Karen received her B.Sc. in Physiotherapy from the University of Toronto in 1987. After briefly working in a rural hospital, she joined the team at THE Downtown Sports Clinics in 1990. Karen worked treating musculoskeletal problems for 17 years at which point she decided to apply her expertise in the area of workplace ergonomics.

Karen has been working in the field of ergonomics since 2003, and received her Occupational Health and Safety Certificate from the University of Alberta in 2004.

Her years of clinical experience treating musculoskeletal problems, caused by poor working conditions, inform her work in ergonomics. By conducting office and industrial ergonomic assessments, seminars and customized ergonomic training programs, Karen promotes the importance of proper ergonomics in the workplace. Her assessments are bio-mechanically based, highly educational and provide effective solutions to meet her clients’ needs.

Karen enjoys spending time in the outdoors especially orienteering, trail running,hiking and skiing.