Koru Mindfulness Teacher
Katie Bucklen
Katie is a recently retired pediatrician who earned a bachelor of arts degree at New York University and a medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Before retirement, she served as faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine as a hospital-based pediatrician often caring for children facing the uncertainty of serious illness. It was through caring for this vulnerable population that she became interested in mindfulness as a means of providing improved communication and care. While at Wash U, it was her privilege to learn, practice, and teach mindfulness principles to patients and their families, as well as to fellow providers and medical trainees. Since retirement, she has enjoyed teaching individual and group mindfulness classes. She is thrilled to have completed the Koru teacher training, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training. She has also studied the science behind the benefits of mindfulness such as stress reduction, resiliency, and improved communication. Katie remains an avid student of all aspects of mindfulness – from the neurologic basis of its benefits to the spiritual teachings that inform secular practice.
This teacher offers classes to the public. Visit their website to learn more.
Entry created January 31, 2023