BODY & SOUL CARE WITH NAKI
ABOUT MY PRACTICE
My name is Kim James aka Naki....short for Nana Kim. I received my education and training as a home birth midwife in the early 1980's through New Life School of Midwifery in Austin Texas. Although my days of being an active, on-call midwife have passed, my passion for being with women in nurturing and empowering ways lives on. My focus has expanded to women's wellness, retreats, perimenopause support and reflection sessions. I've had the good fortune of becoming a mother, midwife, massage therapist, grandmother, and women's herbal medicine educator, in that order. My practice is based in Columbia, Missouri where I have a home office. I am also available for video consultations.
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GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Retreats
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Embracing the Sacred Feminine
A Five-Night Women’s Retreat in Costa Rica
January 17-22, 2027
Join us for a wildly nourishing women’s gathering in the lush heart of Costa Rica, where we honor the sacred feminine through vibrant meals, gentle embodiment practices, truth-telling, ritual, deep rest, and joyful rejuvenation.
Each day offers a spacious, grounded container for reconnection—through meditation, yoga nidra, breathwork, free-form dance, reflective journaling, sharing circles and eco-adventures in nature’s embrace.
We weave together silence and laughter, depth and play with the living intelligence that flows within and around us. Together, we explore the sacred feminine: her light and shadow, sensuality and stillness, vulnerability and strength—all held in a supportive circle of community, beauty, and authentic presence.
No prior experience is required. Come exactly as you are.
Note on Dance: Movement here is offered as intuitive, free-form expression guided by music, gentle prompts, and inner listening rather than structured technique or instruction. You are invited to move as your body calls, rest when needed, or simply witness and receive.
SERVICES OFFERED
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Are you interested in exploring how you can feel healthier naturally? I offer wellness consultations that draw on over 30 years experience as a midwife in addition to being a Women's Herbal Educator certified in 2018 by Aviva Romm, MD author of Botanical Medicine for Women's Health. These visits take into consideration the physical, emotional, cultural and environmental influences that shape your health and wellness.
Cost: 100
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WOMEN'S WELLNESS CONSULTATION
PREGNANCY AND BIRTH CONSULTATION
Taking time for the care of your soul is essential to your well being. These sessions are for women desiring to be true to themselves, reach clarity on an issue or free themselves from limiting beliefs and patterns. I bring the skills of deep listening, gentle reflection and guided self inquiry to help you tap into your wisdom, awareness and self compassion.
Cost: 85
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REFLECTION SESSION
Would you like to supplement your prenatal or postpartum care by visiting with an experienced midwife? I offer a unique perspective informed through caring for over 650 families, giving birth primarily at home or in birthing centers. I'm here for you if you would like to discuss how to have a healthier pregnancy, gain insights into low intervention and natural birth, be guided through postpartum recovery or explore birthing options and local resources for pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
cost: 85
PERIMENOPAUSE SUPPORT
Would you like to speak with a woman wisened through facing midlife challenges and by making the passage into menopause? Perimenopause is often a time of both crisis and opportunity. I am here to offer you deep listening, emotional support and suggestions for herbal therapies and lifestyle adjustments that can ease your transition.
Cost: 100
