About Kaiun Wellness

Kaiun (開運) is a Japanese word that means “opening a path to good fortune” or “inviting positive change.” It comprises two characters:

• Kai (開) – to open

• Un (運) – luck, fortune, or destiny

At Kaiun Wellness, we believe that healing, clarity, and transformation begin when we take courageous steps to open ourselves to change. Fortune and destiny, in this sense, are not passive. We create them through intention, reflection, and support.

Our team

We are Katherine and Heather, and we started Kaiun Wellness together to provide an integrated approach to whole-body healing by offering a range of wellness resources under one roof. We support individuals in embracing a healthier, more fulfilling path.

Dr. Katherine Nordell Fort

Katherine offers individual counseling, supervision, consultation, and nutrition and wellness coaching.

Katherine is fascinated by the mind-body connection and keenly aware of the brain’s ability to help or hinder the connection with one’s physical, mental, and emotional strength. Katherine’s approach to counseling is to listen, see, and connect with her clients. By deeply listening to their lived experience, she is able to identify internal strength and resilience – and foster growth. Learn more about Katherine here. 

CO-FOUNDER AND PARTNER

Credentials

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Washington State Approved LMHCA Supervisor

PhD, Counselor Education and Supervision, Oregon State University

MAEd, Clinical Counseling with Post-Secondary Counseling Specialization, Seattle University

BA, Politics & International Relations; Asian Studies, Scripps College

License #LH60160347

Dr. Heather Huckett

Heather offers individual and couples therapy, sex therapy, and nutrition and wellness coaching.

Heather’s work integrates emotional insight, relational depth, nutritional awareness, and stress regulation. She supports clients in recognizing how daily habits—what we eat, how we move, how we rest—are inseparable from how we feel and connect. Her vision is to create a space where healing is comprehensive, grounded, and sustainable—where people feel empowered to care for the whole of who they are. Learn more about Heather here.

CO-FOUNDER AND PARTNER

Credentials

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

AASECT certified sex therapist

PhD, Clinical Sexology, Modern Sex Therapy Institutes 

MA, Couple and Family Therapy with a Certificate in Sex Therapy, Antioch University Seattle

BS, Psychology, Washington State University

License #LF61569010

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COUNSELING INTERN, supervised by Katherine

Gee Mi L. Jorde

Gee Mi joins Kaiun Wellness as a counseling intern and is supervised by Dr. Katherine Nordell Fort. Gee Mi is a student at Northwestern University, where she will receive her MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness in January 2027.

In her own words:

I understand the struggles of life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Through therapy, we will work through the complexities to cultivate inner peace and the confidence to navigate life’s challenges.  Recognizing today’s unique modern day stressors (e.g., attention economy, cancel culture, etc.), my goal is to provide a safe and compassionate environment to engage and reflect on your personal journey. Through a holistic approach, we can work towards developing healthy thought patterns and emotional regulation. 

As a half-Korean and half-Scandinavian growing up in Japan, I learned to embrace cultural humility from an early age. Meanwhile, my decade of experience across both the military and management consulting offered firsthand insight into the generational and societal challenges that women, in particular, face. In my free time, I enjoy spending time in nature, reading and practicing yoga.

Credentials

Intern

MA, Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, expected January 2027

MBA, Columbia Business School

BS, International Relations, United States Naval Academy

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