About Wellness Within

“I believe in doing good. I believe in being connected to something bigger than the individual. I believe in making a mark on the greater community, as well as the individual client or student with regard to mental health and wellness.

This is important because sometimes brief encounters, inspiring words, or a piece of music can make all the difference in a week. I recall many dark times throughout my life, but the ones that transmuted that darkness were typically paired with someone who looked into my eyes, or offered an encouraging phrase, and that helped me carry on. These subtle shifts in energy leave a lasting inspiration. Through counseling, yoga and Ayurveda, I aim to offer that light to others—to provide perspective, tools, and resources to help clients cope, sustain, and thrive.”

Kristen Kauke, MSW/LCSW, RYT 500, AYS

 
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Meet Kristen Kauke

Kristen Kauke, MSW/LCSW, RYT 500, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist has devoted her life to the mental health and wellness of others. A clinical social worker and practitioner of yoga for more than two decades, Kristen founded Wellness Within in 2018 to provide support through the wisdom triad of counseling, yoga, and Ayurveda. She supports clients with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, coping through stress and enhancing sense of self.  

Kristen is a graduate of the University of Chicago, Prairie Yoga, and Yoga International’s AYS program. In 2016, she was honored as one of Kane County’s 2016 Women of Distinction for her clinical work, for leading efforts in creating the St. Charles Regional Effort of Campaign to Change Direction, as well as implementing yoga for the adolescents at the Youth Detention Center. She has presented nationally and written on the topics of coping with anxiety and resolving conflict within relationships, as well as penned three books. Beyond the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, and two rescued dogs.

  • MSW/LCSW - Masters of Social Work/Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • RYT - Registered Yoga Teacher

  • AYS - Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist