W E L C O M E T O
The Self-Care Institute
Support for burnout prevention, stress management, and cultivating well-being at work and at home
We’re here to help the helpers
You do so much for others, and we’re here to support you
We take a holistic, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to wellness that supports individual and collective healing
We’re here to help the helpers
You do so much for others, and we’re here to support you
We take a holistic, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to wellness that supports individual and collective healing
Our mission at The Self-Care Institute is to support individuals and organizations in creating more sustainable, resilient ways of living and working.
Grounded in both research and compassion for the human experience, we’re here to support your professional and personal well-being so you can live a life that feels fulfilling to you.
Dr. Ami Kunimura
Founder, The Self-Care Institute
Ph.D., Mind-Body Medicine
Board-Certified Music Therapist
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Ami (pronounced Ah-me) supports a global community in cultivating professional sustainability, whole-person health, and fulfillment at work and at home.
Our mission at The Self-Care Institute is to support individuals and organizations in creating more sustainable, resilient ways of living and working.
Grounded in both research and deep compassion for the human experience, we offer practical and accessible support to help people move through life’s challenges and cultivate professional and personal well-being.
Need an immediate, go-to resource for self-care support?
The Self-Care Sanctuary
On-Demand Guided Practices for Everyday Life
→ Support for managing stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
→ Care for your emotional health and nervous system
→ Access anytime, on any device
Free 5-Day Trial Available
Take a Moment
FREE WEEKLY SELF-CARE SUPPORT
Take A Moment is an email from Dr. Ami, delivered on the first and third Wednesday of each month, offering:
⤑ Practical self-care tools
⤑ Support for your well-being
⤑ Calm in the middle of the week
Take A Moment is a free email subscription. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy to learn about how we protect your data.
You Matter:
A Self-Care Toolkit
by Dr. Ami Kunimura
– FREE PDF DOWNLOAD –
Practical self-care tools for:
⤑ Dealing with anxiety and stress
⤑ Coping with difficult emotions
⤑ Setting and maintaining boundaries
Sign up here to have your free guide immediately emailed to you
You’ll receive You Matter as a free PDF you can download and view on any device. You’ll also receive our self-care newsletter that you can unsubscribe to anytime. See our privacy policy to learn about how we protect your data.
Symbols of The Self-Care Institute
The hexagon reflects harmony, connection, and the steady support found within nature, community, and the patterns that hold us together.
The monstera speaks to vitality, flourishing, and growth that happens when we reach toward light, even after difficult seasons.
The chrysanthemum carries the energy of healing, peace, and restoration, along with a reminder that gentleness and strength can exist together.
SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS
SUPPORT FOR TEAMS & ORGANIZATIONS
TAKE A MOMENT
A free email newsletter Ami sends out every other Wednesday with self-care tools and practices to help you recenter in the middle of the week.