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Karina is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist practicing since 2019. A graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, she blends a foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Eastern modalities with a Western clinical perspective to deliver truly integrative care. She chose this profession to offer a holistic healthcare experience that goes beyond a generic massage or routine doctor’s visit.Women’s Health and Doula-Informed Care As a certified doula with advanced training in prenatal and postnatal massage, Karina centers women’s health across every life stage. She believes every woman deserves agency over her body, informed choice, and care that honors physiology, hormones, and lived experience. Her prenatal and postpartum work integrates:

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• Trimester‑specific positioning and safety protocols

• Evidence‑informed techniques for common pregnancy concerns (low back and pelvic pain, sciatica, rib and round ligament discomfort, carpal tunnel, swelling)

• Nervous-system regulation for better sleep, stress relief, and pain modulation

• Lymphatic-focused work and gentle core/pelvic floor awareness in the fourth trimester

• Scar tissue and cesarean recovery considerations (within scope)

• Breast/chest comfort work addressing postural strain from feeding and pumping (within scope)

• Collaborative care with her full spectrum doula partner, a sex and couples therapist with a degree in reproductive health, for an integrated support plan

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