Spreading Love through Breath, Sound, Movement & Presence

Kelsey Rudzinsky RN, BSN; Certified Breathwork Facilitator; Reiki Master Practitioner

I became a Registered Nurse with a deep desire to help and connect with people, knowing I have special gifts that support transformation. After a decade of working in Western medicine, I stepped away from nursing to travel the world and feed the hunger I had for a more meaningful life. This fulfillment came in the form of travel, work exchange, and calling in teachers, mentors, and healers to support my own evolution. I have been guided along this path and have had the honor of meeting and living with healers and teachers who have shared the wisdom and teachings of some of the greatest to ever walk this planet. My educational background is the perfect foundation for this work. I have a deep understanding of and comfort with working with humans and am excited to share this medicine.

How I came to be a breathwork facilitator

Breathwork entered my life unexpectedly, as most miraculous things do. I felt disconnected from my body, mainly my reproductive system. After spending 15+ years on birth control, I realized I had no idea how my body worked without it. Long story short, when I stopped taking the pill, my period never returned. A year and a half went by without a single spot. I had been traveling and, to be honest, was grateful I didn’t have to think about tampons, bleeding through clothes, etc. All the while, I knew this was not “normal.” I had a deep belief that my body was broken. My family history is riddled with cancer and the BRCAA1 gene present in my matriarchal line, and despite a bachelor’s degree in the science of nursing and a decade of working in the field, I was highly experienced at ignoring my own body. I felt that, if I wasn’t experiencing any “negative” symptoms, why shake things up?

The answer is—because I knew. My heart knew. My womb knew. We knew we were absolutely not broken but certainly disconnected. Decades of pills, exercise, processed food, and fear-based beliefs will do that, even to a nurse. So I set out to try to get my period back—something teenager Kelsey would for sure roll her eyes at. I went to multiple specialists and had lots of tests run. The results are scary. I was met with the following phrases and “potential” diagnoses: ovarian failure, pre-cancer, PCOS, perimenopausal, going back on oral contraceptives, Turner’s syndrome, etc. I didn't like the way I felt leaving any of these appointments. I knew this wasn’t the case.

I signed up for an online course with a “womb healer,” something I hadn’t known existed. The first week we met virtually was my first experience with the type of breathwork I now facilitate. HOLY SH*T. My experience with breathing was psychedelic. My entire body was tingling, every inch—a new body experience for me. I felt like I was floating and hypnotized; at one point I was crying and then laughing. The most important part was that, despite all the intense sensations, I felt completely safe.

Calm. Present. My mind was relaxed, and my body was still. The active breathing was challenging for me. I remember thinking, “Am I doing this right?” and taking a couple of breaks. But I continued with it, and when we switched to the relaxation portion of the experience, WOW. The breath did all of this. My breath? Without any external substances? I was truly blown away. It was the type of experience that changed your life forever. A new level of consciousness was unlocked. BOOM, BLISS.

Spoiler alert: Within a couple of months, my period returned. I’ve since learned SO much about my body and hormones that I feel passionate about sharing with other women. My breathwork journey didn't end there. Breathwork is not a conscious process; that’s the point. It gets you out of your mind, releasing control of the experience.

During breathwork, I started having auditory and visual experiences, bodily sensations, and memories of conscious and unconscious events I hadn’t thought about, probably ever. As I began allowing these memories to surface and allowing myself to FEEL them in the safe container of breathwork, my life began to drastically change. I felt so much lighter. Things made so much more sense, and I truly started understanding the importance of feeling my feelings and processing trauma. NOT processing this stuck energy and ignoring the impactful life events that we may not have had the opportunity to “feel” at the time is the very buildup that causes chronic disease and cancer.

Sure, hysterically crying was new for me and vulnerable to do in spaces with strangers, but the benefits quickly outweighed my fears of being seen. I let the floodgates open, and it became the doorway to liberation. Once I started breathing, I was hooked. I quickly realized I have much more powerful experiences when someone is holding the space, which inspired me to become a facilitator myself. I have since completed levels 1–5 of healer training with David Elliott and feel extremely confident in my ability to create safe spaces conducive to powerful healing experiences. My breathing journey and practice are the most important parts of my life. I believe breath is the medicine of the future.

With regular breathwork, most medications, illnesses, and diseases become irrelevant.

I believe this breathwork is essential in healing addiction, eating disorders, PTSD & so many other illnesses that riddle our society. I know it sounds crazy, and it is!! It is my honor to provide others with the opportunity to heal, return to their center, ignite their creativity, and gain more clarity on their life’s purpose!

As a healer and human, I see myself as a beacon of hope. A reminder of Love and a model of presence, Bridging the Gap between Health and Spirituality In this ever-changing world, it’s easy to get swept up in the many stressors of life. We become consumed often without realizing it, and coming home to the breath can help unwind some of the tension we carry. I believe health is a way of living, and living healthfully can be very fun! I am passionate about helping people feel better. I strive to help women understand and love their menstrual cycles and remember the deep wisdom and power we hold in our womb spaces. I feel strongly that both women and men deserve and are ready to heal the ancestral wounds we all carry and return to unconditional love for ourselves and each other. This allows us to connect in deeper, more meaningful ways.

Back to the fact that living healthfully can be a very fun piece: I believe that above all else, life is meant to be enjoyed. If not, why are we here? I incorporate my vivacious personality and humor into everything I do. There’s always both light and dark, and being able to endure “painful” emotions is crucial for us to feel pure joy. Outside of my life’s work, I love movement of all kinds, including obstacle course races, yoga, and skateboarding, and I competed in American Ninja Warrior in 2017. I love to dance and sing, swim and bike, hike and explore—basically anything outside... Sign me up! I love tapping into my creativity and getting lost in time. I have a deep reverence for plants and plant medicine, as well as fungi. I love spending time with kind humans and love live music, comedy, and gardening. My long-term dream is to own farmland where a conscious community thrives!

My purpose is to co-create healing experiences where I can share my knowledge and intuitive gifts with people around the world. I offer private and group sessions, both in person and virtually. Book a session or sign up for an event today and see what breathing can do for you!

Healing yourself is the best investment you can make! I’m honored to be a part of your journey!