About Us
At Body Comes to Mind
everything we create starts with one question:
How can we help you support yourself in the midst of the pressure, complexity, and care you offer others every day?
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why we do this work
Healthcare workers ourselves, we understand the realities of working in healthcare. The long hours. The emotional exhaustion. The pressure to keep going even when you’re running on empty.
We’ve been there.
We wanted to know how we could stay more present, energized, and engaged in our work. What we discovered is that sustainable change begins in the body. When your body comes to mind, things begin to shift. You feel calmer, clearer, more grounded. You have more capacity to choose how you respond—especially when the pressure is on.
We created Body Comes to Mind to bring embodied awareness and nervous system regulation tools to the people who need them most: people that serve others. Thank you for the work you are doing.
We’d love to support you in doing just that without having to sacrifice you!
Kimberly & Karin
Co-founders | Body Comes to Mind
“Embodiment brings us back to the place where we can choose again—where we remember what we’re capable of and how we want to lead our lives.”
Our Story
We met through the practice of Aikido—connecting “on the mat” from different parts of the globe. Our common background as occupational therapists and martial artists laid the foundation for a shared sense of something deeper: the wisdom of the body, and the way it shows us how to move through life with presence and care.
We saw how embodied practices offer clarity in overwhelm, helping us – and others – respond rather than react to the complex challenges.
In our work with individuals and healthcare teams facing chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and healthcare burnout, one thing became clear: concepts alone aren’t enough. What’s needed are practices that engage the whole self–not just thinking differently, but embodying new patterns in real time.
We developed the Embodied Exploration® method—a practical, evidence-informed approach rooted in neuroscience, somatics, and personal leadership. Our mission is to support sustainable well-being through tools for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and embodied awareness.
These practices help you stay balanced, focused, and energized—even under pressure—so you can show up as your best self without burning out.
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What We Offer
We work with healthcare professionals, teams, and leaders who want to bring more presence, resilience, and purpose into their work—without burning out.
Our core offering is the Embodied Exploration® method: a practical, evidence-informed approach to stress regulation, personal leadership, and sustainable well-being.
You’ll learn:
- Somatic practices for resilience
- Centering techniques for professionals
- Stress management tools that work in the moment
- How to connect with reconnect to your values and lead from within
Whether you’re navigating burnout, emotional exhaustion, or simply feeling the weight of constant care, our trainings help you come back to yourself.
The Embodied Exploration® method is a practical, evidence-informed way to build resilience, support emotional regulation, and strengthen your nervous system—without stepping away from your work.
Who We Are
We’re occupational therapists, embodiment practitioners, aikido teachers, coaches, and facilitators. But more than that—we’re two people deeply committed to creating spaces where others can come home to themselves.
We bring decades of experience in healthcare, somatic practice, trauma-informed training, and leadership development.
We love working with people who care about making a difference, and want to do that with sustainability, integrity, and joy.
Karin Karis
Co-founder
Founder Ki to Change
Embodiment Expert, Coach, Trainer & Author
Karin is a coach, trainer, and facilitator who works at the intersection of embodiment, leadership, and resilience in healthcare and beyond. She helps healthcare professionals and leaders build inner strength, navigate high-pressure environments, and prevent burnout through the Embodied Exploration® method.
Passionate about bridging the gap between body and mind, Karin brings a deep understanding of how nervous system regulation, personal leadership, and systemic awareness can transform the way people work and collaborate. Her approach supports professionals in moving from reaction to response, aligning daily actions with what truly matters, and sustaining well-being in the face of complexity.
In 2019, she co-developed Body Comes to Mind’s first online course for medical students at Erasmus Medical University, offering practical tools for healthcare burnout prevention and resilience. She has designed and led programs for individuals, teams, and organizations for over 30 years, using evidence-informed practices that are both accessible and impactful.
Drawing on her background in Aikido, systemic coaching, and somatic practices, Karin creates learning spaces where people can slow down, connect, and practice new ways of being. Her aim is simple: to help people in healthcare and beyond not only cope with complexity, but thrive in it—with clarity, purpose, and a grounded sense of self.
Visit: kitochange.nl
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Embodiment Expert, Occupational Therapist & Facilitator
Kimberly is a seasoned facilitator, healthcare provider, and consultant who specializes in burnout prevention, wellness, and resilience. She skillfully combines the connection between body and mind to enhance personal agency, foster resilience, and strengthen interpersonal relationships within healthcare teams.
With a deep knowledge of the nervous system and its impact on well-being, Kimberly founded The Body Comes to Mind Foundation in 2018, with the mission of promoting resilience in healthcare settings. In collaboration with Karin Karis (NL), she co-developed an online course in 2019 focused on wellness and burnout prevention for medical students at Erasmus Medical University in Rotterdam. This initiative continues to provide essential tools for healthcare professionals through courses and workshops under Body Comes to Mind.
Kimberly’s extensive background as an occupational therapist in high-acuity settings, coupled with over 30 years of experience teaching Aikido as a 4th-degree black belt, informs her unique approach. She develops wellness curricula, consults on course content, and conducts research to advance embodied awareness and Embodied Exploration™ as effective strategies for well-being.
With a blend of practical insights and accessible practices, Kimberly helps individuals tap into their innate strengths, promoting both personal and professional growth.
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“When we connect our body and our mind, we strip away our self-limitations.
Ready to reconnect with yourself—so you can keep showing up for others?
We’d love to support you.
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