rev. Vicki
Beaman of Hearts and Hands, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2001
-Participated in weekly Reiki classes held by Rev. Vicki Beaman of Hearts and
Hands, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2001-2003
• Small animal massage therapist and teacher
-Certified through the Petmassage Training and Research Institute, Toledo,
Ohio, 2001
• Shamanic healing training
-Completed the "Mastery of the Art of Shamanic Journeying" workshop from
the Last Mask Center of Shamanic Healing, Portland, Oregon, 2002
-Completed "The Way of the Shaman - Shamanic Journeying, Power, and
Healing" workshop from the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Mill Valley,
California, 2003
• Ordained interfaith minister
-Ordained under the Sanctuary of the Beloved, Inc., a non-denominational
church of the state of New York and of the United States, 2002. The
Sanctuary of the Beloved, also known as the Order of Melchizedek, which
is a priesthood of individuals committed to teach and/or heal the Human
condition as it emerges into the Age of Aquarius.
Other Workshops, Seminars, and Classes Completed:
• “Canine Structure and Performance Seminar” held by Chris Zink, DVM and author of “Jumping from A to Z” and “Peak Performance, Coaching the Canine Athlete”, 2000
• “Canine Health Seminar – The Immune System, Vaccinations, Nutrition, Supplements, & Preventatives” presented by Dr. Jean Dodds, the leading authority on veterinary research regarding the canine immune system and vaccinations, Santa Monica, California, 2000, 2002, & 2006
• Monthly Aromatherapy and Young Living Essential Oils Classes held by Rev. Vicki Beaman of Hearts and Hands, Indiana, 2002-2003
• Intuitive Development and Advanced Intuitive Development training from Rev. Vicki Beaman of Hearts and Hands, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2002-2003
• Young Living Essential Oils Seminars, Lehi, Utah, 2004
• "Becoming the Human Crystal - Crystals and Minerals as Tools for Human Evolution" workshop presented by Naisha Ahsian of the Crystalis Institute and co-author of "The Book of Stones", Hardwick, Vermont, 2007
Professional Memberships:
• American CranioSacral Therapy Association, Inc
• Foundation for Shamanic Studies
• International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork
• National Association for Esoteric Healing
• Upledger’s International Association of Healthcare Practitioners
Her Philosophy and Goals
It is Karin’s belief that through communication and transformational healing, human and animal families can obtain a new harmonious balance in their lives on emotional, physical, and spiritual levels. Her personal goal is to provide her clients with a deep, heart-felt connection to their animal companions. It is her intent to begin opening the door for all individuals to deepen this connection for their own animal family, as well as with all animals, nature, and the Earth.
Her Love and Respect for Animals
Throughout Karin’s life, animals have been her constant companions and teachers. As a child, she lived in the country and was surrounded by dogs, cats, assorted farm animals, and wildlife. Karin now lives in Kokomo, Indiana with her husband, Mark, and over the years they have shared their home with their many animal companions. Currently their animal family consists of two cats and four dogs--three Shetland sheepdogs and a Belgian malinois.
Karin has also been very involved in many different areas of dog training. Her favorite dog sport is AKC agility trials, in which she has successfully competed with several of her dogs. She has also taught agility classes, including puppy classes and classes for beginning and advanced levels.
Animals have always been an essential and integral part of Karin’s life. She feels a deep-rooted connection to all animals and she is very dedicated to providing all animals the love, support, communication, and healing energy that they need and desire.