
SPIRIT'S WHISPER
RANCH

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

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

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



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

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
