Authenticity Associates has a reputation for bringing out the best in people.
Authenticity Associates Coaching & Counseling
Upon realizing their shared vision Dr. Hilary Stokes and Dr. Kim Ward founded Authenticity Associates, a counseling and coaching practice, bringing the synergistic power of mind, body and spirit to individuals and couples.
They have worked as a team for over 15 years as part of a pioneering effort combining the best of complementary and traditional approaches.
Who We Are
Kimberly is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of personal growth and transformation. She has a practical and open-hearted approach while holding a clear vision for individuals to achieve their full potential.
Her style is both alternative and traditional delivered with enthusiasm and humor. Her dedication for treating the whole person led her to pursue both a masters and doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology.
Transpersonal Psychology is the study of humanity’s highest potential recognizing the dynamic relationship between mind, body and spirit.
Hilary specializes in engaging holistic aspects of human potential. She believes in partnering with and empowering individuals through a combination of experiential and hands-on techniques.
She has worked in a diversity of settings successfully assisting people in producing extraordinary results. She is a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California with masters degrees in Clinical Social Work and Kinesiology specializing in Sport Psychology and a Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology.
Mind-Body Specialists at Sanoviv Medical Institute
Drs. Ward and Stokes were brought in as mind-body specialists by founder Dr. Myron Wentz to develop and manage the Psychology, Spirituality and Fitness Programs at Sanoviv Medical Institute.
Dr. Wentz, winner of the Albert Einstein award in 2007 for his contribution to Life Sciences, is an internationally recognized cellular scientist, visionary and humanitarian.
Sanoviv Medical Institute, is a one-of-a-kind integrative hospital that blends state of the art 21st century medicine with an upscale luxury atmosphere. It is the only licensed Functional Medicine hospital in the world specializing in the prevention and treatment of health challenges at the level of the root cause vs. symptom management.
Sanoviv provides integrative programs consisting of both conventional and alternative medical and bio-dental treatment, nutrition, fitness, massage, psychological counseling and spirituality.
At the core of the Sanoviv philosophy is the belief that the body has the power to heal itself when provided with the proper environment and is relieved of its accumulated toxic burden. It’s a remarkable haven that challenges conventional medicine, all the while respecting science and the wisdom of the human body.
Patients come to Sanoviv from the United States of America, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Mexico seeking treatment for cancer, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities, environmental illnesses, diabetes, heart disease, and a wide variety of other organic and stress-related disorders.
After eight years operating as Heads of the Psychology, Spirituality and Fitness programs, Hilary and Kim now continue to serve as consultants to Sanoviv vision. From their experience in integrative health they have learned firsthand the power of the mind-body connection and how stress dramatically impacts authentic potential.
In their counseling and coaching practice they teach science based methods that empower individuals to create health, happiness, vitality. Often described as a dynamic and inspiring team they individualize their approach to meet the needs of each person. Their easy to use methods are foundational to achieving your goals, transforming habits and igniting passionate purpose.
