Client Testimonials

Massage

"I have known Karen for the past five years and have benefited greatly from her work. I struggle with neck and back issues and lead a very active lifestyle. Karen's massages allow me to continue doing the things I love, while remaining pain free. During her massages, she balances the deep work with relaxation. Karen individually tailors each session to meet one's specific needs. She always presents herself in a professional manner and provides a safe, comfortable, relaxing environment for one to receive the full benefits of her work."
Tracy Jennerwein
Brooklyn, CT

"I so look forward to my sessions with Karen! As soon as I walk toward the entrance through the herb and rock garden, I begin to relax. The treatment room further enhances the mood with the soothing music and beautiful decor. It's almost spa-like, but with a more personal touch. Karen is always professional and personable. Her massage techniques and products (which she makes herself!) are simply awesome. She knows how to find the causes of my discomfort and makes them melt away. I highly recommend Karen to all my friends."
Julie McNeill
North Stonington, CT

"As a massage therapist myself I really appreciate Karen's professionalism. Her office is always very welcoming and she always lets me decide what kind of work I want and leaves me control of the surrounding space (music, light, etc.) She takes her time working on me and she never rushes through a session. I know that every time I come in she will take care of my aches and pains and I will leave her office relaxed and calm. So I can recommend Karen to everyone who likes to enjoy a good massage."
Stefanie P.
Uncasville, CT

Myofascial Release Method

"I have known Karen for the past six years and have been a massage client of Karen's throughout this time. Most recently, I received a myofascial treatment from Karen. The results of this work were amazing! As an exercise enthusiast, it is important to me to get the full benefits of my workout. After my treatment, my cardiovascular endurance was tremendous. I was amazed at how much better I could breathe! I also felt a significant improvement in my energy level. In addition to these benefits, the myofascial work addressed the problem areas in my neck, shoulders, and back. Within minutes of receiving the work, my range of motion was tremendously improved. I would encourage everyone to make Karen's treatments an integral part of their wellness program."
Tracy Jennerwein
Brooklyn, CT

Equine Bodywork

"I have known Karen for the past five years and my equine partners have had the pleasure of knowing her as well. Karen always presents herself in a professional manner. She provides a safe, comfortable, relaxing environment for the horses to be able to receive the full benefits of her work. Karen puts much energy into her work and individually tailors each session to meet the horse's specific needs. She takes the time to provide education about the treatment and what she is finding. The benefits from her work are evidenced through an overall improvement in my horses' way of going. They are more supple and balanced and mentally ready to perform. Karen's work is an effective way to help your horse maximize his/her full potential. I would encourage all human partners to make Karen's treatments an integral part of their maintenance program."
Tracy Jennerwein
Brooklyn, CT

Karen worked with my 9 year old thoroughbred gelding, Mr. Watson. When I purchased him 4 years ago I had very high expectations for his performance, due in part to his outstanding pedigree and conformation. Unfortunately, I never saw the performance I had expected. Instead I found frustration and disappointment, particularly when he suffered a torn suspensory ligament. I tried chiropractic work and equine massage, however these modalities didn't bring out Watson's full potential.

Karen's work has brought out amazing changes in Mr. Watson. He has achieved greater suppleness and straightness, demonstrated by an improvement in his lateral work and transitions. His balance has shown great improvement as evidenced by his ability to carry himself and shorten and lengthen his stride with minimal aids. Prior to Karen's work, Watson would feel stuck in his right lead canter. He would often pin his ears back and not go forward from my leg. This problem has completely resolved. The saddle fitter commented on the new musculature along his shoulders and back. Overall he feels like a different horse under me.

Perhaps most gratifying is his change in demeanor. Mr. Watson has always been girthy and would try to bite me when grooming. This behavior has ended since Karen's sessions. My horse feels more willing now, at peace. When riding him I feel we are more spiritually connected, as though we are one.

Tracy Jennerwein
Eventing
Brooklyn, CT

I have an eight year old Oldenburg mare that I have owned since she was a 2 year old filly. She was always a sweet and gentle horse by nature. When she was 5 she went into a fairly intense dressage training program and one-year into it she had become almost un-rideable and extremely unhappy. She had been seen by several of the areas top veterinarians and although back issues were discussed and treated, the treatments seemed to help only temporarily and then I would be back to square one again. Celline continued to resist work and I continued to try everything I could think of to help her. Knowing how gentle and sweet she was as a baby I really wanted to experience that side of her again.

When Karen came to work on Celline, although she was accustomed to all types of body work, she was still a little suspicious. By the second session Celline had relaxed and accepted Karen and her work and that is when she began to change. Her body relaxed and let go, but more importantly in Celline's case her mind changed. She was willing to work, to see how it felt; she was not anticipating as much, she was more willing to do what I asked of her. Her attitude was more "Ok, I will try" rather than "I know this is going to be uncomfortable so I don't want to do it!!" She had been grinding her teeth quite a bit through all of her issues and all of a sudden it was less and less, until it was almost completely gone. Through Karen's work the Celline I always knew was there has come back.

Karen is a lovely, patient person and Celline really appreciated her patience and understanding. By the end of second session it was so much fun to watch Celline interact with Karen, constantly telling her what she liked and what was still uncomfortable and Karen listened to everything she said!! It was comical at times!!

I now believe that all the veterinarians that looked at Celline, did help some with her physical issues, but it was Karen's work that integrated the body and mind. She helped Celline feel better physically, and helped let go of the past mentally. Quite amazing!!!

Deb Montaquila
Dressage
East Greenwich, RI

My 23 year old Thoroughbred gelding, Daniel, has benefited dramatically from the ENM work Karen has done with him. Daniel has always been a fun horse whether it was a casual trail ride, schooling in the ring or competing at Horse Trials. At first I thought it was simply a matter of age. He seemed quite listless, not interested in his surroundings and going about his schooling with a very lack luster, rather stiff performance.

Following Karen's work with Daniel I found him to be more willing to work. He was moving forward freely, easily stepping up bringing his back up under me – he had a floating quality about him that was new to me – with his shoulders moving out and working with much more freedom and greater extension than I had seen in a long time. His body even as I groomed him seemed softer and more pliable.

Beyond his new physical freedom I found him to be a much happier horse. His attitude went from "ho-hum" to "what are we doing today?" The return of his curiosity and interest in the world around him was especially pleasing to me.

Thank you Karen for your patience and hard work with Daniel – I know he was not always easy to deal with. Thanks for bringing him back!

Jacquelin Davies
Wakefield, RI