Karen Townsend Massage and Bodywork

10/04/2025

22/03/2025

Hello friends! I have some openings in my schedule next week that I’d love to fill. There is a tremendous and understandable amount of anxiety and uncertainty right now. I will be here, practicing my art form, through it all as a way of generating joy, pleasure, and calm. I believe there are solutions we can access when we get into that dream state and thats hard to do when we are chronically panicked or rageful. The times I have reserved for commity care at free or reduced prices are fully booked for the next couple months, but if you are really in need and don’t have access to $ reach out and I’ll see if we can come up with a creative exchange of energy.
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11/03/2025

I’ve got some openings next week if you need to reset. 🙏🌺 https://callkaren.org/contact/

15/09/2024

I have been diving into the work of unshaming. It is powerful. I am finding words for things I didn’t ever allow myself to have words for. Thank you to my inner circle of beloveds for listening to me go through this process. As a teenager I used to self harm my body. A lot has changed and I’ve done a lot of healing, but it’s only been in the past year or so that I have been hyper aware that the self harm never stopped…I have a violent inner punisher inside my body and mind that is more intense than any “punishment “ I have met on the outside. I’m trying to understand this part and put it into a reality check so it’s no longer the leading voice. I’m sharing this podcast episode because I love this man and his kind and loving approach towards unshaming. Give a listen if you are curious or in need.

How do you navigate shame? What does inner criticism have to do with shame? In our society, it’s easy to slip into what we think we know as shame and often, the most common first response is to figure out a way to relieve it or treat it. Instead, what happens if you explore the unshaming way? Who ...

28/07/2024

Today! We will have cooling stations, healing activities, and elixirs made by Skylar!

18/05/2024

There are still a few spots left! Links to register in the comments !

15/05/2024

Hey friends ! I am collaborating with Anna Forliti for a class series. There is limited space available. Here is the info. There are 2 series of classes, one upper body focus and one lower body focus.

https://my.practicebetter.io/ #/607486a62a832607c05b026d/bookings?s=6642da722e78ae4cde039be7&in=6642de96cf56a8a7c9246f23&step=date

https://my.practicebetter.io/ #/607486a62a832607c05b026d/bookings?s=663d8a26ef3fe7bd6e797128&in=6642debfcf56a8a7c9247049&step=date

12/01/2024

Hello friends! A while back I had wanted to offer my clients and community a class with Anna Forliti because I have found the work she does to be so helpful. The class ends up being scheduled the same day my father passed, and life has been a ride son e then. I’m happy to say that we will be offering the virtual class on Tuesday January 23rd at 7pm. Please use the link below to register if you are interested

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16/08/2023

It’s been a while since I’ve posted here…so much going on that has kept my energy occupied. We are hosting a Summer Sound Garden at the land I steward in East Phillips. Come by if you like this Saturday! 12-4, free, family friendly, stay for 5 minutes or the whole event.

20/07/2023

My daughter helping me in the office this morning, self care day and relaxation for this beautiful child.

13/05/2023

I have been horrible horrible horrible about checking and returning emails lately. Please forgive me-I will get back on top of this task eventually. For now I am trying to enjoy the heck out of spring every chance I get.

02/05/2023

I am so excited to offer this gift to all of my wonderful clients (and others) on May 18th at 7pm Registration link in bio. If you have seen me for a session in the past 3 years there is a good chance I have talked about Anna and her work. Working regularly with her has greatly informed the way I work with my clients. I’m trying to make it really easy for you to experience one of her classes to see how it could benefit you. I keep saying that if you do these classes regularly you will feel like you need to see me less(though you may WANT to see me just as often) and that is something I would love for you. I have found the group classes to be a very affordable way to release a lot of tension and develop a deeper awareness/understanding of unconscious holding patterns. I never knew my neck and shoulders could be so relaxed! It can be difficult for me to explain, which is another reason I wanted to give you an opportunity to try a class. I hope to see you May 18th! The class will be virtual and if you can’t make the live class you’ll have access to the recording for a few days. The link to register is in the comments below.