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Karen Axelrod B.A., CST-D, CACMT
Redondo Beach, California
www.karenaxelrod.com ,
tel. 310 376-0113 (day)
karen.axelrod@gmail.com
Hours of operation / Fees
Morning, afternoon, and evening appointments available. One hour $100. Full session $125 (75 min.) Extended session $150 (90 min.)
CLIENT COMMENTS
“I recognized a 90 percent improvement in movement and pain after a single CranioSacral session. This was possibly the best money I’ve ever spent on bodywork—and I’ve had a lot of bodywork. I’m in shock and awe over the whole thing! At this rate I don’t think there will be surgery.”—M.M., Redondo Beach, CA, 56-year-old facing knee surgery
“I was really moved by my son’s CranioSacral session with Karen. It exceeded my expectations. He was absolutely blissful for the rest of the day. He seems more balanced. It’s subtle, but I can see the difference.”—A.P., Palos Verdes, CA, mother of a three-year-old with sleep, allergy, and digestive disorders
“Words cannot express the overwhelming joy I experienced during our CranioSacral session. I found my heart! My body is lighter. I walk around with relaxed facial muscles ready to yield to a smile any time. I am still in a state of wonderment. To look forward to the rest of my life with joy is absolutely incredible.”—V.M., Redondo Beach, CA, chronic pain sufferer
“I am so blessed to have found you and your healing hands. Thanks for all the miracles you have performed on this body.”—C.W., Lomita, CA, hit by car in 2001, broken pelvis, facial bones, and internal organ damage
"Thank you for some wonderful 'letting go.' I’m noticing interesting changes—in joy and in letting people do whatever they do. A little less 'wanting to help' on my part. Yay! And I’m calmer!"—B.D., Torrance, CA, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
"My son has been doing extremely well and we're pleased with the progress that we're seeing all around -- from speech to OT to CranioSacral with Karen. I feel like my pieces of the puzzle are working together quite nicely to assist him. Everyone (therapists)
seems to be commenting on the positive affects that the different therapies are having on him. For us, I think it's the realization that it wasn't
just 'X' that was the answer, but a combination of 'X, Y & Z.'"-T.D., mother of a four-year-old with sensory integration issues and speech delays
“Karen is a truly gifted practitioner! I have experienced many types of bodywork and her expert use of a surprisingly wide variety of techniques is not only impressive, but, more importantly, effective! I was experiencing severe hot flashes that were interfering with my sleep, my ability to work, and my overall state of mind and mood. Karen's CranioSacral Therapy completely alleviated my symptoms, and now I'm happy and energetic again!”—C.L., Playa Del Rey, CA
"I used to suffer from regular headaches and pain in my right arm and hand. I took daily medication for my sinus congestion and Advil regularly for weekly headaches. I would take muscle relaxants about six times a month to relieve the tension in my neck that was causing my arm and hand pain. I now have Lymph Drainage and an upper back massage every two weeks. I have not taken sinus medication or muscle relaxants for over a year. Once or twice a month at the most I will take an Advil. It is really nice to be able to breathe again and be pain free."—A.N., Redondo Beach, CA
Available for patients:
Case studies, easy to understand explanations about the CranioSacral System, Visceral Manipulation, products to use between sessions, and much more. Click here for more information.
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Karen Axelrod B.A., CST-D, CACMT
Helping you recognize & reconnect to inner resources necessary for deep healing at a core level.
ABOUT KAREN
Offering holistic bodywork for pain relief, rehabilitation, personal renewal, or simple relaxation, Karen takes a holistic approach to your health and healing. By empowering you to take charge of your body and understand its self-healing capabilities, Karen can help you uncover the mental, emotional, and physical blocks that are keeping you from your true healing -- and living -- potential.
Karen maintains a private practice in Redondo Beach and also works for Torrance Memorial Medical Center, UCLA's Pediatric Pain Program, and Silverado Assisted Living. Her practice includes infants, children, pregnant moms, and the elderly, as well as those who are experiencing chronic, debilitating disorders; those going through life transitions; and children with developmental delays.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Karen has studied cranial work with Dr. John Upledger and the Upledger Institute, French osteopath Alain Gehin, UK-based Franklyn Sills, and at L.A.'s renowned Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing (IPSB).
She is a graduate of IPSB's 500-hour Massage Therapist Training Program, and she has studied bodywork and other personal growth work at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA. She is also trained in Dr. Bruno Chikly's Advanced Lymph Drainage Therapy and Suzanne Scurlock-Durana's Full Body Presence/Healing from the Core work.
CERTIFICATIONS
In 2008, Karen became a certified instructor of the Upledger Institute's four-day CranioSacral Therapy I courses. She now also teaches CranioSacral Therapy II. She is an Upledger-Certified Diplomate CranioSacral Therapist, Certified Teaching Assistant, and study group leader.
She is a California-state certified massage therapist (CAMTC) and California-state certified massage instructor. In addition to teaching CranioSacral Therapy for the Upledger Institute, Karen teaches lymphatic massage at IPSB.
My skills
CLINICAL
* CranioSacral Therapy
* Somato-Emotional Release
* Cell Talk
* Lymph Drainage Therapy
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
* Upledger Institute Certified Instructor
* California-State Certified Massage Instructor
* Infant Massage Instructor
* Community Outreach Volunteer Speaker and Lecturer on CranioSacral Therapy and Holistic Bodywork
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
"As a holistic bodyworker, my treatments encompass integration of body, mind, and spirit to help clients recognize and reconnect to inner resources necessary for deep healing at a core level.
Prior to transforming my life and becoming a bodyworker, I worked in the field of marketing and communications for 20+ years. As an educator, I still hold a keen interest in using those skills to educate the public about the work I now love to do and to help people experience the transformational power of human touch."
Articles & Books Written
BYLINED ARTICLES
* “CranioSacral Therapy: Subtle in its Approach, Powerful in its Effect,” Wet Set Gazette, Winter 2002.
* “Crayons on Craniums: CranioSacral Therapy,” The Crayon Report, February 2004.
* “Perfect Pampering: Prenatal Massage Relieves Aches and Pains, Reduces Stress,” Crayon Report, June 2005.
* "Lymphatic Massage Boosts Immunity During the Cold and Flu Season." December 2006.
* "Four Steps to a Happy Jaw," Massage Magazine, March 2011.
PROFILES AND CASE STUDIES
* “CranioSacral Therapy: Seeking the Healing Power of the Body,” Beach Cities Health, Winter 2004. Profile on therapist Karen Axelrod and client Barbara Knight, who received CranioSacral Therapy after a car accident.
* “Holistic Bodywork: The Newest Tool for Early Childhood Development Is Decidedly Low Tech,” South Bay Health, July/August 2005. Profile on therapist Karen Axelrod and three young clients who received infant massage, CranioSacral Therapy, and massage therapy.
Professional Associations / Memberships
* IAHP -- International Association of Healthcare Practitioners
* ABMP -- Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals
* ACSTA -- American CranioSacral Therapy Association
* CAMTC -- California Massage Therapy Council
www.karenaxelrod.com
IAHE Affiliations
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