Kea has a passion for learning and a deep commitment to ongoing education. She seeks out excellent teachers who all share a deep, systematic and integrative knowledge of Life.

Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2004, Five Branches University

Post-graduate and Continued Advanced Clinical Training 2008-2026, Classical Five Element Acupuncture training with Khosrow Khalighi 

Pre and Perinatal Somatic Psychology Professional Training 2017-2020, 650 hour program and 500 additional hours of one-on-one training and consultation, Myrna Martin

Primal Trust Academy Practioner 2024 - present, Primal Trust teaches brain retraining, body-based somatic practices, vagus nerve toning, polyvagal understanding and trauma processing.

Faculty Member 2006 - 2014, Five Branches University, Five Elements Department Instructor

Bachelor of Arts, Women’s Studies and American Civilization, Brown University

Monastic Training 1999, Zen Monastery Peace Center, year of silent residency

Yogic and Vedic Studies with Joan Shivarpita and Kofi Busia

Clairvoyant Studies, Center for Self Teaching, Walter Makichen

Mother and Wife, sons Jaxson and Niko, and husband Darren

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When Kea arrived in my life, I was like a turtle tangled and trapped in fishing net. She heard my story and gave me tools to free my soul and body. After every session with her, my mood elevated and my body’s strength started to return. Her therapeutical manners and warmth are impeccable. Kea is a treasure and I am eternally grateful that she is on my team. Ceci