Seeking support takes courage.

And it’s one of the most meaningful gifts we can offer—to ourselves, and to those we love.

I’m Rita Krebs, founder of Make a Wave for Change. I believe we’re all doing the best we can with what we know. And when we grow, we reflect growth and possibility to others—because we’re all mirrors for each other. When one of us heals, we all heal. That’s how the world changes: one wave at a time. (I know, super corny… and also, true).

I also believe…

No one is broken.
Emotions are meant to be expressed and released.
The world is thirsty for deeper communication and connection.
We have all of our answers and resources within us.
We each get to pick who we want to be in each moment.
We are energy in motion and have super powers that we have yet to tap into.
We can create new beliefs and behaviors.
Life is messy and that is part of the fun.
When we are in alignment with ourselves things flow naturally.

I amRita

My path to this work wasn’t born from comfort—it was forged through deep healing. Three decades ago, I found myself in the depths of flashbacks and complex PTSD from profound childhood trauma- my life as a rather well adapted human, professional Social Worker, wife and mother was forever changed. It was there, in the darkest places, that I discovered my spark of light. That remembrance changed my life—and became the gift I now share with others.

My journey is a weave of many experiences and traditions:

Indigenous ceremonies, where wise Elders and sacred animals helped lift burdens from my spirit. As I embrace these gifts and allies, I hold sacred the people, traditions and customs that have forged the path so I can do what I do.
Energy healing and Reiki, first as a client seeking relief, then as a practitioner and teacher.
Transformational plant medicine journeys that opened new levels of understanding, healing, and connection with my self and my Star Family.
Time spent on sacred lands: the Canadian rockies, big sky prairies of Alberta, the coastal waters of the Pacific North West and the rainforests of Vancouver Island—that held me and grounded my being to our Sacred Mother, Earth. It was in the red rock of Sedona that the Thunderbird Medicine came to me… whispers of ancient times and ways that grow within.

My own journey of healing “chronic” autoimmune illness was initiation into knowing how deeply the body, mind, and soul are connected. I’ve learned firsthand that physical and e-motional (energy in motion) conditions are intimately linked as stored trauma made physical. When we release the trauma, the chronic can dissolve.

I am a mother of many children, two of whom I got to keep on earth, and a spiritual mother to many others.

Along the way, I’ve experienced the physical experience of the activation of the stargate symbol on my body mirroring possibilities. Our bodies hold wisdom and codes waiting to be awakened; I know this without hesitation.

Today, I work as a guide, mentor, and energetic practitioner. My gift is helping people clear old patterns, release the weight of the past, and reconnect to the truth that:

You are your own medicine.

In my sessions—whether one-on-one or in groups—we tap in and open the channels to uncover what you are looking for and together we create the conditions for witnessing, removal, release, integration, calibration and harmonization. Maybe, or maybe not in that order. You don’t need to know how we do what we do. You just need to be present and trust the process. We also teach as we go, so you can continue the journey independently and teach others.

I am also a Registered Social Worker, which means many of my services may be covered for those seeking support on both practical and soulful levels.

I am Rita—and like Amrit, the ancient Sanskrit word for the nectar of life and immortality, I carry the intention of bringing healing, truth, and renewal into the world. It’s an extraordinary time to be alive. Let’s get this party started, shall we?

Our Commitment to Transformation

At Make a Wave, we empower individuals to unlock their full potential through integrative, client-centered services. With almost 40 years of experience in social work—across government, non-profit, and private sectors—I’ve focused primarily on supporting families and children, with an emphasis on developmental milestones, attachment, trauma, and brain development.

I opened my practice 15 years ago after witnessing, time and again, how unresolved trauma, behavioural patterns, and epigenetic imprints were passed down from parent to child—creating invisible. yet powerful threads that shaped emotional and relational dynamics.

Our work acknowledges not only the psychological and relational impact of trauma, but also the energetic transmission of trauma across lifetimes and lineages. We are committed to fostering growth, healing, and self-discovery—helping each person break the cycle, reclaim their inner wisdom, and ripple that healing forward.

A Tailored Approach to Impact

Our sessions are intuitively guided, combining traditional counseling methods with innovative techniques like Reiki / Shamanic Healing and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). By clearing energetic imprints left by trauma, claiming back their lost / abandoned pieces and re-patterning thought processes, we help our clients achieve lasting transformation. While traditional therapy remains integral, our holistic approach ensures personalized care that delivers some pretty great results.

Guided by Expertise

Our work is shaped by leading therapeutic frameworks, including Jungian Theory, Carl Rogers’ Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and the teachings of Gabor Maté. These perspectives inform our practice and deepen the impact of our services.

Professional Credentials

I have been a Social Worker for 35+ years. If you’re looking for coverage, I am registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers [RSW #12332]. Sessions may be covered by your specific insurance plan. Please check your provider for details.

I am also a Erickson Certified Professional Life Coach, Usui Reiki/Master Teacher, Usui Holy Fire Reiki Maser/Teacher, Karuna Reiki Master / Teacher.

Although I am a trained Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, I hold no designation here.

My Shamanic evolution has been an organic unravelling of my fractured self. My lineage is not through lived experience on Earth, but in the realms where my Ancestors held me steady. At times, this was incredibly lonely and, I now see that solitary path was my greatest teacher.

We mirror wholeness and healing to you, for you, as you.