Kim Egel is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience running her private practice and a total of 20 years working in the mental health field. https://bit.ly/KimEgelPodcast A former semi-professional track and field athlete, Kim combines her athletic background with her extensive education to create a therapeutic approach centered on the principles of whole-body wellness. She believes that true healing involves addressing the interconnected aspects of an individual’s health—mind, body, and soul. Drawing on her experience as an athlete, Kim integrates the mind-body-spirit connection into her work with clients. She advocates for using physical activity, healthy lifestyle habits, and foundational wellness practices alongside talk therapy to support mental health. Kim is deeply committed to embodying the principles she teaches. She prioritizes authenticity in her work by aligning her own life with the wellness practices she encourages for her clients. Her personal dedication to mental and physical well-being informs her therapeutic approach, ensuring she shows up fully present and engaged in her sessions. To maintain her own mind-body connection, Kim explores activities like freediving, surfing, snowboarding, hiking, running, and boxing. She also practices breathwork, visualization, and meditation. This commitment to her personal wellness enhances her ability to guide clients who are eager to strengthen or reconnect with their own mind-body connection. Kim is passionate about helping individuals transform their lives and looks forward to connecting with those ready to embrace whole-body wellness.