Welcome to Harmony in the Harbor!

Hi, I’m Kristen Barrett—Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, gut guru, and mama of two beautiful girls.  My journey began with a long list of health struggles and a PCOS diagnosis that led me to discover the healing power of food.

Through functional nutrition and lifestyle changes, I transformed my health—restoring my gut, balancing my hormones, and even overcoming infertility. Now, I help other women do the same.

I believe food is medicine, and with the right support, your body can heal and thrive—just like it was designed to.

 Renate Rain is a certified cold water guide, the owner of Cold Confidence and the founder of Puget Sound Plungers, a growing community of over 5,000 cold plungers.  

Through guided ice baths, sauna sessions, and breathwork experiences, Renate blends somatic practices with unique coaching techniques to help individuals reconnect with themselves and build lasting resilience. 

Her work centers on the belief that intentional cold exposure and conscious breath can unlock profound healing.  Renate is passionate about supporting people as they move through discomfort or fear, and witnessing the transformation as they emerge from the cold feeling empowered and alive. 

Genna is a compassionate guide dedicated to helping women connect with their truth and tap into their heart's deepest desires. With a deep reverence for the sacred phases of womanhood—Maiden, Mother, and Crone—she nurtures each woman's unique journey of health, healing, and self-discovery. 

Drawing from the transformative power of Forrest Yoga, Western Astrology, spiritual ceremony, and the medicine of cacao, Genna creates spaces where women can awaken to their inner wisdom. Through yoga philosophy, sacred rituals, and breathwork, she fosters deep healing and empowerment, supporting women in aligning with their true essence and the natural rhythms of life. 

Dr. Gillian Esser is a board-certified gynecologist specializing in menopausal and perimenopausal care. With a unique blend of traditional and holistic approaches, she supports women using both modern medical treatments and lifestyle-based strategies like supplements, nutrition, and movement. My clinic specializes in menopausal and perimenopausal health. I am the only gynecologist in the region specializing in the menopausal transition. 

Through advanced therapies and procedures that promote renewal and regeneration, Dr. Esser helps women turn back the clock and live life to the fullest. She believes that personal care deserves a personal approach—something she’s proud to offer through her solo practice.

She completed her undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and her residency at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, graduating in the top 5% of her class. Practicing since 1997, she recently relocated to Gig Harbor, where she continues to provide compassionate, individualized care in a warm and welcoming setting.

Hi, my name is Aimee Arendsee and I have been a sound healer for many years and am following my heart path facilitating small and large public and private events. I fell in love with crystal and Tibetan singing bowls years ago as I experienced deep peace and calm whenever I played them. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I wanted to share this beautiful vibrational healing modality with friends, family, anyone and everyone! This fascination with sound healing paved the road for me to build a collection of sound healing instruments. 

The sound had a profound impact on my energetic, emotional and mental body which led me to study energy healing. I became certified as a level 2 Usui Reiki student and am currently working on master level. I am also a certified Advanced Theta healer and have recently earned certificates with the Gong Yoga Association in Advanced Gong Playing and also teacher certification for Gong Yoga Nidra (guided meditation with gongs). 

I have lived in the South Puget Sound area of Washington State for over 25 years and call this home. I am a lover of connecting with nature and enjoy doing sound healing events outside! I have serenaded Mt Rainier, the Olympics and the Pacific Ocean many times, with more to come. I have a passion for collaborating with others and artists on their journey to health and healing.