Winnipeg Herbalist, Certified Athletic Therapist + Somatic Therapist

I’m Kathlyn Hossack, a Certified Athletic Therapist, Somatic Practitioner and Clinic Herbalist offering trauma-informed, body-based care in Winnipeg. My work bridges the worlds of injury, illness and trauma rehabilitation with body and breath-based (somatic) techniques, intuitive facilitation and practical guidance.  I work from a neuroscience informed perspective and specialize in body-based methods for processing life’s most challenging experiences. If you’re seeing me you can expect an intentional mix of hands on techniques, movement guidance, coaching, guided awareness practices, breath work, energetics and, if it interests you, guidance in utilizing herbs for therapeutic benefits.

As an individual who has navigated a long list of injuries, and lived with chronic pain/illnesses, my method of care has been shaped by my lived experiences. Because of this, I know first hand the value and impact of integrating conventional, modern approaches with the not-so-conventional, traditional perspectives. My work puts you, the client, back in the lead role and everything I offer is intended to support you in returning to empowered relationship with yourself. 

My goal is to keep things practical and accessible to what you need, at a pace you can sustain along the sometimes long and winding path of healing, rehabilitation and well being. My practice has always been focused on engaging the whole person amidst all the parts and supporting my clients in resourcing their relationship to themselves amidst the chaos of life.  I see clients out of the wonderful St Norbert Arts Centre, a heritage centre on sacred ground.  I am one of very few Certified Athletic Therapists integrating somatic therapies and trauma informed practices, and one of few Winnipeg herbalists that have additional training in trauma informed, somatic therapies along with my experience in the movement and health sciences world. 

I support clients with all sorts of things. Some sessions may be focused on getting you back on track after a physical injury, and some sessions may be focused on tuning into the subtle cues from our body to unlayer long held tensions or sensations. 

In addition to my one on one focused work with clients, I also have over a decade worth of experience facilitating groups. I regularly offer educational workshops, corporate events, public classes and engage in public speaking opportunities within the realms in which I practice. 

I am lucky enough to practice within the sacred space of St Norbert Arts Centre, on long used ceremonial grounds. Each session unfolds with nature and ritual as co-creators, and coming to the clinic is a healing experience right from the start.