Pura Vida BodyMind
HELPING BRING CALM INTO YOUR LIFE
"Kenzie's BodyMind coaching helped me make real progress on goals that I felt incredibly stuck on! Her communication is empathetic, focused on allowing you to be where you are today while encouraging (and helping hold accountable to) progress on self-identified targets. I especially appreciate how she tailored our sessions to my needs and how she shows up authentically herself." Megan M.
PURA VIDA
Pura Vida, literally translated, means Pure Life.
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Contextually, it means Full of Life, Purified life, This is living!, Going great! It is used as a greeting, a farewell, and to express satisfaction.
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Costa Ricans use the phrase to express a philosophy of strong community, perseverance, good spirits, enjoying life slowly, celebrating good fortune, whether small or large.
Pura Vida is an acknowledgment of the Costa Rican attitude towards life.
BODYMIND COACHING
I use powerful coaching conversations in combination with embodiment exercises to help clients overcome patterns of pain and frustration.
I do this by creating customized coaching programs for each individual client.
Through this education, clients are able to live life in a more authentic and embodied way which leads to a more balanced and less stressful life.
10 REASONS YOU MIGHT WANT A BODYMIND COACH
~You want to learn how to listen to your body and live a more authentic life.
~You are feeling stuck and you want help to move forward.
~You are going through big life shifts and would like support while you transition.
~You want to make a big life shift but you don't know how to get started.
~You are having issues with financial insecurities and would like to shift your money mindset.
~You are a perfectionist and it is keeping you from living life to its full potential.
~You are dealing with unhealthy relationships and you would like help setting boundaries.
~You are having trouble finding your voice and know it is time to speak your truth.
~You feel like an outsider and need help becoming comfortable with your unique self.
~You need to learn how to slow down and enjoy your life.
"Working with Mckenzie has literally changed my life. I started off doing monthly BodyMind Coaching Sessions with massage. After a few mentally tough months, I decided to work with Mckenzie every other week in a 3 month coaching program. Weekly, I was mindfully challenged to question my actions, values, and thoughts to reframe my thinking and understand my true core values. I truly feel like my life could not be in a positive upswing without Mckenzie’s help. She not only continually challenges me to think from other perspectives but is also a great cheerleader and helped bring things back to reality for me. The changes in my life are not only noticeable by me, but by my friends and family. I am able to better handle my anxiety, future goals, and most importantly, I am finally able to set boundaries with the people in my life. Thanks Mckenzie for changing my life!" Marissa M.
ABOUT
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I am a Certified BodyMind Method Coach with a background in therapeutic massage. I provide clients with tools to help them understand the connection between the body and the mind. With this knowledge they are able to function in a more authentic way which helps them to reduce stress and tension. Not only can this reduce physical pain, but it can improve confidence, stamina, and wellbeing. With these tools and this knowledge, my clients are better prepared to meet the stresses of everyday life.
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In the BodyMind Method the term embodiment means listening not only to your brain, but to your body as well. When you are able to experience embodiment, you are able to more fully listen to the language of the body and understand the messages that it is trying to communicate to you. When you are able to understand these messages, you can approach your life in a more fulfilling and accurate way. There are dozens of ways to get "embodied". In my Exploring Embodiment program, we focus on helping you find which method works best for you.
As a former workaholic and a recovering perfectionist, I have learned the importance of rest and self-acceptance. In my Break the Cycle of Burnout program, we focus on helping you learn to slow down, receive, and take back control of your time, energy, and self-worth. This program can be experienced as a week-long retreat in Costa Rica or from the comfort of your own home.
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"I am very skeptical of most activities and programs designed to help you become 'better than you are' or changing how you respond or feel. I’ve been critical of massage, counseling, yoga, and meditation, finding them to be comforting, but not the initiation of change. So, you can imagine how surprised I am to be so impressed by the BodyMind program! My focus was to build my confidence which had suffered when I was in a car accident two years ago. Through Mckenzie’s thoughtful guidance, I was able to confront things I didn’t realize needed confronting. I pushed out of my comfort zone and rediscovered how good it feels to try new things and to volunteer to help others. I learned to push back negative thoughts… even in my dreams! I was positively impacted by this program and hope to continue on with it in the future." Holly R.