Bio- Karen Laine
Over a lifetime the lines between my healing work and my purpose driven work merged into something I’ve thought of as teaching ‘deep nature connection’, and healing our sense of separation from other- all the ways we think of ‘other’.
Background in healthcare (nurse/neurology, paramedic, bodyworker/craniosacral therapist) and trauma informed work. Developed a practice I call Nature Connected Bodywork.
Seasoned Instructor of skills for personal resilience, including mindfulness, meditation, contemplation practices, nature connection skills, as well as professional pathways such as certified forest therapy guides, programs for those that teach and share personal resilience strategies, and practitioners of nature connected bodywork.
Executive management of purpose driven organizations x 30 years, and Coaching purpose driven entrepreneurs, organizations and individuals x 15 years.
My personal Nature Connection practice has been the foundation of my own healing journey, and a lifelong practice helps me feel grounded, resilient and resourced. I have a special love for this thin strip of coastal temperate rainforest, and I offer my gratitude to each of these giant grandmother trees I meet. The forest, and all the aspects of the world around me has at times been my teacher, healer and my inspiration.
I know that that this work of deep nature connection has the power to support personal resilience, and to heal, and I look forward to sharing this work with you.
Testimonials
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Retreats and Courses
"When I started training, I thought I had good nature connection and even some spiritual experiences. Having Karen as a trainer made me realize very quickly that there are whole other dimensions of nature connection. I feel very fortunate, that I could learn from Karen and deepen the understanding of nature connection and its healing power. Karen is an amazing facilitator, who has the skill to reach people and create brave spaces for everybody to explore and heal."
I. Smidt, AB.
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Retreats and Courses
“It was both a privilege and blessing to have Karen as my instructor for my training. Her warmth, energy and passion were evident in everything she did. She is a brilliant teacher who humbly shared her vast knowledge and experience with each student in a way that we could connect with, comprehend and feel. She quickly became a woman I deeply respect and admire. My personal nature connection practice and journey as a Forest Therapy Guide has changed my life in ways I could not have predicted.”
J. Kennedy, ON
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Nature Connected Bodywork
“I feel great after my craniosacral/bodywork session, The pain I was experiencing has lessened, and a proper flow of energy seems to back to balance and my overall wellbeing feels great! Karen my nervous system would like to thank you for the much needed down time. You are incredibly gifted and inspire me to keep learning and growing in my own practice of healing modalities. Thank you for you ♥.”
E. O’Connor, ON
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Purpose Driven Coaching
“After working with Karen I have a heightened sense of ownership and clarity, and a reference point for how I want my business to work for me as well as the lifestyle I want my business to support. I am generally less stressed and have more confidence making decisions. The choices I make now are more calculated, and build more efficiently towards my goals.”
T. Windsor, BC
