Karen Salisbury, Massage Therapist and Bodyworker

"I was running up a flight of stairs at work and tripped on the step landing that spun me into a brick wall.  Within a few days I couldn't walk.  When I arrived at Karen's (office) she had to undress and dress me for I couldn't bend over.  I was in bad shape!  After the first visit I was much better (also following her instructions that she gave me to do at home).  On the next visit she had me walking.  WOW!!!  Karen has saved my body many times, also my husband's.  I have been to many massage therapists before I moved to Florida and never - never - has anyone handled the problem like Karen!!!  I know that all of Karen's clients know exactly what I mean!  Karen's ability to navigate the body with her hands, find the problem that you have had for years is her "power of touch"!!!  Thank you Karen for your incredible knowingness!!  Love ya babe!!"

~Brenda H.

 

"I just had a great massage from Karen that helped me so much!  I've had limited range of motion in my arms for awhile and it hurt to raise them over my head.  Today Karen worked on several muscles on and around the arms and after the session I had a much improved range of motion, about 70% less pain and my arms from the shoulder to the fingertips felt alive and health.  Thank you Karen!"

~Doreen S.

 

"I have gotten many massages from around the world.  I must say that Karen's professionalism is top notch and her knowledge of the muscles is spectacular.  Bravo!  I recommend to anyone that you get a massage by Karen.  A three-year problem with my leg was resolved in a few sessions.  When all others were addressing that it was my spine and that the only solution was surgery, Karen suggested massage.  She worked on my 'hip flexors' and my 'glutes.'  She not only loosened the muscles but also retrained them.  I now walk backwards in my pool...hee hee!  I am pain free today.  I can walk today without pain!  I did not have surgery.  I did not take any drugs.  Thank you Karen.  Your hands are healing."

~Georgette S.  

 

"My life is so much better after getting a massage by Karen.  I could not raise my left arm up over my head.  I could not hold anything in my left hand.  I can now move my arm and lift things.  I don't have insurance and the doctors were telling me I needed to get a MRI (about $2,000!).  With Karen it was a lot less and much more enjoyable.  Karen is so funny and easily got me to understand everything she was doing.  She showed me exercises to do that I can get myself out of pain, so that it won't ever get like it was.  Thank you Karen. You are the BEST in my book."

~Jeffery S. 

 

"When I came to see Karen I could barely move my arm up over my shoulder.  After three treatments, I can raise my arm with no limitations.  I promise to keep doing my stretches!  Thank you Karen for your wonderful work and hands!"

~Charlotte D.  

 

"I come back to Clearwater every six months AND Karen is ALWAYS on my TO DO LIST!  The best massage ever!"

~Emily S.

 

"Praise the Lord!  He guided me to Karen.  I was having some difficulty sleeping.  The pain in my left leg was unbearable and keeping me awake at night.  A friend asked me to see her therapist, Karen.  I'm glad I did.  She found these points and turned them off.  No more pain."

~Mary C.  

 

"I was in severe pain and needed attention to my lower back and spine.  Karen, upon massaging the area of pain and discomfort, also asked to apply a small amount of current through these two small rods to stimulate the muscles and to generate a healing process by applying the low frequency to the affected area.  Upon the first visit, I immediately felt relief and could move about easier.  Then upon the second visit three days later, I was doing much better and no longer needed any further treatments.  The low frequency pulse therapy was a success in my speedy recovery from a bad fall I had.  Karen's expertise helped me greatly to recover quickly.  I highly recommend this type of therapy by Karen."

~Jonathan S. 

 

“My experience at ________ Spa is definitely one to remember.  Karen really makes you feel comfortable and it's like you're walking on air when you leave."

~Brad K.  

 

"Karen, your massage was a savior, after many appointments to the neurologist and no relief I was given a gift certificate to ________ Spa and met you.  After the massage the pain in my left arm and pinky finger went away.  From that day the pain has not returned!  You have the power of healing in your hands."

~Doug G.  

 

"Your knowledge of the muscles is amazing.  The massage I had with you is unlike any other, actually feeling the muscle relax in your hands.  Thanks for the "stretches instruction sheets."  My massages with you are more of a "therapy" than a "massage."  You are the absolute BEST!!"

~Kristina A.  

 

"I had taken a serious fall at work.  After I got home I was unable to get up off the couch for close to three hours.  My leg and knee were hurting so badly.  Karen came to my home and worked on my leg and knee.  After one hour, I was able to get up and walk around!  Wow, it was incredible!  I didn't miss anytime from work.  Thank you Karen for being there when I needed you!"

~Donna T.  

 

"I have to thank Karen for making my shoulder feel fantastic after just one massage.  I had tried to stop traffic for a mother duck and her 13 babies to cross a street.  When I jumped out of my car I had forgotten to put in park and so I had to jump back in it and stop it!!  Well, the ducks made it, but my shoulder was messed up!  Karen did a therapeutic massage one week or after I was about to go to a doctor to have it check out.  She took time after the massage to train me with a few exercises to help the shoulder.  I went home and my shoulder was totally better.  I was amazed and so thankful for her expertise.  I am a loyal customer forever!  Thank you Karen!" 

~Lorraine M.  

 

"I had injured my lower back while working out last week and was in horrible pain.  I went to see Karen and after two massages over a period of four days my pain was completely gone.  I felt great.  I went from not being able to move without having sharp pains in my back, to having no pain in my back and a full range of motion once again.  I fully thank and appreciate all the help Karen gave me."

~Garth F. 

 

"A few weeks ago I started going to Karen at Bond Therapeutic Massage for massage therapy.  I had been having pain in my leg behind my knee that reached up into my lower back and down my shin.  My knee itself was sore to touch.  I had a hard time bending my knee and bending over and doing my everyday jobs at work and at home.  A friend of mine told me that she had massage therapy for a should that was really giving her a problem and it handled it.  No more pain.  Well, I was amazed at the relief I experienced after the first massage.  Since then I had four more massage therapy sessions.  After each one my body improved even more.  The pain is gone in as far as I hardly have any attention on it at all at work or otherwise.  My knee hasn't been sore at all since the second session.  I didn't realize what massage therapy could do for the body in helping it to heal.  My neck and shoulder feels lighter as result of treatment in that area.  I'm looking forward to my next treatment (massage) to further handle other body parts.  Thanks Karen!" 

~Shana D.  

 

"I want to express my sincere gratitude (to Gail and Karen) in helping me get out of pain in my upper back and left shoulder (a frozen shoulder), which kept me weak and physically exhausted for three months prior to starting the therapeutic treatment.  I was receiving other treatments, some of them very painful, without significant relief of pain, whereas after receiving 2 treatments, first from Karen and second from Gail, I felt immediate pain relief.  Moreover, I felt hopeful that I was on the way to full recovery.  After about 4 treatments in two weeks, the pain in my shoulder and upper back was 76% reduced (with significant increase in range of motion) and I became almost fully functional in a sense that I could go normally about things I had to do as if I had not been in serious pain for months before.  That in itself was a miraculous thing because I just had to lie around for three months between visits to doctors hoping for relief.  Thank you for giving me back the wonderful gift of normal, pain-free life."

~Nancy K.  

 

"Karen made my body feel so much better!  When I started my massages, my entire neck and shoulder areas were always tight.  I just could not relax.  It is now gone.  The tightness in these areas is now totally relaxed and I have my shoulders be in a normal position.  Karen is very professional and I can experience her concern and commitment to helping.  My body feels different, lighter and relaxed for the first time in years.  Thank you Karen!"

~Diane E.  

 

"My left shoulder had gone out and I was in pain.  I got adjusted by Dr. ____ and then Karen gave me a massage.  Hitting all of the right spots.  It was really quite a thorough job as everything in my left should was fried!!!  In two days all was well.  Two months or so later nothing has even hinted at trouble again!!"

~Daune K.  

 

"When I arrived in Florida, the first thing I did was ask my friend if she still had Gail's card.  I met with Karen.  She was excellent.  I have severe muscle pain.  I went to a doctor to see if I had myalgia or arthritis.  They said no and I could do nothing.  Karen relieved my pain tremendously.  It's the best I felt in a year.  Karen is an angel sent from God.  Thank you and I'll be back."

~Barbara N. 

 

"I have made 'Massage Therapy' a regular part of my health care.  I found by having a regular and steady relief for physical stress I am more able to deal with all of life's challenges.  Gail and Karen have been there for me every time I needed the help.  The relief is very much appreciated!  Thank you both!"

~Carol K.  

 

"I have been getting weekly massages and feel much better.  I don't get headaches and my muscles are much better than before.  I used to wake up and my arm muscles would hurt from sleeping on my side.  They are much better now."

~Diana H.  

 

"Thank you so much for the great massages and the care!  I really appreciate it!!"

~Marina S.   

 

"Hi!  Karen Robinson is great!  When she first started working on me after an auto accident, she could hardly touch me.  I find her to be persistent and thorough.  She has given me a positive attitude and has always answered every question to the best of her abilities and too my understanding.  I highly recommend her."

~Barbara M.  

 

"I recently saw Karen Robinson for a few visits consisting of neuromuscular therapy.  I have had a nerve impingement in my lower back for a few years.  Karen was able to provide a great deal of relief by concentrating on the psoas muscles (a hip flexor muscle).  Karen is very professional is a gifted therapist.  I'm looking forward to more treatments the next time I'm in Clearwater."

~Larry K.  

 

"After a couple of weeks since my therapy my shoulder is free of pain.  Thank you for your help."

~Jim K.