We had the good fortune of connecting with Karen McGhee and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Karen, what’s something about your industry that outsiders are probably unaware of?
Outsiders are probably unaware of just how beneficial massage is to their health and how it can prevent disease. Massage helps move the lymphatic fluid through the body along with increasing circulation which helps keep all the organ systems healthy.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I’ve always wanted to help people with stress, injuries, and the ability to cope with pain and disease. My focus has always been more on the medical massage portion of the industry. I also believe in a relaxing Swedish massage to really help individuals to maintain both a mental and physical well-being. I find it very rewarding when I work with a client over time to help in the healing process of an injury or to help them with the recovery of a surgery through lymphatic drainage or medical massage.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
My favorite spots are the botanical gardens, the Japanese gardens in downtown Phoenix and the hiking trails of south mountain. I enjoy having a nice glass of wine at Postino’s and enjoy any Mexican restaurant. I like finding unique spots to eat and enjoy. A few of my favorites are The Mission I. Scottsdale and the Taco Guild in Phoenix.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I want to give a shout-out to the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe. I went to the Phoenix Therapeutic Massage College years ago which was a sister school to SWIHA. Their teacher’s and techniques in the industry have been extremely beneficial and my continuing education over the last 19 years have been an inspirational one.

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