 An integrative health educator, manual therapy practitioner, and author whose work explores the relationship between the nervous system, emotions, stress physiology, and whole-body wellness, Kimberly Burnham’s doctoral work (2003) focused on manual therapy approaches for people with Parkinson’s disease and the mind-body relationships of dopamine and neurological regulation. Her work is grounded in the understanding that emotional health, physical health, nervous system function, and lived experience are deeply interconnected. A recently published article centers on the mind body relationships of Dopamine, Parkinson’s (too little dopamine, brain and movement disorder), and Schizophrenia (too much dopamine, hallucinations and mental health). The reality is that both conditions are caused by a dysregulation in the physical brain, body, and mind. Known as “The Nerve Whisperer,” Kimberly combines guided imagery, mindfulness-based coaching, and gentle body-centered approaches to support people living with stress-related disorders, chronic pain, nervous system dysregulation, addictions, connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos, and autoimmune conditions. Her work is especially relevant for individuals interested in complementary approaches that support traditional health and psychological care. A typical body-centered session involves the client resting fully clothed on a comfortable massage table while Kimberly uses gentle touch, mindfulness-based guidance, breath awareness, and relaxation techniques intended to support calm, body awareness, nervous system regulation, and musculoskeletal joint function. She integrates a variety of approaches including guided visualization, meditation, health coaching, acupressure, CranioSacral therapy, Reiki, Integrative Manual Therapy, osteopathic manual therapy, and nervous system regulation techniques. Her focus is on helping clients cultivate greater self-awareness, relaxation, resilience, emotional balance, and comfortable movement. Kimberly also has a longstanding interest in the relationship between vision, stress, cognition, and neuroplasticity. In 1990, when working as a journalist, she was diagnosed with Keratoconus. In his white coat with impressive degrees on the wall, an ophthalmologist said, “It’s genetic so there is nothing you can do and you should consider what your life will be like if you become blind.” Three years later, she graduated from the Sutherland-Chan School of Massage Therapy, then studied manual therapy at The Upledger Institute, The Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy (where she later taught for 12 years and was the director of Vision Services), and The Canadian College of Osteopathy (1995-1999). Also certified in nutrition, herbal medicine, hypnosis, and homotoxicology/homeopathy, Kimberly frequently explores the intersection of neuroscience, language, culture, mindfulness, and healing. An award-winning poet and lifelong student of languages and culture, she grew up studying Spanish in Bogotá, French in Brussels, and Japanese in Tokyo, where she also studied acupressure. Kimberly’s multicultural background informs her interest in empathy, communication, and human connection. The author of “Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, A Daily Brain Health Program,” a work exploring language, memory, emotional regulation, and daily practices that supports cognitive and emotional well-being, she is on a mission to create more peace and understanding in the world by collecting and writing about the nuanced meaning of “Peace” in 10,000 different languages. “Imagine if each of us contemplated peace in different cultures for five minutes a day. We could change the world.” Kimberly Burnham offers educational wellness consultations, guided visualization coaching, and integrative mind-body support in Spokane, WA and Portland, OR, or online at [email protected] or 860-221-8510. Check out all her journal articles and free books at https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace-project/category/free-book-thursday Upcoming Free Books Parkinson's Alternatives: Walk Better, Sleep Deeper and Move Consciously; Solutions from Nature's Sensational Medicine Free eBook download May 28, 2026 https://amzn.to/4tESXNZ or get the audiobook included with an audible membership trial. Free Book Thursday June 4, 2026: The Red Sunflower Diaries, https://amzn.to/49tofAr June 11, 2026 Free Book Thursday Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind (A Daily Brain Health Program https://amzn.to/4eXCtgn Always free for June 18 and 25, 2026 My poetry is published in 150 plus poetry anthologies many of them through Inner Child press and The Year of the Poet. Each month we feature 3 guest poets. Let us know if you want to be considered. All the back issues are at https://www.innerchildpress.com/the-year-of-the-poet-2026.php Healthy Cholesterol influences Brain Health, Membrane Integrity, Hormonal Function, Vision and Eye Health. Free eBook download May 21, 2026 https://amzn.to/433gxZT or get the audiobook included with an audible membership trial. Quiet the Storm: 40 Guided Visualizations for Social Anxiety, Sleep, and Calm Digestion Free eBook download May 14, 2026 https://amzn.to/3PBOSMA or get the audiobook included with an Audible membership trial. Available anytime 1) Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injuries, Chronic Back Pain and Hypermobility in the International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (IJCAM) and 2) The Way Dopamine Dysregulation affects people with Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, and Addictions in Advanced Journal of Psychological Science & Research (AJPSR). https://akamaiuniversity.academia.edu/KimberlyBurnham Available anytime 4 Centos from Changing the World, One Poem at a Time. A cento is a poem made entirely of lines borrowed from other poets—stitched together, voice by voice, into something newly alive. It is both honoring and reimagining. It listens carefully, selects gently, and arranges with intention. When you download the eBook or "buy" it, you can get the audio version for two or three dollars. Free download on Thursday May 7, 2026. It can be downloaded to any device with the kindle app (phone, iPad, computer as well as a kindle. A Guide Visualization Book for Children and Adults Affected by Kleefstra Syndrome and Developmental Delay https://amzn.to/4uukTp5 A Queer Piece of Paper from Mormon Girl to Rabbi's Wife (April 23, 2026 https://amzn.to/4uZE3Dh Available anytime World Healing, World Peace on Free Download https://www.innerchildpress.com/world-healing-world-peace-poetry.php https://www.innerchildpress.com/resources/World%20Healing%20World%20Peace%20GRATIS.pdf April 23, 2026 Free Download Thursday. Today is the day! My new book Eye Exercises for Brain Health, Memory, and Creativity by Ben Furleigh and Kimberly Burnham https://amzn.to/42HX29k The Hypermobility-Hypomobility Continuum, Manual Therapy and Alternative Medicine Solutions for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Other Connective Tissue Disorders by Kimberly Burnham (2026) https://amzn.to/4qjRQTg Free Download on April 16, 2026
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Free Book Thursday June 4, 2026: The Red Sunflower Diaries, https://amzn.to/49tofAr  Seed Pack Poetry
Seed Pack Poetry Project For 200 Seed Packs and $1400
I will provide 1) 200 poems, 100 plus blog posts published daily throughout the summer. 2) a published book with the poems unique to the seed company supporting this project 3) blogs posted to Medium, LinkedIn, seed company blog, poetry blogs, and other blogs with links to social media. 4) two or three images per post with black out poetry or found poetry images of the back of the seed pack, front of seed pack with poetry that is response poetry to the images (Ekphrastic poetry), Dear Seed Company. For National Poetry month (April), I am writing seed pack poems. These are poems that use words from the back of a seed pack. It is a kind of found poem, blackout poetry, or erasure poems. Words are chosen from a piece of text such as a seed pack, newspaper, blog post, cereal box, etc. The poet then chooses the words she or he wants and leaves the rest, or erases them, or blacks them out like a redacted spy report leaving only the words of the poem visible. I use these kinds of seed pack poems in my latest book, The Red Sunflower Diaries, Why Everyone Should Garden and Share Seeds (fiction). I am writing to propose a marketing or publicity program for your company. Would you be interested in me writing poems based on your line of seeds? For a small payment, I can write a short blog with information about the type of seeds in the pack and then write two or three poems based on the description or the words on the back of the seed pack. Many of my poems are haikus. This is a short Japanese style poem with three lines of 5-7-5 syllables. I can write out the poem or I can create an actual blackout poem (words that are not part of the poem are blacked out with a marker or crayon). These posts can be placed on your blog, my personal blog, my Medium blog, on LinkedIn and linked to social media posts. I would do the work as your poet-in-residence and produce a series of 100 posts over the summer or I could do just a handful of posts that you could use to promote your seeds. Once I have completed 100 or more poems in the series, I can publish them in a book that can also be used to promote your business. Here are links to my seed pack poems and other poetry. Seed Pack Poetry Blog https://healthy-brain.medium.com/sweet-edible-peas-in-a-pod-c16cc35e241e Medium Blog https://healthy-brain.medium.com/ Trish Hopkinson Poetry Blog https://trishhopkinson.com/tag/kimberly-burnham/ Tiferet Poetry Blog https://tiferetjournal.com/april-2015-poem-a-thon/poems-by-kimberly-burnham/ I am an avid gardener and active in several gardening and seed groups on Facebook. My award winning poetry has been published in over 100 books and anthologies. Amazon https://amzn.to/4c8gSOV Please let me know if this is of interest. Kimberly Burnham Parkinson's Alternatives: Walk Better, Sleep Deeper and Move Consciously; Solutions from Nature's Sensational Medicine https://amzn.to/4tN0Fpw Free Download on May 28, 2026  Parkinson’s Disease and Complementary and Alternative Medicine A Community Consciousness and Brain Health Essay. Studies from the field of CAM show promising results for people with Parkinson’s disease who use physical / occupational therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, OMT, Chiropractic. Looking for ways to improve his flexibility, a 35-year-old man found himself researching the Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) options for Parkinson’s disease. A 68-year-old woman, looked for a way to control her tremors and had never reacted well to medications. A 76 year old runner found the Parkinson’s disease (PD) medication worked for his tremors but the restless leg syndrome was getting worse. Another man’s daughter was a massage therapist and always talking to him about nutrition. Each person is looking for a drug-free, surgery-free way to manage their Parkinson’s disease and other symptoms. Each wants to live life to its fullest. A variety of CAM practitioners are looking at the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and have done studies on the benefits of physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, osteopathic manual therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy, Qigong, Alexander Technique and music therapy. Last year, an osteopathic pilot study focused on the affect of Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). They found NMT, a form of massage therapy can improve motor symptoms in PD. They recommended that future studies examine whether the beneficial effects can be sustained past 5 weeks or with less frequent NMT, thus making treatment more affordable. (Svircev, 2005). In a 2002 Journal of the American Osteopathic Association article, Rivera-Martinez found people with Parkinson’s disease had a significantly higher frequency of bilateral occipitoatlantal and occipitomastoid compression. (Rivera-Martinez, 2002). The occipitoatlantal joint is the space between the base of the head and the first vertebrae at the top of the neck. This is the area which covers and protects the midbrain with the substantia nigra (most affected in Parkinson’s) and the basal ganglia (responsible for the coordinating and fine tuning movements). Rivera-Martinez continues, “over subsequent visits and treatments, the frequency of both strain patterns were reduced significantly to levels found in the control group. (Rivera-Martinez, 2002). Three years earlier, Wells found “in the treated (osteopathic manual therapy) group of patients with PD, statistically significant increases were observed in stride length, cadence, and the maximum velocities of upper and lower extremities after treatment. There were no significant differences observed in the control (sham treatment) groups. The data demonstrates that a single session of an OMT protocol has an immediate impact on Parkinsonian gait. Osteopathic manipulation may be an effective physical treatment method in the management of movement deficits in patients with Parkinson’s disease.” (Wells, 1999) Chiropractic care has also shown benefit. In one study, chiropractors discussed a “60-year-old man diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 53 after a twitch developed in his left fifth finger. He later developed rigidity in his left leg, body tremor, slurring of speech, and memory loss, among other findings.” The study concluded, “Upper cervical chiropractic care aided by cervical radiographs and thermal imaging had a successful outcome for a patient with Parkinson’s disease. (Elster, 2000). Physical therapy and occupational therapy studies are also showing positive results and improvement in function. Formisano, et al. noted “it is not easy to assess the role played by physical therapy due to the difficulty of an objective evaluation; our results, however, show an improvement in the functional performance of patients and suggest the usefulness of physical therapy associated with drug therapy in a comprehensive treatment for PD. (Formisano, 1992). A Cochrane study reported on two trials with a positive effect from occupational therapy, “however the improvements were relatively small. (Deane, 2002). In an investigation of the affect of regular Qigong exercise on Parkinson’s symptoms, researchers noted, “Qigong is an exercise therapy based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The exercises combine the practice of motion and rest, both guided by mental imagery. The movements or postures are thought to promote an “energy flow” along meridians, that are not related to anatomic structures.” They reported a beneficial affect of Qigong for gait imbalances and joint problems. The Qigong exercises used in their study “can be classified as active physiotherapy using low-energy exercises with sustained movements of limbs, trunk, face and tongue as well as breathing coordination and can be adapted to special needs. Researchers evaluated the outcomes with the Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale motor part. (Schmitz-Hübsch, 2006). A study on the effects of Integrative Manual Therapy on Parkinson’s disease symptoms found substantial functional improvements with 60 hours of treatment. A 62 year old man diagnosed four years ago with PD made improvements in virtually all assessed categories. Notable gains include a 48.6% improvement in total United Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scores. Another neurologist’s test, the Schwab and England scores changed from 70% to 80% of normal function. The Up & Go Test and 10 Meter Walk showed improvements in walking speed and stride length. Lung capacity readings (a spirometer measurement) improved from 2800 cc to 3300 cc. The PDQ-39 subjective questionnaire showed a 67% improvement in symptoms. The Medical Symptoms Questionnaire (MSQ) score improved 51.3%. The McGill Pain Questionnaire showed a 73.3% decrease in pain, primarily back and hip pain. (Burnham, 2006). These changes are significant given the medical systems expected 3.1% annual increase in the UPDRS motor scores and a 3.2% decline in Hoehn and Yahr staging levels. (Alves, 2005). In a systematic review researchers found four clinical trials of Alexander technique (AT), a process of psychophysical re-education, which met their inclusion/exclusion criteria. The studies results are promising and imply that AT is effective in reducing the disability of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease and in improving pain behavior and disability in patients with back pain. (Ernst, 2003). One of the randomized controlled clinical trials looked at 93 people with PD and compared Alexander technique to massage therapy and no additional intervention. “The Alexander Technique group improved compared with the no additional intervention group. The Alexander Technique group was also comparatively less depressed post-intervention on the Beck Depression Inventory, and at six-month follow-up had improved on the Attitudes to Self Scale.” Researchers concluded, “There is evidence that lessons in the Alexander Technique are likely to lead to sustained benefit for people with Parkinson’s disease.” (Stallibrass, C., P. Sissons, et al. (2002). TEN MILLION
Are you one of the ten million people worldwide living with Parkinson's disease? Is someone you love losing their independence or their ability to walk due to Parkinson's disease? Possibly you have found success in medications and surgery. Perhaps you are looking for other ways to decrease the tremors in your hands, so you can enjoy a dinner out with friends. Maybe you want to improve your walking or are a lifelong runner who has had to give up exercise because of the stiffness in your legs and the pain in your back. Maybe you want to read this book to learn some easy ways to balance your brain chemistry and feel more expressive, more focused, and more successful. ACUPUNCTURE, REIKI, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY Have you tried acupuncture for the symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Have you been thinking about how Craniosacral therapy, Integrative Manual Therapy or Reiki could improve your life? MATRIX ENERGETICS or EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT) Maybe someone has talked to you about the benefits of Matrix Energetics, Emotional Freedom Technique's light tapping or Nature's Sensational Medicine. Perhaps you have never even heard of any of these things but your are searching for something that will help you feel better and are open to something new. OLD DOG? There is a saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks," but do you know the second part of the saying? "The fastest way to become an old dog? .... Stop learning new tricks." CRAZY EXERCISES? Yes, some of these exercises can seem crazy but before you decide, spend two minutes doing one of the many exercises, visualizations, movements. Spend some time looking at the colors around you or reading the research from ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine or the latest article from Amy Cuddy, a Harvard professor who has found that two minutes of "Power Posing" or standing in a Wonder Woman or Superman posture can improve testosterone levels, literally making you a more powerful leader. Striking a two minute pose, standing or moving in a particular way also decreases cortisol levels, which makes you more adaptable and less stressed. Read the research linking dopamine to the energy of your gallbladder, even if it has been removed. In Acupuncture the gallbladder meridian is associated with the color green. It is, along with the liver a Wood Element. What if visualizing the color green flowing through your body, through your brain, through your liver and gallbladder could improve your control of movement, walking, or your facial expressions? Would it be worth spending two minutes a day? What if visualizing yourself moving in a smooth controlled conscious way could help you in the real world to drive more safely, walk without falling and enjoy your family more. Read the research on motor imagery, on using the mind to heal the brain, on the response of dopamine to physical exercises as well as imaginative rehabilitation. IMAGINATION Imagination is being able to see something before it is visible before it is real in your life. Would your life improve if you were more confident and compassionate or less angry and disappointed? What would change in the here and now if you could imagine a future with a full and independent life? DISGUST EXERCISES What if spending a few minutes a day thinking about disgusting food could improve your basal ganglia function. The basal ganglia is the part of the brain where surgically the deep brain stimulator is placed to suppress unwanted movements like ticks and tremors. What if your emotions could flow along the pathways that also light up the basal ganglia, making it possible for you to stand up, walk and turn as you navigate your world with more ease? WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO FEEL BETTER? What do you have to let go of to harness the healing in your own hands and in your own mind? Are you consciously using touch to improve your independence, your movement or your comfort? Read this book for the easy ways to balance your brain chemistry and feel more expressive, more focused, and more successful Look in these pages for other ways to decrease the tremors in your hands, so you can enjoy a dinner out with friends. Improve your walking or get back to exercising by improving the stiffness in your legs and the pain in your back. Easy tips and exercises to use in daily life from the fields of: Craniosacral therapy Integrative Manual Therapy Reiki Matrix Energetics Osteopathic Manual Medicine Emotional Freedom Technique Acupressure / Acupuncture Therapy 5 Elements Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nature's Sensational Medicine Healthy Cholesterol influences Brain Health, Membrane Integrity, Hormonal Function, Vision and Eye Health. Free eBook download May 21, 2026 https://amzn.to/433gxZT or get the audiobook included with an audible membership trial. Check out all my Free Book Thursdays at https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace-project/category/free-book-thursday Healthy Cholesterol: A Different Way to Think About Healing For years, cholesterol has been discussed almost entirely in terms of fear, restriction, and disease. Yet cholesterol is also essential for life. It helps build cell membranes, insulate nerves, produce hormones, digest fats, and support communication throughout the body. In Healthy Cholesterol: Mind Matters, Hands Heal: Guided Visualizations for Cellular Balance, Circulation, and Whole-Body Regulation, readers are invited into a different conversation—one that explores not only what cholesterol does, but how the body attempts to regulate and heal itself. This unique guided visualization book blends modern physiology with acupuncture, reflexology, energy medicine concepts, and sensory-rich imagery to help readers connect with the body in a calming and supportive way. Instead of fighting the body, the book asks an important question: What is the body trying to do—and how can we help it succeed? Readers will journey through visualizations involving blood vessels, liver and gallbladder function, nerve insulation, inflammation reduction, cellular communication, circulation, and whole-body balance. Each exercise includes affirmations, acupuncture points, and vivid imagery designed to encourage relaxation and awareness. Whether you are interested in holistic heart health, stress reduction, guided imagery, or integrative approaches to wellness, this book offers a thoughtful and deeply embodied experience. For a limited time, the Kindle edition will be available as a FREE eBook download. If you enjoy mind-body healing, visualization, acupuncture, or integrative wellness practices, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore a new approach to understanding cholesterol and whole-body health.  What if anxiety is a nervous system that has simply become overprotective? Quiet the Storm: 40 Guided Visualizations for Social Anxiety, Sleep, and Calm Digestion Free eBook download May 14, 2026 https://amzn.to/3PBOSMA or get the audiobook included with an Audible membership trial. Check out all my Free Book Thursdays at https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace-project/category/free-book-thursday In Quiet the Storm, Kimberly Burnham offers a deeply calming and practical collection of guided visualizations designed for people struggling with social anxiety, overthinking, poor sleep, racing thoughts, stress-related digestive issues, and nervous system overwhelm. Blending neuroscience, vagus nerve regulation, body awareness, Traditional Chinese Medicine, sensory grounding, and gentle mindfulness, this book guides readers through 40 immersive visualizations that help the brain and body relearn calm—gradually, compassionately, and naturally. Readers will explore visualizations focused on: • calming the amygdala and stress response • improving sleep and circadian rhythm • restoring digestion and appetite • regulating cortisol and the autonomic nervous system • grounding through touch, sound, breath, and movement • balancing the body through acupuncture-inspired imagery and energy flow • rebuilding confidence and safety in social situations The tone is soothing, intelligent, and reassuring—especially for teens and young adults who often feel trapped in cycles of anxiety and exhaustion. Rather than forcing positivity or ignoring the body, Quiet the Storm teaches something much more powerful: That healing happens one breath at a time. One moment at a time. One step forward at a time. 📘 Download your free copy of Quiet the Storm: 40 Guided Visualizations for Social Anxiety, Sleep, and Calm Digestion on Thursday May 14, 2026 and begin calming the nervous system from the inside out.
Tethered Cord, Chronic Back Pain, Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia articles by Kimberly Burnham5/13/2026 I have two recent journal articles I wrote on 1) Tethered Cord Syndrome, Spinal Cord Injuries, Chronic Back Pain and Hypermobility in the International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (IJCAM) and 2) The way Dopamine dysregulation affects people with Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, and Addictions in Advanced Journal of Psychological Science & Research (AJPSR). Full Articles Available at Academia.edu] "Hypermobility syndromes are frequently associated with neurological symptoms such as pain, fatigue, headache, paresthesia and autonomic dysfunction. These symptoms may reflect overlapping contributors including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disturbances, craniocervical instability, Chiari malformation, altered intracranial pressure, and tethered cord syndrome (TCS). Although surgical intervention is commonly discussed for symptomatic tethered cord, both diagnosis and management remain controversial, particularly in hypermobile populations. This article examines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches as adjunctive, non-surgical strategies for symptom modulation in individuals with tethered cord and hypermobility syndromes. Approaches discussed include breathing exercises, guided visualization, cranial therapy, acupuncture and acupressure, and muscle energy techniques, drawing from osteopathic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and integrative manual therapy frameworks. Proposed mechanisms include autonomic regulation, diaphragmatic stabilization, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics, and neuromyofascial continuity. While CAM approaches are not standard treatments for tethered cord syndrome, they may offer symptom relief and functional support for selected patients and warrant further investigation within integrative care models." - Burnham Kimberly. Complementary and alternative medicine for tethered cord and hypermobility syndromes. International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (IJCAM) 2026;19(2):99‒102. DOI: 10.15406/ijcam.2026.19.00767 https://medcraveonline.com/IJCAM/IJCAM-19-00767.pdf https://akamaiuniversity.academia.edu/KimberlyBurnham "Dopamine plays a central role in the regulation of motivation, salience, cognition, and motor function. Dysregulation of dopaminergic pathways is implicated in a wide range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, most notably schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. Contemporary models emphasize that these disorders do not reflect simple excess or deficiency of dopamine, but rather region-specific and circuit-level dysregulation. This paper reviews the functional organization of dopaminergic pathways and their relevance to mental health, including roles in salience attribution, reward prediction, stress response, and cognitive control. In addition, emerging evidence on complementary and integrative approaches, such as physical activity, mindfulness, acupuncture, and thermal interventions is examined in relation to their potential influence on dopaminergic systems. A system level understanding of dopamine may support more nuanced and individualized approaches to mental health care and brain health." Burnham, Kimberly. Dopamine Dysregulation and Mental Health: Integrating Neurobiology and Complementary Approaches. Advanced Journal of Psychological Science & Research (AJPSR). Review Article. 2026; 1(1): 1-5. https://api.scicurepublications.com/uploads/1778220934255.pdf https://www.scicurepublications.com/journals/6979ae82e46f1e24c7519513/current-issue https://akamaiuniversity.academia.edu/KimberlyBurnham
"Dopamine plays a central role in the regulation of motivation, salience, cognition, and motor function. Dysregulation of dopaminergic pathways is implicated in a wide range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, most notably schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. Contemporary models emphasize that these disorders do not reflect simple excess or deficiency of dopamine, but rather region-specific and circuit-level dysregulation. This paper reviews the functional organization of dopaminergic pathways and their relevance to mental health, including roles in salience attribution, reward prediction, stress response, and cognitive control. In addition, emerging evidence on complementary and integrative approaches, such as physical activity, mindfulness, acupuncture, and thermal interventions is examined in relation to their potential influence on dopaminergic systems. A system level understanding of dopamine may support more nuanced and individualized approaches to mental health care and brain health." Burnham, Kimberly. Dopamine Dysregulation and Mental Health: Integrating Neurobiology and Complementary Approaches. Advanced Journal of Psychological Science & Research (AJPSR). Review Article. 2026; 1(1): 1-5. https://api.scicurepublications.com/uploads/1778220934255.pdf https://www.scicurepublications.com/journals/6979ae82e46f1e24c7519513/current-issue https://akamaiuniversity.academia.edu/KimberlyBurnham
 Changing the World One Poem at a Time can be downloaded free from Inner Child Press April 16, 2026 or anytime. https://www.innerchildpress.com/the-anthology-market.php 4 Centos from Changing the World, One Poem at a Time A cento is a poem made entirely of lines borrowed from other poets—stitched together, voice by voice, into something newly alive. It is both honoring and reimagining. It listens carefully, selects gently, and arranges with intention. In this collection of four Cento poems, each line comes from a different poet in Changing the World, One Poem at a Time . Each voice carries its own history, geography, and emotional truth. When placed beside one another, these lines begin to speak across borders, forming patterns of memory, longing, grief, resilience, and hope. No words have been changed. Only their proximity. What emerges is not a single author’s message, but a collective field of meaning, a shared language of peace, shaped by many hands. These centos are offered as a way of hearing the world differently: not as separate voices, but as one conversation. Peace Cento we need PEACE. -Eliza Segiet (Poland) p. 4 the dreams of history -Neha Bhandarkar (India) p. 6 being excited about tomorrow -Liana Wallace (USA) p. 9 hear our hearts beat as a single rhythm. -Tamikio L. Dooley (USA) p. 12 its teeth grind only the call for peace and faith -Mohamed Abdel Aziz Shameis (Egypt) p. 14 sometimes it is a trickle of attention -Kimberly Burnham (USA) p. 16 in love, there is a healing for the wounds of sorrow -Zainab Muhammad Aboud (Syria) p. 19 disperse on its way, seeds of love -Awatef El Idrissi Boukhris (Morocco) p. 21 a sweet smile will bloom on everyone's face -Suranjit Gain (Bangladesh) p. 24 having humanity is like jewel. -Til Kumari Sharma (Nepal) p. 26 move, O world, to save deprived childhood. -Nour Elhouda Guerbaz (Algeria) p. 28 a quest for harmony and unity -Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana (India) p. 30 supplicants of love -Kapardeli Eftichia (Greece) p. 32 the key to your true happiness is to learn to love yourself. -Kevin L. Williams (USA) p. 34 we should be united to create peace – endless -Hong Ngoc Chau (Vietnam) p. 36 just doing what is in front of you will heal a broken heart -Anita Bondi (USA) p. 38 I know where letters go. -Elizabeth Cassidy (USA) p. 40 it all feels like love -Nikolina Srdić (Bosnia and Herzegovina) p. 43 The Universe Cento the universe inside is you -JuNe Barefield (USA) p. 46 it is the breath of a feather -Khalice Jade (Algeria) p. 48 change begins with us! -Akleema Ali (Trinidad & Tobago) p. 51 will we reclaim our humanity? -Hussein Habasch (Afrin, Kurdistan) p. 56 wlles kommt gut! -Asia Jraoui (Algeria) p. 53 their motto: Peace. -Imène Bouafifia (Algeria) p. 59 hope wanted in the dream -Dimitris P. Kraniotis (Greece) p. 61 before it becomes a nightmare -Dr. Debaprasanna Biswas (India) p. 61 without you, I am nothing; without me, you cease to exist. -Rocky Gauri (Bangladesh) p. 65 a single word can light the skies, -Dr Sana Boukhtache (Algeria) p. 67 your words and mine in friendship shine. -Dr. Amel Tarfaya (Algeria) p. 69 changing the world, one poem at a time accords -Irena Jovanović (Serbia) p. 71 my soul comes in the form of a child in white clothes -Ayham Mahmoud Al-Abbad (Iraq) p. 73 seeds of harmony must be sown -Deepti Shakya (India) p. 75 everything sinks into abyss -Ibrahim Honjo (Canada/Bosnia) p. 77 at the end love wins not hatred, jealousy or war. -Swayam Prashant (Odisha) p. 79 only they / whose name is love -Slavica Pejović (Serbia) p. 81 that’s all needed / to change the world. -Ashok Bhargava (Canada) p. 83 Poetry Stories Cento rise the stalwarts, with stories to tell, -Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo (Philippines) p. 85 life is poetry / if you know how to compose it. -Smruti Ranjan Mohanty (India) p. 87 that, tonight, I am alive -Alessandro Inghilterra (Italy) p. 90 a world reborn, a truth unbound. -Marlon Salem Gruezo-Bondroff (Philippines-USA) p. 92 only laughter suits you best, -Aibek Kalmaganbetov (Kazakhstan) p. 95 do become a better place, o world! -Anahit Arustamyan (Armenia) p. 97 spread your wings and you'll reach all your goals. -Dinara Orazbekova (Kazakhstan) p. 100 the heart of all mothers pulses / through my weary veins. -Elham Hamedi (Iran) p. 102 let's wage no more wars today or tomorrow. -Mark Heathcote (United Kingdom) p. 104 a fragile thread of hope woven into the silence. -Monsif Beroual (Morocco) p. 106 together -Robert Allen Goodrich Valderrama (Panama) p. 109 our poems are seeds of stubborn peace. -Solomon C Jatta (Gambia) p. 111 I shamelessly breathe -hülya n. yılmaz (Turkey ~ USA) p. 113 life is simply about the Seeds we Sow and Nourish. -William S. Peters, Sr. (USA ~ Wanderland) p. 115 we need peace -Eliza Segiet (Poland) p. 4 we can change the world if, -Tamikio L. Dooley (USA) p. 12 and so we will rise after every slumber -Zainab Muhammad Aboud (Syria) p. 19 when will nations heal with love and care. -Awatef El Idrissi Boukhris (Morocco) p. 22 A Journey Cento the life itself is a kind of journey. -Til Kumari Sharma (Nepal) p. 26 bring it back to the way it was -Nour Elhouda Guerbaz (Algeria) p. 28 how to change the world’s mind -Ashok Chakravarthy Tholana (India) p. 30 flowers are dressed in Light -Kapardeli Eftichia (Greece) p. 32 peace is like the bright sunshine -Hong Ngoc Chau (Vietnam) p. 36 walk and skip and dance -Anita Bondi (USA) p. 38 putting vowels and consonants together / Created my voice. -Elizabeth Cassidy (USA) p. 40 everyone will feel my words differently -Nikolina Srdić (Bosnia and Herzegovina) p. 42 again, begin -JuNe Barefield (USA) p. 45 a bridge stretched over the chasms -Khalice Jade (Algeria) p. 48 teaching others how they can share their light. -Akleema Ali (Trinidad & Tobago) p. 51 peace. / peace. -Hussein Habasch (Afrin, Kurdistan) p. 56 in the darkness of the night, -Imène Bouafifia (Algeria) p. 59 I ask for water to save me -Dr. Debaprasanna Biswas (India) p. 61 words shape the path where feelings tread, -Dr Sana Boukhtache (Algeria) p. 67 with phrases pure and meanings true. -Dr. Amel Tarfaya (Algeria) p. 69 a single thought or a simple dream can kindle a revolutionary light, -Deepti Shakya (India) p. 75 yet still, we write — we will not cease -Solomon C Jatta (Gambia) p. 111 When you download the eBook or "buy" it, you can get the audio version for two or three dollars. Free download on Thursday May 7, 2026. It can be downloaded to any device with the kindle app (phone, iPad, computer as well as a kindle. A Guide Visualization Book for Children and Adults Affected by Kleefstra Syndrome and Developmental Delay  I started writing health related books with a small book on Fractals in the 2011 but for more than ten years in the 1980’s and 90s, I worked as a journalist in agriculture. The main publication I worked for was a weekly newspaper call The Produce News with the tagline “all the news that is fresh.” I learned a tremendous amount about the US food supply and wrote mostly business articles about the movement of food from the grower to the consumer. In 1993, I graduated from Sutherland-Chan Massage Therapy School in Toronto, Ontario and followed that with 5 years at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and a PhD in Integrative Medicine (2006). I have written more than 12 health related books in the last 15 years including: Kleefstra Syndrome: Mind Matters, Hands Heal, An Integrative Medicine Perspective: Guided Visualization and Nervous System Regulation Exercises for Children with Kleefstra Syndrome (March 2026) by Kimberly Burnham (Author), Creating Calm Network Publishing Group (Publisher), Virtual Voice (Narrator). Part of: Mind Matters, Hands Heal, Visualizations and Guided Imagery and Nervous System Regulation Exercises for Children and Adults (3 books) https://amzn.to/483o2TN An Integrative Medicine Perspective on Communication, the Nervous System, and Healing for Children with Developmental Delay I’m pleased to share the release of my newest book: Kleefstra Syndrome: Mind Matters, Hands Heal Guided Visualization and Nervous System Regulation Exercises for Children with Kleefstra Syndrome (March 2026) Author: Kimberly Burnham, PhD (Integrative Medicine) Publisher: Creating Calm Network Publishing Group Narrator: Virtual Voice (AI Audiobook) Series: Mind Matters, Hands Heal – Visualizations and Guided Imagery and Nervous System Regulation Exercises for Children and Adults Available here: https://amzn.to/483o2TN How This Book Began This book began with a single child. I had the privilege of working with a ten-year-old boy diagnosed with Kleefstra Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects development, communication, and neurological function. I wrote a series of guided visualizations specifically for him—tools designed not to push performance, but to support his nervous system. What emerged from that process became this book. While it is specifically for children with Kleefstra Syndrome, it can also be useful for other children with developmental delay for a variety of causes. A Key Insight: Speech Is “Expensive” for the Brain One of the most important insights I gained through research and clinical observation is this: From the brain’s perspective, speech is expensive. Speech is not a single function—it is a complex, multi-system process requiring coordination across several neurological domains: Motor function: The muscles of the tongue, lips, and mouth must coordinate precisely Cranial nerve activity: Signals must travel efficiently from the brainstem to the structures involved in speech Auditory processing: The brain must hear, interpret, and respond to incoming language Cognitive integration: The frontal lobe, memory systems, and language centers must organize and produce meaningful communication When even one part of this system is under stress, inefficient, or dysregulated, speech becomes delayed or difficult. Why the Nervous System Matters This understanding shifts the approach. Instead of asking, “How do we get a child to speak?” we begin asking, “What does this child’s nervous system need to feel safe enough to communicate?” For many children with speech delays—especially those with complex neurological conditions like Kleefstra Syndrome—the answer includes: reducing sensory and cognitive overload minimizing performance pressure creating predictable, calm environments supporting regulation before expectation A calm, safe nervous system is the foundation for communication. What This Book Offers This book provides practical, gentle tools for families, caregivers, and practitioners, including: Guided visualizations designed specifically for children with Kleefstra Syndrome Nervous system regulation exercises Techniques to support emotional safety and body awareness Integrative approaches that combine mind, body, and sensory awareness These tools are not about forcing outcomes. They are about creating conditions where development can unfold. Expanding Access Through Technology This book is also available as an audiobook using Amazon’s Virtual Voice AI narration. This emerging technology allows authors to create audio versions of their work more quickly and affordably, increasing accessibility for: families caregivers children who respond better to auditory input individuals who benefit from guided listening experiences A Broader Perspective While this book focuses on Kleefstra Syndrome, the insights extend beyond any single diagnosis. They apply to: speech delay nervous system dysregulation developmental differences trauma-informed care and integrative approaches to neurological health At its core, this work reflects a simple principle: When we reduce stress and increase safety, the brain has more capacity to grow, connect, and communicate. One way to do this is through visualizations. Invitation to Connect I welcome connections with: clinicians and therapists educators parents and caregivers researchers in neurodevelopment and integrative medicine If you are working in this space—or are simply interested in the relationship between the nervous system, communication, and healing—I would love to connect in Portland, Oregon or at [email protected] Learn more here: https://amzn.to/483o2TN Kimberly Burnham, PhD (Integrative Medicine) Author, The Nerve Whisperer Mind Matters, Hands Heal Series #IntegrativeMedicine #Neuroscience #SpeechDevelopment #KleefstraSyndrome #Neurodevelopment #HealthcareInnovation #PediatricCare #NervousSystem #BrainHealth Free Download June 4, 2026 (If you download an eBook free or otherwise you get a big discount on the virtual voice AudioBook. https://amzn.to/49tofAr   Free eBook Download Thursday April 23, 2026 This book can be downloaded to any device (phone, ipad, computer,, etc) with the kindle app. You do not need to pay for kindle unlimited.
Eye Exercises for Brain Health, Memory, and Creativity by Kimberly Burnham and Ben Furleigh4/23/2026 April 23, 2026 Free Download Thursday. Today is the day! My new book Eye Exercises for Brain Health, Memory, and Creativity by Ben Furleigh and Kimberly Burnham is officially available. This book is the result of years working with patients navigating Parkinson's, MS, macular degeneration, and other neurological conditions and discovering that something as simple as a deliberate eye movement can shift the brain. Grab your free copy at the link below on April 23. https://amzn.to/40Wv1Ke #BrainHealth #EyeExercises #Neuroplasticity #NewBook #MemoryImprovement   Tibetan Eye Chart Exercise
Starting at the top dot, move your eyes counterclockwise around all the dots. Repeat, going clockwise. Relax your eyes again and repeat one to three times. World Healing, World Peace on Free Download Thursday April 29. https://www.innerchildpress.com/world-healing-world-peace-poetry.php https://www.innerchildpress.com/resources/World%20Healing%20World%20Peace%20GRATIS.pdf Print Copies available at https://amzn.to/4tK17Fb  4 Centos from World Healing World Peace 2026 A cento is a poem made entirely of lines borrowed from other poets stitched together, voice by voice, into something newly alive. It is both honoring and reimagining. It listens carefully, selects gently, and arranges with intention. In this collection of four cento poems, each line comes from a different poet in World Healing World Peace 2026. Each voice carries its own history, geography, and emotional truth. When placed beside one another, these lines begin to speak across borders, forming patterns of memory, longing, grief, resilience, and hope. No words have been changed. Only their proximity. What emerges is not a single author’s message, but a collective field of meaning—a shared language of peace shaped by many hands. Individual voices remain distinct, yet together they create something larger: a chorus, a rhythm, a weaving of perspectives that might not otherwise meet. These centos are offered as a way of hearing the world differently. Not as separate voices, but as one conversation. Not as fragments, but as a pattern. Not as distance, but as connection. In a time when the world can feel divided, these poems suggest another possibility: that meaning grows when we listen across difference, and that peace may begin, quietly, in the simple act of placing one voice beside another. Print Copies available from https://amzn.to/4tK17Fb Follow Kimberly Burnham at https://amzn.to/4dLmnpx Healthy Peace Cento we are not made of clay -Eliza Segiet (Poland) p 4 love takes you in pieces -Mitch Alexander (USA) p 6 the morning sun calls from the crimson hills -Niloy Rafiq (Bangladesh) p 8 we should live in peace -Binod Dawadi (Nepal) p 10 within me simmers a quiet river -Frosina Tasevska (Macedonia) p 12 imagine the world floating on peace -Marjdapoet (Jamaica) p 14 sweet peace forever -Petros Kyriakou Veloudas (Greece) p 16 peace is the jewel of humanity -Til Kumari Sharma (Nepal) p 18 please leave nothing but echoes of love -Mark Andrew Heathcote (UK) p 20 words so cheap a beggar's lore -Damburudhara Behera (India) p 22 I saddled my horse and placed my saddlebag -Hussein Habasch (Kurdistan) p 24 a mother always wants peace for her son -Gobinda Biswas (India) p 27 remain healthy with peace -Priyanka Neogi (India) p 30 for there to be peace there must be listening -Kimberly Burnham (USA) p 33 mama I want to live -Mukhtar Sherim Jumashuly (Kazakhstan) p 36 today is clear -Bao Wende (China) p 39 loyalty to what and to whom -Smruti Ranjan Mohanty (India) p 41 I want peace in this world -Robert Allen Goodrich Valderrama (Panama) p 44 The World's World Cento as long as the world is the world -Alexandra Nicod (Switzerland Spain) p 46 may dawn descend through clouds of pain -Moulay Cherif Chebihi Hassani (Morocco) p 48 change begins with us -Akleema Ali (Trinidad and Tobago) p 51 alles kommt gut -Asia Jraoui (Algeria) p 53 will we reclaim our humanity -Hussein Habasch (Kurdistan) p 56 their motto peace -Imène Bouafifia (Algeria) p 59 hope wanted in the dream -Dimitris P Kraniotis (Greece) p 61 before it becomes a nightmare -Dr Debaprasanna Biswas (India) p 63 without you I am nothing without me you cease to exist -Rocky Gauri (Bangladesh) p 65 a single word can light the skies -Dr Sana Boukhtache (Algeria) p 67 your words and mine in friendship shine -Dr Amel Tarfaya (Algeria) p 69 changing the world one poem at a time accords -Irena Jovanovic (Serbia) p 71 my soul comes in the form of a child in white clothes -Ayham Mahmoud Al Abbad (Iraq) p 73 seeds of harmony must be sown -Deepti Shakya (India) p 75 everything sinks into abyss -Ibrahim Honjo (Canada Bosnia) p 77 at the end love wins not hatred jealousy or war -Swayam Prashant (India) p 79 only they whose name is love -Slavica Pejovic (Serbia) p 81 that is all needed to change the world -Ashok Bhargava (Canada) p 83 Story Cento rise the stalwarts with stories to tell -Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo (Philippines) p 85 life is poetry if you know how to compose it -Smruti Ranjan Mohanty (India) p 87 that tonight I am alive -Alessandro Inghilterra (Italy) p 90 a world reborn a truth unbound -Marlon Salem Gruezo Bondroff (Philippines USA) p 92 only laughter suits you best -Aibek Kalmaganbetov (Kazakhstan) p 95 do become a better place o world -Anahit Arustamyan (Armenia) p 97 spread your wings and you will reach all your goals -Dinara Orazbekova (Kazakhstan) p 100 the heart of all mothers pulses through my weary veins -Elham Hamedi (Iran) p 102 lets wage no more wars today or tomorrow -Mark Andrew Heathcote (UK) p 104 a fragile thread of hope woven into the silence -Monsif Beroual (Morocco) p 106 together -Robert Allen Goodrich Valderrama (Panama) p 109 our poems are seeds of stubborn peace -Solomon C Jatta (Gambia) p 111 I shamelessly breathe -Hulya N Yilmaz (Turkey USA) p 113 life is simply about the seeds we sow and nourish -William S Peters Sr (USA) p 115 we should love and care each other -Binod Dawadi (Nepal) p 10 carrying the weight of unspoken words -Frosina Tasevska (Macedonia) p 12 peace we will impart -Marjdapoet (Jamaica) p 14 the sun smiles on human souls -Petros Kyriakou Veloudas (Greece) p 16 Mind Medicine Cento peace is the medicine of mind -Til Kumari Sharma (Nepal) p 18 please leave nothing but your footprints -Mark Andrew Heathcote (UK) p 20 smiles in light strikes in shade -Damburudhara Behera (India) p 22 I rode sometimes and walked other times -Hussein Habasch (Kurdistan) p 24 tears has no border of nations -Gobinda Biswas (India) p 27 love the nature -Priyanka Neogi (India) p 30 my heart longs for peace for all -Kimberly Burnham (USA) p 33 I am tired of this war -Mukhtar Sherim Jumashuly (Kazakhstan) p 36 love runs deep and the heart clears itself -Bao Wende (China) p 39 to remain true -Smruti Ranjan Mohanty (India) p 41 we would try to imagine them -Robert Allen Goodrich Valderrama (Panama) p 44 healing you -Alexandra Nicod (Switzerland Spain) p 46 peace is like the bright sunshine -Hong Ngoc Chau (Vietnam) p 36 guiding the world toward healing -Frosina Tasevska (Macedonia) p 12 lets join hands and heart -Marjdapoet (Jamaica) p 14 on a planet that breeds happiness -Petros Kyriakou Veloudas (Greece) p 16 peace as something shared or given -Kimberly Burnham (USA) p 33
2020 Currently working with clients as a Health and Vision, and Writing Coach.
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Kimberly Burnham's Publication Credits
Web Content Manager / Editor
2017-2018 Content Manager, Writer, Editor for Insights Into Religion by the Non-Profit Lilly Endowment (2 years) News, Non-Profit, Religion, Sermon Resources. http://www.religioninsights.org
Blogger
Raising Consciousness Now Blog (2013-Present) Brain Health, Consciousness, Peace, Language, Mental Health. https://www.raisingconsciousnessnow.com/blog/author/Kimberly-Burnham%2C-PhD-(Integrative-Medicine) SpokaneFavs Blog. (2014-Present) Intersection of Health, Religion and Peace Initiatives. https://spokanefavs.com/author/kimberlyburnham/ Second Nexus (2017) News, Science, Health, Food, Travel. https://secondnexus.com/author/kim-burnham/ 5 Best News and Entertainment Blog. (2017-2018) Health, News, Food. https://5bestthings.com/author/kimberly/ Kimberly Burnham's Column on LinkedIn Pulse (2010-Present) 12,000 + followers https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyburnham/detail/recent-activity/posts/ A Selfish Poet, Trish Hopkinson's Blog, Making Money for Poets. (2017-Present) Poetry, Brain Health, Language, Peace. https://trishhopkinson.com/tag/kimberly-burnham/ Sivana Spirit Blog. (2018-Present) Health, Alternative Medicine. https://blog.sivanaspirit.com/author/kimberly-burnham/ Reform Judaism (2017-Present) Judaism, Jewish Themes, Jewish Books and Essays. https://reformjudaism.org/blog/blog-author/kimberly-burnham http://www.ncejudaism.org/finding-a-way-to-judaism/ Our Community of Humanity Blog in Inner Child Magazine (2014-2016) https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace/category/community-of-humanity-blog Ride Fit (2016) Bicycling, Sports Health. http://www.ride-fit.com/Blog/Spinning-Bike-And-Turbo-Trainer-Workout-Blog-031113.html#.XHLvmYhKiM9 The Catalyzed Leader Blog (2012-2013). Vision, Brain Health, Leadership Training. https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace/category/the-catalyzed-leader-blog
Academic Journal Articles
Academia.Edu (2005-Present) Journal Articles Health, Brain Function, Language and the Brain, Vision Health. [See all] https://akamaiuniversity.academia.edu/KimberlyBurnham Research Gate (2005-Present) Health, Brain Function, Language and the Brain, Vision Health. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kimberly_Burnham2 Google Scholar Profile (2015-Present) Health, Brain Function, Language and the Brain, Vision Health. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EI24aaoAAAAJ&hl=en
Individually Written Brain Health Books:
Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind (A Daily Brain Health Program (2019) by Kimberly Burnham (Creating Calm Network Publishing Group) B07KDZGSJM eBook $4.99 paperback $14.95 Parkinson's Alternatives, Walk Better, Sleep Deeper and Move Consciously (2014) by Kimberly Burnham (Creating Calm Network Publishing Group). Our Fractal Nature, A Journey of Self-Discovery and Connection, Psychology Meets Science. (2011) A Messenger Mini Book by Kimberly Burnham (The Nerve Whisperer Press, The Messengers of Change Program). Balancing the Sleep-Wake Cycle: Sleep Better, Learn Faster, Contribute More, and Enjoy Life to Its Fullest. (2011 Kindle eBook) by Kimberly Burnham (The Nerve Whisperer Press). Regain Your Balance: Ataxia Solutions from The Nerve Whisperer, Find Health and Healing in Six Complementary and Alternative Medicine Arenas (2012 Kindle eBook) by Kimberly Burnham (The Nerve Whisperer Press). Other Books What is Your LinkedIn Story? 21 Questions to Ignite Your Mood and Memory, A LinkedIn Story (Kindle eBook Jan 19, 2014)
Anthology Essays and Poetry
Trees, Healing, and You: Guided Imagery, Poems, Stories, & Other Empowering Tools (2016) by Kimberly Burnham, Céline Cloutier, Daniel Tigner, Margo Royce, Basia Alexander, Jim Conroy (Creating Calm Network Publishing). (Prose and Poetry). Music, Carrier of Intention in 49 Jewish Prayers by Elizabeth W Goldstein, Kimberly Burnham, Shefa Gold and Ann J White Co-editors, Rabbi Elizabeth W. Goldstein and Kimberly Burnham share the pages of this Jewish music anthology with 40 other authors including: Shefa Gold, Kimberly Burnham, Ann J White, Elizabeth W. Goldstein, Serene Victor, Natalie Young, Sheila Pearl, Susan Colin, Judy Caplan Ginsburgh, Joy Katzen-Guthrie, Rosalie Boxt, Beth Hamon, Shawn Israel Zevit, Robbi Sherwin, Jeff Gold, Hannah Seidel, Marci Vitkus, Rebekah Giangreco, Lisa Doob, Shira Wolosky, Sheldon Low, Saul Kaye, P. Faith Hayflich, Victoria Carmona, Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks, Dahlia Topolosky, Mindy Sandler, Jack Kessler, Eric Komar, Rami Shapiro, Shira Kline, George Henschel, Diane J. Schmidt, Ruth Anne Faust, Aaron H. Tornberg, Arnie Davidson, Rebecca Schwartz, Shelly Aronson, Steve Dropkin, Ter Lieberstein, and Michael Gurian. No Mistakes!: How You Can Change Adversity into Abundance. (2013) Hampton Roads Publishing. All Authors in No Mistakes!: How You Can Change Adversity into Abundance: Madisyn Taylor, Sunny Dawn Johnston, HeatherAsh Amara, Christine Krinke, PhD, Karen Curry, Tianna Roser, Gloria Piantek, Robyn Benson, DOM, Siobhan Coulter, Susana M. Silverhøj, Carol J. Craig, Carole J Toms ND, Kyle Weaver & Scott Edmund Miller, Anne M. Deatly, Ann White (Publisher at the Creating Calm Network Publishing Group), Linda Wheeler Williams, Cliff Thomas, Karen Hasselo, Mandy Berlin, Sara Jane, Janet Rozzi, Tenaya Asan, Patricia Cohen, Kimberly Burnham, PhD (The Nerve Whisperer at St Luke's Rehabilitation Institute, Spokane Washington), Rosemary Hurwitz, Nancy Kaye, Nancy Smith, Christie Melonson, Kathy Jackson, Vicki Higgins. Pearls of Wisdom: 30 Inspirational Ideas to Live Your Best Life Now is an anthology of inspiration with Jack Canfield, Randy Davila, Marci Shimoff, Chris Attwood, Janet Attwood, Dr. Daniel Amen, Robert Evans, Kimberly Burnham, Barnett Bain, Michelle Manning-Kogler and other significant authors. Hampton Roads Publishing, 2012. (Print and audio book). Pebbles in the Pond: Transforming the World One Person at a Time with New York Times Best-Selling Authors Christine Kloser, Marci Shimoff, Robert Allen and Sonia Choquette, as well as other transformational authors including, Kimberly Burnham, Marcelle Charrois, and many more wonderful authors. Transformational Books. 2012. Tears to Triumph, Stories to Transform Your Life Today (2013) Creating Calm Publishing Group.
Individually Written Poetry Books
Awakenings: Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind (A Daily Brain Health Program by Kimberly Burnham (Creating Calm Network Publishing Group) B07KDZGSJM eBook $4.99 paperback $14.95 Live Like Someone Left The Gate Open by Kimberly Burnham
Anthology Poet Faces of Peace in India was recently published in The Current Anthology and launched at the Prime Poetry Festival on 10 March at Trissur, Kerala. Anthology of the The Kenyan International Poetry, Arts and Cultural Festival June 14, 2019 - June 24, 2019 in Bumala, Busia County, Western Kenya, marks the International Day of the African Child, 16th June 2019. Women Building The World: A Poetic International Women's Day Collection. Kimberly Burnham, Editor / Poet, Thuthukani Ndlovu, Collection Curator. Powerful book. Easy to identify with experiences described in poetry by 25 women from around the world. The Poets: Charlotte Addison; Kimberly Burnham; Sasha Leigh Coutinho; Ruth Ekong; Amina Hussain El-Yakub; Debbie Johnson; Usha Krishnamurthy; Alicja Maria Kuberska; Vimbai Josephine Lole; Cathrine Chidawanyika Makuvise; Chiwawa Fungai Manana; Tanyaradzwa Masaire; Kearoma Desiree Mosata; Xolani Msimango; Cheryl Zvikomborero Musimwa; Patience Osei Bonsu; Sandhya Padmanabhan; Toiwa Petronella; Nyakallo Posholi; Michelle L. Schmid; Linda Simone; Itzela Sosa; Rutendo Matewu Tigere; Latha Y; and Ruth Yacim. The Translators: Glenna Luschei; Xeshelihle R. Ncube; and Silindile Ndlovu. (Creating Calm Network Publishing & Radioactivetuts). 30 Poems in 30 Days: Writing Prompts & Poems from Tiferet Journal Editors: Kimberly Burnham and Lisa Sawyer; Cover Design by Monica Gurevich-Importico; The Poets: Tracy Brooks, Kimberly Burnham, Udo Hintze, Shannon S. Hyde, Catriona Knapman, Maureen Kwiat Meshenberg, Louise Jayne Moriarty, Hazel Saville, Ambika Talwar, Laura J. Wolfe. Healing Through Words (2012) Anthological Writers (Kimberly Burnham), William Peters (Foreword), Janet Caldwell (Preface). World Healing ~ World Peace Volume II: a poetry anthology by Inner Child Press ltd. (Mar 28, 2014) Paper Nautilus 2012 Lisa Mangini (Editor), Kimberly Burnham, Jason Primm, S D Stewart, Paul David Adkins, Jefferey Alfier, Martin Balgach, Janet Barry, Kristen Berkey-Abbott, George Bishop, C L Bledsoe, Duncan Campbell, Melissa Cannon, Darren Cormier, Matthew Denvir, Jacob Edwards, Laren Eyler, Jessica Forcier, Amy Gentile, Jason Hibbitts, Marianna Hofer, Nicole Hospital-Medina, Ann Howells, Marcia Hurlow, Jennifer Roth Jackson, Susan Johnson, Hillary Kobernick, Jean LeBlanc, Kathryn Locey, Edward Manai, Karen McPherson, Kelly McQuain, Zackary Medlin, Ann E Michael, Jesse Minkert, Mack J Mitchell, Brian D Morrison, Rich Murphy, Mike Petrik, Will Pewitt, Frederick Pollack, Melissa Reddish, Stephen R Roberts, Jay Rubin, Michael Saleman, Shae Savoy, Carolyn Foster Segal, Amanda Sibernagel, Gerald Solomon, Jessica Stilling, Doc Suds, Wally Swist, Allison Tobey, Brendan Walsh, William Wells, William Kelley Woolfitt, Mike Wright, Changming Yuan, Sheri L Wright. (2012). Paper Nautilus 2012. Published by Paper Nautilus Publishing.
Found Poetry Poet Kimberly Burnham "write" or "find" poetry collections within the words of other authors of print books, nonfiction, novels, cookbooks, scientific journal articles, etc. Her first found poetry collection, The Adventure of Jewish History, Poems Found Within The Words of Solomon Grayzel's A History of The Jews https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QK1GSGN is available on Amazon kindle for 99 cents. Please contact her if you are interested in having her create a found poetry collection from your book. What she provides: 1. Marketing material for your website, Amazon page and marketing copy 2. 25 plus poems 3. A review for Amazon of your book (ie) https://www.amazon.com/review/R1AXFBM7PU97ZP 4. Promotion on my website. (ie) https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace/the-adventure-of-jewish-history-found-poems-created-from-solomon-grayzels-a-history-of-the-jews 5. Blog Interview on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/innitiating-nondual-shaman-kimberly-burnham/ 6. A copy of your original book with the found poems and art work. Cost 1. $125 for found poems and art work created from the pages of your book ($5 per poem if you want more than 25). While you will be able to use all the poems on your website or in your marketing material, the whole collection as an eBook and print book will be on Amazon by Kimberly Burnham.. 2. Three signed copies of your book mailed to Kimberly. Found Poems can be created from: Books (nonfiction, novels, cookbooks, dictionaries) like The Adventure of Jewish History, Poems Found Within The Words of Solomon Grayzel's A History of The Jews https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QK1GSGN From scientific journal articles: The Art, Science and Language of Colors and Color Vision https://www.nervewhisperer.solutions/peace/the-art-science-and-language-of-colors-and-color-vision Empathy from Nature Neuroscience https://www.humankindjournal.org/contrib_kimberly-burnham/issue-13-kimberly-burnham Found Poems fashioned from quotes and writings of famous people: Virginia Woolf's Peace Poetry, A Found Poem https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/virginia-woolf-s-peace-poetry-a-found-poem/ Einstein's Peace, A Found Poem https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/einstein-s-peace-a-found-poem/ Or in the stories of not so famous people's stories. Mohamed Maine Seed https://spokanefavs.com/safety-dreams-and-peace-of-mind/
Inner Child's The Year of the Poet
2014 - 2019 (Present) Member of the Inner Child Press Poetry Posse and contributor to monthly books entitled The Year of The Poet. Poetry published in over 60 books / volumes of The Year of the Poet.
Photographs in Children's books, Educational works, and Magazines
Louisiana Facts and Symbols (States and Their Symbols) Emily McAuliffe.pg 22; Japan (Countries of the World) Michael Dahl. pg 10; Fall Harvest (Preparing for Winter) Gail Saunders-Smith; Making the Most of Shade: How to Plan, Plant, and Grow a Fabulous Garden that Lightens up the Shadows Larry Hodgson pg 84 (center); Shapes: Discovering Flats and Solids (Exploring Math) Michele Koomen pg 7, 13 (bottom); The Growing Edge New Moon Pub pg 48; Backpacker Jun 1996 pg 32; Leisure in Society: A Comparative Approach Hilmi Ibrahim Cover (left side); Butterflies: How to Identify and Attract Them to Your Garden Marcus Schenck pg 18 (Mar 2001); With Cargo (Get Around). Lee Sullivan Hill pg 24; Passport to Mathematics Book 2 (2002). Ron Larson, Laurie Boswell, Timothy D. Kanold and Lee pg 195br; Michigan (America Series) Tanya Lloyd Kyi pg 17; You're Ok, Your Cat's Ok Marcus Schneck Jill Caravan pg 86b; You're Ok, Your Dog's Ok Marcus Schneck Jill Caravan; Canadian Aquaculture, Volume 6 Harrison House Publishers pg 78; Backyard Fruits and Berries: Everything You Need to Know About Planting and Growing Fruits and Berries in Your Yard Miranda Smith pg 23ar; Ideals Friendship Publications Inc pg 25; Long Point Bird Observatory, Volumes 16-23 Long Point Bird Observatory pg 10; Gleanings in Bee Culture A. I. Root Co., 1989 - Bee culture pg 314.
Poetry Publications and Online Poetry Presence
Empathy featured in the Human/Kind Journal (2019) Issue 1.3 https://www.humankindjournal.org https://www.humankindjournal.org/contrib_kimberly-burnham Poetry 24, The News is the Muse. (2019-Present) http://www.poetry24.co.uk/search/label/Kimberly%20Burnham Alabama's 86% Preferring One Religion Over Another The Frog In Me Poem Hunter Profile https://www.poemhunter.com/kimberly-burnham/ 2017 Tiferet Poem-a-Thon Poems by Kimberly Burnham 2017 http://tiferetjournal.com/april-2017-poem-a-thon/poems-kimberly-burnham-2017/ Excerpt from Dear Stranger by Kimberly Burnham (October, 2016) http://tiferetjournal.com/excerpt-dear-stranger-kimberly-burnham/ 2015 Poem-a-Thon Poems by Kimberly Burnham http://tiferetjournal.com/april-2015-poem-a-thon/poems-by-kimberly-burnham/ Winner of the 2013 SAGE USA Story Contest with a poem about the 2013 Hazon Cross USA bicycle ride.
Scientific Journal Articles and Publications
Dr. Richard Baumann, Editor; Kimberly Burnham, Assistant Editor, Perla 1981, Annual Newsletter and Bibliography of The International Society of Plecopterologists.
Presentations and Speaking Engagements
Spokane Pain Conference (2014). Emotional Freedom (EFT) Tap Fests (2013); Raising Consciousness Now Global Summit (2012); Creating Calm Broadcast Network (2013-2014); The Mastermind Show (2013); Inner Child Press Radio (2013); Women of Power Speakers Series (2012); Pearls of Wisdom Teleconference (2012); The Messengers of Change Network's Collective Energy Circle Meditation program (2011-2012); Defeat Autism Now conferences (2006); Alzheimer's Association meetings (2005);
Journalist in the Agriculture and Food industry 1986 - 1995.
One thousand plus articles on nutrition and food including articles in the following publications: Canadian Fruitgrower. 15 articles. Mar 1991 - 1994.; Greenhouse Canada. 6 cover photos, 38 articles. Apr 90 - 1994; Onion World. 24 articles, 1 cover photo. Feb 88 - 1994.; The Produce News. 970 Articles and photos. July 1986 - 1994. ; Alive, Canadian Journal of Health & Nutrition. 1 article, Apr 92.; Seafood Leader. 1 article, Jan/Feb 92.; Canadian Aquaculture. Provesta Pigment news item. July/August 90.; Catering Today. 1 article and photos. Jan/Feb 91.; Cognition - Organic Farming 5 Info review sections, photos. Apr 90 - Apr 91.; Gleanings in Beekeeping. 1 article. June 1989.; The Grower. Cover photo. Mar 91.; The Growing Edge. 3 articles. Fall 89, Winter 89, Spring 90.; Mushroom Trade Report. 2 articles. Feb 91.; Organic Gardening. 1 photo. Apr 91.; Small Farmer's Journal. 1 article. Fall 1989; Jewish Vegetarians. 1 article. Autumn, 1988. Balancing the Eight Diaphragms MyoFascial Release and Strain Counterstrain techniques as well as other biomechanical techniques can be used on the diaphragms to encourage better breathing and fluid flow in the body. Osteopath’s treat eight diaphragms in the body: respiratory diaphragm, thoracic inlet, interosseous membranes of the arms, cranial diaphragm, pituitary diaphragm, tongue, pelvic diaphragm, and interosseous membranes of the legs. In this section we will look at a wide variety of techniques and approaches to help relax and stabilize the diaphragms. Self-Care for Balancing the Diaphragms This 10-20 minute visualization is an except from The Hypermobility-Hypomobility Continuum: Manual Therapy and Alternative Medicine Solutions for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Other Connective Tissue Disorders https://amzn.to/4m4wqI3 August 28, 2025 Free Download Balancing the diaphragm system can have a calming effect on the nervous system, the muscles, and connective tissue as well as increasing fluid exchange in the body, allowing for more nutrients in and waste products out. 1. Lay comfortably with one hand over the respiratory diaphragm and the other over the pelvic diaphragm. Focus on the rise and fall of your body as you breathe. Close your eyes and feel the two diaphragms contracting and relaxing. Feel for a rhythmical pairing of the movement. After a few minutes move to the next step. 2. Place your hands on the respiratory diaphragm and the thoracic inlet. Notice if there are any temperature differences between the areas as you continue to breathe. After a few minutes move to the next step. 3. Place one hand over the thoracic inlet and the other hand over the head and the cranial diaphragm. Feel for any movement in the head as you feel the chest move with your breath. After a few minutes move to the next step. 4. Place both hands on the sides of the head. Feel for an expansion and relaxation phase as cerebral fluid moves around the head and shifts the cranial diaphragm. After a few minutes move to the next step. 5. As you notice the warmth and movement, place your tongue on the roof of the mouth just behind the upper teeth in the center. Follow the energy down the front center of the chest from the tip of the tongue. The energy of the Conception Vessel circulates down the center of the body to the lower pelvis and then moves into the Governing vessel up the spine and over the head to the upper teeth and roof of the mouth or maxilla. These energies circulate in both directions down the spine and up the front of the body and up the spine. After a few minutes move to the next step. 6. With hands on the back of the head and on the forehead and eyes, visualize the pituitary with a small membrane over the top as the cranial diaphragm (tentorium cerebeli) shifts with the cerebrospinal fluid. After a few minutes move to the next step. 7. With one hand on the back of the head and the other over the respiratory diaphragm, notice the difference in the softness or hardness of the tissue under each hand. After a few minutes move to the next step. 8. Place your hands on both forearms. The right hand on the left forearm and the left hand on the right forearm. Rest your arms over the respiratory diaphragm. Feel for an expansion and contraction movement in the forearms as the respiratory diaphragm contracts and relaxes. After a few minutes move to the next step. 9. In a seated position place one hand over the pelvis and the other hand over the right shin. Feel for a U-shaped movement from the right foot up the leg, through the pelvis and down the left leg to the left foot and then back again. After a few minutes move to the next step. 10. In a seated position repeat this step on the other side. Place one hand over the pelvis and the other hand over the left shin. Feel for a U-shaped movement from the left foot up the leg, through the pelvis and down the right leg to the right foot and then back again. After a few minutes move to the next step. 11. Once again lay down with one hand over the respiratory diaphragm and one hand over the pelvic diaphragm. Breathe in a relaxed way and feel for the pumping action of the diaphragms contracting and relaxing or shifting in response to or causing increased fluid flow in the body. Take as much time as you wish. You can also go back and repeat any step that feels like it could benefit from move.   See Faster, Vision Exercises for Basketball Players: Shoot Precisely, Score More, Dribble Faster, Pass Accurately, and Contribute to Your Team https://amzn.to/4lq0EVj on Free Download April 17, 2025
Celebrating my birthday today (July 21) with a give away for all my friends and family. Thanks Mom and Dad for making this day possible.
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Kimberly Burnham, PhD (Integrative Medicine)
860-221-8510 phone and what's app. Skype: Kimberly Burnham (Spokane, Washington) [email protected] Author of Awakenings, Peace Dictionary, Language and the Mind, a Daily Brain Health and P as in Peace, Paix and Perdamiam: an Inner Peace Journal To Stimulate The Brain Kimberly Burnham, The Nerve Whisperer, Brain Health Expert, Professional Health Coach for people with Alzheimer's disease, Memory Issues, Parkinson's disease, Chronic Pain, Huntington's Ataxia, Multiple Sclerosis, Keratoconus, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Neuropathy, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Brain Health Coaching ... Contact Kimberly Burnham in Spokane Washington (860) 221-8510 [email protected]. Chat with Kimberly about Parkinson's, Poetry or other Brain related issues.
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Poet-In-Residence Position
I am looking for guest blog opportunities and a position as poet-in-residence. My current project is writing dictionary poems using words in different languages for the English word "peace." You can read some of my poems on Poemhunter . As poet-in-residence I would write poems on different words in different languages and broadcast them throughout the social media blogosphere. Each poem would link back to your site where the word or language appeared. I would expect some sort of stipend and a six month to one year placement. Please contact me for details if your organization is interested in having a poet-in-residence to help get your message out. [email protected] 
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(Regular rates $120 per hour or 10 sessions for $650.) (Integrative Medicine)
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