Encountering Kallie Harrison is like meeting a dozen lifetimes at once, her varied experiences culminating in a unique acupuncture healing practice deeply rooted in Chinese medicinal arts.
Raised in Pocatello, Idaho (“my father was a fourth-generation jeweler,” she says proudly), Kallie's interest in acupuncture, massage, and holistic medicine took her to San Diego and was born out of a struggle with back pain. Her smile, as she recalls the relief acupuncture afforded, is a testament to its efficacy.
Complementing her RN credentials with hundreds of hours of acupuncture and massage training, in 2010, Callie volunteered to assist a favorite teacher doing acupuncture in Nepal, encountering “the happiest people I ever met, though they had almost nothing," she recalls from her clinic offices on Prospector.
Kallie pursued a doctorate in acupuncture, opened a clinic in Big Sky, and discovered psychedelic-assisted therapy, receiving formal training in California. “Psychedelics have a unique ability to unlock insights, process trauma and promote emotional healing,” she affirms.
But Utah’s mountains lingered in the background of her far-flung life. “My mom grew up in Heber, and my parents met in Park City painting the chairlift,” she laughs. “Park City was always special.”
“I was fortunate to catch my breast cancer early,” she says of her most recent health journey. Choosing to “go flat” after a double mastectomy last year was “an expression of authenticity,” she says firmly. “I want people to know embracing their scars is OK.” True to her healing instincts, she offers free ‘compassion calls’ to cancer patients and plans a breast cancer retreat in Mexico this fall.
“People in Park City share an appreciation for wellness and the outdoors,” Kallie observes of our local culture. “They are curious, proactive about their health, and respect alternative therapies. It makes my work rewarding.”
“It’s a privilege to be here and be part of the journey to health and wholeness.”