Karen's Bio
Karen is a frequent presenter for medical staff, Nurses, Pain Management Nurses, Hospice & Hospital staff & volunteers, Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia groups at state, national and international conferences on topics about the science behind symptom-directed, safe and cost-effective natural approaches for client/patient cares
As a Nationally Board Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Education Provider, Karen teaches Pillossage™ and Thermal Massage techniques developed in the USA and Canada. With a focus on teaching natural approaches, she has developed ‘hands-on’ techniques using Mother Earth Pillows®. Applying very specific directional compression and stretching
through the heated flax pillows is effective fresh and original massage modality. Additional applications can be taught to and used by patients, family and professional caregivers for Self-Care
Research has validated using Mother Earth Pillows® for patients in Universities and Hospitals: after Open-Heart Surgery, Post-Op Spinal surgery at Shriner’s Hospital for Pain Management, Cancer Pain in Cancer centers, Rehab in VA hospitals, Hospice centers, for Autism Behavioral Interventions and for Fibromyalgia Pain.
Today, there are many more opportunities for research. If interested, Please contact the company.
Karen is an active member of numerous associations focused on improving quality of life for all ages and expanding treatment options that go beyond
pharmaceutical interventions. Her products and passion for improved client/patient care and while providing safe and cost effective products for pain management have expanded to Chronic Pain Centers, Hospitals, Physical Therapy departments, Spas, Massage Therapists on a National and International level.
Active Websites
www.MotherEarthPillows.com - www.Pillossage.com - www.MotherEarthNaturalSolutions.com
As a Nationally Board Certified Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Education Provider, Karen teaches Pillossage™ and Thermal Massage techniques developed in the USA and Canada. With a focus on teaching natural approaches, she has developed ‘hands-on’ techniques using Mother Earth Pillows®. Applying very specific directional compression and stretching
through the heated flax pillows is effective fresh and original massage modality. Additional applications can be taught to and used by patients, family and professional caregivers for Self-Care
Research has validated using Mother Earth Pillows® for patients in Universities and Hospitals: after Open-Heart Surgery, Post-Op Spinal surgery at Shriner’s Hospital for Pain Management, Cancer Pain in Cancer centers, Rehab in VA hospitals, Hospice centers, for Autism Behavioral Interventions and for Fibromyalgia Pain.
Today, there are many more opportunities for research. If interested, Please contact the company.
Karen is an active member of numerous associations focused on improving quality of life for all ages and expanding treatment options that go beyond
pharmaceutical interventions. Her products and passion for improved client/patient care and while providing safe and cost effective products for pain management have expanded to Chronic Pain Centers, Hospitals, Physical Therapy departments, Spas, Massage Therapists on a National and International level.
Active Websites
www.MotherEarthPillows.com - www.Pillossage.com - www.MotherEarthNaturalSolutions.com
Work History
Staff RN – OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Cardiac Care, ER, ICU, EENT, Med-Surg (IL-1965-72)
Team Leader - Orthopedics (IA-1972-73)
Supervisor - Skilled Care (MN-1974-75)
Pediatric Office Nurse(MI-1975)
Health Nurse Manager Children’s Home – (MI-1976)
Camp Nurse (CA-1977)
(State to state moves due to husband’s career transfers)
Rehab Center Staff Nurse (MO-1979-81) 80 beds
Rehab Night Supervisor (MO-1981-85) 75 beds
Adult Psych Center Night Supervisor (MO-1983-91) 75-150 beds
Director of Nursing, Child & Adolescent Center (MO-1991-92) 125 beds
Staff Nurse, Float MO Psych & Drug & Alcohol (MO-1992-93)
Massage Therapist (MO-1994 – current)
Mother Earth Pillows (1995-current)
Mother Earth Designs, Inc (1996-current)
MEDINC EDU (2009-current)
Education
Registered Nurse 1965 – present
Licensed Massage Therapist, 1994-present - Missouri licensed
Graduated Western Laboratory High School, Macomb, IL, 1961
Graduated Moline School of Nursing, Moline, IL, 1965, Diploma Degree, Registered Nurse
Additional college level class work;
State University of Iowa
Western IL University
Jefferson Community College
Webster University
St Louis, MO Healing Art Center, St Louis, MO 1994
Staff RN – OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Cardiac Care, ER, ICU, EENT, Med-Surg (IL-1965-72)
Team Leader - Orthopedics (IA-1972-73)
Supervisor - Skilled Care (MN-1974-75)
Pediatric Office Nurse(MI-1975)
Health Nurse Manager Children’s Home – (MI-1976)
Camp Nurse (CA-1977)
(State to state moves due to husband’s career transfers)
Rehab Center Staff Nurse (MO-1979-81) 80 beds
Rehab Night Supervisor (MO-1981-85) 75 beds
Adult Psych Center Night Supervisor (MO-1983-91) 75-150 beds
Director of Nursing, Child & Adolescent Center (MO-1991-92) 125 beds
Staff Nurse, Float MO Psych & Drug & Alcohol (MO-1992-93)
Massage Therapist (MO-1994 – current)
Mother Earth Pillows (1995-current)
Mother Earth Designs, Inc (1996-current)
MEDINC EDU (2009-current)
Education
Registered Nurse 1965 – present
Licensed Massage Therapist, 1994-present - Missouri licensed
Graduated Western Laboratory High School, Macomb, IL, 1961
Graduated Moline School of Nursing, Moline, IL, 1965, Diploma Degree, Registered Nurse
Additional college level class work;
State University of Iowa
Western IL University
Jefferson Community College
Webster University
St Louis, MO Healing Art Center, St Louis, MO 1994