Kalena Babeshoff is a Fellow with The ChildTrauma Academy.  She is also the Founder and Director of Education for A Foundation for Healthy Family Living® (HFL).  In 1997, Ms. Babeshoff established HFL with the goal of educating our society in nurturing, compassionate touch and respectful listening.  Her commitment is expressed through developing and disseminating programs that blend science, nature and mindful attention to enhance life quality for individuals, families and communities.  Ms. Babeshoff’s passion and visionary presentations grow out of her extensive experience as a nurse, massage therapist, educator, spiritual minister (non-denominational) and mother.

Since 1986, thousands of individuals have studied with Ms. Babeshoff including those from Early Intervention, Medical and Health Care Services, Shelters, and School Districts through either staff or public trainings.  As a result, these individuals have successfully utilized HFL methods and principles in their work with families to support the development of secure attachment and developmental outcomes.

HFL’s programs embody a simple, abiding philosophy, “Approach all relationships on the premise of respect”.  HFL’s programs teach how to express respect through attunement in nurturing touch, massage and communication.  HFL presentations and trainings provide practical and adaptive methods and principles that readily support integration in daily life – professional and personal.

Ms. Babeshoff is recognized nationally and internationally for her work and expertise in the field of Infant Massage and Communication.  She has served as national president and international board member for the International Association of Infant Massage.  During 10 years of Association leadership, from 1989 to 1999, Ms. Babeshoff served as a trainer and facilitated establishment of new Association chapters in other countries.

As Consultant and Educator, Ms. Babeshoff continues to collaborate, develop and implement Healthy Family Living presentations and training programs in order to bring the benefits of HFL’s knowledge and wisdom to people of all ages, from all walks of life.  As a teacher, she is known for her personification of compassion, presence and respectful listening.