nice to meet you

1. I coach.  I take a holistic approach to coaching (mind, body, spirit, your connection to nature, etc…)  You see, every aspect of our lives is interwoven, so I’ll come from all angles to help you really rock your life.

Nothing lights me up like witnessing a client break through limiting beliefs and grab hold of his or her dreams.  Coming from the heart-center is the key to living your best life.

I pull from my experience as a coach and mentor, education and various trainings.  These are some of the practices I’ve studied:   meditation, Jungian psychology, dream analysis, chakra therapy, creativity, therapeutic nutrition, breath work, intuition, death & grief therapy, shamanism, world religions & spirituality

My coaching philosophy:  I come from the belief that YOU know intuitively what’s best for you.  My role is to help you see that path a little more clearly, and add practical and applicable guideposts along the way.  I make suggestions based on my experience, knowledge and intuition, but the foundation of my coaching is that YOU are responsible for your thoughts, feelings, actions and reactions.

2.  I write. I blog, write articles, poetry and memoir, and am editor of Awaken Consciousness Magazine.

3.  I speak.  I’ve presented talks and workshops internationally to corporations and at conferences.

“Mindie’s a compassionate commando.  She’s a no-BS kinda gal with a lot of heart. She combines practicality with passion.” ~ Paula Byrne

Apart from my work, I’m an adventurer.  I’ve biked down the Oregon coast from Washington to California, backpacked through the Rockies in Wyoming, traveled throughout Europe and taken safaris in Africa. I’m a book lover, amateur astronomer and Wilderness First Responder.

recent history

I founded Kniss Integrative Coaching LLC (originally, Awaken Consciousness LLC) in 2007 and have been coaching full-time since 2008.  In 2010, I narrowed the focus of my practice to work specifically on heart-wellness; and “Restart Your Heart” was born.  I believe learning how to re-open your heart is the single most important factor in realizing a life full of peace, joy and flow.

my past life

I worked in Research & Development at a Fortune 100 company – from this, I gained valuable insight into leadership, training and corporate responsibility.  I also worked as a wilderness trip guide and led many excursions on America’s rivers and trails. In the wilderness, creativity is key.

In 2006, I was awarded a Global Health Fellowship to work in Nairobi, Kenya on HIV/AIDS prevention initiatives based on my previous work with women and children in developing countries.  Some day I will publish a memoir about my experiences there.

I co-authored Wake Up Women: Be Happy, Healthy & Wealthy which rose to #7 on the Barnes & Noble bestseller list in 2009.  I was also associate editor at Silk Road literary journal.

As an undergrad, I studied theology; my graduate degrees are in creative writing and metaphysics.

I’m happy to answer any questions you have about my work or coaching sessions.  Please feel free to call me at 480.788.8756 or email me.

Restart Your Heart is a program of Kniss Integrative Coaching, LLC
© 2007 – 2011