ABOUT KAREN
Karen Heaven Claffey, DOMP, CYT
Specializing in pain relief for a wide range of conditions, Karen is a licensed Manual Osteopath who graduated top of her class with academic distinction.
Karen is proficient in a variety of osteopathic techniques including:
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Osteo-Articular (balancing ligaments, bones and joints),
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Myofascial Release for acute and chronic conditions (muscles and fascia),
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Cranial-Sacral (balancing the cranial sutures, the sacrum and the dural membrane)
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Visceral (releasing scar tissue, adhesions and visceral tension that may affect organ functions)
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In 2021 Karen completed specialized training in Neuromeningeal and Neural Manipulation for concussions, whiplash and nerve issues.
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In 2024 Karen completed specialized training in hormonal balancing.
Karen’s passion and purpose is treating each patient as an individual, with a clear focus on finding and addressing the source of the issue, as well as the symptoms. For example, “One person’s sciatica (or fill in any condition) is not the same as another person’s sciatica.”
A leader and pioneer in the holistic health and wellness industry since 1988, Karen has over 37 years’ experience in various modalities including shiatsu, Thai yoga bodywork, biomechanical therapeutics, evidence-based mindfulness practices, and Oriental/Macrobiotic medicine.
She is also a Certified Yoga Therapist, Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, and is founder-creator of Structural Alignment Therapy, and The Lymphatic Balancing Sequence - a powerful healing technique for lymphatic, sinus and respiratory issues.
Karen is founder-president of:
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Heaven on Earth™
Karen's media background includes:
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host-creator of Integrated Health 4 You RADIO SHOW (2014 / Inspired Choices);
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host-creator of her Montreal cable TV series, Yoga with Karen (2004 / Canal Vox);
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co-host of Quebec fitness star, Josée Lavigueur’s yoga video, Initiation au Yoga (2003);
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author-publisher of her vegan cookbook, Fast & Fun Food (1996);
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host-creator her Montreal cable TV vegan cooking show, Karen's Kitchen (1994-5 / CFCF).
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guest appearances on Josée, Gaston et Cie (2004 TVA, Montréal), The Dini Petty Show (CTV Toronto 1997), and The Food Show with Chuck Phillips (CIQC weekly radio co-host 1996), and Montreal AM Live with Leslie Roberts (CTV 1995).
Karen is based in Hamilton-Stoney Creek, Ontario since 2010, (originally born and raised, established in Montreal, QC).
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"I have had the pleasure of knowing Karen for many years and in various capacities.
I have personally benefited from her wonderful skills as a massage therapist, energetic healer, yoga teacher, yoga therapist and most recently as an osteopath (in training). She has a wonderful innate ability to help her clients heal, is a terrific teacher, and pursues her dharma of service with passion, patience and humour. I feel blessed to have had the pleasure of being her student and patient."
~ Diana Perez, Physiotherapist B.Sc. P.T.; M.Sc. Rehabilitation Science; RYT 200
Karen's Prayer & Purpose
May I cultivate positive actions, thoughts, words, and relationships.
May I honor and nurture myself, and others, and sow seeds of unconditional love and acceptance of myself, and others.
May I be grateful for this opportunity to grow and develop as a human being, in body, mind and spirit.
May I open my heart and mind to the many blessings and opportunities to learn, teach and make genuine connections with others.
May I fully participate as a member of our global community, and uphold our highest potential as unique individuals, and in our Oneness as a planetary family.
May we uplift our spirits and thereby uplift the spirits of all beings everywhere.
May I truly know in my heart, mind and soul that like all of creation, I AM DIVINE.