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Mental Health Done Differently
What makes us so unique? Our founder Kat Schwarz battled depression, anxiety, and bipolar symptoms for much of her life. She became suicidal in her mid 30s when traditional pharmaceuticals and treatments— including a partial hospitalization program—failed to provide relief. When a psychiatrist diagnosed her with complex PTSD in 2017, it turned Kat’s understanding of childhood trauma and its effects on physical and mental health across the lifespan on its head. Having turned from Catholicism to atheism in her early 20s, Kat was stunned in 2018 when a rapid spiritual awakening helped shape her understanding that her “mental illness” was, in fact, spiritual giftedness. A former physical therapist turned Reiki Master of Masters, certified trauma educator and medium of spirit, Kat helps and teaches other highly sensitive, empathic people how to transmute their pain and suffering into thriving with purpose.
“I have nothing but good things to say about Kat! During our reiki sessions, she helps me find much needed peace when I’m feeling overwhelmed. Dealing with the trauma of Gabby’s loss is ongoing, and working with someone like Kat has been a huge part of my healing process. She provides patient, skilled, kind, compassionate care. Thank you Kat!”
-Nichole Schmidt, mother of murder victim Gabrielle Petito
About Kat Schwarz, PT, RYT:
Kat practiced traditional physical therapy for 20 years and currently does her healing work as a Reiki Master of Masters, spirit medium, accessible yoga teacher and certified trauma educator. Kat specializes in the holistic treatment of physical and mental health conditions and skillfully integrates her extensive professional training, personal experience, and spiritual gifts and tools into a powerful healing session. Kat is the owner of Compassionate Healing Services which aims to make mental health and suicide prevention services accessible to all. She is a certified Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Presenter and has been a member of the NJEA State Task Force on ACEs since 2018.
