NAMA Certified Ayurveda Practitioner, Herbalist & Therapist with Shamana Eco Ayurveda

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Personal Beliefs and Interests

Kari turns to the primal, healing forces of Nature & Ayurveda daily for peace & equanimity. The Ayurvedic philosophy that the elements of Nature, Ether Air, Fire, Water & Earth exist within our every cell, our every thought, is one that she learned as a child, directly from time spent in the wilds of her family farm. Observation of the natural world has also taught her that creating time & space in which to rest & renew are valuable healing actions.

She still spends time each morning, with the dew, the moon, stars, clouds, songbirds in spring & summer, or silent winds in winter, & cherishes the balance that daily union with Nature brings.  Kari delights in helping others to find their own reunion with Nature’s healing ways.  

As a continuing student of Pranayama, Yoga & Meditation, she considers her dawn practices to be a wise investment that she makes each day, toward a happy & healthy life. These timeless practices have taught her to live from her own intuition & natural, inner rhythms.  One of the gifts that she values most, which springs from her simple, Yogic lifestyle, is the ability to calmly observe, befriend, & learn from her own mind.  

Kari is endlessly inspired to create herbal remedies from wild & local gardens. From her hearth & home pharmacopeia, she cares for herself, her loved ones, her community, & Nature.  Wilderness hiking & photography, swimming in natural bodies of water, & writing poetry are also a few of her treasured pleasures in life. 

Approach

In her small, private Ayurveda practice, Kari works within the most ancient stream of Ayurveda, Shamana, a Sanskrit word which refers to calming & soothing care & treatment.  She treats each client as a unique, fluid & evolving individual, offering long-term, gentle guidance & support of holistic wellness. 

In her full spectrum approach, Kari offers Ayurvedic counseling, herbal & daily regimen design, immersion learning, & body therapy.  Her primary focus is upon helping clients to discover & understand their inner nature, & to care for their subtle, inner body. Her simple method includes an easy way to begin, Free, 30 Minute Zoom Discovery Sessions.  Whether virtual or in-person, Shamana sessions take place in a lovely, secluded garden studio.

Drawing from over 30 years of study & client care, Kari smoothly intertwines the Vedic arts of Ayurveda, Hatha Yoga, Jyotish & Vastu, specializing in Nadi (Ayurvedic Pulse Reading), care of the Tanmatra (subtle senses), CNS, Chakra & Endocrine Systems, along with gentle, home Panchakarma cleansing.

Entering each Client/Practitioner relationship slowly & intentionally, she employs the traditional tools of Darshana, wisdom of vision, Prasna, discerning inquiry, & Sparshana, intuitive healing touch, to understand the needs of her clients deeply, & to design care plans which balance one’s constitution & foster a joyful & nourishing flow of Ayurveda into one’s daily life. 

Specialties

  • Highly Sensitive Person

  • Self Esteem

  • Personal Growth

  • Spirituality

Additional Certifications

  • NAMA Board Certified CAP / 2022

  • AP / The Ayurvedic Institute / 2021

  • AHC / The Ayurvedic Institute / 2020

  • VCSW / The Milne Institute / L1-4 / 2014

  • CYT / Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga / 200 HR / 2002

Service Types

  • Adults

    • Holistic Practices

    • Nutrition

    • Workshops

    • Therapeutic Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation

    • Marma & CranioSacral Therapy

    • Home Panchakarma Cleanse 

    • Vastu (Vedic Interior Design)

    • Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)

    • Sanskrit Courses

Can see clients in:

  • Virtual worldwide

  • In person - Louisville, KY

Finances

  • Paypal

Contact Kari directly to learn more and schedule.

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Keyword Definitions:

  • Professions

    • Licensed Psychotherapist (LPCC, LCSW, MFT, LPAT…): Providers who have a master’s degree and have passed a state and/or national licensing exam. They can provide clinically research evidence supported mental health therapy to individuals of all ages.

    • Psychologist (PhD, PsyD): Providers who have a doctorate in psychology. They can conduct psychological tests and have clinical knowledge to provide talk psychotherapy services.

    • Medication Prescribers: Assess, diagnose, and treat those with mental health conditions and work closely with patients to prevent, identify, and manage symptoms resulting from psychiatric or substance disorders. Both clinicians are experts in psychopharmacology, and they each possess an in-depth knowledge of psychiatric medications and how to prescribe them effectively.

      • Psychiatrist (MD/DO): Providers who have completed medical school, residency and fellowship trainings.

      • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP, PMHNP): Nurses who have completed an RN program and a nurse practitioner program

    • Registered Dietitians (RD): A registered dietitian nutritionist is a food and nutrition expert who has met academic and professional requirements for licensure.

    • Coach: Many coaches have completed an accredited coaching program allowing them to deepen their knowledge in their specialization. These professionals help clients maximize and reach their personal and professional potential.

  • Options for Payment

    • Cash: Client pays for each session up front (cash/check/card) and neither client or provider has to submit anything to clients insurance company. *Counseling can be paid for and/or reimbursed through HSA/FSA accounts. Please check with your specific provider for more details.*

    • Sliding scale: A range of out of pocket fees that providers accept based on the financial need of the client.

    • Out of Network: Clients pay for each session out of pocket (cash/check/card) and can possibly be financially reimbursed by their insurance carrier at a later date. The provider will provide the client with a superbill that will be submitted to insurance carrier for review. Please check with your insurance provider beforehand on this to review your benefits and determine if this is a good route for you. Learn more here.

    • Insurance name (ex. Humana, Aetna, Passport, etc.): Provider is an in network provider with stated insurance company. Advised for clients to call their insurance carrier directly in order to learn more about their behavioral health or other wellness benefits.

  • Service Types

    • Psychotherapy: Talk therapy where individuals have a safe and confidential space to explore their mental health goals and difficulties with a licensed mental health professional (LPCC, MFT, LPAT, LCSW…).

      • Individual: Sessions involve a licensed professional mental health professional and one client.

        • Child/Adolescent: Individuals under the age of 18

        • Adult: Individuals 18 and older

      • Relationship : Sessions involve a licensed professional mental health professional and one or more individuals who want to explore their relationships with others (romantic or platonic).

      • Family: Sessions involve a licensed professional mental health professional and families (of all sizes). Sessions are geared towards helping families improve communication and resolve conflicts.

      • Group: Sessions involve one or more licensed professional mental health professionals and a group of approximately 3-15 people. Many groups are designed to target a specific hardship.

      • Expressive: Expressive arts therapy combines psychology and the creative process (dance, art, music, etc.) to promote emotional growth and healing.

    • Workshops: An in person or online meeting in which a group of people engage in discussion and/or activity on a particular subject.

    • Medication Management: Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those with mental health conditions through psychopharmacology.

    • Coaching: Non-clinical guidance from a professional who specializes in a specific area (life, nutrition, business, starting a business, etc…)

    • Holistic Practices: A form of healing that considers the whole person (body. mind, spirit and emotions).

      • Reiki: The spiritual healing art that works by channeling positive energy into your body- focusing on the affected areas of the body that need a boost.

    • Nutrition: Sessions involve professional and client(s). Goal is to assist them in the understanding of nutrition on their overall health through education, planning, and guidance.

  • Location of Services

    • Goldsmith Lane: Providers in person office is located within the b.mindful Louisville office suite location at: 1949 Goldsmith Ln. STE 103 Louisville, KY 40218

    • Teletherapy: Also referred to as Telemedicine, TeleMental Health, E-Health, and E-Counseling. The definition is the use of electronic communication and information technologies to provide or support clinical care at a distance. Using the telephone, text, e-mail, or interactive tele-video-conferencing technologies.

    • Online Coaching: Using electronic communication and information technologies to provide non clinical coaching care at a distance.

    • Other: Contact provider directly for more details on additional office locations.

 

The mental health and wellness professionals that practice out of b.mindful Louisville are skilled in what they do. Each specializing in their own area and caring for their clients in their own unique way.

If you need help finding the best human helper to meet your specific needs, email us for one-on-one assistance.