Purpose: Credibility + Philosophy + Legal Clarity.

TrueBody Key Academy was founded with a simple, guiding belief:

The body holds an extraordinary capacity for healing when science, wisdom, and careful observation are brought together.

Through years of professional practice, education, and collaboration, it became clear that the most effective approaches to health, alignment, and recovery are those that respect both modern medical understanding and time-honored wisdom traditions.

The Academy was created to serve as an educational bridge—bringing together evidence-informed principles, nervous-system awareness, and ethical professional development in a structured, accessible way.

TrueBody Key Academy integrates modern science with ancient wisdom.

From contemporary anatomy, physiology, and nervous-system research to traditional observation-based practices refined over generations, the Academy recognizes that progress in health and education is strongest when knowledge systems are not separated—but thoughtfully integrated.

Our educational philosophy honors:

• Scientific inquiry and evidence-informed practice

• Careful observation and pattern recognition

• Respect for the body’s innate regulatory systems

• Ethical boundaries and professional scope

This integration allows practitioners to work responsibly alongside modern healthcare systems while honoring holistic perspectives.

TrueBody Key Academy is guided by an all-women Board of Directors, representing leadership, education, and stewardship across disciplines.

The Academy is also Native-serving and globally aligned, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity, cultural respect, and responsible leadership.

Founding Board of Directors

• Dr. Keysha L. James, ND
  President & Executive Director

• Kathryn McAlister
  Vice President

• Paige Grellner
  Secretary

• Laura Chappell
  Treasurer

The Board provides strategic oversight, ethical guidance, and long-term vision for the Academy’s mission and growth.

While practitioner education remains central to the Academy, TrueBody Key also supports a broader vision of health and sustainability.

Our mission areas include:

• Education in Health, Alignment & Safety
  Structured, evidence-informed, non-clinical education for families and practitioners

• Agriculture & Regenerative Practices
  Supporting soil health, food integrity, and sustainable land stewardship

• Restorative Ranching & Regenerative Farming
  Practices that align animal welfare with ecological restoration

• Safe Water & Food Education
  Promoting awareness and access to clean water and nourishing food systems

• Natural & Organic Foraging Education
  Preserving traditional ecological knowledge in a responsible, sustainable way

• Endangered & Missing Women and Children Support Fund
  Educational and donation-based initiatives supporting awareness, protection, and recovery

Each area reflects the Academy’s belief that human health, environmental health, and community resilience are deeply interconnected.

TrueBody Key Academy exists to support informed, ethical, and compassionate approaches to health, education, and stewardship.

By integrating science with wisdom, and structure with care, the Academy serves practitioners, communities, and future generations.