Integrative Wellness
We all deserve to feel comfortable in our own skin and at home in our life.
Psychotherapy • Nutrition Therapy • Yoga Therapy
Ventura, CA • Virtual throughout California
Meet Kira
Kira Gibson
Founder
Nutrition
Hi, I’m Kira, and I believe we all deserve to feel comfortable in our own skin and content in the life we create. I spent too much of my life searching for a way to feel like I was okay – acceptable, lovable. My childhood training taught me that “acceptable” women are thin and fit. They are quiet and don’t take up too much space. Experience revealed that I was accepted when my energy focused on meeting other’s needs, having very few of my own. Studying nutrition showed me how to not only create an “acceptable” me, but to serve others by also making them more “acceptable”. The deeper I got into this the less content I felt. Shaming myself and others into following specific lifestyle and eating patterns only seemed to make us all feel worse about ourselves. There had to be a better way…
Yoga Therapy
I turned to yoga in search of peace but instead found yet another space of body competition and judgement. My experience of the yoga community was vastly different from the experience I read about in books. I searched further and found the practice of Viniyoga, once called “The New Ugly Yoga”. I followed this path of deep spiritual work to certify as a yoga therapist, but remained feeling isolated as there was no clear path for me to share my newfound expertise on mind-body-spirit connection and autonomic nervous system regulation in the mainstream medical model I was steeped in.
Loss & Grief
As I navigated living in this seemingly bifurcated existence, my husband of 20 years chose to end his life rather than continue his lifelong struggle of cycling between depression and mania. The devastation in my life was absolute, but instead of disappearing into grief, I chose to begin a new way of living. My husband’s struggle to live and ultimately his choice to die has been my greatest teacher - particularly when it comes to the value of choosing a life that brings contentment. I would no longer participate in or propagate the idea of sacrificing one’s self to satisfy the narrative of others.
Ayurveda
From this new perspective, I studied Ayurvedic medicine (Ayurveda translates as “science of life”). Here I found a true integration of physical, mental, and spiritual health. I began to practice as a dietitian, yoga therapist, and ayurvedic health counselor, but continued to find myself wanting to go deeper with my clients. I could see that all the knowledge in the world about healthy lifestyle practices makes no difference if we haven’t addressed the wounds we carry that unconsciously drive our choices, behaviors, and ultimately our overall health.
Psychotherapy
Through my graduate school studies in psychotherapy, I came to understand most of the choices and behaviors we engage in are born from our need to feel safe, accepted, loved, and connected. The strategies we develop to get these needs met are learned from our families, peers, and culture and often dismiss who we are and what we really need. It is our work to get curious about what we do, why we do it, and whether or not it serves our authentic self. We must find productive strategies to get these needs met before we remove the old ones (food, substances, sex, hurtful relationships, etc…). From this space we can build in loving lifestyle practices that honor who we are and make us feel better, not worse.
You only treat yourself well when you feel worthy of being treated well. I am here because I have experienced this truth and hold the deepest confidence in each individual’s ability to feel worthy and to begin treating themselves with kindness, love, and acceptance.
When I’m not connecting with other humans in therapy, you can find me connecting with my canine friend in nature. We will likely be found on a hiking trail or on a (ideally warm) beach. I value adventure and learning about cultures outside of my own, so I spend a lot of time traveling with my husband and reading about other lives and experiences (fiction and non-fiction alike). Food is my love language and I greatly enjoy the creativity of cooking and sharing a meal with the people I love. I enjoy writing and dream of, one day, publishing a memoir about my experience of finding contentment…stay tuned!
Education, Credentials, Certifications
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Touro University Worldwide
Master of Arts, Marriage and Family Therapy
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Nutritional Science
Mount Madonna Institute, College of Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Certification Program
American Viniyoga Institute
Yoga Therapist Certification
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #139275
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist
Certified Yoga Therapist
Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor
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California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Licensed
Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered
International Association of Yoga Therapists, Certified
National Ayurvedic Medical Association, Certified
American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Member
California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, Member
Meet the Team
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Madison Rhoads [Lead Coach]
Health Coaching & Career: I am a certified health coach that learned the value of a healthy lifestyle after my husband and I were suffering from infertility for almost 3 years. After going through the wellness program in 2015 and restoring the health of my body and the balance of my hormones, we were able to conceive and give birth naturally. Being amazed at what I had learned, I shifted my career and began coaching others to make the important shift to a healthy lifestyle that leads to the best possible health. I am a certified FDN Practitioner with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University.
About Madison: I live in Houston Texas and have been a proud Texan native all my life. I am a mother of two wild and crazy boys that like to keep me on my toes. I love being outside, in particular around a beach and/or water of any type.
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Jayme Wempe [Lead Coach]
Health Coaching & Career: Jayme is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness coach gaining her functional medicine coaching certification through the IFM based Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Jayme’s unique approach guides individuals toward optimal health through lifestyle change in a way that is authentic to them. With a background in Birth work, Jayme is well versed in providing informative support and holding space even through life’s toughest moments.
About Jayme: Jayme is a mother of 3 who lives with her children, husband and 2 dogs in the Wet Mountains of Westcliffe, CO. She enjoys slow mountain town living, staying active, soaking up sunshine and all that nature has to offer.
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Adrienne Randazzo [Coach]
Health Coach & Career: I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing knowledge with others to reach their health and wellness goals. I have not only worked in Functional Medicine practices but have also implemented the core principles into my own personal wellness journey. My journey started after exhausting traditional medicine to address chronic neck and back pain when I began working with a health coach. The positive results I experienced sparked my passion to shift from the corporate world and become a health coach. I “walk the talk” and specialize in helping others help themselves.
About Adrienne:
I am from New York but now reside in Charleston, SC and absolutely love it. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband, dogs and family but my ultimate joy is being Oma and spending time with my four grandchildren. Other passions include being outside in nature, gardening, beach time and learning about wellness.
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Misty Louie [Coach]
Health Coach & Career: Misty Louie's journey has been defined by her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her unwavering commitment to empowering others. After becoming a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach in 2016, Misty further honed her expertise by attaining the title of master coach in 2017 from Precision Nutrition. However, it was her own battle with chronic health issues that propelled her towards the realm of functional medicine, leading her to become a certified holistic nutrition consultant from Bauman College in 2020. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between food, lifestyle, and overall wellness, Misty has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards sustainable health and vitality.
About Misty:
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she now lives in Tacoma, Washington. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two rescue cats. She is in her element when she’s doing something physically active, especially when it’s around water. Other passions include laughing till she cries, traveling, hot yoga, and most recently gardening.
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Simeon Etoria [Coach]
Health Coaching & Career: Simeon is a compassionate and inspirational certified Life, Health, and Transformational Coach. He specializes in helping people break free from habitual patterns that cause suffering. With a gift for listening and guiding, Simeon assists clients in recognizing their strengths, overcoming obstacles, and discovering their self-worth. He empowers individuals to embrace a fulfilling lifestyle that nurtures their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Through guided practices, Simeon helps clients reconnect with their true selves, discover their purpose, and find the love within that they seek.
About Simeon:Simeon was born and raised in Houston, TX, and has lived in several beautiful states. Soon to be a proud father, he enjoys spending time with loved ones, being creative, meditating, long walks in nature, exploring new cafes, reading, geeking out about health and healing, and connecting with like-minded people.
