Medicine Women Collective | Embody Your Medicine |
Medicine Women Collective | Embody Your Medicine |
Freedom is Your Birthright
Medicine Women Collective is a sisterhood devoted to helping women reconnect with nature, reclaim their pleasure & joy, and embody their gifts.
We lead immersive retreats in natural settings centered on somatic work, ritual work, nervous-system resilience, and whole-body experiences, so you can uncover and use your unique medicine.
Through coaching, embodied practices, transformative mindset shifts, intentional group work, and restorative time in nature, we clear deep subconscious blocks and restore freedom, vitality, and soulful belonging.
Come home to your whole self.
Who We Are
Medicine Women Collective is a place where science meets spirit, and personal transformation becomes an embodied experience.
Founded by two registered nurses and board-certified nurse coaches with extensive backgrounds in holistic healing, we bring together nervous system education, somatic practices, mindfulness, movement, nature, ceremony, and transformational coaching to support women navigating life's transitions.
Through immersive retreats, individual and group coaching, and intentional community, we help women reconnect with their bodies, explore limiting beliefs, cultivate resilience, and rediscover their authentic voice and purpose.
Our approach honors the whole woman—mind, body, heart, and spirit—because meaningful transformation isn't just something you understand. It's something you learn to live and embody.
Samantha Shatek, BSN, HWNC-BC, LMT, RPP
Part Science. Part Sacred. Part Wildly Human. A Lot of Heart.
A Foot in Both Worlds. And Probably Barefoot.
I'm a nurse, coach, somatic practitioner, artist, ceremony lover, and occasional jokester with an insatiable curiosity about what it means to be human.
My winding path has taken me from advertising, marketing, theater, and improv comedy to massage therapy, somatic polarity work, nursing, public health, and board-certified nurse coaching.
Somewhere in there, I also fell deeply in love with the mysteries of the body, consciousness, ancient wisdom, and the transformative power of ceremony.
I'm a trauma-informed practitioner who blends science with the sacred, teaches fascial maneuvers, has studied shamanic traditions, and has guided plant medicine ceremonies. I believe our bodies hold extraordinary wisdom and that healing doesn't always happen in straight lines—or in conventional ways.
Some of my greatest teachers have been the women I've sat beside in sacred circles. Those spaces have cracked me open, helped me remember myself, and inspired me to create experiences where other women can do the same.
When I'm not holding space for transformation, you might find me painting images that seem to arrive from somewhere beyond my imagination, soaking in a hot spring, wandering through nature, or laughing at the beautiful absurdity of life.
I'm equal parts grounded and mystical, reverent and irreverent. I believe ritual matters, laughter is medicine, creativity is our birthright, and this earthly experience is meant to be explored, played with, and fully lived.
I'm here for the deep work, the wild joy, the sacred sisterhood, and the beautiful art of becoming more fully ourselves.
Karri Kelsey, RN, NC-BC, CCA
Part Heart. Part Earth. All Becoming.
A Little Science. A Little Soul. A Whole Lot of Heart.
I'm a nurse, coach, circle facilitator, aromatherapist, and forever student of what it means to come home to ourselves.
My path has taken me through more than 25 years in nursing, where I've witnessed the complexity of being human in some of our most vulnerable moments. Along the way, I became increasingly curious about the spaces between what we can see, what we can measure, and what we simply know deep within ourselves.
That curiosity led me beyond conventional healthcare and into holistic nursing, nurse coaching, aromatherapy, Reiki, yoga, mindfulness, and the sacred practice of gathering women in circle. Each has offered me another way to explore the connection between body, mind, heart, and spirit.
But some of my most profound lessons haven't come from a certification or a classroom. They've come from my own messy, beautiful journey of growth, from the moments life has asked me to slow down and listen, and from the women who have shared their stories, their tears, their laughter, and their truth with me.
I believe there's a kind of wisdom within each of us that can get buried beneath expectations, responsibilities, old stories, and the endless ways we learn to show up for everyone else. Sometimes we need a little space, a little curiosity, and a circle of women who remind us that we don't have to figure it all out alone.
I'm drawn to the medicine of plants, the grounding presence of nature, the ritual of cacao, the quiet wisdom of the body, and the moments when something inside us shifts and we remember a little more of who we are.
When I'm not working, you might find me wandering a trail in Vermont, tending to the little things that make a place feel like home, dreaming about Costa Rica, or finding magic in an ordinary moment. I'm a heart-led human who believes there's room for both deep inner work and belly laughter, for tenderness and truth, for being grounded in the everyday and staying curious about the mysteries of life.
I don't believe any of us needs to become someone else to be whole. I believe we're here to peel back the layers, listen more closely, trust ourselves more deeply, and have the courage to live in a way that feels true.
I'm here for the honest conversations, the sacred pauses, the wild beauty of becoming, and the kind of sisterhood that reminds us we're in this together.
What Clients Are Saying
“Working with Karri was truly transformational. Our paths crossed just as I was beginning to explore life coaching, and the timing felt almost serendipitous.
I had previously worked with a therapist, and when I say that my sessions with Karri helped me make breakthroughs I hadn't experienced in multiple therapy sessions, I mean it!
Together, we worked on practical tools to shift my mindset, set small, achievable goals, and begin filling my confidence bucket one step at a time.
Karri also helped me recognize the importance of boundaries and understand that I don't have to take on everything—and that I shouldn't. She even offered suggestions for essential oils to support my child, who was struggling with sleep at the time.
She truly takes the time to understand you as a whole person and meet you where you are.
The impact of our work extended far beyond our coaching sessions.
I've continued to stand up for myself and prioritize my self-care without feeling guilty.
I found the courage to confront my father and began releasing resentment that I had carried for years.
I started to see myself differently—not just as an overwhelmed mom, caregiver, girlfriend, business owner, and full-time employee, but as a woman who deserves time, space, and care for herself, too.
One of the things I appreciated most about Karri was how she made me feel. It was like talking with a nonjudgmental friend—someone who genuinely cared, listened deeply, and helped me uncover patterns and mental blocks I hadn't even realized were holding me back.
I felt seen,heard, and loved throughout our sessions. At the same time, Karri was always professional, respectful, and intentional about making sure I felt safe and comfortable.
I never felt pressured to share anything I wasn't ready to discuss.
My only complaint is that I didn't have more time with her!
I wholeheartedly recommend Karri to anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps.
She helped me find direction, rebuild my confidence, and recognize that even when life feels full to the brim, I can still show up for myself. That lesson has been invaluable.”
— Samantha Mason
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Karri through her Nurse Coaching.
I began working with Karri after a transformative season in my life—becoming a new mother while also leading a demanding community organization. I was trying to balance a heavy workload, my relationship, the responsibilities of a growing family, and my own need for time to enjoy life, move my body, and take care of myself. I felt pulled in so many directions and knew I needed support in finding a healthier work-life balance.
Karri was incredibly helpful as I navigated these new priorities. She created a space where I could talk openly, process my feelings, and work through the stress I was placing on myself.
She offered thoughtful suggestions, introduced me to mindfulness practices, and encouraged me to communicate more openly with my husband and ask for help in ways that felt clear and constructive.
The weekly check-ins, meaningful conversations, walks, and even aromatherapy were exactly what I needed during this important transition in both my professional and personal life.
Each experience gave me an opportunity to reconnect with myself, gain perspective, and discover new ways to approach the challenges I was facing.
Through this work, I learned more about myself and gained practical tools that I continue to use in my everyday life.
I feel more confident in my leadership, better equipped to navigate competing priorities, and refreshed by the new perspectives I've gained.
I am moving forward with renewed energy, greater confidence, and a stronger sense of balance.
I'm so grateful for the support Karri provided and the lasting impact this experience has had on both my work and my life.”
— Abby Long
“When I started my sessions with Samantha, I was excited to set new goals, learn new tools to accomplish tasks and be held accountable. What I experienced far surpassed anything I could’ve ever imagined.
Samantha is so deeply intuitive and is able to witness hidden desires in my soul that I’d only ever joked about or tried to make small, even disappear.
But, she wouldn’t let me disappear.
She called forth my truth, and because of her gentle and direct approach, I was able to admit out loud what I truly wanted.
Less than a year later, I am practicing authenticity and beginning my own training to become a life coach!
My new life is full of adventure and magic, not because I learned goal setting tools, but because I was coached by Samantha to meet my rebel heart.
There are some people in this world walking in their purpose with a gifted ability to draw out dimly light dreams hiding in the shadows.
Samantha is one of those beautiful people. I’m so fucking grateful that I got to walk with her through this radical evolution in my life.”
-Kjersti Bohrer
“Sam played a pivotal role on my path to healing.
She was the outreached hand pulling me out of the depths of despair and guiding me back to my true path.
I do not know what I would have done without her.
She is so easy to talk to. I felt like I could be truly honest with her and share things that I’ve never felt comfortable sharing with anyone because of her empathy, compassion, and personal experience.
The way she showed up for me in a time of crisis and and helped turn it into chrysalis had a huge impact on my ability to grow and step out of the old patterns that were holding me back.
Her ability to keep me on track and make sense of my confusion still baffles me.
She is an absolute gem and I couldn’t recommend her more.
I will eternally sing her praise and know that she will continue to positively influence the lives of many people.”
-Juliette Witous (Jules)
“I had the opportunity to be coached by Karri, and the experience helped change my life.
I had been working with a therapist for seven years, and while that work had been valuable and helped me grow in many ways, I realized there were still things I was avoiding—patterns and behaviors that weren't serving me, but that I hadn't fully explored.
Working with Karri created a space where I felt comfortable enough to be honest with myself to share things that were difficult to acknowledge.
With her support, I began to recognize the patterns I was getting stuck in and see them from a different perspective.
What made the experience so meaningful was feeling safe enough to look beneath the surface, become more aware of my own behaviors, and begin to understand what was keeping me stuck.
The experience gave me a new perspective of myself and helped me see that meaningful growth can happen when I feel supported, understood, and willing to look a little deeper.”
–Kiley Hayes
“I felt an immediate connection to this kind, generous, gentle soul. I trusted her immediately and I think that is very special and rare.
Samantha’s intuitive gifts are phenomenal.
I had not had much experience with mindfulness before I began working with Samantha. I was blown away by her gift of intuition and how her words felt like they were made just for me!
Having her lead me on guided meditations was one of the best experiences I have had in this realm.
Samantha also assisted me in curating a personalized meditation for a client of mine, and her creativity and visualization process was truly incredible.
Samantha is someone I would recommend to anyone that wants to experience intuitive guidance and life-changing mediation/mindfulness practices that will take you to another level.”
-Sara Visness
“Working with Samantha has been nothing short of transformational.
From the moment we met, she saw something in me that I had never seen in myself. In every session, she reflected back to me a clearer, more grounded version of who I truly am.
Her ability to hold that mirror consistently was invaluable—especially because her coaching supported me through one of the most intense and challenging periods of my life. She didn’t just offer insight; she helped me stabilize, see clearly, and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t before.
Because of our work together, I walk away with a deeper sense of clarity, self-trust, and inner steadiness. I can say with certainty that working with Samantha created a meaningful and lasting shift in how I experience myself and my life.
I wholeheartedly recommend her coaching services for those who are ready for a transformational experience”
-Erica McDaniel
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