Kirsten Larsen
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist at Healing Connection Cranio
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Top SchoolKirsten Larsen is a biodynamic craniosacral therapist based in Melbourne who combines hands-on somatic healing with a deep background in food systems, policy and community-led technology. Formerly co-founder and Director of the Open Food Network and a long-time research and partnerships leader at Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, she brings 13+ years of experience translating systemic research into practical, equitable initiatives. Her training in computer engineering and strategic foresight underpins a rare ability to bridge technical, policy and human-centered practice. Kirsten’s work spans clinical therapy, collaborative open-source platforms for fairer food systems, and applied research, reflecting a commitment to regenerative health at both individual and systems levels. An Honorary Fellow and experienced director, she quietly blends entrepreneurial rigor with a gentle therapeutic approach, making systems-thinking tangible in healing and community food projects.
13 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
MSC, Strategic Foresight, MSC, Strategic Foresight at Swinburne University of TechnologyThe University of MelbourneSchool for Social Entrepreneurs
Github Skills (13)
rails10
user-guide10
ruby10
deploying9
provisioning8
ansible8
flutter4
semantics2
vocabulary2
dbpedia1
pipe1
linked-data1
product-design1
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
kirstenalarsen/bugherdtest
Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Contributions:9 comments, 398 issues in 10 days
openfoodfoundation/ofn-handbook
May 2018 - Nov 2020
Guide for OFN contributors
Contributions:94 pushes, 1 branch, 1 comment in 2 years 7 months
ofn
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