A lifelong New Yorker, Karen has more than 30 years of experience helping people live happier, healthier lives. With a background combining social work, fitness instruction, yoga and yoga therapy, she has worked with people of all ages coping with a wide range of issues, including trauma, addiction, eating disorders, domestic violence, depression and anxiety, as well as with people seeking personal growth, greater well being and a deeper expression of their spirituality. In addition to maintaining a private practice, Karen serves as Director of Operations for the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI. She is also a journalist whose work has appeared in a variety of online and print publications.