Kathy Burkard is the founder and owner of Sacred Fire Energy, which provides energetic release for emotional, physical and spiritual health. Kathleen is a Shaman Practitioner and has studied under a Cherokee Medicine Man, Standing Bear, for the last eleven years. This study has included many hours of self-discovery and Cherokee healing techniques. Kathleen currently apprentices with Standing Bear in her own practice, enabling her to work hands-on alongside him to reach deeper levels of healing and understanding. Since January 2012, Kathleen has also been a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, whereby the practitioner uses his/her hands in a heart-centered and intentional way.