KOA

My name is Corinne Wilkie-Fessler, better known as Cori, and I am the face of KOA., my business I have been round the sun 48 times and see my life as a constant work in progress. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, and I am the founder of KOA, the creator of the KOA: Unplugged podcast, and the Surrender series. My work is rooted in trauma informed practice and integrative nervous system regulation theory. I am passionate about creating 1-to-1 as well as group spaces that are trauma informed, compassionate, inclusive and grounded in authentic connections.

I was born in Zurich, Switzerland but my parents emigrated us as a family to France when I was 6 months old. My early years were spent in France, South Africa, USA, and finally England. In my teens I chose to move to Aberdeen, Scotland to study sociology and psychology at Aberdeen University, I have called Scotland home since I was 19. I identify as ethically Swiss and culturally British. Growing up in such diverse environments shaped my worldview, fostering a deep appreciation for inclusivity, cross-cultural understanding, and the richness of varied life experiences.

As a human being, I navigate surviving trauma, living with the menopause and neurodivergence with compassion. I am passionate about normalising being human and believe that we can all rewrite our stories by doing the inner work and having a strong support system. I value authenticity and honesty, feel most at home in nature, and love living fully in the present through dance, music, and community connection. I also adore animals.

I am known to always be learning something new and recently realised I have not had a break from studying since i left school! I am a life long learner and honestly, have trained in so many modalities such as yoga, mindfulness, sound, somatic practices, compassion and more with the intention of implementing the practices into my own life. Building my integrative toolkit has allowed me to build a more balanced and compassionate life. I am a work in progress but I am progressing.

Everything I offer is trauma informed and evidence based. Find out more about me:

KOA YOU TUBE CHANNEL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAd67YlzLS6lQYV2PNbFEBQ...

KOA ON INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/koaedinburgh/

KOA ON FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/koaedinburgh/

KOA WEBSITE:

www.koa-edinburgh.co.uk

KOA eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/koa-32911387263

KOA the podcast: