Training & Background

Karen's work reflects 25 years of study and experience in therapeutic bodywork, combined with ongoing education in equine bodywork, anatomy, movement, and integrative approaches.

• Holistic Health Practitioner — Healing Hands School of Holistic Health
• Massage Therapist — Baum Healing Arts Center
• Thai Massage — International Training Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand
• Zen Touch Shiatsu — School of Healing Arts

• Manual Lymphatic Drainage & Complete Decongestive Therapy (Vodder Technique) — Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy
• Oncology Massage — Institute of Integrative Oncology

• Reiki Master — Usui Shiki Ryoho
• Animal Reiki Practitioner — International Center for Reiki Training

• Equine Sports Massage Therapy — Equissage
• Equine Anatomy — Equinology Institute
• Advanced Study in The Masterson Method
• Equine Acupressure — Tallgrass Animal Acupressure / School of Applied Integrative Therapy
• Equine Lymphatic Massage — HEAL: Holistic Equine Academy of Lymphedema
• Equine Myofascial & Craniosacral Therapy — Lyons Institute of Equine Manual Therapy

Karen has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, including chiropractic offices, day spas, and private practice. Her work has been shaped by years of hands-on experience supporting clients with a wide range of needs and goals.

Her background also includes massage therapy education, where she teaches hands-on bodywork, anatomy-informed approaches, and professional practice.

She continues to maintain a private bodywork practice alongside her equine work.

• OK Corral Series — Greg Kersten
• Equinisity Program — Liz Mitten Ryan
• Masterson Method Equine Specialist