A Trauma-Informed, Spiritually Rooted Collective
What Collaboration Means at Torus
Torus is not a marketplace of practitioners.
Torus is a living lineage; a trauma-informed, spiritually grounded ecosystem nurtured by Jamie Kruse, LCSW, and supported by a small circle of carefully chosen collaborators whose work aligns with our core values of:
- nervous system awareness
- trauma-informed practice
- spiritual depth
- emotional integrity
- devotion to their own healing
- relational and energetic ethics
Every collaborator holds their own wisdom and voice,
but shares a commitment to the Torus Path:
Stabilize → Integrate → Awaken → Embody → Share → Ascend
This ensures that no matter who you work with,
the vibration, safety, and depth remain consistent.
Meet Our Collaborators
Below are the guides, teachers, and practitioners who have been invited into the Torus ecosystem. Each person brings a unique modality that supports the heart, body, and spirit in a way that complements Jamie’s lineage.
Chardyce Kott
Role / Modality
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 250 hour yoga teacher in training
About:
Chardyce Kott offers trauma-sensitive yoga, breathwork, and somatic practices designed to support grounding, emotional integration, and nervous system repair. Her work supports the Torus lineage by helping women reconnect to their bodies gently and intuitively. She is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential by bringing a holistic approach to the therapeutic process, allowing for new levels of understanding about oneself and the world around.
Torus Alignment:
She embodies compassion, presence, and deep attunement — guiding movement and breath that complements Jamie’s therapeutic + spiritual work.
Offerings https://www.lynneatherapy.com/our-therapists
Tricia Fiske
Role / Modality
Yoga Teacher
About:
Tricia Fiske , BA, E-RYT 500, YACEP, Senior ParaYoga Faculty, initiated in the Sri Vidya Yoga Tradition, is a teacher, trainer, mentor, mother, and grandmother. She has been a student of yoga since 1997 and has been teaching since 1999. Tricia’s teachings emphasize self-inquiry and spiritual exchange to get us out of our “story” and into the Present. Discovering the Heart as our command post rather than the mind. She uses asana, pranayama, bandhas, chanting and meditation in her classes and workshops.
As a leader in the Chicago-area yoga community, Tricia serves as primary faculty for the Prairie Yoga Teacher Training program. She offers continuing education workshops and studio classes, live and live stream at Prairie Yoga, and 360 Yoga, along with programs available on the Teachable platform.
Torus Alignment:
She works slowly, intentionally, and with respect for the body’s wisdom — honoring the emotional and spiritual layers of healing.
Offerings https://triciafiske.com/
April Waldrop
Role / Modality
Yoga Teacher
About:
April is a E-RYT 500, Urban Zen Integrative Therapy practitioner, Reiki practitioner, Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga 20-hour study, and Meditation & Mindfulness Coach. Additionally, April is currently pursuing a certificate in Yoga Therapy.
Torus Alignment:
April is heart centered, helped create the Yoga and Mental Health Teacher training, and see’s the importance of a holistic practice. She embodies nurturing, care, and wisdom to our community.
Offerings: You can find April through Jamie, Chardyce, and Tricia.
Our Commitment to Integrity
Every collaborator at Torus:
✔ practices trauma-informed facilitation
✔ maintains ethical integrity
✔ is committed to ongoing personal healing
✔ honors consent, boundaries, and safety
✔ holds spiritual authority with humility
✔ aligns with Jamie’s lineage and values
✔ understands the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and the nervous system
We prioritize depth over popularity, safety over spectacle, and integrity over performance.
Collaborators are chosen intentionally — not simply added to fill space.
Collaborator-Led Offerings
You’ll find a variety of collaborator-led spaces such as:
- embodiment circles
- grounding yoga
- sound healing (only if trauma-informed + aligned)
- seasonal or ancestral rituals
- somatic-based workshops
- emotional integration groups
- specialty classes that serve the Torus lineage
Every offering is reviewed and supported to ensure coherence with the Torus philosophy.
A Closing Note
Torus is a home for deep healing, spiritual remembrance, and embodied living.
Our collaborators are not separate practitioners operating under the same roof —
they are co-stewards of a shared path, holding space for women to return to their hearts with truth, care, and devotion.
We are honored to walk this path together.