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Certification is never the entire story,
but provides a solid foundation.
 Kristi integrates her varied trainings and teachings into all she does and who she is. 

Animal Certifications

2022 - TA Method - Eqine Specialist Practitioner

2020 - Pet Partners Therapy Animal Handler Certification

2013 - Natural Lifemanship Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy                    (TF-EAP) Certification

2010 - Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning (FEEL) Certification

2009 - National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Equestrian Theory                    Certification

2009 - Tellington TTouch - For You & Your Horse Certification

2008 - Tellington TTouch - TTEAM for horses Certification

Kristi and horse - Spirit's Whisper Ranch
Trauma & Healing Certifications

2024 - Respite Care Professional Certification

2020 - Working with First Responders & Military Members/Veterans with PTSD  & Moral Injury

2020 - Trauma First Aid Certification with Dr Peter Levine

2020 - Johns Hopkins University Psychological First Aid Certification

2020 - Yale University The Science of Well-being Certification

2020 - First Responder Self-Compassion Workshop

2019 - Be Well Serve Well PTSD Conference

2017 - Presenter at the Canadian Critical Incident Stress Congress

2016 - Surviving Trauma & Building Resilience in the Workplace Seminar

2016 - LivingWorks ASIST Suicide First Aid Certification

2016 - Maners Psychological First Aid Certification

2013 - Natural Lifemanship Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) Certification

Kristi and horse - Spirit's Whisper Ranch

Police Certifications

2008 - Ontario Safety League (OSL) Driving School Classroom Instructor Certification

2008 - Canada Safety Council (CSC) Defensive Driving Course Instructor Certification

2008 - Ontario Safety League (OSL) Driving Instructor Certification

2007 - Ontario Provincial Police Native Awareness Course

2006 - Northwestern University Hostage Negotiations Instructor Certification

2006 - Dalhousie University Certified Police Coach Certification

2006 - Taser International X26 Instructor Certification

2005 - Dalhousie University Policing the Modern Community Certification

2005 - Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice Unified Command Certification

2005 - Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice Evacuation Coordinator   

             Certification

2005 - Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice Emergency Response Planning

              Certification

2005 - Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice Incident Management Certification

2005 - Bloomington Police Department USA Special Weapons & Tactics (SWAT) Certification

2005 - Ontario Police College Leading a Learning Police Organization Certification

2005 - USA Institute for Law Enforcement Administration Ethics Train-the-Trainer Certification

2004 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Domestic Violence Investigation Train-the-Trainer 

              Certification

2004 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Front Line Supervisor Certification

2004 - National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Tactical Operations Conference

2004 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Team Building Certification

2004 - National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Patrol Response to Active Shooters

              Instructor Certification

2004 - Keys to Safer Schools Bullying Stops when Respect Begins Train-the-Trainer

             Certification

2004 - Keys to Safer Schools Assessment of the Potentially Dangerous Student Train-the-

              Trainer Certification

2003 - Canadian Association of Police Educators Conference

2003 - Glock Armorers Certification

2003 - Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Spontaneous Knife Defence Instructor Certification

2002 - Toronto Police Department Uniform Coach Officer Certification

2002 - Dalhousie University Problem-Oriented Policing Certification

2002 - York Regional Police Search & Rescue Certification

2001 - Dalhousie University Communication Skills for Police Personnel Certification

2001 - Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) Defensive Tactics Instructor

2001 - Heckler & Koch Master Pistol Instructor Certification

2001 - Heckler & Koch Pistol Instructor Certification

2001 - Waterloo Regional Police Mantracking Certification

2001 - Heckler & Koch Tactical Pistol Certification

2001 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Facilitating Adult Learning Instructor Certification

2001 - Caliber Press Street Survival Seminar

2000 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Use of Force Instructor Certification

2000 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification

2000 - Dalhousie University Police Leadership & Management Development Certification

2000 - FIST Instructor Certification

2000 - Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Fitness Consultant

             Certification

2000 - Monadnock Expandable Baton Instructor Certification

1999 - National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) Scuba Diver Certification

1999 - ASP Tactical Baton Instructor Certification

1998 - Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) & Police Fitness Personnel of Ontario

             (PFPO) Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (PREP) Certification

1998 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Shotgun Instructor Certification

1998 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Firearm Instructor Certification

1998 - Tactical Control Systems Level 2 Ground Control Instructor Certification

1998 - Beretta USA Armorer Certification

1998 - Tactical Control Systems Level 1 Ground Control Instructor Certification

1997 - Peel Regional Police Canadian Use of Force Conference

1997 - Canadian Henley Regatta women's double - gold medalist

1997 - Quikkuf Instructor Certification

1997 - Guelph Police Department Effective Presentations Certification

1996 - Centenial Olympic Games Security Team Program Officer - Atlanta, Georgia

1993 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Advanced Training Certification

1991 - Ontario Police College (OPC) Constable Training Certification

1989 - Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Tillsonburg Ontario

Kristi - Police Days - Spirit's Whisper Ranch
Kristi - Police Team - Spirit's Whisper Ranch
Kristi & Police class at range - Spirit's Whisper Ranch
Healing Modality Certifications

2024 - Rayonex Bioresonance According to Paul Schmidt®Certification

2022 - NeurOptimal® - Zengar® Certification

2019 - Transformative Mediation Certification

2011 - Crystal Energy Therapy Certification

2009 - Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Master Instructor Certification

2009 - Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Pet Certification

2009 - Reiki Master Instructor Certification

2009 - Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Intermediate Certification

2009 - Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) Basic Certification

2008 - Krieger-Kunz Therapeutic Touch Level 2 Certification

2008 - Krieger-Kunz Therapeutic Touch Level 1 Certification

2008 - Tellington TTouch part 1 Certification

2008 - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Level 2 Certification

2008 - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Level 1 Certification

2007 - Reiki Level 2 Certification

2007 - Reiki Level 1 Certification

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Sport Accomplishments

2015 - First Female Puller Inducted into the Canadian Tug-Of-War Hall of Fame

2000 - Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Fitness Consultant

             Certification

1998 - Presented the Tillsonburg (hometown) Special Award Committee Medal of Honour for

           competing and medaling at the 1997 World Police & Fire Games in Calgary Alberta

1997 - World Police & Fire Games indoor & on-water rowing competitor:

             earning 3 gold, 2 silver & 2 bronze medals - Calgary, Alberta

1996 - Tug-of-War World Championships Competitor  - Slaharan, Netherlands

1996 - Centennial Olympic Games Security Team Program Officer - Atlanta, Georgia

1995 - National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 2 Rowing Theory Certification

1995 - City of Waterloo Award of Merit re 1995 World Police & Fire Games Competition

1995 - World Police & Fire Games Indoor & On-Water Rowing Competitor

             earning 3 gold medals Melbourne, Australia

1988 - National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Rowing Technical Certification

1987 - National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 1 Rowing Theory Certification

Kristi ziplining - Spirit's Whisper Ranch

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Spirit's Whisper Ranch Horse Guided Learning Facility
60 Rockley Road  Suffolk  Prince Edward Island  Canada   C1C 0T7
SpiritsWhisperRanch.ca     902 330 7975

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