Welcome! My name is Karen, I am a registered nurse, Reiki Practitioner, and Somatic Practitioner. My passion lies in supporting your healing journey by attuning to the individual and honing in on the wisdom of the body. I recognize that healing involves not only the physical, but also the mental and emotional dimensions of life.

Through my experiences in the western medical field, I’ve observed significant gaps in holistic care for individuals and communities. These insights, combined with my background in international volunteer work and nonprofit initiatives, have deepened my commitment to fostering a more comprehensive approach to wellness.

In our work together, we will create a space that feels safe enough for you to express yourself and explore any challenging emotions should you choose to bring them to your Reiki session. Some individuals may prefer to focus on tuning into the physical self and experiencing bodily awareness, comfort, rest and stress relief while others may wish to later delve deeper into aspects of their mental and emotional healing journey. All approaches are welcome and together we will listen to the messages within.

Why focus on the body?

I was drawn to Reiki and Integrative Somatic Therapy Training as a way to support others with compassion in a world that often feels overwhelming. Recognizing my own deep disconnection from my body, I sought to help others who might feel the same.

In our busy society and bustling cities, the mind is constantly engaged in efforts to keep us safe, functional, and surviving. We live and work in environments that push us to rely on the mind, focusing on the next task, the next stressor, the next thought.

At the same time, our lived experiences are logged into our physical form. Our corporeal self carries the stressors we are continually faced with, it carries the trauma, it holds the joy.

Today’s world pulls us away from our inner knowledge, leading us to live primarily in our heads while the body bears the weight of the stress.

The human system tells a story that often goes unseen; it has a message to share and especially today, needs support.