Karen's Philosophy:

Massage and Bodywork were never meant to be a luxury. Karen chose chair massage as her main modality to bring the healing power of touch to as many people as possible. Chair massage is user friendly in the sense that it is convenient and affordable. It can be done over clothing in many private, public or clinical settings. Since the sessions are anywhere from 15-60 minutes, they can even fit into a coffee break or lunch break. Karen has brought her massage chair into many different community, corporate, and private locations.  In the community, she has volunteered her chair massage services at various non-profit organizations for the low income and vulnerable clients of these organizations.  She also offers a limited number of massage cards for low income persons with disabilities.  

To make the healing power of touch more accessible, Karen also facilitates work-shops in practical massage techniques for novices to delight friends and family.  The massage is done in a regular chair and is done over clothing. 

Karen's Education and Training:

1988:  Bachelor of Physical Education  Brock University

2006: Certificate in Chair Massage: Relax to the Max (now called Canadian Massage Training)

2017: Certificate in Chair Massage:  B.C. Eldercare Massage (now called Canadian Eldercare Massage)

2021: Certificate in Supportive Care  Conestoga College

2022: Certificate in Comfort Touch®   Institute of Integrative Healthcare

2006-present: On-going education with the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.

BACKGROUND:

Karen has worked in the health, wellness and fitness field since 1988 as a Wellness Co-ordinator, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant. As well, she was the owner and operator of a Wellness Studio which served corporate members, seniors and persons with disabilities..  When COVID closed its doors, she went back to school to become a Personal Support Worker, which she currently does on a full time basis. Karen is a member in good standing of  the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA) as well as The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.