Karen Castle received her Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Florida College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a school dedicated to using the same curriculum of TCM established in China. Karen accumulated over 800 hours of internship working closely with five of the best PhD doctors from China. Karen is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine, state and national board licensed as an Acupuncture Physician and Massage Therapist. She has had a successful practice since 1997 in Pinellas County. 

In addition to her practice, Karen has a Masters in Transpersonal Psychology and faciltates workshops on Holotropic Breathwork. Karen has an eclectic practice based on her own life experience that offers a variety of ideas and intuition to custom fit her patients needs.

In 2008 Karen accumulated several certifications including Qi Gong, Energy Medicine, and Sacred Dance. She continues to pursue progressive modalities that accelerate her knowledge towards a mind, body, spiritual awareness within.

"I am committed to providing you with the highest quality care paying close attention to your individual needs.  This may include treatment for acute or chronic conditions as well as programs for preventative health maintenance. I am here to help your healing process."

• Florida Licensed Acupuncture Physician AP1964
• Florida Licensed Massage Therapist MA25624
• Florida Massage Establishment License MM18243
• Member American Acupuncture Council
• Member American Massage Council 
• Certified Holotropic Breathwork Practitioner
• 1st Degree Black Belt, International TaeKwonDo
• Minor in Modern Dance & Certified Pilates Instructor
  

     Karen is happily married to Peter Thibado. She appreciates and enjoys the closeness and support of her 17 yr. old son and immediate family.Currently she lives in Seminole/St. Petersburg, FL. Her future goals include traveling and hosting educational and experiential workshops with her husband.