About
Hello my name is Karen and my passion is Ka Huna, a ‘Temple Style’ massage and healing treatments. What I love about Ka Huna, the unique Hawaiian art form is that it flows around the body in a deeply relaxing style which leaves a person feeling very nurtured and re-energised. This exquisite, holistic massage is an opportunity for the receiver to let go into the body, creating a sacred pathway to healing.
Many years ago I attended a Health & Lifestyle Expo where I saw Ka Huna being performed by one of Australia’s leading teachers, Mette Sorensen; later to be mine as well. I was intrigued, but only quickly glanced at the stand as I moved on, but that one glance really did capture something. I think I was immediately inspired by the movements and energy I saw.
After some years I realised my true path and had the opportunity to start training extensively in this sacred bodywork at Mette’s Institute. That was in 2007 and I've spent many years working in my own clinic and some years at a health retreat in Currumbin Valley, massaging a large range of people from all walks of life. Guests at the resort were amazed at the results that came from detoxing, exercise, timeout and their Ka Huna treatment. Some left totally transformed and some started on a new path of self discovery. Others said it was just a really great massage and some felt a new direction emerging from within. Their healing came from a place of wanting to change and/or manifest something different in their lives.
Yoga has also been a big part of my life. I studied Kundalini Yoga for many years and became a teacher in 2015; I include yoga and breathwork from my experience in this field. It's a healing system utilising movement, breath and rhythm to change a persons mental and emotional state. This yoga does not focus on flexibility and it's beneficial for all.
I have also trained in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. It's very powerful and can help a person gain insights and learn more about why they are having difficulties or why patterns keep returning; by connecting to deeper levels of consciousness. Qhht provides profound answers into your lifes journey and karmic lessons, allowing you to live a more meaningful life. Try a session, you will find clarity on many burning questions you have.
During my many years in the healing field, my experience has led me to incorporating different healing systems together as i found it was the ultiimate way to change to a new state of mind, body and spirit - a journey through the layers. I wanted to offer what really helped people in the quickest way possible.. hence the treatments include many different modalities for you to choose from.
My clinic is in Currumbin Valley, it's in a special location and I'd love to see you soon.
With my teacher/mentor, Mette - my Kumu
Courses completed and professional development:
- Therapeutic massage plus Deep tissue and Common Injury level one & two - All Regions Massage School
- Pohaku Hot Stones Massage Course - Touch of Aloha
- Aunty Margaret Machado workshop from Hawai - Lomilomi healilng and loving touch
- Swedish Massage Cert 4 - Academy of Safe Therapies
- Beauty Therapy Diploma , Esthetic - Academy of Safe Therapies
- Balinese Facial Treatments - Esthetic course, Sekar Jagat Spa, Bali 2014
- Kundalini Yoga Teacher - 2015
- Myoskeletal Therapy training with Erik Dalton
- Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique
- Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage - running hands
- KaHuna Massage - completing all Levels 1-7
Testimonial from a client: (See more by clicking on the green icon on the home page!)
Aloha Karen
How exactly can I describe the gift you hold within. For over 20 years I have included massage as part of my self care and journey of self discovery and spiritual growth. Always seeking out that special therapist I can connect with on a level beyond just bodywork. I think I’ve found the holy grail of massage therapists.
The waves of healing energy in your massage gets me to the core, sensual, sweeping, deep muscle work, breath... I am both in another place and present at the same time. Never have I experienced such incredible movement of energy through my physical body all the way to my soul. I truly feel blessed to have received the pure, loving healing you offer through Kahuna massage. Looking back over the past couple of years, the earlier releases of old stuck stuff coming out in torrents, the change from holding onto pain to learning to trust, feel the emotion, opening up, allowing it to go, my growth in awareness and acceptance, what a journey we travel.
I love your grounded style, your honesty, acceptance, understanding and insight. My soul sings each and every time I come for a massage.
Thank you, love and respect Craig
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Ilana - our second therapist