
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