Meet the Creator
50+ years of meditation practice and mindfulness innovation, distilled into one powerful app.
Allen Imbarrato
Founder & Creator
Allen Imbarrato
In 1973, Allen entered an Ashram to study meditation and learn about the spiritual life from a Spiritual Master from India. After a few years, Allen was invited to join a 2-year meditation teacher certification program.
As one of a few Western meditation teachers, he traveled the world speaking nightly for over 5 years on the benefits of meditation and teaching ancient meditation techniques.
KiFlow (formerly Stress Shifter) is based on Allen's experience of mindfulness meditation practices spanning over 53 years. In 2011, Allen created the original Stress Shifter app for the App Store, which was downloaded in over 65 countries. As CEO of KiBiz Systems, he has built custom business software that transforms work processes for companies worldwide.
Drawing upon decades of inner exploration combined with his technical expertise, Allen has developed practical tools that help people reduce stress and cultivate greater wellbeing in their daily lives.
A Journey of Innovation
Meditation Journey Begins
Entered an Ashram to study meditation with a Spiritual Master from India
Became a Meditation Teacher
Completed 2-year certification program; began traveling the world teaching ancient meditation techniques
Ki Learning Systems Founded
Created "Winning at Work and at Life Seminar" delivered hundreds of times in over 25 major US cities
Authored Breakthrough Technology Program
Created "Breakthrough Technology: Creating the Work Life You Want" program, featured on TV and impacting thousands of people to make profound shifts in their work and life
Ki Business Systems
Founded KiBiz Systems to produce business management software, applying "Ki" energy principles to connect all parts of business
Stress Shifter App Launched
Brought together mindfulness-based Breakthrough Technology with software development to create the first iPhone app, downloaded in 65+ countries
Web & Mobile Expansion
Stress Shifter became available as a Web and Mobile App, reaching users in 75+ countries
Stress Shifter Skills Online Course
Created comprehensive online course approved for 14 CEU credits for nurses, empowering healthcare professionals to reduce stress and be more present to serve patients
KiFlow with AI
Evolved into KiFlow with KiFu, an AI-powered mindfulness guide built on decades of wisdom
The Philosophy Behind KiFlow
What is “Ki”?
“Ki” is the invisible energy that connects all the parts of life. Allen applied his understanding of Ki to business systems, personal transformation, and now to AI-guided stress resilience—always seeking to connect and harmonize the whole.
The Mission
To make stress transformation accessible to everyone—providing simple, effective tools that help people tap into their innate creative powers and shift from stress to flow states easily and effectively.
Experience 50+ Years of Wisdom
Now available in an AI-powered app that adapts to your unique needs.
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