About Karen

I discovered massage therapy later in life. I’d never even had a professional massage until I was in  my late 30’s. Even then, I didn’t consider it as a career choice - I was  too busy working in the financial industry.  Then someone introduced me  to Reiki, which still isn’t massage, but is such a quiet, powerful way  of healing that I wanted to start sharing it with the world. I lived in  Florida at the time, where a license to touch is required if you want to  practice Reiki as a business. To get a license to touch, I could go to nursing school or massage  school. Since I’m not fond of blood, my choice was clear. From the first  day of Anatomy and Physiology I knew I’d found a new path and I was  eager to follow it through. Along with Reiki, I learned massage styles including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and Thai.  I graduated in  2010 and completed my Reiki Master training in 2011. After graduating I added certification in Nurturing the Mother (Prenatal and Postpartum);  Bamboo Fusion; Lymphatic Detox; and Integrative Reflexology. Since  embarking on this new path, I feel I have changed and grown in ways I  never imagined. I look forward to meeting each new client and love  seeing my return clients as they begin to relax, breathe, and heal. 

The first time I work with a new client, I try to find out more than just what hurts today. You may have tension in your legs today, but what usually bothers you is your shoulders. So we will discuss your goal for today as well as your overall healing or wellness goals. Sometimes the way to reach that goal is to schedule more frequent visits for a short time, followed by maintenance sessions spaced farther apart.

Along with offering Reiki Healing alone or as part of a massage or Reflexology session, I offer Reiki Training to those who are interested. I teach three levels: Reiki I for self-healing; Reiki II for working with others; Reiki III/Master for teaching others. 

See the Reiki tab for more information.

 My primary work location is with the Chiropractic Care of Hayes located at 3073 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Hayes, VA 23072. 

(804) 684-5196

My hours:

Monday   9:00 - 6:00

Wednesday   11:00 - 4:00   
Friday   9:00 - 6:00   

I offer in-home or on-site services for those who have extenuating circumstances which keep them from coming to me. Call for more information.  (804) 413-2485

(NOTE: Outcall services are not available until Social Distancing restrictions have been lifted.)