Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Kathryn Kloos (she/her) discussesher work as a naturopathic physician specializing in women's health, particularly pelvic floor therapy. She shares her journey into this field, the importance of addressing both physical and emotional aspects of women's health, and the integration of psychedelic therapies in her practice. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and treating sexual trauma, the emotional impacts of childbirth, and the need for holistic approaches in women's healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Kloos shares her extensive experience inhealing through ceremony, plant medicines (including ayahuasca and psilocybin), and body-based therapies. She discusses the importance of self-awareness and self-work in the healing process, particularly for practitioners in the fieldwith Kloos emphasizing the importance of training for practitioners to effectively hold space for their patients' healing journeys.
Meet Dr. Kloos
Dr. Kathryn Kloos is a board certified Naturopathic primarycare physician, herbalist and licensed massage therapist. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science at Bastyr University’s first ever Herbal Science degree in 2003. As a licensed massage therapist, she has many years of experience intreating musculoskeletal conditions using myofascial massage, deep tissue and intuitive energy work.
Her deep reverence for nature and sincere desire to learnherbal medicine led her to South America where she spent 6 months experiencing the traditional healing practices of Chilean indigenous healers and Amazonianfolk healers. Witnessing the extraordinary healing power of nature inspired her to pursue further training as a naturopathic physician. She graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon with specialinterests in physical medicine, women’s health and pediatrics. Her practice focuses on strengthening overall health through nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, massage/bodywork, Holistic Pelvic Care™ and lifestyle counseling.
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