The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary
Our mission is to Import, Rescue, Heal, Adopt, and Educate on Koi and the history and preservation of the Nishikigoi internationally.
The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary
6N779 Il Route 31 St. Charles, Illinois 60175 U.S.A.
800.571.2730 emergency iphone 630.631.9566
Winter Hours by appointment & Saturday 10-4pm
At The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary, we inspire Koi Keeping of both domestic and imported koi. Our mission is to Import, Rescue, Heal, Adopt and Educate on Holistic Koi Care and the History and Preservation of the Nishikigoi internationally, the Living Jewels. The Kids for Koi Program, The Koi Whisperer Koi Lab and Shinju Koi Food, imported from Hawaii are all new paths that have been developed because of M working from her heart and with passion. The Koi Whisperer's Keepers is an International Program to educate others who too, want to make a difference for the Koi.
M's Story
| Studying Japanese culture for so many
years, it was natural for me. The history of the Nishikigoi, the koi amazed
me. To see the colors and patterns that are bred today, and to know the
history of these "Living Jewels"... that it all began from the common carp,
is a truly a treasure and an honor to be a part of now. I have been lucky to
have breeding occur in my pond for several years thanks to my friend Mark
and everything he taught me.
It was not until the spring in 2010, when I was helping out at a water garden center in St. Charles that I realized the Koi might just need my help just a little bit more.Yes... I always talk to the Koi, but it was the first day of an annual Water Garden event that everything changed. Many Koi had jumped out of the tank during the night... huge beautiful Koi that were brought in specifically for the event. I was told about the incident and immediately went into the black bag that they were put in, to see which ones had died. That is when I noticed one slowly breathing on the top of all of them, and immediately did everything I could to save it. There was not much life left, but even a few breaths to me, was worth trying to save. A 14 inch dark blue Koi... I massaged, aerated, salted and watched over until the point it was no longer floating sideways. Within a few hours, he was back to normal and I released him into the beautiful pond at the retail location. After a second chance on life, he deserved to live in a big pond. Yes, I was teased for talking to him... even whispering... and that is when a customer said she's a "Koi Whisperer." |
Now, Zen Living by design has a complete design center studio, gallery and a retail store that is surrounded by Japanese Gardens, Koi Ponds, and The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary... all located on two beautiful acres on the Fox River. The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary has expanded to Rescue, Heal, Educate on Holistic Koi Care and place Koi into adoptive pond homes. I am honored to have been registered as a Nishikigoi dealer in Japan in 2011, and continue to import Nishikigoi directly for clients. www.zenlivingbydesign.com |
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The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary has
developed a Kids for Koi Program
"Water is to fish as air is to humans. Kids understand this.... they love to learn and truly want to make a difference." - M, The Koi Whisperer www.KidsforKoi.org coming soon! |
| If you have Koi that have
become too big for your pond, or one that are ill and you just need some advice,
please call The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary at 800.571.2730. For emergencies I can be
reached on my iphone at 630.631.9566. We do on site calls to your pond as well as Quarantine Treatment and Koi Care here at The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary. Winter Koi Housing Program began in the Winter 2011-2012 season with currently nine large Nishikigoi being housed here in their own private Koi Spa.
If you are interested in one of our Koi that are in our Adoption Program - please email me at m@infraredlight.com or m@zenlivingbydesigncom and visit our Adopt a Koi section at www.TheKoiWhispererSanctuary.com to see photos and the Koi Stories of those looking for a new home pond! Our Wish List also includes: A refillable Oxygen Tank |
Thank you for the donations that are coming in!
Aquascape Designs - 600 gallon Indoor Pond Rehab, 2010 (original)
Jenni Carpenter- Water Lettuce & Hyacinth
Steve Stroupe- Professional Koi Nets
Jeff Spillars - Winston Co. - Koi Food & Medicine
The Bettis Family - Monetary Donation
Koi Pond Supply of Japan - Use of Tanks
Richard & Fumi Izui, Izui Productions - Photos & Film Production
Anonymous - Microscope with computer
Splashtastic Aquatics- Web Site Design www.thekoiwhisperersanctuary.com
Jan & Bill - Hygrometer Salt Meter
The Santiago Family - Quarantine Tank
Kodama Koi Farm - Koi Food
Mr. Steinbach - Lotus & Water Plants
ECC Biology Students - Labor on KWS Pond
TRAN Construction - Installation of Stones for Spring Fed Pond
Richard & Susan Lamz - Koi Pond Treatment Products
Brandy & Chris - Aquarium for the Baby Koi
The Pietsch Family - Monetary Donation
The Bertuca Family - New Waders
Int'l Nishikigoi Promotion Center - Nishikigoi Mondo, Hardcover Book for KWS Library
Splashtastic Aquatics - United Kingdom: 600 gallonIndoor Koi Pond , Redesigned and New Filtration System for Koi, 2011 and New 800 gallon Nishikigoi Show Tank and Filtration System.
The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary Partners International Nishikigoi Promotion Center KWS Northwest
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The Koi Whisperer News
The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary emphasizes a total Holistic Koi Care Program with the highest quality of care for your koi. Our approach to Koi Keeping is for you to have happy, energetic, vibrant koi... disease free, that live a long and healthy life, as they were intended to live. Our approach with our Holistic Koi Care program for both our Rescued Koi and the Nishikigoi we import, are cared for with this Holistic Koi Care Program which includes minimal stones in ponds, a filtration system that is built specifically for the Koi by our Aquatics Director and healing treatments here at The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary for Koi patients. More information is available at www.TheKoiWhispererSanctuary.com under the link KWS Services.
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We have Tosai available here
for sale at The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary that are in their new indoor 800 gallon Nishikigoi Show Tank. They have all been on M's Holistic Koi Care program... and
our excelling in every area from size, color, vibrancy and socialization.
Yes, the babies now eat out of M's hands.
 If you are interested in a Nishikigoi, an imported Japanese Koi... please send M an email at
thekoiwhisperer@infraredlight.com
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Breathe
Breathe, is a visual presentation from M, The Koi Whisperer with photographs from The Koi Whisperer Rescues, Adoptions and at The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary in St. Charles, Illinois.
M is speaking publicly and raising awareness for both Domestic and Imported Koi and also her Holistic approach to Koi Care.
For more information on scheduling M for an event please contact The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary or email her at TheKoiWhisperer@infraredlight.com
Love & Light...
M
The Koi Whisperer Sanctuary
On the Fox River
6N779 Il Route 31
St. Charles, Illinois 60175
800.571.2730. or 630.631.9566
www.TheKoiWhispererSanctuary.com
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Images appearing on this site ©2012 and cannot be reproduced without the permission of MaryEllen Malinowski & The Infrared Light Gallery® ©2011 Infrared Light International, Inc. The Koi Whisperer tm is an applied trademark 2010.
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to educate, inspire & enlighten kids through the enjoyment & experience of
Koi. We have children visiting The Koi
Whisperer Sanctuary and we encourage and inspire all kids to have this
incredible experience of connecting with the Koi. 
