Katie Sachs is a healing artist that cannot be put into a box. Equal parts: MUSICIAN BODYWORKER COMMUNITY ORGANIZER Katie has a raw, honest and compassionate approach to everything she does. All expressions come from a core belief in the power of creativity and healing through connection.
Katie has extensive experience working in the non-profit world, as a professional musician, writer, facilitator, and as a licensed massage therapist. She utilizes 15 + years of work and educational experience through these career paths to create an integrated offering that is uniquely her own. She has also attained the following trainings, degrees, awards and certificates:
BA in Creative Writing and African Studies Minor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison 21 hour Non-Violent Communication Training by Karen Fogliatti 30-hour Mediation Training by Mediation Training Collaborative Motivational Interviewing Training Authentic Relating Leadership Training by Authentic Revolution 21-hour Crisis Volunteer Advocate Training by OurVoice University Bookstore Academic Excellence Award for Senior Thesis in Creative Writing 6 Massachusetts Cultural Council grants awarded to facilitate creative writing and songwriting workshops in rural communities. Publication in the Spring 2008 literary journal “Illumination.” Reiki I Certification