About Sunbird Spirit Sanctuary

Energy. Insight. Healing.

Sunbird Spirit Sanctuary was created as a space where science and spirit can coexist.

Founded by Karla Thompson, Sunbird reflects a journey that bridges healthcare, sleep wellness, personal transformation, and meaningful healing practices.

With a background in sleep medicine, healthcare operations, and integrative wellness, Karla brings a unique perspective that honors both evidence-informed practice and holistic support.

Sunbird offers a compassionate space for rest, reflection, insight, and growth through sleep education, energy work, and transformational practices.

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Meet Karla

Karla Thompson is a sleep specialist, healthcare leader, and wellness practitioner with experience spanning sleep medicine, behavioral health support, healthcare operations, and patient education.

Her background includes:

🌙 Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

🌙 Certified Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH)

🌙 Sleep wellness educator and coach

✨ Reiki practitioner

🌀 Hypnotherapy and transformational wellness training

🏛️ Classical Studies background with a love of mythology, symbolism, and storytelling

Karla believes healing is both practical and meaningful — rooted in rest, awareness, and connection.

Athena Mind. Aphrodite Heart.

Sunbird was inspired by the belief that we can be both thoughtful and intuitive.

The mind seeks wisdom, understanding, and growth.

The heart seeks beauty, healing, and connection.

Sunbird exists at that intersection.

Sleep • Myth • Meaning

Sunbird’s evolving philosophy explores rest through story, archetype, symbolism, and modern sleep wellness.

Future offerings may include workshops, writing, and programs exploring mythology, sleep, and personal transformation.

Our Mission

To create spaces for rest, insight, healing, and transformation through integrative wellness experiences that honor the whole person.