Karah Pino, MAcOM  in Blue Striped Shirt
  • Conceptual Artist
  • East Asian Medicine Practitioner
  • Meditation and QiGong Teacher
  • Parent of a child with special needs
  • Consensus Based Facilitator

Karah Pino, BA, MAcOM

Clinical Masters Degree in East Asian Medicine including Acupuncture, Herbal Formulas, Shiatsu and Medical Qigong. Post graduate training in Indigenous Wisdom and Consensus Based Decision-Making.

Visual Art: BA in Interdisciplinary Art with a focus on Metalwork, 3D Design, Digital Arts, Conceptual Art

When my son was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, I was lucky to find other special needs parents who could understand what it was like to have such a different parenting experience. In 2020 I started a list of things I learned that could help other parents who have children with a rare disease, disability, chronic or genetic illness.

Karah Pino Education and Training


Current Focus: Special Education, Visual Art, STEAM Integration

2011: Began training in indigenous wisdom with Navajo Wisdom Keeper Patricia Anne Davis, MA learning the Indigenous Ceremonial Change Process for wellness restoration and harmonious living.

2011 :Newborn son diagnosed with Genetic Neurologic disorder. Began integrating holistic therapies with modern medical care for the treatment of rare diseases, disabilities, chronic or genetic illnesses

2008: Received a clinical Master’s degree in East Asian Medicine – Practices and Principles such as acupuncture, herbs, medical qigong, naturopathy and other holistic and nature based healing systems with a focus on PTSD and trauma recovery.

2008: Started Dragonfly Holistic Healing Center with the help of Dynamic Self Governance, (also known at Sociocracy) a Consent Based Decision Making system with teacher John Buck. The Sociocratic Solutions Process is for businesses, organizations and civic groups.

2003: While in Acupuncture School and studying with Master Liu He of the Ling Gui International Qigong School, I began a serious Vipassana meditation practice as taught by S.N. Goenka through Dhamma.org.

1998: Trained in creative thinking and design with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Art including Metalwork, Multimedia Sculpture and Digital Design.

Visual Art: BA Interdisciplinary Art with a focus on Metalwork, 3D Design, Digital Arts, Conceptual Art


As part of my personal development I explore concepts through graphic design and performance art, specializing in paper, origami, and ephemera.

2026 “Love is Everything: Scope and Scale of the Human Heart”

Working and living with teenagers exploring a widening experience and expression of love inspired this ongoing creative work: What is love?

The Scope of the Human Heart: Mental Attitude, Emotional State of Being, Physical Sensory

The Scale of the Human Heart: Active/Outward, Passive/Neutral, Receptive/Inward

2013The Sacred Shadow Self: Meditation as an Art-form”

Installation and Meditation Performance – an interactive art installation including live meditation performances inspired by observations of my two-year-old by a Navajo wisdom-keeper

media: paper, light, refractions and shadows 
performance: mindfulness, qigong, yoga, chanting, singing bowls, and other meditative arts 

Meditation and QiGong Instruction


Meditation is a vital life skill that neutralizes
the impacts of stress on our body, mind and emotions. Instruction includes an introduction and practice of techniques from the four branches of meditation:

  • visualization (guided meditation)
  • sound (chanting, song, humming, music)
  • movement (qigong, yoga, tai chi, walking)
  • stillness / mindfulness
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Supporting Parents with Special Needs Children to:
  • Adapt to their child’s special needs
  • Team with medical providers and educators
  • Track symptoms and notice patterns
  • Design a home treatment plan
  • Safely explore natural therapies
  • Learn healing techniques to use at home
  • Reduce stress and find joy

Creative Collaboration and Consensus Based Decision-making


Designing Co-creative solutions and win-win-win strategies. Specializing in:

  • Collaborative Retreats
  • Vision, Mission and Aims
  • Strategic Planning
  • Implementation Plans.

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