Letters


 * To Whom It May Concern:**

Is with considerable enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation for Kassy Daggett, who is applying for a position with your institution. I am familiar with Ms. Daggett as a skilled professional whose reputation is above reproach.

Ms. Daggett’s curriculum vitae speaks for itself, demonstrating a wide variety of professional skills and community involvement. I first became familiar with her 10 years ago when she presented a communications workshop at McKenzie Willamette Medical Center, where I have been a practicing physician for over 30 years. I was impressed then, as I am now, with her teaching and communication ability.

Since that time, my wife and I have participated in couple’s counseling with Kassy and her partner Victor Rozek. We found their approach unique, creative, and very successful. We have recommended others to them for couple’s communication coaching.

Kassy has been actively involved in her community, particularly involved in women’s issues, stress reduction in the work place, self help for health care professionals and organizes and produces a number of retreats and workshops every year. She is enthusiastic, energetic and a delightful presenter.

Kassy’s ethics and professionalism are also beyond reproach. In all instances of contact with her and her husband Victor, I have experienced this to be true.

It is without any reservation that I provide you with my highest recommendation for Kassy Daggett. I have no doubt that she will be a tremendous asset to you in any endeavor to which she applies herself. I am happy to answer any questions directed to me personally at the contact information below.

Sincerely, Medical Director Advanced Wound Healing Center McKenzie Willamette Medical Center 1460 G St., Springfield, OR 97477 Telephone (cell) 541-510-0716 E-mail: Johmac@Comcast.net
 * John A. Mackey, M.D., FACEP**


 * To Whom It May Concern:**

I met Kassy Daggett after practicing medicine for eleven years when I attended her Self Care Workshop in 2004. Emotionally exhausted and unable to care for myself or my patients, I had decided to leave medicine. I was in a state of intense despair and had even considered suicide.

During Kassy’s workshop I recaptured my lifelong dream of practicing medicine in alignment with my deepest values and within six months I pioneered the community-designed ideal medical practice. Now I train physicians nationwide and have helped salvage the careers of hundreds of physicians.

I returned to her workshop in 2006 and 2007 and then begged Kassy to serve as my professional coach. She provided invaluable assistance with preparing for high-profile speaking engagements in which I was able to inspire thousands more physicians to live their dreams. With Kassy’s transformational workshops and expert coaching I have essentially started a national movement to humanize health care and have just co-authored the anthology “Goddess Shift: Women Leading for a Change” with Michelle Obama, Jane Fonda, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, and others.

Kassy is a gifted teacher who creates a safe environment for her students to reach emotional and spiritual epiphanies that are life altering. Some of us go to medical school to become doctors. Kassy is a natural “healer.” She provides spiritual CPR to the lost and disillusioned medical professionals who are fortunate enough to be graced by her presence.

I wholeheartedly recommend Kassy for absolutely anything she is interested in pursuing.

Sincerely, Family & Community Medicine 3575 Donald St. #220, Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 345-2437 • roxywible@comcast.net http://www.idealmedicalpractice.org
 * Pamela Wible, MD**


 * To Whom It May Concern:**

I have known Kassy Daggett for over 10 years. I first met her at a retreat for health care providers; an opportunity for healers to take time out of their busy lives to take care of themselves… and Kassy did help me do just that. I was so moved and revived by the 4-day workshop that I repeated it several years later.

Kassy is a gifted teacher. She certainly deserves the opportunity to teach at OHSU. If there is anything I can do to help the University include Kassy among its faculty I would be honored to do it.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Portland, Oregon bberney@comcast.net
 * Bert Berney, MD**


 * To Whom It May Concern:**

I am a board certified family physician with 20 years of experience and met Kassy Daggett in 2008 when I attended her workshop, Self-Care on the Path of Service.

During the workshop, Kassy presented the technical component with clarity and ease. Her real talent appeared when we began working on individual issues while still in a group setting. I was impressed with her ability to remain present with each of us during the long hours. She has an innate talent to discern the issues underlying our troubles and transition us to a higher level of self-awareness with a variety of exercises within a limited time frame (30-60 minutes per person). The change in each participant was palpable as we took turns working with Kassy.

Attending her workshop moved my personal self-growth far deeper than the last three years of working with a psychologist. Although I did not have all my answers, I left feeling invigorated and passionate about my path as a physician and human being.

I would highly recommend Kassy as an adjunct faculty member to any medical training program as she will bring an unique perspective to the professional and personal development of future physicians who are not only competent in their craft but also in their own personal awareness. In short, the ideal physician, whole in spirit and mind with clear awareness in their path of service.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on my personal cell phone 808-345-6828.

Sincerely, American Board Certified in Family Medicine. twangchenmd@hawaiiantel.net
 * Theresa Wang, MD, CCFP**


 * To Whom It May Concern:**

This letter recommends Kassy Daggett to you. I have known Ms. Daggett for more than 20 years, in several capacities. She did graphic design work for me when I was director of a science museum in Eugene; she and I have been members of a networking organization since the 1990s; and in Summer 2009, I was a participant in a workshop that Kassy Daggett facilitated (with Jeannie Edwards) at Breitenbush Hot Springs.

I’ve always respected and admired Kassy for her creative and committed approach to life. She has been a successful business owner, a creative graphic artist, an accomplished writer, and a noted bodywork professional with an enthusiastic local following. In recent years I’ve become aware of her growing regional and national clientele for a variety of personal development workshops. Last summer, I decided to see for myself, and signed up for Speaking Your Truth.

Based on that experience, I rank Kassy Daggett among the top three or four teachers I’ve had the privilege to learn from. In a few days, through a series of simple but powerful experiences, each person in the workshop came to life-changing realizations. I am neither a touchy-feely person nor an aficionado of personal development workshops. In fact, I hadn’t participated in such a workshop since the 1960s, mostly because my experiences at that time were so negative. On the strength of my personal knowledge of Kassy, I gave her workshop a try.

The results were exceptional. As an active professional in my late 60s, I have been wrestling with the ageing process. Through my experiences in Kassy’s workshop, I gained invaluable insight that has helped me accept the positive qualities inherent in becoming an elder. It is no exaggeration to say that because of this workshop, I have a new lease on life, professionally and personally. I have accepted that I am a leader in my chosen field of museum work, and have sought and found avenues for expressing that realization.

I give Kassy Daggett the highest possible recommendation for an adjunct faculty position.

Sincerely, Museum Consultant, Author, Organizational Coach 836 Taylor Street, Eugene, Oregon 97402 541-342-3464 • alice@aparman.com • http://www.aparman.com
 * Alice Parman, PhD**