KRISTINE HUFFMAN

Kristine Huffman, L.I.C.S.W. has over 25 years of professional experience in the field of human services. In addition to her professional background, her diverse experience includes work with the Peace Corps, a three assignment as an integrated sciences teacher in Swaziland, Africa and teaching and working with juvenile delinquents and other at risk students. This experience has endowed her with a solid foundation to handle obstacles with creativity and calm.

Kristine pursued graduate work in Special Education at West Chester University in Pennsylvania and received a Masters in Social Work from State University of New York at Albany. As an avid life-long student she earned certification in hypnosis, biofeedback, experiential therapy, adventure-based counseling and rock climbing instruction. She also completed training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Personality Profiling, Headache Treatment and Coaching.

For 16 years Kristine worked at the exclusive Canyon Ranch Resort in Lenox, MA, as an executive director and psychotherapist. As the Health and Healing Director she brought together and worked with the finest multidisciplinary health and healing team in the world. During her tenure the resort won many awards including “Best Spa in the World” as rated by discriminating Conde Nast readers. Using innovative methods of team development, mentoring, creative and care-full communication, Kristine was able to create a sense of camaraderie and collaboration among a diverse group of healers including Medical Doctors, Acupuncturists, Nurses, Nutritionists, Psychotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Physical Therapists, Dance and Movement Therapists, Massage Therapists and Aestheticians.

Kristine has conducted workshops for the International Spa Association, International Health Racquet and Sports Club Association and Medical Spa Expo and Conference as well as for individual hospitality properties. Today, Kristine shares her expertise with clients wishing to integrate successful health and wellness programs into their businesses. In addition to working with Creative Spa Concepts as a Senior Consultant – Medical Specialist, Kristine co-founded The Peak Performance Practice. She continues her career in human service offering counseling services, workshops, seminars and business consulting to individuals and organizations seeking to achieve excellence.