About Me
"I've always believed that everything happens for a reason and I try to remain focused on the positive. My favorite inspirational quote, 'Follow the compass of your heart. All you need lies within you' - Maryanne Radmacher, has guided me through some of my toughest challenges and enlightened me to an inner strength I didn't realize I had. After 20 years as a career paralegal, I am today, a Massage Therapist, working in a highly rewarding field that allows me to help others live with more comfort and better quality of life“
-- Karen K Frost, LMT, CMLDT, CT, CRT
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I am an Illinois native, an artist and animal guardian. I worked as a career paralegal and assisted on high profile class action law suits like the BP Oil spill and foreclosure debacle. After suffering long term effects of severe Whiplash I sought the help of chiropractic care where massage was made part of my rehabilitative treatment. The results I experienced were so profound that I decided to switch careers and become a massage therapist! In 2012, I fulfilled a lifelong dream and moved to the beautiful state of Wisconsin where I reside with my two cats, two birds and tortoise. I have one adult son living and working in my home town Chicago. I am a two-time cancer survivor diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 1995 and breast cancer in 2016. During my breast cancer recovery, I chose to discontinue treatment and follow more natural holistic therapies. I am cancer free to date and taking things one day, one blessing at a time focusing on improving my health and restoring internal balance. I am an honors graduate of Herzing University-Brookfield, with an Associates Degree in Therapeutic Massage (2015) and Chiropractic Technician (2016). I served as Secretary of the Presidents Council and was voted one of two student speakers at the 2016 commencement ceremony. I also hold an Associates Degree in Business Fundamentals and Management from the University of Phoenix (2014). I am a Certified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Vodder Technique through Klose Training), MediCupping through Ace Institute, Spontaneous Muscle Release through New Skills Academy, GuaSha through Isle Verda. I haveReiki level one atonement through Usui Master Karuna Krinsky. My favorite part of being a massage therapist is sharing that moment when a headache subsides or a tense muscle releases. These moments validate the true potential of the art of therapeutic touch and the choice I've made in this field I have come to love. At a precise moment in session, when I ask my client, "do you feel that relaxing?" |
C R E D E N T I A L S :
| Jun 17, 2019 | Enrolled in Health Coach Institute for Certification as a Health and Life Coach. |
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| Apr 21, 2019 | Certification for Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapist (Vodder technique) through Klose Training. |
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| Feb, 2019 | GuaShaIsle Verda Spa - Mark Perren Jones. | |
| Jan, 2019 | Certificate in Reflexology through New Skills Academy. | |
| Jan, 2019 | Metameric Massage through Zone Reflesse. | |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Certification in Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique (SMRT) for Head and Neck from Full Circle. |
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| Nov, 2018 | Certification in MediCupping from New ACE Institute Online. | |
| Sep 16, 2016 |
Graduated with honors from Herzing University with an Associate of Arts for Chiropractic Technician. |
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| Sep 11, 2015 |
Graduated from Herzing University with an Associate of Arts Diploma in Therapeutic Massage.
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May 2015 |
Obtained Reiki Level I Attunement from Usui Master Teacher Karuna Krinski. |
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| Jan 2015 |
Obtained CPR/1st Aid/AED Certification |
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| Jul 7, 2014 |
Graduated from the University of Phoenix with an Associate of Arts in Business Fundamentals and Management.
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| 2011 | Village of Addison Police Department |
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| 2010 | Village of Palatine FEMA/Department Homeland Security |
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| 1996-2009 | Bethel Baptist Church - Schaumburg, Illinois |
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