Testimonials

Karen Christensen of Karen’s Intention is a true healer. She utilizes a variety approaches to heal her clients and promote healthy attitudes and practices.  For me this has included Pranic healing, Reiki and hypnosis.  I have been coming to Karen for a number of years and she has been instrumental in working with me to improve my health and well-being.  When I first visited Karen years ago I was struggling with quitting smoking and taking better care of myself.  I have been smoke free for nearly four years now and exercise regularly.  More importantly I feel that with Karen’s support I have become a much calmer and more focused person and feel that I am better able to handle the stress and challenges of work, family and life in general.  Karen has been central in assisting me to embrace the many changes I am seeking to make at this phase of my life.  I highly recommend Karen’s services to all those who are aspiring to change their lives in positive directions and who seek to promote healing through energy work.

-Marta

Karen thank you so much for walking alongside me and facilitating a very positive and healing experience. I was not expecting our session to lead me right into the deepest parts of my relationship with my mother. Something really amazing happened the day after our session and I just wanted to share it with you because you helped it happen!!!! The very next day…  It’s truly one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced.  I have been to a few therapists in my life but no one has ever really helped me in such a transformative way.  I just want to say thank you!!! A million times thank you and that I’ve been passing your card out and I’d really like to book another session in a few weeks.

Hi Karen,
Thanks so much for the sweet email, and thank you for the amazing work that you did with me on Friday. I feel so different since then, as though my whole life has opened up. It was amazing to have someone remind me of who I am. I had forgotten that for a long time, and even though I was still doing some good things, I was struggling under a tremendous weight of self doubt. I feel so much lighter now, like I’m back on my path. The fact that you could see who I was without really knowing anything about me was pretty impressive to me. While you were talking about it, I was having all these flashbacks to times in my childhood and adolescence when I was in touch with who I am and what I came here to do. That was why I could believe you. The healing that happened for me was truly incredible. I’m so grateful to you and I’m planning to come see you again soon. I hope you have a wonderful week and that you receive the same blessings that you have offered to me and I’m sure many others. Thank you for all that you do. It really matters, more than we can probably even comprehend.
-Love, Neta

 

My wife and I found Karen a few months back when initially learning of reiki and it’s possible benefits. I myself visited first as my wife loves to have me try and report my feelings on new ventures such as this. And boy was I amazed…. At first I was apprehensive that this amazing wonderful feeling was a placebo effect I worked up myself. Day by day, week by week and so on the time went by and I was living my life in a new light without signs of less greatness.

My wife soon visited and had a similar experience with long lasting and life changing feelings. We have since returned to Karen for further sessions and amazing results. Our situations and experiences that we needed to deal with in our lives varied but Karen’s techniques were spot on. A further example that I was not even looking at reiki as a cure for was my allergies. I’ve been a life long chronic sufferer of extreme allergies that western medicine has never been able to control to any extent. After visiting Karen a few times I am virtually allergy free for the first time in 30 years. My wife and I can’t say enough how happy we are we found such an amazing person as Karen. So friendly, open hearted, easy and comfortable to be with. Thanks again Karen!

-Justin and Monique

 

 Karen is an outstanding reiki practitioner and a very compassionate person. I took my reiki II under her as well as received many healings and always walked away feeling centered, balanced and inspired to continue learning more about healing. She is very hands on and caters the session to your specific wants and needs.I would happily recommend her to any of my family and friends. She went above and beyond what I would hope for in a teacher, and had such a beautiful energy as a healer.
-Devin

 

I’ve waited a few days to write back because I wanted to make sure I kept feeling this good. You were right, reiki and hypnotherapy have made me feel so much better. My stomach pain is at the lowest level in months, and I’m so much calmer inside. Usually after a treatment I only feel better for a few days, but I think I keep feeling even better each day. I’m so relieved.
Thank you again …

-Michelle

 

While I felt excited about the Reiki part of the session, I was definitely nervous about the hypnosis. I really didn’t know what to expect. You led me into a soothing, gradual relaxation that was like a very deep, guided meditation.  I felt very safe and comfortable. I felt that I was absorbing your words with no effort. I have been doing that wonderful meditation that you gave me every morning to start my day. At night I put my hands on my stomach and spend some time meditating on how healed I am before I sleep. I am so excited about this world of energy.  I can honestly say that I can feel the difference both physically and mentally. You used the word “optimistic” several times during the session and that is exactly what I have been feeling. It’s just a general feeling of well-being and lightness – and not about anything in particular but on the whole.  My anxious stomach is better than it’s been in months. You are a true healer. Thanks again

– Nancy

 

I found Karen two months before I underwent head surgery to remove a tumor in my skull.  My spirit was weary from going through the grinder that is the medical establishment.  I had heard about the power of Reiki so (naturally), I googled practitioners in my area.  I was drawn to Karen’s website but arrived at her place for the first time unsure exactly what to expect.  I was blown away by what I experienced: our Reiki sessions were so powerful and I still felt grounded days later.
In addition to Reiki, Karen also hypnotized me.  During these sessions, we focused on visualizing a complication-free surgery and my optimal recovery.  Karen even recorded a personalized hypnosis track I could put on my iPod.  I listened to that track on LOOP in the days and hours leading to my surgery.  I rolled into the operating room at ease and with a full heart.  I credit this feeling to my Reiki and hypnosis with Karen.  I am eternally grateful that my surgery was a success and that I gained a friend and guide in the process.
Thank you, Karen for helping me heal on such a deep level!

– Angela

What a pleasure working with Karen. I have such a feeling of peace and calmness after working with her. It will not be my last time and I look forward to working with her some more.
Reiki was performed for an hour and she read me like a book everything was spot on. Everyone should have this done. I will be sharing it with all my loved one and others. Thank you so very much.
– Tammy

Karen’s presence is nurturing and attentive and she sets you at ease. She has great rapport skills. As a hypnotist, she can ride the rapids as well as help to point the way to new choices and opportunities for change. Her intuitive skills are gentle and never aggressive. She is a jewel of a practitioner.
– Lin, Seattle 

Living my whole life as an ADD perfectionist, I have always been so stressed out.  I was always worrying about being late, getting the next thing done or is someone going to be upset because every thing is not perfect. I was looking for something/someone that could really help me with getting my life under control.  I did some searching on the Net and came across Karen’s website (you know it’s meant to be when you do a search for someone in SW Portland suburbia and Karen’s name comes up in north NE Portland).  I originally thought I would go to Karen for Hypnotherapy. But she also does Reiki ~ what in tar nation is that?  So I looked that up on the web and I thought ok, I will give it a try.  What a difference Reiki has made in my life!!!  Now instead of hurry up to hurry up, everything is an adventure to relax and enjoy and not be controlled by the Need to “Do” or “Be”.
I finally feel I know what it means to have relaxation at the deepest levels of your spirit.  When I feel somewhat overwhelmed, I just stop and do a paradigm shift and interrupt my meltdown, with just relax ~ it is what it is and it will all work out.  I am happier and more focused and enjoying life more than I can ever remember.  And, oh yes, Karen is amazing!  She is not only my Reiki practitioner, but has also become my friend.  It is amazing how comfortable you feel with her right from your first meeting. Give it a try, you will be amazed by Karen and the results you will achieve.
 – Colleen

Your session for building business confidence was so amazing! I felt a little more bold in sales conversations at yesterday’s event, but today I attended a huge conference and swear I was able to speak about my business with such ease. I feel like I made great connections and got fabulous leads in the last two days! Thank you so much!
– Jessica

Reiki sessions with Karen have been instrumental in helping me effectively deal with debilitating emotional issues. After each session I felt lighter, more positive, as if a weight had been lifted from me. What struck me most about Karen is the deep compassion she extended to me.
– Jim

I have deep gratitude for Karen and the life-changing sessions of Reiki and hypnosis I experienced with her. The combination of both allows for powerful healing and transformative self-reflection. When I came to her, I felt drained by the expectations and disappointments of my life and wanted to gain perspective, to learn how to be more independent, true to myself, and satisfied with the life I was living. She did that and more by guiding me through my subconscious and helping me see myself clearly for the first time. She helped me to gain the strength and courage to heal relationships and pursue my dreams. I could not thank her enough for the beautiful gift she has given me. The energy Karen gives to her clients is full of warmth, honesty, humor, compassion, encouragement, and generosity. In only a few sessions with Karen, you will feel you have grown and changed in incredible ways.

– Beth

When I first met Karen I was in the middle of a huge transition in my life. I was looking for direction from within myself and from the Divine. I didn’t tell her much of my personal history just the results I was hoping for, I was looking for guidance and assurance.
In our first session she was able to connect with energies in my body that I wasn’t even considering an issue. These life altering negative forces were so obscure and so deeply rooted in my childhood I knew then and there I had found the magical human who would set me free of negativity and help me to solidify my path of healing my body, heart and soul.
She is truly connected to the powers of energetic healing. My soul is singing now. I am following my true life path and my physical and spiritual bodies are soaring. If you are looking for a natural born healer, look no further. Karen is the one, her gift is powerful and I am here to say how lucky I feel to have had her placed in my life. Thanks Karen!
– Heather

I recently had a reiki and hypnosis session with Karen and will definitely be back for more. It was my first experience with reiki. I found it extremely relaxing and comforting – both emotionally and physically. I’ve had tendonitis in both thumbs for 2 years and I think it has truly helped. I’ve done a lot of hypnosis over the years – Karen is the best. I highly recommend her. She is the real deal.
– Barb

Thanks for the fantastic work you did for me today. I feel so good. Also wanted to tell you this… I met Stan for dinner out this evening. As soon as he sat down he said I looked GREAT and wanted to know what I’d “done”. He kept telling me how wonderful I looked. It must have been my relaxed face!!! 🙂
– Barb

Here is the thing about getting a Reiki treatment with Karen Christensen: when you leave the session your body/mind feels like a clean slate; like now you have a chance to write something new in your soul, something healthier, saner and closer to who you really are and want to be. It’s bigger than just a massage, it’s a whole soul makeover. It’s worth every penny and every minute. I highly recommend it. Regularly, like an oil change for your body/mind.
– Linda

I have recently had the pleasure of several one-on-one healing sessions from Ms. Karen Christensen. I experienced a Reiki healing as well as a hypnoses session for some physical as well as personal issues I have been wanting to address. I left my sessions with my symptoms clearly subsided and feeling much more centered, relaxed and rejuvenated. I feel she is a gifted healer and consummate professional.  I look forward to working with her again and would not hesitate to book her again in the future.
– William S. Brown
New York, NY

Karen’s Hypnosis therapy has been very empowering, I feel in control of my performance anxiety is school, and my stress level overall has decreased. Just by listening to the CD-Karen made for me, I saw results within the week. I would encourage anyone considering hypnosis to see Karen.
– Lisa
Dental hygienist student

I was seeking a hypnotist to help me cope with stress and something about Karen just spoke to me, so I made an appointment. Much to my delight, she is a reiki practitioner as well and offers combined sessions. Karen is very caring and comforting. There was immediate improvement to my energy and resilience after my first session and outstanding improvement by the end of the third session. I can’t wait to pay another visit to Karen’s Intention.
– Patrica

Reiki Workshop Testimonials

Enjoyed learning and experiencing Reiki with Karen. Very intuitive, knowledgable and provides a great foundation upon which to build on. I would recommend Karen to anyone wanting to explore and practice Reiki.
-Jan

Karen is an outstanding reiki practitioner and a very compassionate person. I took my reiki II under her as well as received many healings and always walked away feeling centered, balanced and inspired to continue learning more about healing. She is very hands on and caters the session to your specific wants and needs.I would happily recommend her to any of my family and friends. She went above and beyond what I would hope for in a teacher, and had such a beautiful energy as a healer.
-Devin

I had a wonderful time learning the basics of Reiki 1 and 2 during Karen’s weekend Reiki workshop.  She covered the history and development of the therapy and gave us plenty of time to practice giving and receiving Reiki.  She created a warm and open environment for learning, inviting questions, and taking time with each new practitioner.  Karen also discussed topics like intuition, and the importance of meditation.  We were guided through a series of meditations throughout the weekend that centered me for the rest of the week.  I left with many empowering tools for healing myself and others I love.  I would recommend Karen’s Intentions workshops to everyone.
– Lisa

I attended the Reiki 1 & 2 workshop with Karen a few weeks ago ( May 2014) and I am still amazed at the changes in my life!  It is shaping my thoughts, my sensations, and even the way I am seeing the world before me!   I had an extraordinary time, and developed a solid base in Reiki 1 & 2.    She opened our hearts and minds slowly and with grace so that all of the wonderful information she was imparting would be felt and known in a deep way and in a deep place in our souls.  This kind of care takes time and thought and, most importantly, intention.     Karen is an extraordinarily gifted teacher.  If you are interested in receiving Reiki therapy or exploring the practice you couldn’t find a better guide than Karen Christensen.
– Linda

 Karen is teaching her passion and her gift. I came away inspired about the beautiful tradition of Reiki, and excited about applying it in all areas of my life. The breadth of Reiki application, and it’s power in multiple areas of one’s life, surprised me. Thank you Karen for an enlightening experience.
– Eliana

Hey Karen, It was great having you for a teacher!! Our hands were on fire.
– Pat

I attended Karen’s Reiki practitioner workshop this weekend, Feb 9th and 10th. I had a great time, and developed a solid base in Reiki 1&2. Karen is a wonderful teacher and guide. She honors the oral history of Reiki and took the time to take us through the rich lineage of this healing therapy.
Karen is also a spiritual guide, so through a number of meditations she helped me relax and open up to the energy work we were doing, I am grateful for this, and will use these beautiful meditations in my daily life.
I would encourage anyone interested in receiving Reiki therapy or exploring the practice, to work with Karen Christensen. I will be looking forward to future events with Karen’s Intention Reiki and hypnosis practice.
– Lisa

You are an incredible healer, you have no idea how good you really are. It was YOUR encouragement which allowed me the wonderful opportunity to learn Reiki in such a fun and non-intimidating affordable situation, and what a day to be remembered. That Saturday holds a very special place in my heart, and gave me not only the incredible gift of Reiki, but the opportunity to experience and get to know PRECIOUS, PRICELESS, WONDERFUL, YOU!!!! 🙂 You healed a wounded healer like me, and you can do so much for others… I feel spirit needs you in this capacity you are so gifted.
– Ann