Qigong

Forest Bathing

Hi, I’m Nicole, a teacher, educator, and lifelong student of embodied healingShow More

Astrology

CHEK Practitioner | Integrative Movement Specialist | Holistic Lifestyle Coach I grew up as an athletic kid who was always injured, bouncing between physical therapists, feeling frustrated that no one could explain the root cause. Everything changed when I completed my YogaWorks 200hr training in 2017, which taught me how breath, proper muscle activation, and nervous system regulation shape the way we move and work through the growing pains of life in a healthier way. That foundation deepened during my four years ski instructing in Keystone, CO, where I analyzed hundreds of bodies and learned how to teach movement with clarity, safety, and intuition. In 2020, I became a NASM Personal Trainer, but I knew I needed something more comprehensive. That’s when I found Paul Chek and the CHEK Institute. For the past three years I’ve been immersed in corrective exercise, functional movement, holistic lifestyle coaching, somatic work, and emotional-root-cause healing. I’m currently awaiting my HLC Level 3 certification and completing Integrative Movement Science Level 3 February 2026. My mission is simple: Help you feel strong, balanced, and pain-free so you can live the life you love. From chasing the kids to playing adult soccer or pickleball, I believe your injuries are feedback, not failures: invitations to listen, unlearn, and rebuild with intention. Whether your dream is to eliminate pain, prepare for pregnancy, return to play, or reconnect to your body, I blend science, intuition, and integrative health medicine principles to guide you back to natural movement and true vitality.Show More

Shiatsu

Zen Shiatsu found me in an East West Center in San Diego in 1985. My next job took me to NYC, where I found my way to the Shiatsu Education Center of America. I became affiliated with that institution, the Ohashi Institute, and started a branch school in Chicago. I became a senior instructor in the Ohashiatsu system, and at the same time, heard a voice in a SweatLodge. It simply told me that I was born to practice Shiatsu. It's been a long four decades in the clinic and classroom sharing the beauty and power of healing touch following the Meridian Channel system. I could tell a thousand stories. I hold them all in my heart.Show More

Ayurveda

Two Little Birds Retreats was founded by Beverly Jane and Nicole Koch, educators and facilitators devoted to creating immersive wellness experiences that blend science and spirit. Since 2016, they’ve been curating transformative retreats rooted in nervous system healing, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and nature-based embodiment—guiding people back into harmony with themselves, each other, and the natural world. Beverly Jane is a multi-talented sound healer, musician, yoga teacher, creative artist, and community builder—a songstress and crafter who weaves art, music, and movement into medicine for the soul. Nicole Koch, a nervous system educator, Qigong and yoga instructor, brings the science-backed structure, philosophy, and embodiment teachings that ground each retreat in deep healing and integration. Together, they embody yin and yang—balancing creativity and clarity, structure and flow—and lead local and international adventures that unite education, restoration, and soulful exploration. Each retreat features a dynamic mix of guest facilitators and experiences, ensuring every journey is rich with connection, creativity, and transformation.Show More

Hypnotherapy

Kirsten Whitt, CHT, is a trained hypnotherapist that has graduated from the Hypnotherapy Training Institute in Corte Madera, CA. She is certified through the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners ACHE. Kirsten is a certified Medical Qigong practitioner. She has trained at Five Branches University in San Jose, CA where she is also currently pursuing a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM. ​ Kirsten has lived in Tahoe for over 10 years and enjoys all that the area has to offer: snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and backpacking. She has been a member of Douglas County Search and Rescue since 2018. Before starting school for TCM, she was a naturalist hiking guide in Yosemite National Park where she specialized in ethnobotany. In addition, she worked in many outdoor industry positions in Tahoe including outdoor education, kayak guiding, and snowshoe guiding.Show More

Reiki