• Comfort - a relaxing space and friendly healing environment
• Professionalism - service that is compassionate, ethical, confidential and reliable
• Experience - over 30 years specialization 
• Results - quality care enhanced by individually assessing needs, utilizing advanced techniques and offering client education

Studio Owner Karen Kerwitz is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Her knowledge and

experience in working with the body spans over 30 years. She has advanced training in massage

and manual therapy techniques such as the highly effective John F. Barnes approach of Myofacial Release, Cranio-Sacral Therapy and Reiki. Her unique way of "listening to the body" and applying

the appropriate techniques allow her clients to experience the profound changes they are seeking. Effects of treatment are further enhanced with client education and self treatment suggestions.

Karen earned her degree in Health Education from California State University, Long Beach. After graduation, she became a liscenced Physical Therapist Assistant, working with orthopedic and

soft tissue injuries for 23 years. Karen continued her education, specializing in Energy Medicine

and Advanced Manual Therapy. In 1997, when ready to leave the medical environment, she became Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy and Bodywork and now in her private practise enjoys the freedom to combine all her skills, education and experience.

Karen has created a complementary array of the highest quality therapists, faciliatators and specialists who share the dedication of Pura Vida Body Studio to empower each individual to live

their "pure life".

The individual staff profiles are posted on the web page with their services.