Body By Karen Massage & Wellness

05/04/2026

Two last minute appointments available today Monday May 4th.
11am and 1pm

Therapeutic Massage at Body by Karen Massage & Wellness.

04/25/2026

After a run in with a tire iron yesterday you can see the instant pocket of fluid on photo 1 and the inflammation set in as well as pain.

I went ahead and performed Rapid Neurofascial Reset to the area gently as it was extremely tender.

Woke up this morning and although the pocket of fluid was gone there was still some inflammation but it also had the bruising (forgot to take a picture)

So I performed Rapid again this morning and its now noon time? 26 hrs after original incident and to my surprise the bruising is gone and inflammation reduced significantly.

Rapid never ceases to amaze.

04/10/2026

Book your appointment today and let's assess other options that may be the cause of your pain.

04/04/2026

That's right! Read it again!

Your body can only tap into burning your own body fat as fuel when you are not eating!!!

In the absence of insulin! So give your digestive system a break! Eat 3 healthy meals with zero snacks! Over time you may notice you are only hungry for 2 nutritious meals per day and just like that you have extended your fasting window! Let the healing begin.

When you feed your body adequate protein and healthy fats.....
● your cravings calm down
● your energy becomes steady
● your hormones have the building blocks they actually need
● your skin, hair and joints will thank you

It's not about eating less, it's about eating right! Most are undernourished!

03/17/2026

Last minute opening today March 17th at 4pm.
Don't wait, it will book quickly.

Body by Karen Massage & Wellness

03/04/2026

BOOKED!
Last minute opening available tomorrow Thursday March 5th at 1pm

https://bodybykarenmassage.noterro.com

02/09/2026

Your MRI said “Degenerative Disc Disease”… so why did the pain start suddenly?

Recently I saw a post from someone who had sudden back pain, got imaging, and was told they have degenerative disc disease (DDD).

First -I’m truly sorry. Back pain is awful.

But here’s the important part-

If your pain came on suddenly, your “degeneration” didn’t.
Degenerative changes usually happen slowly over years, not overnight.

So for many people, a sudden flare of pain isn’t because their spine “suddenly got worse.” It’s often because the area became inflamed and sensitive.

What “degeneration” really means (in plain language)

DDD is a common finding. In fact, lots of people have it and don’t have pain.

DDD is often background information, not a life sentence.

Why inflammation can create big pain

Think of it like this-

Tissue changes are the spark. Inflammation is the volume k**b.

When inflammation is up, your body’s pain sensors get more reactive. That means normal things -like bending, sitting, walking, or even sleeping -can suddenly feel much worse.

And then your nervous system does something very normal-

It protects you.

That protection can look like-



tightness and guarding



reduced range of motion



weakness or “shut down” strength



stiffness that makes movement feel scary



So sometimes the tightness you feel isn’t the main problem… it’s your body trying to keep you safe.

The takeaway

If you’ve been told you have DDD, it doesn’t automatically mean-



your back is fragile



you’re “breaking down”



you’ll always hurt



movement is dangerous



More often, it means-

Your spine has common wear-and-tear changes, and you’re experiencing a sensitivity flare right now.

Our job is to calm the flare, help the system feel safe again, and then build strength and confidence back up.

Bottom line

DDD is often the background. The flare is the foreground.
And flares can improve, fully, when we treat the sensitivity and rebuild your capacity.

And remember, treating the inflammation is our specialty!

Your RAPID Therapist
Karen RMT

01/21/2026

And da feet! 😉

01/18/2026

Happy Sunday

I have 2 available appointments this week!

Monday January 19th, 11am
Thursday January 22nd, 345pm

Online booking available or contact me directly.

https://bodybykarenmassage.noterro.com

01/08/2026

Ladies, still a few more days to join!

Save your spot!

01/04/2026

Happy New Year!

I have 2 appointments available this week, Monday, January 5th, 930am and 2pm.

https://bodybykarenmassage.noterro.com

Book online or message me directly and I will book it for you.

Body by Karen Massage & Wellness