Going to A Gift of Miles was one of the best things I did during my fertility journey. When I started seeing Kristin after three miscarriages, I was full of bitterness and resentment. My normally cheerful personality had vanished. I worried that I would never bounce back to my normal self, and that I would never feel optimistic or hopeful again.

Kristin encouraged me to think about things that give me joy, and to make time for those things regularly so that I could remember how it felt to be joyful. She gave me journaling exercises to more deeply explore my feelings and reactions, and her book recommendations have been among the best I have ever received from anyone.

Working with Kristin, I discovered that I needed to do something specific to acknowledge my grief and to appreciate the new things I learned about myself after each miscarriage. Originally, I did not think a ritual to honor the memories of my lost babies would be helpful for me, but I used suggestions from Kristin as a starting point to come up with a ritual that was perfect for me. Performing this ritual with my husband turned out to be an incredibly powerful experience for both of us.

Although I was the one who ultimately had to choose to recover my joy, Kristin’s advice and coaching invited me to do so sooner than I otherwise would have. I recommend Kristin’s coaching to anyone struggling with fertility issues.
~ Angela St. Paul, MN


Angie and I had been trying to get pregnant for a long time and were unsuccessful. I started speaking at length with Kristin about our infertility issues. From day one of our conversations, Kristin gave us information, support and love the whole way through all of our phases of "making our family." She recommended that we seek an infertility specialist to find out if and what the issues might be. After each appointment, we would update her and she graciously listened and gave us additional guidance that even our doctor hadn't mentioned during our appointments with him. After going through various tests and even having a surgery to repair and correct some issues, our doctor told us that the surgery was a success. However, even though our success ratio of getting pregnant on any given month had doubled, it was still on the low side.

After explaining all of this to Kristin, we weighed all kinds of options, everything from sperm donor, intrauterine insemination, in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and adoption. She informed us with all kinds of information that we found quite helpful. Going through this process was quite exhausting. It was difficult to try every month and have it continually be a let down, plus the toll it took on us as a couple when we found out again and again that we were not pregnant.

Angie and I finally opted to go through the adoption process instead of seeking medical intervention. We spoke with Kristin about this and she made all kinds of wonderful recommendations and gave us an unbelievable amount of support.

In the end, we adopted a wonderful baby boy from The Gambia and know what a wonderful blessing he is to our family. The roads we traveled were very long, windy, bumpy and extremely hazardous. However, having Kristin along on the journey was a true blessing. She made every moment a lot easier with her wit, kindness and sincerity. We would highly recommend her to anyone. She is very compassionate and caring, which is what is needed during these types of experiences. She's a blessing and we couldn't say enough wonderful things about her.
~ Steven and Angie Louisville, KY

Kristin Beltaos served as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota (AFAA), a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is food allergy education, advocacy, and research.

As both a board member and as a trained educator, Kristin accomplished a great deal in her time on the Board. In addition to teaching food allergy classes, conducting training for allergy clinic nurses, and presenting to support groups, she has volunteered at educational outreach events (for example the Allergy and Asthma Conference hosted by Allergy & Asthma Specialists and Clinical Research Institute). She developed a support group leader program to strengthen and support the work that groups undertake in their communities.

On behalf of AFAA, she improved the board application, screened potential board members, undertaken market and fundraising planning and was a speaker at the 2010 AFAA Medical Conference.

Kristin's communication skills, education, and depth of knowledge in her fields make her an outstanding educator.
~ Nona Narvaez, AFAA Executive Director
St. Paul, MN

Kristin Beltaos was a guest speaker at our local support group, West Metro Food Allergy Connection. Kristin spoke to us about how to handle the day-to-day stresses of child food allergies. Life with food allergies is challenging and many times we as parents forget how to add humor to our days. Kristin taught us how to put together a daily self-care plan and encouraged us to see our days through different eyes, especially on the difficult days. One especially humorous story was about her two-year-old and his ‘WHOO HOO’ moments; we too can seize these types of moments in our life! Kristin has a great sense of humor that will help you discover new ways to view life with food allergies along with tips and tools to deal with general stress. We are grateful for the evening spent with Kristin. Thanks so much for making a great meeting for us!
~ Mary Schlief, West Metro Food Allergy Connection,
Howard Lake, MN

Recently, we had the pleasure of Kristin Beltaos as a guest speaker at our local support group, Food Allergy Awareness Supporters (FAAS). Her genuine spirit and engaging personality generated meaningful discussions about managing stress related to food allergies and finding a healthier balance. As a fellow parent of a child with food allergies, her credibility was strengthened by each personal story and insight that she shared. In addition to the practical tips and coping strategies addressed at the meeting, she provided a handout with a list of additional resources for our reference. Laughter and hope were constant themes and her message of self-care resonated in each one of us. Thank you for sharing your gift with our group!
~ Jodi Raidt, Food Allergy Awareness Supporters, Waconia, MN

Kristin was a godsend to me when my grandson was diagnosed with a milk protein allergy at 2 months of age. He was even allergic to my daughter's breast milk! Because Kristin's son had the same milk allergy, as well as other food allergies, she had already done tons of research on the subject and was very willing to share that wealth of information with me. I have contacted Kristin frequently during these last three years with questions regarding food and milk allergies, and she has always had numerous suggestions, hints and ideas that have been so helpful. I am sure that I will continue to tap into her skills as he grows.
~ Emilie Bloomington, MN

We were brand new parents whose daughter scream-cried A LOT! The only time that she wasn't crying, was when she was breastfeeding.

The doctors really couldn't tell us anything - maybe it's colic, maybe reflux, maybe a dairy allergy. A dairy allergy?! We can't do anything about the colic, reflux we got a prescription for, but what are we supposed to do about a dairy allergy?

That's where Kristin came in! She had all the answers and provided us with so much information. Her help turned what could have been a horrible experience, for parents who enjoy their pizza and dessert, into something that we could totally work with.

Kristin provided us with a suggested shopping list of dairy foods and their non-dairy equivalents, along with door-to-door directions to two grocery stores that carried the items on our list. She also gave us recommendations for what we could eat at nearby restaurants, and even a long list of recipes.

What a relief! We stayed true to Kristin's plan and it resulted in a much happier baby - which equals less stress and MORE SLEEP! Thank you for everything!
~ Brandon, Leah & baby London Minneapolis, MN

I first met Kristin was when I was hired as a general contractor to work on a couple of projects in her home. After learning about her business background, I hired her to help develop my website, http://www.johnschroederconstruction.com.

Kristin was to write my website copy; but I soon realized that I needed an education on the process leading to a quality website. Her knowledge guided me through the creation of this business tool. In addition, she understands what type of information that people of different generations and genders use to make decisions and that was reflected in the copy she developed. In conjunction with the website, I also had her provide guidance on the selection of my logo.

Kristin is a talented, enthusiastic and a creative individual who helped me to develop my thoughts into an interesting and informative read. I enjoyed the experience of working with Kristin and believe she would be an asset to any one looking for a partner in the development of a website or any other marketing tool.
~ John Minneapolis, MN

I have worked with Kristin for many years and have been extremely satisfied with what she has done for me and my business. With her organizational skills and professional approach, she helped to grow my small business, all while keeping my eye on what needs to be done today and in the future. Starting a small business can be very stressful. With Kristin's ability to ask the right questions, she was able to pull me back and look at the big picture, avoiding the pitfalls of trying to do too many things at once or getting caught up in the tiny details. I've been impressed with her compassion for working with others and her passion for what she does. It is apparent she truly enjoys it, and it is what will keep me as a client.
~ Scott Minneapolis, MN

Kristin was a great asset in helping us start up our first business. The bank had asked us for so much information that it soon became very overwhelming. She helped keep us grounded and on track to meet our personal goal of owning our own business. Kristin created an impressive business plan based on the information we provided to her. The bank did not request any additional information from us once they were presented with the business plan. We received a "yes" for the business within two weeks and were ready to close within one month. This was our dream come true, and we owe so much to Kristin for her great work. The bank even complimented us on this being one of the quickest closings they ever experienced for a business purchase. Thank you so much.
~ Mark and Becky Uniontown, OH

I have known Kristin for over 12 years since we worked together in the marketing department at Fair Isaac, Inc. I know Kristin to be a sharp, reliable and hard-working professional who is tenacious in serving her clients. Her superior communications and interpersonal skills are top notch and a strong contributer to her success.

I have had the pleasure of watching Kristin's career evolve over the last several years as she has combined her extensive professional skills with her passion for helping people enhance their personal and professional lives via greater knowledge, insight and compassion.

If you get the chance to work with Kristin, I suggest you take it - she is a joy to work with and it will likely be a growing experience for you both.

~ Judy Burnsville, MN

To talk about your challenges and how I can help, contact me at kristin@agiftofmiles.com or 612.845.7585.