Karen

Karen is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Department of Health Professions and is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Colorado State University and has work in Food Management and Wellness at the Smithsonian Institution and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Her focus has been on preventative healthcare integrating diet and exercise to achieve optimal weight and well-being.

In 2001 Karen studied and trained in Kona, Hawaii with Olympic Massage Therapists and has spent the past eight years providing muscular massage therapy to enhance health and performance. Her clients have included Ironman Triathletes, Olympic Athletes, Physical Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Pregnant Women, and others seeking to improve their health.

Continuing Education has involved training with Bruno Chikly, MD in Lymphatic Damage Technique and Theodore Dumas, PhD in the Neuroscience of Stress-related Disorders. She is also a Certified Medical Massage Practicioner.

Karen believes in the benefits of massage which include:

• Improved circulation and oxygenation of blood
• Muscular relaxation
• Stress reduction
• Endorphin release for wellness
• Therapeutic attention to pain and posture
• Healthier skin
• Healthy body for birth

She is an advocate for The Partnership For a Healthier America.

A Massage Therapy session can be created based upon a client's specific preference for Deep Tissue Sport Therapy, Relaxing Swedish Wellness Therapy, or Prenatal Therapy for Mothers to Be. The client's personal profile will be evaluated resulting in the proper therapy for enhanced health and performance.

Contact Lisa today to schedule a massage session with Karen!