Testimonials
“I began working with Katie after learning more about Ayurveda during a Mindful Outdoor Guide Certification course. I have been dealing with hormonal changes that resulted in slow digestion and unsolicited weight gain. Katie’s genuinely compassionate approach, combined with her existing knowledge and a desire to continually learn, made her an outstanding practitioner and guide. I began to notice changes right away and gained insight into my own body’s response to foods and herbs. With her guidance, expertise and support, I now feel like I have a handle on some of these changes in my body. Her food and recipe recommendations were amazing! I highly recommend Katie for all things Ayurveda!”
Colleen Mollica M.A.A.T, Campus Minister
“Katie was the camp chef for a five-night rewilding immersion I led in the Fall of 2020. There were ten of us camping out in the Berkshires for the week. The days were long and the nights were cool. Katie’s cooking and bright, joyful and professional presence kept us nourished and feeling cared for the entire time. Her menu selection and cooking was PHENOMENAL! Every meal was thoughtfully selected and prepared with the freshest ingredients and we all looked forward to gathering around the fire and seeing what she had cooked up next.
Katie has decades of experience as an outdoor leader, health coach and educator, and her chef services definitely added a level of value that was above and beyond my wildest expectations. She will always be my first choice for all my future outdoor retreats and programs.”
Micah Mortali, Owner/Founder at School of Rewilding
“I had the pleasure of spending a week on a retreat where Katie was our backcountry chef. I am not an adventurous eater, and yet every single meal that Katie made for us, I absolutely loved. I went back for seconds multiple times. The value that Katie added to my experience extended far beyond the food. Katie also taught me about the source of the fresh, local ingredients in the food, how each meal was prepared and how each dish aligned with Ayurvedic principles. Katie also told great stories that were full of joy, wisdom and happiness. I walked away from the retreat feeling like I learned a lot from Katie about how to enhance my meal prepping skills, cooking in the wild and storytelling.”
Tom Hudson, Senior IT Consultant
“Katie’s skill as a guide is second-to-none - she blends voluminous knowledge with and abundance of experience to skillfully guide clients in nature. When I was at a crossroads in life, she helped me discover a path forward that organically unfolded in front of me. Katie’s calm and enthusiastic approach to working with oneself in nature has resulted in a highly effective program.”
John Twiss, Kripalu Student
“Katie leads and guides with her heart. Her compassion for all beings – human and more than human – is deeply embedded in all of her nature connection work. Katie’s keen awareness, innate curiosity and contagious enthusiasm inspired me throughout my training as a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide. I am grateful for all of Katie’s teachings and wisdom which set me on my journey and inform my relationship with the earth.”
Stephanie Landau, Kripalu Student
“Katie worked with me 1:1 to support my (often challenging) transition into fall/winter, and I am grateful for her Ayurvedic guidance that served my food choices, life pacing, personal inquiry, and overall well being. Katie addressed both my strengths and sticky points with ease and care. Her approach is organized, thoughtful, and deeply knowledgeable. I received so much value-- both immediate and constantly unfolding--from her specific advice, supplement modifications, recipes, and personal radiance. Having Katie’s support was a bright spot for me this year.”
Jessi Rosinski, Wellbeing Partner/Professional Musician/Cross Disciplinary Consultant
“Through Katie's leadership and passion, I have learned how to connect with the Earth in a deeper way. When she leads, I feel a sense of peace and trust that allows me to receive the messages from Nature and within me, giving me a larger sense of purpose and connection. I feel blessed every time I have the opportunity to be led by Katie.”
Heather Webster, Nature-Based Insight Coach
