Bio
Karina Allison has spent 25 years studying and educating about Earth systems as a professional volcanologist and entrepreneur. She has a Masters Degree in Physical Volcanology, received a Fulbright Grant for experimental volcanology, studied volcano geophysics in a Ph.D. program, and has travelled the world to meet some of her favorite volcanoes in person.
Her love of volcanoes intersected with her personal healing journey, igniting a spiritual path into the mystery schools of both ancient traditions and the Earth herself. After being literally struck by lightning on the slopes of Kilauea volcano in 2009, she began forging a new relationship with the powers of Earth, leading to understandings and insights that now inform her business.
As the founder of UpLight Ventures LLC, her work dances between fire and water, pleasure and shadow, volcanoes within and without. Karina weaves mysticism and science to help her clients holistically transform old trauma patterns and empower their unique brilliance in the world, through somatic coaching, group programs, and in-person retreats.