Biography - Kara Shumway

Being an independent, outside-the-box thinker from the time she was born, Kara Shumway has always been open-minded and naturally drawn to integrative health methods and ways of thinking. Kara was exposed to these methods early on as she witnessed her sister defy her cancer battle by living 5 years beyond her 6-month expectancy through integrating various holistic approaches. Kara knew those approaches helped her sister heal from surgeries and treatments faster, and live life to the fullest in a way not typically seen in others with similar circumstances. Kara’s family would continue to be her greatest teacher as her daughter was then born with a rare brain disorder that affected her craniosacral system, ultimately shortening her life. With the encouragement of her mother, Kara open-mindedly explored complementary health methodologies, soaked up all the information she could on these subjects, and continued defining her purposeful path. Along the way, her aunt exposed her to the world of reiki, essential oils, herbs, and beyond. Kara’s pursuit to educate and support others in finding holistic relief and balance then grew from a passionate hobby to a full-time holistic practice she founded called Enriched Journey, LLC.

Though a Colorado native, Kara has called Arizona home since 1997 where she resides with her husband and 2 sons. While in AZ, Kara attended the award-winning Southwest Institute of Healing Arts where she earned her Mind-Body Wellness Practitioner diploma with certificates in Reiki, Cranial Unwinding, and Reflexology. Additional studies include coaching, sound healing, aromatherapy, therapeutic touch, yoga Nidra, holistic nutrition, infant cranial unwinding, and auriculotherapy. She is also a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals.  

Similar to a personal trainer who supports individuals to achieve physical strength and health, Kara’s work is personal training for the nervous system. She believes recognizing the interconnectedness of all things and maintaining a regulated nervous system can bring about wellness, healing, relief, vitality, and balance for mind, body, and soul. Kara views life as a wondrous journey and honors each person’s innate strengths. She shows others how to empower their own overall wellbeing and thrive in a life of enriched fulfillment.