Today we’d like to introduce you to Kim Silva.
Hi Kim, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My journey initially started in healthcare 10 years ago when I worked in the pharmaceutical field. I assumed, the closer to healthcare my career was, I would live a healthier life right? Wrong. Thats actually where I realized just how misleading western medicine can SOMETIMES be. I found myself diagnosed with an autoimmune condition in 2018 and underwent 3 surgeries in 18 months. I felt like I wasn’t improving, but rather getting worse. Curiously I sought out alternative healing modalities due to the toll this was taking on my mental health. I decided to try out yoga where I met Jeralyn Glass at one of the studios events. I fell head over heals in-love with the immersive experience created by her Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls, they were truly something special. That was the first seed that was planted into my mind, how could these instruments bring me to such a space of bliss in such a short amount of time? How was it possible that all my stress felt as if it had all melted away? I then continued to attend similar events, realizing that not all singing bowls were created equally, some bowls are made of only Quartz. However, Jeralyn introduced me to singing bowls that were made of precious minerals & stones like platinum, gold, ruby, emerald & even minerals from Mt. Shasta to name a few. Fast forward a few years, I decided to become a Student of Jeralyns and understand what these precious instruments were all about. Through The Sacred Science of Sound – Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls trainings I began to understand the bridge between medicine and frequencies as an alternative modality for mental & physical wellness. It had such a profound impact on my own health that rippled into my life as a whole. I then began integrating all of my favorite modalities I came across and created a wellness program for myself, from yoga, sound healing, bi-weekly Brazilian Manual Lymphatic Drainage as my detoxing modality & modifying my diet to fit my needs. This is where the lovely Monica Stevens, owner of Hermosa Beach Beauty & Aesthetics Spa fits in, she went from being my detox specialist to my mentor. At this time, is when I chose to focus on them not only in my personal but my professional life and leave health care all together. On my journey to wellness, I also had the privilege of meeting the lovely vegan and high-profile private & catering genius, Chef Eileen. She showed me just how romantic ones relationship with food can truly be. She left me speechless, I had to know more, how was it possible vegan food was tastier than non-vegan? Culturally I was mislead to believe – that vegan food wasn’t full of flavor, wrong. To my surprise, my curiosity of her knowledge blossomed into friendship and I’m now her assistant in the kitchen during events. We recently co-hosted our first wellness retreat together in Sedona, AZ early September. Following the little bread crumbs my intuition gave me, opened the door to possibilities I never imagined. I currently have little to no symptoms and I’ve never felt better; this was a major win for me. By consolidating all that I learned from these incredible beings and creating my own path to wellness I am reaping the benefits of my trials and tribulations. I love that I now get to share all that I’ve learned with the collective. Combining a Brazilian Manual Lymphatic Drainage with frequencies to ensure my clients are not only feeling their best physically but also mentally, brings me joy because I know whats it feels like to be on the other end of the spectrum. Im a firm believer in the ripple effect of healing, where every individual’s journey contributes to the collective well-being of the planet.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The road that led me here was far from smooth. My health being very depleted and my mental health was almost nonexistent. While battling my own condition the world then began to face whats known today as the COVID-19 pandemic. As a frontline worker, working in a hospital during these times I found it difficult to stay grounded and not loose focus of my wellbeing while caring for the community’s health simultaneously. We faced our own obstacles at work from drug shortages, staff shortages and even lack of space to house patients in the hospital. A major obstacle was figuring out how to keep patients in medically induced comas for their survival if theres no medications coming in? We improvised, worked with what we had and hoped for the best. All we could do really. I spiraled during the first half of the pandemic with thoughts of the unknown. This is when sound really played a key role for me, this was the modality that shined the brightest for me during these strange times. At the time I wasn’t a student of Jeralyn’s yet but my previous exposure to her sound healing created an anchor for me that I could listen to on all streaming platforms. A few personal favorites were Jhene Aiko’s – Alive & Well (Gratitude Mantra) and Trigger Protection Mantra as well as Jeralyn Glass – Chill & Heal : Harmony and Balance. When the world “reopened” I made it my priority to explore any modality that would bring me any kind of relief and so far these are my top 3 – sound, detox & clean eating. This was my perfect recipe to lead me down the path of success with my personal wellness journey and why I feel amazing today.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Waves with Kim ?
I specialize in a variety of services ranging from Alchemy Sound Healing, Brazilian Lymphatic Manual Drainage and assist Chef Eileen, in Vegan fine ding for catering and private events. What sets me apart is that I have a unique service that combines two of my favorite modalities in one immersive experience. I combine a Brazilian Manual Lymphatic Drainage with frequencies to calm the mind and body. Leaving one feeling relaxed and restored. Im proud of my signature service because I understand that life comes in waves, with ups and downs which inspired me to create a sacred space where one comes to forget about their day and who they are in their daily lives; parent, spouse, sibling, coworker, etc. – and just BE. A space they can pour into themselves and give their nervous system an opportunity to relax and their body can detox effectively; its not focused on stress levels. The results speak for themselves, clients experience deep relaxation and peace of mind. I am location in the city of Hermosa Beach but I also do private events and am open to traveling. I recently did a 5 day wellness retreat in Sedona, Az and will be doing private events in the San Diego area.
What were you like growing up?
I spent a lot of time on my grandparents farm over the years during the summer as a kid. I enjoyed following my grandmother around, she taught me the fundamentals of maintaining a garden with a variety of fruits and vegetables and the importance of feeding our animals. I loved my times with her, this is why nature is a a staple of my life – it feels like home.
Pricing:
- Prices range depending on services selected
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @waves.with.kim
