Bonsai Physical Wellness

Our history is literally current events as the ripples of genocide impact our neighbours this minute. It is a privilege to be able to turn a blind eye to this hardship - To any hardship.

Truth is the only way. Listening to those who speak it. Following those who know and have always known it. 🧡

denying education of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to children in that community is an act against human rights. It’s a violent act against humanity.

Ignorance is hate we must not tolerate
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Thankful for my journey ✨
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Gratitude for my intellect as it’s built a life I thrive in
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I did not know when I was a kid that I was neurodivergent, “disabled” and on the spectrum.
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I just thought I was sensitive to clothing, that I was “hyper” or easily “frustrated”….I was told I was a problem for being loud or angry when I was truly undiagnosed and disabled. My nervous system remained in a severe unregulated and unwell state until age 26+ when I started my diagnostic journey.
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I knew by instinct as a kid that this society was not made for me. I knew I would have to find a job that paid really well per hour while also letting me wear sweatpants every day. 😅 (Big dreams for a 90’s baby who’s parents were legal accountant suits and federal government employees)
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I knew I wasn’t going to be able to sit at a desk for 8 hours a day or even do any job for 8 hours a day unless I loved it.
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❤️🧠 So I followed my heart and my mind. Both of which have proven me right my whole life 🫶
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I went into fitness because of an athletic background. I quickly realized my calling is in helping people gain access to activity. I love performance training but I love being able to train anyone regardless of their ability. 🩼🧑‍🦽👨‍🦼
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For so many people, they are hindered in activity the way I am hindered in the classroom.
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This does not mean we’re not capable, it means we have to find ways to create access. Once I was diagnosed my grades went from 60 average to honours with my research projects winning awards ….it’s amazing what proper love and care does to facilitate growth
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I tailored 6 years of post secondary education towards adaptive physical activity for diverse and underprivileged populations. I combine my degree and diploma with 15 years of experience to create scientific art in programming.
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I don’t work anymore. I provide valuable expertise that is able to cover my cost of living and then some.
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As I move into this next chapter I am building a platform to help even more than my local community.
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Having clients who stay with me for years has shown I me I have value in this niche.
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Time to expand the message!
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karikin.ca

she teaches you to live and let go
to just go with the flow
friends with big hearts
help heal & grow 🌱
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Oh my & here we are!
Full circle ⭕️❤️
Happy to be back a couple of days a week Training & Teaching with
Its been a minute but coming back to familiar faces has been incredible.
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In case you’re interested:
I specialize in programming to correct biomechanics, balance the neuromuscular-myofascial system, and recover from or reduce the impact or risk of injury.
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I am that fun little “grey area after physiotherapy but before going to the gym all by yourself”.
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I also have vast experience in programming for varsity and pro athletes.
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Athletes/Sports Teams I’ve programmed for:
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My promise:
“𝕀 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕘𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕓𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣, 𝓃𝑜 𝓂𝒶𝓉𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒶𝓇𝑒” 🫶
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I live with disability and sports/athletics/physical arts have been integrated into the cells of my being.
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Which is why my career is in fitness for ALL people of all abilities 🥰 no one should be told “no I can’t help you” when looking for movement health.
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It’s nice spending a little time every week back in the community who seeded the tree that is my happy career. 🌳
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So many things on the GROW 🌱
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🩺Health Hack:
• it’s easier to quit a bad habit in stages
• if you’re a human who likes carbonated sugary drinks then switching to a natural carbonated and healthy beverage can reduce impulse to indulge.

Kombucha trade for Soda “addicts”
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“The tea of immortality”
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kombucha is a naturally carbonated antioxidant beverage made from fermented yeast cultures in black or green tea with altering flavours.

You can make your own!

It’s a great substitute for soda drinkers looking to quit the can.🥤

Recipes have been used for thousands of years originating in China and Japan. It is known as “mushroom tea” for the mushroom like film that forms from the symbiotic bacterial party happening inside!

Kombucha contains several kinds of lactic-acid bacteria that are suggested to act as probiotics and bacteria cleansers.

There are studies to suggest kombucha reduces risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. (However no conclusive meta analysis exist at this time and kombucha should not be used as a treatment for such things. Always ask your dietician or physician if you have questions specifically about your health. )

At the end of the day it’s a tasty alternative to soda that boosts instead of hindering health!

Be mindful that it is made from green or black tea which both have caffeine. Try to avoid drinking in the later hours of the day as not to impact your sleep cycle.

What are your dreams?

What do they smell like, taste like, look like or sound like?

What is the feeling you’re chasing?

Who do you have to be to achieve that feeling?
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Grow into that human. Heal and forgive the parts that no longer serve you. Thank them as you release them from your being.

Plant seeds of the flowers you want to bloom and water them every day.

Care for your growth as you parent yourself into a new chapter.

Be intentional with what is in your space.

Remove unhealthy humans and items that hold you back. Add things that nurture and feed your dreams.

Create the sensations that sing to your dreams.

Hints:💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
• blackout curtains for light sleepers
• no TV in the living room
• get a filing cabinet or whiteboard to stay organized
• make playlists you can turn to when you need a mood boost
• have pets or plants to care for that keep you plugged in
• have a favourite place outside you can go to all times of the year and be with nature

New mug shot! As I rekindle an old occupational flame!
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I’ve been offered a position a couple days a week to personal train with the City of Edmonton. Training is where I started and it’s more a hobby than a job so i will always train.

I am of course still providing FST and Kin Therapy out of Evolve fitness (north) and I will be launching my Active Stretch classes in the fall along with a website to make booking and communication easier

Please contact me directly at this time for all booking inquires or use the link in the bio.

busy busy busy !!! I have as many projects as I do plants at this point!

had to take a sample of these little limes 💚☘️ growing things has proven to improve health so this is just medicine”

The summer months (which are usually my calm season) have been mental! IN a great way!

But sadly that means my social media attention has dwindled to silence.

If I’m not on the internet I’m working…and here’s what I’ve been working on!!

NEW THINGS COMING:
• Active Stretch 8 week class is going to return in Fall! More info to come!
• I am back working part time with my old colleagues at the City of Edmonton Recreation centres (one on one, small group, and class exercise / mobility training)
• Fascial Stretch Therapy and Kin Therapy start-up packs!
• Holistic health hacks! I have new content coming on making lifestyle changes that will improve health without feeling like a chore! Turning hobbies into healthy habits and living your best self lifestyle ✅

Had zero will power or patience to put socks and shoes on today….
(Socks being my personal kryptonite as long as I can remember)
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🧌So I would like to thank my Bigfoot slides for keeping my sensory overload at bay for my morning work-out.
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Perks of a private facility 🤣😅
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Tomorrow we begin on the functional lines. Balancing the systems that give us power.

Book with in bio

See you tomorrow

Partnered with .ca & forever grateful for this community we are helping to grow 💛

Tonight’s stretch class! 6-7pm
Drop in or register with link in my bio 🤍
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When you get a cut..do you ask your body to scab?
Or does it naturally heal the wound?.
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Nature knows how to heal. Often times we are in the way of nature.
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We are built to move, to eat whole foods, and to have community with our members of this species.
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Our lifestyle can heal us or hurt us. It is either going with or against nature.
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Holistic healthcare is about working with the universes greatest scientist…nature.
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See you tonight!!!

We tackle the Superficial Back Line (SBL)
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Great class for people with plantar tension, calf tension, hamstring tension, back tension, and tension headaches.
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Also recommended for people with desk jobs, driving jobs, and jobs that require standing or wearing work boots.
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We will be unlocking the structures that spend all day holding us up and give them movement and healing so they can continue to have our back 😉
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Come see the potential locked in your tissues and how good it feels setting it free!

This Wednesday Active Stretch Class will branch out from the deep core into the Superficial Back Line!
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Unlocking or forward bend and increasing our squat power through health of this line.
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This is a perfect class for anyone who works in heavy worker boots and those who work at desk jobs.
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This line is also a common contributor to tension headaches.
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You can sign up for class in my bio! Just hit Book Now and follow the link.
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First Active Stretch Class tonight!
6:00pm
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I’ll show you how to use these little tools to release ever sore muscle!!

See you all tomorrow!!!
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We are 1 week away!
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First class is one of my favourite if systems in the body.
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The potential locked within this system is amazing.
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You will see improvements to physical pain from lower back soreness all the way to improved mental health by tapping into the body’s breathing system and igniting a parasympathetic response.
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If you haven’t saved your spot already you can register using the “book now” link in my bio
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🥳 Active Stretch is less than 2 weeks away!
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Join us starting Wednesday March 15 6-7pm
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Each week will be a focus and intention on one of Thomas Meyers Anatomy Trains and how it impacts movement and health.
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We will go through the entire fascial net over the 8 week period to bring balance to the body’s most intricate system.
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Click “Book Now” link in my bio to sign up using
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We’re getting closer!! It’s almost March! Spots are filling up! Can’t wait to see everyone!
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Fascia - the forgotten system!
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8 week Active Stretch Class to teach you tips and tricks to maximizing your fascia health!
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🥳 click “Book Now” in my bio to register for my 8 Week Active Stretch Class
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Am intention is set for each class as we incorporate a holistic science approach to fascial health.
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Classes will be held Wednesdays at 6pm downtown YEG
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Email or DM for any questions
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See you March 15 💟