About Us
Since 2002, I have been dedicated to providing professional bodywork grounded in kindness and respect for each person's unique expression of being in a body. My clients seek me out for pain relief, injury rehabilitation, increased mobility, body awareness, relaxation, and spiritual rejuvenation. I work together with my clients to make sure they leave feeling like they were heard and got the level of pressure and service they needed.
I love the work I do and consider it sacred work. I truly believe that when we are in tune with our bodies we have a better quality of life, are more in touch with our creativity and life purpose, and make choices that create better communities, better relationships with ourselves, each other, and the world we live in.
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Karen Townsend Massage and Bodywork
3011 36th Ave S
Suite #2
Minneapolis , MN 55406 map it
(612) 644-2468
Hours of Operation
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By Appointment Only
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10:00 AM
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04:30 PM
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Karen T.
License: MN #
44 Verified Reviews
Bodywork Services
Massage Therapy-120 minute session
Massage Therapy-90 minute session
Massage Therapy-75 minute session
Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session
Massage Therapy-30 minute session
Shiatsu-120 minute session
Shiatsu-90 minute session
Shiatsu-75 minute session
Shiatsu-60 minute session
Shiatsu-30 minute session
Thai Massage-120 minute session
Thai Massage-90 minute session
H.A.R.T. Method- Initial visit (1hr 45 min)
H.A.R.T. Method follow up- 90 minute session
H.A.R.T. Method follow up- 60 minute session
H.A.R.T. Method follow up-30 minute session
H.A.R.T. Method 75 minute session
by
Crystal
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Sep 24
Karen is kind, attentive, and skilled and a very good listener.
by
Hannah
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Sep 19
-Hips felt so good and loose after H.A.R.T. session.
-KT got to every part of my body, even though abdomen was the focus of the session.
-Before working on more sensitive or imitate parts of my pelvis, KT checked to make sure I was comfortable with her touching them.
by
Alicia
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Jul 19
This was a therapeutic and healing experience. Karen is so thoughtful and deeply cares about the work she does - you can feel it in the massage.
I appreciate the consent during the process and Karen continues to educate herself on healing modalities. I saw her for prenatal massage and she had invested in learning techniques that would support baby and me.
by
Anonymous
on
Jul 04
Karen's commitment to treating the mind and body makes her shiatsu extra effective.
by
Melanie
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Jun 24
Karen helped flip my breech baby at 36 weeks, and helped spin my persistently OP baby to OA. Karen and the HART method are both incredible!
by
Cody
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May 28
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Anonymous
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Apr 29
Excellent!
by
Anonymous
on
Mar 21
Karen is the BEST!!!
by
Anonymous
on
Jan 20
After getting massages from Karen, I will never go to another person again! She is so caring and her skill level is beyond anyone I have ever gotten a massage from!
by
Melanie
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Jan 16
Karen is such a gifted healer and massage therapist! After the HART Method abdominal session I felt the best I've felt in months. I have struggled with lifelong IBS type of digestive issues and manage it with diet and other self-care. During my session, Karen used her skills to free up areas in my abdomen and diaphragm that were restricted and causing pain. I woke up the next morning with zero pain in my stomach, for the first time in a long time! Also, when I eat I don't feel extra full and bloated. It feels like my digestive organs are functioning better and I feel more energized. I actually enjoy eating for a change. I look forward to more work to continue this much needed level of healing of my body, mind and soul.
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by Crystal on Sep 2019
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is kind, attentive, and skilled and a very good listener.
by Hannah on Sep 2019
Verified
Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method follow up- 60 minute session with Karen T.
-Loved the new "TMI welcome here" sign, and definitely shared intimate details.
-KT spent extra time to get to know my health history (after checking that I had extra time)
by Alicia on Jul 2019
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
This was a therapeutic and healing experience. Karen is so thoughtful and deeply cares about the work she does - you can feel it in the massage.
I appreciate the consent during the process and Karen continues to educate herself on healing modalities. I saw her for prenatal massage and she had invested in learning techniques that would support baby and me.
Karen! Seriously, a memorable session.
by Anonymous on Jul 2019
Verified
Service Received: Shiatsu-60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen's expert and caring touch are essential to my recovery.
by Melanie on Jun 2019
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Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method follow up- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is the best massage therapist I have ever been treated by. I’m certain the HART method Mayan abdominal therapy sessions I had with her during pregnancy made my labor shorter and easier. I don’t ever want to get a massage from anyone else! Karen is the best! ????
by Cody on May 2019
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
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by Anonymous on Apr 2019
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
I came in with body aches, and left feeling recharged and refreshed.
by Anonymous on Mar 2019
Verified
Service Received: Shiatsu-60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is the BEST!!!
by Anonymous on Jan 2019
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-120 minute session with Karen T.
As always, Karen gave me an amazing massage. I was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia and she took the time to talk to me about my diagnosis and made sure to check in with me throughout the massage to make sure I was comfortable. I always leave her studio feeling relaxed and replenished. I would highly recommend Karen!
by Melanie on Jan 2019
Verified
Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method- Initial visit (1hr 45 min) with Karen T.
Karen is such a gifted healer and massage therapist! After the HART Method abdominal session I felt the best I've felt in months. I have struggled with lifelong IBS type of digestive issues and manage it with diet and other self-care. During my session, Karen used her skills to free up areas in my abdomen and diaphragm that were restricted and causing pain. I woke up the next morning with zero pain in my stomach, for the first time in a long time! Also, when I eat I don't feel extra full and bloated. It feels like my digestive organs are functioning better and I feel more energized. I actually enjoy eating for a change. I look forward to more work to continue this much needed level of healing of my body, mind and soul.
by Anonymous on Dec 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen, thank you for making me feel so welcomed. You were a great listener, which contributed to making this a very nice first visit - that, and the fact that you are a very talented masseuse! I'm looking forward to my next appointment.
by Gini on Dec 2018
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Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method- Initial visit (1hr 45 min) with Karen T.
Karen is an excellent massage therapist and my experience with her H.A.R.T. Method technique was outstanding. I felt so much clearer in my core even days after the session. She also send me follow-up self-care and taught me methods of practice on my own at home. This was a great experience and I cannot recommend it enough.
by Anonymous on Nov 2018
Verified
Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method- Initial visit (1hr 45 min) with Karen T.
Karen is a gem! She is a really skillful practitioner, and a great communicator. I feel like I’ve been put back together!
by Anonymous on Nov 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen's skill's, her listening, her eyes & energy
by Sarah on Nov 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
So happy to visit Karen in her new space! Her integration of various techniques continues to diversify and cultivate holistic healing. Already looking forward to my next visit!
by Cheryl on Oct 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
I feel so good after my massage
by Sarah on Oct 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen has changed my life. I’m learning how to live inside of my body differently, and now have began my own journey into bodywork due to that awareness. Highly recommended, respected, valued, loved. Infinitely grateful.
by Anonymous on Oct 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen has incredible magic healing arts skills! She has been my massage therapist for 13 years and no one comes close to the excellent care she provides.
by Anonymous on Oct 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is the best!
by Jayanthi Rita on Oct 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
I love how attentive and studied she is. I appreciate that when she notices a need in my body that she asks if I’m open to different treatments such as cupping and she adds it to her flow. As a fellow healer, I’m so grateful for Karen and to know that she’s healing other healers is testimony to her incredible work and gifts.
by Anonymous on Oct 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
I absolutely loved my session with Karen! She really listens to you and is very conscientious about your needs, applying the right pressure for you, etc. Her skills are incredibly and Karen is by far the best massage therapist I've ever seen! I can't wait to see her again!
by Wesley on Sep 2018
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Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method- Initial visit (1hr 45 min) with Karen T.
Karen is and has always been. Kind. Brave. Patient. Strong. And Understanding. Her work reflects those qualities and I am better off from that work and thank her for it.
by JoAnn on Sep 2018
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Service Received: Shiatsu-30 minute session with Karen T.
Grounding calm energy
by Claudia on Sep 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen amazing! She has great intuition and always listens so intentionally. It's a joy to work with her.
by Autumn on Aug 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is such a talented, well trained and intuitive bodyworker. I feel cared for and transformed when I leave a session.
by Tanya on Aug 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
She is an amazing healer!
by Alyssa on Aug 2018
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Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method follow up- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is excellent. She listens with her whole body. She is extremely professional and empathetic. Her knowledge of the body is on point, and I feel great!
by Anonymous on Jul 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is intuitive, thoughtful and knowledgeable and just in general a good person! I highly recommend Karen to any one seeking not only good, informative care but also healing in their body.
by Anonymous on Jul 2018
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Service Received: H.A.R.T. Method follow up- 90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen provided space at the beginning of session to listen and check in about how my body had been feeling. Her careful listening was reflected in how she worked throughout the session.
by Anonymous on Jul 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is great. She is intuitive, knowledgable and skilled. I love her massages!
by Mark on Jul 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is a skilled and gifted massage therapist. She additionally provides a wonderful compassionate healing space both physically and energetically.
by Serita on Jul 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is professional and holds a lot of space for a lot of people. She is adept at massage modalities and methods of many kinds and a great listener!
by Megan on Jun 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is always attentive to detail, thorough, and kind. I appreciate how each session is different, yet exactly what I need at that time. I really trust her work and her intuitive approach to the body and look forward to each session!
by Terri on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is amazing.
by Scott on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is an amazing healer.
He skilled hands sense where relief is needed.
I feel changed after a visit with her.
Thanks!!
by Katy on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-120 minute session with Karen T.
Karen has been my massage therapist of choice for several years, now. Not only is she adept at understanding what my muscles and body need, she is also incredibly intuitive at meeting me wherever I am in my healing process. Working with Karen (as her philosophy is that all healing is self-healing, and she is here to assist in that work) has been nothing short of miraculous for me. I have been able to heal what Western Med doctors have told me are chronic, permanent illnesses (Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia) with her help, and with the help of other alternative caregivers. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
by Raki on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is truly gifted!
by Louisa on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-90 minute session with Karen T.
The detailed, very intuitive conversation we have without words - its definitely a partnership in which I feel completely secure and cared for. My neck feels amazing today - so much freer!
by Phil on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is one of the most intuitive healer that I've had the honor to work with, usually the day after is when I feel it. She always seems to be totally there with you and that's what I need to heal!
by Donovan on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Wow she's great! Karen was recommended to me several years ago by a friend and I've been seeing her ever since. She is *the best*.
by Donna on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
I enjoy my sessions with Karen. She always asks what I need in the moment and listens to my response. She also finds all those little spots I didn’t even know were an issue and makes them a little better. Thank you Karen!
by Josh on Jun 2018
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Service Received: Massage Therapy-30 minute session with Karen T.
Simply put, Karen is the best. It is evident from the moment you meet her how much she cares about the work she does.
by Miriam on Jun 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy-75 minute session with Karen T.
Karen gives one of the best massage experiences I've had!
by Emily on May 2018
Verified
Service Received: Massage Therapy with Karen- 60 minute session with Karen T.
Karen is a true healer. It's not just a massage - it's a body and soul treatment.
Karen Townsend Massage and Bodywork
Phone: (612) 644-2468