Meet Kat (she/her)
Hi friend! My name is Kat Kocurek. I'm a Certified Rolfer®, yoga teacher, and movement instructor living in Portland, Oregon on the unceded, traditional lands of many Native American tribes including the Multnomah, Clackamas, Chinook, Kalapuya and Molalla Peoples. I love to be outside. When I'm not outside I'm likely working with clients, practicing yoga, cooking, trying my hand at a new woodworking project, listening to a podcast, or ogling a dog. I live in Southeast Portland with my partner who keeps me sane and grounded. Read on for more on my approach, training, and background. Thank you for being here!
Approach
Kat's approach to healing and teaching lean heavily into anatomy, physiology, nervous-system science, and functional movement principles. Kat employs a trauma-informed approach to her work that centers her clients' and students' journeys, meeting them where they are and building a path forward that cultivates greater agency, adaptability, resilience, and freedom within their experience.
Professional Credentials
Harvard University
Bachelors Degree - Economics, Environmental Science, Women & Gender Studies
Dr. Ida Rolf Institute (formerly the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration)
Certificate in Rolfing Structural Integration
Licensed Massage Therapist
State of Oregon LMT #27349
The Bhakti Yoga Movement Center (formerly the Bhaktishop)
300-hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
Continuing Education
Courses and Workshops:
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'The Science of Stretching' - Jules Mitchell
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'Happy Feet' - Alison Wesley / Franklin Method
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'Detour Method' - Cecily Milne / Yoga Detour
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'Sustainable Yoga Immersion' - Brea Johnson / Heart and Bones Yoga
Mentorships / Apprenticeships:
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Yoga teaching apprenticeship with Kate Busby MA, MSOM, LAc, SEP
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Rolfing mentorship with Casey Gates