Kara is a licensed massage therapist and graduate of Cortiva Institute – Boston.  She has received extensive training in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage , Myofascial Release, and Neuromuscular Therapy.  Kara also has a strong foundation in Physiology and Pathology and a particular interest in Anatomy.  She has volunteered her services by providing chair massage at local events and by providing post-event massage at the 2011 Boston Marathon for the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge.  Kara is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Personal Statement

For years I had been on a personal quest to learn to manage pain.  Growing up as a dancer and leading an active lifestyle, I was continuously plagued by pain and discomfort throughout my body.  Over the years I tried several different treatment plans but never felt that I was receiving the results that I desired.  I decided to try a different approach and after researching the many benefits of massage therapy I had my first session.  I was so pleased when, for the first time in years, I truly felt relief.

After first earning my degree in Psychology and spending years working in corporate sales, I decided to pursue what truly interested me, an education in massage therapy.  After completing my formal education, I began what I view as a lifelong journey of continuing my education to build on my current skills and to introduce additional modalities into my practice.

I enjoy helping others understand and treat themselves whether their intention is to obtain stress relief or to comprehend why they hurt and how to relieve their symptoms.