R E S O U R C E S | katkowellness

Land Acknowledgment

The uncomfortable truth is that the lands where we live, work, and play were created through the forced removal of Indigenous peoples from their traditional homelands. These peoples have lived here since time immemorial, and their descendants are still here, maintaining cultural and spiritual connections to the land.

Washington Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs: Washington State Tribal Directory
U.S. Department of Arts and Culture: Honor Native Land: A Guide and Call to Acknowledgment
University of Washington: Nations and Tribes of Washington State
Center for Western Priorities: We’re Still Here: the How and Why of Land Acknowledgments
Outside Online: Land Acknowledgments 101
Burke Museum: Acknowledging the Land, Building Deeper Relationships
Native Governance Center: A Guide to Indigenous Land Acknowledgment
Washington Trails Association: Tribes & Treaty Rights

Self-Massage Tools

Yoga Tune-Up Balls and Videos
Chirp Wheel
Thumbby

Nutrition & Digestive Health

Acupuncture

Speech Therapy

Aimee Fertman, Sound Waves Speech and Language Therapy, LLC

Physical Therapy

Jen Kraft, PT, Wallingford, movement based physical therapy & energy work
Alana Rogers, PT Fremont, specializes in athletic injuries
April Bolding, DPT, Fremont, specializing in women's care and pelvic rehab
Rehab United Green Lake, many therapists, focus on rehab for injuries or athletic performance
Greenwood Physical Therapy, Greenwood, Ravenna, Lake City, Broadview, evening and Saturdays available

Exercise/ Fitness

Fat Kid Dance Party by Bevin
Nia-- Dance fitness in Seattle and online
Club Pilates, multiple locations, great for all fitness levels!

Naturopathic Medicine

Massage

Vidvera Massage: Jennifer Peterson, focus on deep/myofascial work, intraoral available- FREMONT
Ellesa Hunter, LMT: Deep tissue, hot stones, more.- FREMONT
Sarah Enera Manual and Movement Therapy: Very clinical approach (not relaxation -based), great for athletes and injuries- GREEN LAKE
Bello Zero Massage: Andre Bello-Jones, Deep tissue work from a fitness trainer background. -FREMONT
Dreamclinic: A variety of practitioners, often available on short notice- ROOSEVELT
Awake Embodied Healing: Brenna Buckwalter, gentle and effective massage, intraoral available, craniosacral practitioner with yoga background. -FREMONT
Massage Reimagined: Home of the four-handed massage. Multiple therapists and locations, including -FREMONT
Ladybird Massage and Wellness: Lauren Howell, myofascial and deep tissue, -FREMONT.
NOW Massage: multiple therapists, deep tissue and hot stones, -FREMONT
Anatomia Physical Medicine: Frankie Jurkowski, very deep tissue with structural focus, in the Saturn Building! -FREMONT
Sarah Ankersmit, LMT: very gentle and effective nourishing touch, in the Saturn Building! -FREMONT
Emerald City Rolfing, Brooke Thomas, deep structural work known as rolfing, in the Saturn Building! -FREMONT
Amanda Norman, LMT: Myofascial, intraoral, cupping. -CAPITAL HILL

Mental Health

Kevin Maloy, MA, LMHC
Laura Wood, LMHC-- EMDR and sex therapist
Dr. Mia Fine, sex therapy
Bastyr Center for Natural Health
Headway -- Find online therapy that takes your insurance!

Sobriety

Anti-Racism

Body-Positive Heroes

LGBTQQIA+

Floating

Forest Bathing

Remothering

Anti-ablism

Women's Rights

Poverty, Homelessness, and other Social Justice Issues

Natural Wellness Products

Lavilin Natural Deodorant Regular deodorants and anti-perspirants have dangerous chemicals that go right into your lymph system when you put them on your armpits, and most natural deodorants don't work very well. This is the one of the few natural deodorants I have found that actually works for me, and I only have to put it on every other day, even if I shower every day! It's amazing.

Paula's Choice skin care. I love these products. They cost a little more than what you'd find at the drugstore, but they have a great selection of gentle, safe, and effective products. I love their toner, lotions, serums, sunblock, and more.
- Pro tip: Occasionally the Lavilin makes my underarm break out a little, but I keep breakouts at bay by rubbing a little of this facial toner on the area that is prone to breaking out. (It also helps with breakouts in my bikini area, because it's gentle enough to use anywhere,)

Brixy deodorant-- Another all-natural deodorant that actually seems to work! (So many of the "natural" kinds don't!) I use this as extra protection on days that I am not using the Lavilin.

Cannabis Basics Non-intoxicating pain relief., woman-owned business. My favorite product is the XXX Rescue Butter. Some of these products (including the Rescue Butter) are available through me or at PCC. I think you can also order directly from the company via phone or email.

Be Rooted Botanicals Non-intoxicating topical pain relief, woman-owned business. These topicals included CBD products like Molly's Oil and Good Night Magnesium, as well as a Magnesium blend without CBD. Highly effective!

Vitanica Herbal support for mood balancing, menopause, and more. I personally love the mood tonic to uplift and keep me cheerful, the GABAEase for anxiety, and the Women's Passage for menopause. Check with your Naturopath or other doctor to find out what's right for you.

Recommended Resources