“Karen is an amazing practitioner. She was able to find the source of pain I’ve been having for quite some time and give me relief after only one session! I’ve been seeing several other massage therapists and chiropractors for months and haven’t seen relief until Karen helped me today. She also does abdominal massage, which is great for so many things, but is hard to find. She has a passion for learning and offers many different services in her cozy studio. Definitely recommend!” ~ L.G.S.
“Karen is an amazing massage therapist – she is also the best teacher! I started seeing her for abdominal massage for my stomach issues. Her therapy and the home therapy she taught me has made an incredible difference plus she uses techniques that incredibly reduce the chronic pain in my back and neck! I am SO happy I found her!” ~ Carol F.
“After my hysterectomy, I was in significant pain and experiencing stomach problems, such as acid reflux and indigestion. My doctor had recommended that I get an abdominal massage, which is how I found Karen Asbury, the most experienced Arvigo Maya Abdominal Massage specialist in Vancouver. After a few sessions, my pain and stomach problems were gone, and I’m feeling great! I highly recommend Karen, as she is very kind, compassionate, and professional at what she does. I was blessed to find her! ~ Nelly M
“I can’t say enough good things about Karen! I was referred to her during a PT appointment for abdominal/hip work. I was a little hesitant because I had never had an abdominal massage, but WOW am I thankful I went (and continue going)! Her place is always so clean, warm, welcoming, and calm. She really takes the time to ask questions and tailor the session to your needs and how you are feeling. I always feel 10x better when I leave my appointment compared to when I show up. Thank you for everything Karen!” ~ Alesha W.
“Hands down the best massage I’ve had in my life. Karen has kind and calming energy that makes you feel at ease instantly. She has healing hands, her massages releases stored trauma (especially in my hips). If you’ve been longing for a massage that heals Karen is the one that you should receive it from. Forever grateful!” ~ Karen T.
“Karen curates a beautiful, welcoming environment. I felt immediately at ease and comfortable. The abdominal massage was not your average massage, Karen fine tuned every movement based on how my body showed up today. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a more intentional, personalized massage with a professional healer.” ~ Tiffany H.
“I went in with a painful back, I was hobbling around and could barely stand up straight. After my treatment, I felt like a new woman. Karen’s a skilled massage therapist and I felt immediately better. Her studio is lovely and she does an excellent job of making you feel comfortable, attended to, and welcome. I highly recommend her.” ~ Breanna H.
“I found Karen when I was looking for help with extreme hip pain during pregnancy. I got that help, but really ended up with so much more. I am so incredibly fortunate to have crossed paths with Karen. Through her own body-care work as well as her commitment to community care, she has been a driving force in connecting me with resources and helping me to have an empowering prenatal experience. I can’t recommend her enough.” ~ Justine R.
“Between Karen’s warm, kind, and soothing personality and her skillful hands, I have never had such a deeply healing massage session. I came into the session holding so much stress and tension in my soul and in my shoulders that I was tucked inwards and hunched forward, and left feeling peaceful and standing noticeably straighter. Karen identified and worked through muscles I hadn’t even realized were so tense. Not only did she work through the tension during the massage itself, but also taught me a couple of stretches I could do at home to continue healing afterwards. I truly can’t recommend Karen’s work highly enough.” ~ Caressa M.
“I’m 36 weeks pregnant and had been struggling with sciatic pain and acid reflux my whole journey. Not only did Karen help relieve my pain, but she gave me helpful techniques and stretches to do at home. I really enjoyed my experience and hope to encourage other pregnant women to give it a try!!” ~ Rachelle T.
“Karen is the “Bob Ross” of Massage Therapy. She teaches you what she is learning about your body, she can identify what she is feeling as she is working and making guidance recommendations to try creating small changes to your routine to help you help yourself. I also enjoyed her work space too, a calming environment that allows for a deeper state of recovery.
My body told her where my muscles were weak so that she could make sure I had some resources for strengthening those areas. I’m a busy Mom but I deal with back & sciatica issues. Her gentleness reminded me that I can learn and not feel awful that I need to take better care of myself. Care should be spelled Kare on her table. Just like Bob Ross, careful but concisely helping people learn to paint and not stress you out about it. Karen helps you understand what and why you are feeling things without judgement nor guilt. That’s Kare!” ~ Melanie D.
“I cannot begin to describe how amazing Karen is. I have been in pain for as long as I can remember with heavy periods, terrible cramps and low back pain. I was diagnosed with Adenomyosis last year and I was at the end of my rope. A friend of mine gifted me 3 sessions with Karen. After session one, I could immediately feel a difference both physically and emotionally. My doctor approved me for a hysterectomy, but I am going to give it more time and keep going to her monthly instead. She is amazing! ~ Katy M.
(Practitioner’s note: this client and many others have since graduated from needing regular care!)
“Your life will change through Karen’s healing work.” ~ Angela M.
“I was recommended to Karen from a trusted chiropractor, who had a success story of how she helped her with her fibroids. After only one massage, I noticed immediate relief in cramps and fibroid pains. Within a month, I had my first period that wasn’t agony. I was told nothing short of surgery could help (my fibroids) get better yet here I am, actually getting better.” ~ Zoey J.
“It’s so special when you connect with a bodyworker who knows how to help you unlock your whole-body wellbeing. Karen is amazing, I can’t recommend her enough. I came for her specialized abdominal work and continue to return for the gentle work Karen has done on my chronic neck issues, for the warmth and energy she shares in every session, and for her genuine, caring commitment to my healing journey. (And bonus points for Karen’s top-notch referral network, she connected me to the right chiro and naturopath for my needs!)” ~ Lisa B.
“I had an amazing experience with Karen working on several of my issues. I was recently diagnosed with flat polyps and she was able to work on my abdomen helping soothe my discomfort and teach me how to help myself. Amongst a wonderful body massage, adjusting my poor posture (I might be standing a tiny bit taller now) and using cupping techniques. I highly recommend Karen, speak with her and she will listen.” ~ Erin J.
“I came to know Karen through a somewhat emergency situation where I had some damage from moving heavy furniture. She calmly assessed the situation, collaborated on the treatment, and started working her magic. I’ve been to see many different holistic health practitioners through the years, many many massage therapists, and have a familiarity with the range of services offered. What I really love about Karen is her ability to balance biology and muscle placement with more of a spiritual or guided active healing. She didn’t feel too woo, or too clinical. The first thing she asked before treatment was for a word of intention, which I thought was a nice touch. She’s built out a beautiful space to do her work and I appreciate it all the thoughtful touches from local products to cultivating the beautiful space. Each of my sessions was followed up with some suggested exercises which I felt was a nice bonus to the work that she did.” ~ Rachel H.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Karen Asbury to anyone seeking relief through therapeutic massage. My teenage daughter was experiencing muscle aches and back pain related to her sport. Karen took the time to ask questions and listen to our concerns, tailoring my daughter’s treatment to her specific issues and goals. Karen is warm, compassionate, and professional. She relieved my daughter’s muscular tension and helped us learn some partner stretches to do at home. Karen is intuitive and has a genuine desire to promote wellness.” ~ Kimber L.
“Karen helped me with an acute abdominal issue, breast care after surgery, and an SI joint issue. After four visits, all issues were eased. Karen provided some self-care options, and I learned some things about my anatomy no one had ever taught me before. I feel cared for, empowered, connected, under Karen’s care. My body is aligned better after seeing her.” ~ LouAnn B.
“I found Karen Asbury in the midst of a traumatic diagnosis, Asherman’s Syndrome AKA uterine adhesions. She prepared my uterus for surgery with Arvigo Maya Massage, a technique that opens the flow of blood, lymph, nerves, and energy. Looking back on my surgery, it went incredibly smooth, and was essentially pain free. She also taught me techniques like self-care massages and steaming, which were necessary for self-care post-surgery. I am a witness to Karen Asbury’s miraculous gift of healing and I am forever grateful that the universe led me to her.” ~ Lauren G.
“Karen is a true professional. From the moment you are welcomed in, till the parting words, you will feel taken care of. She takes your priorities and requests into account along with adapting her techniques to what she is observing in your tissues. Overall wonderful experience.” ~ Kelsey B.
“Karen has an incredible healing touch and a beautiful, welcoming space! I enjoyed an abdominal massage, and I admit to being nervous about it at first. But it was amazing! I felt lighter and more comfortable than I had in a long time. Go see her as soon as you can!” ~ Kristen R.
“As a massage therapist myself, I have a lot of options where to get a massage. I keep going back to see Karen Asbury because she is an excellent practitioner. Her massage studio is a well curated, peaceful space filled with beautiful art and gentle music. The bathroom is well lit and impeccably clean. The massage table is pleasantly heated and covered in soft linens. Karen is a highly skilled practitioner with a fluidity of understanding how to apply her many styles of bodywork in one session customized to the needs of the person on any given day. I have received her abdominal therapy, craniosacral therapy as well as full body relaxation massage. Other times we have focused on some specific ache or pain which she has helped with hands on techniques and wise suggestions for self care or stretches/exercises I can do at home. Her skills are a boon to this new mother- she even has a history of attending births and teaching birth preparation classes. And I appreciate her safety procedures during the pandemic.” ~ Megan P.
I had never experienced an abdominal massage, which is what I was looking for. Karen has specialized training for both the abdomen and chest. There was sooo much tension released, unlike anything I had previously experienced, including being relaxed afterwards. Karen is worth the time and money. Book your appointment now! ~ Suzanne A.
“Karen is an excellent massage therapist who offers clients a number of techniques to help them stay healthy. Her studio is a warm and inviting place and I felt like an honored guest. Since I have a number of creaky parts and I am a person of size, it can be difficult to find a massage therapist who can adapt her practice to meet my needs. Karen is very good about asking for feedback and listens both to me and to my body. She begins each session by asking me what my goal is for this treatment in order to set my intention and help her structure the best mix of techniques to help me move and feel better. And whether it is to “make me less grumpy” or to help with hip pain, Karen manages to find the treatment for each session. Right after I took a big fall and broke my ankle, Karen did a Reiki treatment and it help calm my jangled nerves do that I could focus on healing. I’m grateful and lucky to find such a good therapist who lives near me. I highly recommend her services.” ~ K
“Karen is a highly skilled and compassionate practitioner. I loved my first session with her, and I’m looking forward to my future ones! The issue that I came in for is already showing improvements, which is very promising and exciting! I’m enjoying the daily self-massage that she taught me as well…opens up space for intentional self healing. Highly recommend Karen for abdominal massage!” ~ Alina N.
I have collected many more stories of healing from clients over the years, including those on the bottom of the home page. Please reach out if you have questions about whether my work may help relieve certain symptoms or if there may be any contraindications to receiving bodywork. I will also review your electronic health intake before your visit. The video below was filmed by a trusted colleague over a decade ago (so while I look different and my work has evolved), it’s still lovely.