Whispers from the Well
Massage therapy, sound healing, energy work and mentorship by Kristine Karpinski
When your body sends you messages, your soul whispers ... listen.
About Kristine Karpinski
I’m a massage therapist, sound & energy practitioner, teacher, mentor, creative. I believe our body holds deep bio-intelligence, the map of all knowing.
We are wise beings, though sometimes our wisdom is in the shadows, gestating for needed times.
I believe joy and grief are fundamental source energies enlivening our reason for being here.
My relations originated from eastern Europe and arrived in the northern Canadian prairies in hard times. I was born further West, to the ocean and mountains of Comox, BC. I find myself landed here in the Carp hills, with really good community. My heart home is connected to kindred folk in Vermont, and my soul to the great yearning.
I have had the grace of studying with master teachers, and have also immersed myself deeply in mysteries of the Bees, Sound, Dance, Water and Trees. I journey with many tools on offer.
My calling is in service to others and the greater story.
Individual sessions
Each session begins with a conversation, to get us oriented as to the needs of the moment. We’ll take a little time to chat about what’s been showing up for you and decide together how to proceed.
Bookings are done through Jane app. Sessions take place at my practice at Ninth Wave Arts, 4596 Carp Rd. in Carp, ON
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy, also known as Swedish massage, is a hands-on session using various techniques to manipulate the muscles of the body in order to release tension.
I work with both deep tissue and subtle techniques, as appropriate, with an overall aim to bring the body into a relaxed, receptive state.
Massage therapy can support recovery from injury or strain, and also be used as a restorative method to help support the relief of anxiety and stress and promote general wellness.
Sound & Energy
For those interested, sound & energy techniques offered with clear intention and resonant vibration can bring great benefit.
Deep presence and consciousness practices, along with a variety of subtle energy methods, aim to address physical, energetic and spiritual realms of healing. Sound weaving, biodynamic techniques, chakra balancing and wisdom practices are often a part of the session.
Energy work can be a catalyst, that encourages the body's own wisdom to activate towards healing states.
Teaching, Mentoring, Creative Inspiration
I teach, train and support folks in a number of modalities, healing techniques, creative projects and wisdom practices.
Whether you want additional support for classes you are taking with me already, or if you have an interest in adding a skill to your tool kit, or honing your own offerings, we can work together face-to-face or virtually to support your development.
Please chat with me to discuss possibilities.
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Classes & Workshops
I offer many different kinds of classes, workshops, trainings, immersions, learning opportunities, etc. The ones listed here tend to occur more frequently.
Whispers from the Well
Sound Healing Wisdom Journeys
The expression of being human is in constant process. We both receive and transmit vibration through blood, breath and bone. We have the capacity to hear messages from the stars and pour our stories into the earth, while our soul sings itself home to the waves of our heart.
Each class will offer intentional meditative practices, built upon coherent themes, with the support of highly vibrational sound healing instruments, sacred seed sounds and offerings from the deep well of mystery.
Sound Nidra
Sound Healing Relaxations
A deep relaxation practice, Sound Nidra offers rest and rejuvenation through the use of highly vibratory sound healing instruments, sacred chants, toning and creative imagery.
Rest deeply and potentially slip into conscious dream states, while immersing yourself in the healing vibration that intentional sound offers.
Listen, relax, and float on the waves of sound.
Mystery in Motion
Somatic Movement with seed sound
Awaken fluid potential within your muscles, tendons, fascia, bones, breath, mind and spirit. Use sound, breathing techniques, restorative motion and intention as an entry way into your own personal expression of fluidity.
A somatically sovereign practice deepens you into the cosmological mystery of your inherent nature, the original blueprint of being. Explore unfurling, undulating, spiralling, suspending, lateralizing, lengthening, listening, resting and more.
This can be a deeply regenerating experience. If you feel the call to slooowww dowwwn and track the space of potency, this practice may be for you. Inspired by Continuum Movement, pioneered by Emilie Conrad.
Professional Experience
An avid learner with an extremely curious spirit, I have trained in, practised and taught a variety of healing modalities, body-centered therapies and movement methods for over 35 years.
I have a keen interest in the meeting point of science, art and spirit - and I search for those intersections in all that I offer.
Starting at a young age in dance, drama and music, I went on to study psychology and theatre in university, and developed a lifelong passion for somatic, holistic and expressive art approaches, all examples of those intersections.
I've been in full-time private practice for over 30 years, and have developed, taught and/or assisted programs, projects and materials in numerous places, including Kripalu, Leven Institute, Spirit Fire, The Centre of Light, Ottawa Theatre School, Rama Lotus, Kalyana Yoga Shala, Prana Shanti, Galilee Retreat, Movement Arts Ottawa and the International Academy of Natural Health Sciences.
I lean into the grounded details of projects.
I have owned and operated several successful organizations: a busy Wellness Centre (The Clinic Upstairs), for over a decade; established the Intuitive Subtle Energy Society; The Doula Care Community and co-created the Whole Family Centre. I was a caretaker for Tapestry House - a space for caregivers, and repeatedly organized the Self Care Health Fair there for a number of years.
I've more recently co-partnered in the creation of JoyFest and I presently work in collaboration with Ninth Wave Arts and Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre. I support the work of Zacciah Blackburn and Dorothy Stone at Sunreed and Sunreed Center.
I live to learn and love to inspire others to do the same.
I offer individual sessions, mentoring, group teachings and trainings. I am also available to develop customized programs and retreats. My passion is to be in service to creative, resonant, holistic endeavours that inspire.
Certifications, Trainings, Apprenticeships
Hands-On Healing first certified 1995
Registered Massage Therapy, Advanced Reflexology, Shiatsu, CranialSacral Therapy, Biodynamics, Thai Yoga Massage, Orthotherapy
Energy Healing first certified 1993
Reiki Masters x 3, Metamorphic Technique, Therapeutic Touch, Chakra Balancing, Reiki Drumming, Sound Healing, Avalon Healing, Coherence
Somatic Movement & Expressive Arts first certified 1988
Conscious Dance, Kripalu YogaDance (Danskinetics), Shake Your Soul, Nia, Yoga Meets Dance, SomaSoul, Journey Dance, 5 Rhythms, Soul Motion, Halprin Life-Art Process, Sacred Ecstatics, Body Mind Centering, Continuum Movement
Wisdom & Nature Traditions first certified 1999
Tom Brown & Jon Young Teachings, Journeywork, Foundation for Shamanic Studies, Avalon Mysteries, Crystal Allies, Druid Studies (OBOD), Shamanic Sound Healing, Advanced Consciousness Practices, Forest Therapy, Melissa Mysteries, Orphan Wisdom
Yoga & Yoga Therapy first certified 1999
Kundalini, Sivananda, Kripalu, Phoenix Rising YT, Integrative YT, Functional YT, Laughter Yoga, Somatic Yoga, Restorative, Pre & Postnatal ShaktiBirthing, Yoga Nidra
Doula first certified 1996
DONA, Birthing from Within, CAPPA, DCC, Infant Massage
Holistic Healing first certified 1996
Iridology (Bernard Jensen), Bioenergy & Nutrition, Herbals (Gerhart Schmidt), Homeopathic Principles, Colour Therapy, Sound & Light Spectrum Studies, Bach Flower Practitioner
BA (Psych & Theatre) - 1995
Member: RMTAO, CMTO
