Karuna Ethos

Hi, I’m Kate, owner of Karuna Wellness Studio. I tend to stay behind the scenes, but I felt it was important to more clearly define the Karuna Ethos as a way of being authentic and real in this day and age of filters, photoshop and . I’m a Registered Dietitian, Mom, entrepreneur, daughter, sister, friend, and newly diagnosed ADHD-er. I launched my own practice in 2014 because in truth, I love being creative. Business ownership keeps me challenged, way too busy, humbled, and on my toes. Along the way I’ve made great decisions, I’ve made terrible decisions, I’ve succeeded, I’ve failed, I’ve stumbled and I’ve learned. But there’s nothing I love more than the challenge of “How can we do this better? How can we help more people? How can we connect more, and help more?”

In 2017 our name changed to Karuna, and we’ve spent every year since learning, growing, flexing and bending under the weight that such a powerful name carries.

Karuna is Sanskrit for compassion, a name carefully chosen for its uniqueness, and also the extreme importance of its message, and its existence in all the work that we do within the company.

When I changed the name, I thought I knew the symbolism that compassion, and self-compassion held for our world, but I had no idea the trials, tribulations, ups and downs and turnarounds that the world, and our small business, would experience over the coming years.

But all in all, Karuna has held us all together. Compassion has helped our staff grounded for our clients, and a yearning for self-compassion has kept our clients eager and open.

We are dedicated to continuing this mission, with a newfound fervor to be real, raw, and focus on both mental health as well as physical health in our work. One cannot exist without the other.

We crave a place that offers community. We want our clients to know they are welcome, they will not be judged, they are worthy.

We are open to feedback, I am not perfect as a business owner, as a clinician, as a mother and friend. I am human, and our staff are human and our clients are human. Together, we can help each other grow.

The best thing I’ve heard from a client thus far is “I’ve found my place. I’ve found my people!”

We designate these three sections of our business: Nutrition, Cooking and Movement. But one does not exist without the other. Our hope is for our clients to see Karuna as the toolbox, and these services as the tools that can support their health and wellness.

I believe everyone deserves to feel well.
I believe everyone deserves to feel connected, comfortable and grounded in their body.
I believe everyone deserves to feel welcome and safe.
I believe that as a society we can be kinder, softer, more loving and less devise.
I believe everyone deserves access to expert, affordable, unbiased care.

How can I prove that through a wellness studio? I’ll let you know when I have it all figured out! But in the meantime, we don’t expect you just to take our word. We only utilize evidence-based recommendations to inform our work, and you can review the research here.

Stay kind. Find your Karuna.

With love,
Kate