National Geography IMPACT

After losing her twin sister to COVID, Kelsey turns her grief into impact by healing others through a special surf therapy program.

Grief and the ocean: A group of surfers share support and community

Seattle Times

In the media

  • Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific

    KELSEY ELLIS JEFFERSON AWARD

  • How surfing helps some in WA ride the wave of grief

  • Hydro Theory

    “Just Add Water”

  • Surfing the Waves of Grief

    J'aime Morrison uses movement to address the grief we physically hold in our bodies

  • Riding Waves With Kelsey Ellis

    The Walnut Creek native leads surf therapy programs for those who have suffered loss

  • IMPACT Interview with Gal Gadot as she shines the light on real Wonder women

  • Walnut Creek's Real Life “Wonder Woman” Kelsey Ellis Joins Forces with Gal Gadot in new Nat Geo docuseries

  • Meet the Women Behind IMPACT with Gal Gadot

  • Therapy group helps people let go of their grief in waters of the Pacific

  • Surf therapy helps find healing among the waves

  • A twin sister’s story: riding the waves of loss to healing

  • Waves of grief’ program supports those dealing with loss

  • Pacifica Surfer Joins Forces with Gal Gadot to make an "Impact" with new Nat Geo Series