Karen distinctive expertise spans multiple disciplines, blending a 20+ year career with Fortune 100 companies (Microsoft, Oracle) and a life-long practice of bodywork and energy healing systems. Her experience supporting veterans living with chronic pain and PTSD has shaped a steady, grounded presence and a deep respect for the complexity of each individual’s story. She meets clients with care, patience, and an ability to deeply listen for what is both challenging and transformative.

With a clear and grounded communication style, Karen helps you slow down, see yourself more clearly, and reconnect with the inner knowing that guides forward with greater clarity, trust, and alignment.

Karen is currently a Wayfinder-Coach-in-Training, pursuing certification in Martha Beck’s Wayfinder Life Coach training program and accreditation under the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Experience, certifications, and education

  • Wayfinder-Coach-in-Training: Currently pursuing certification in Martha Beck’s Wayfinder Life Coach training program. (Martha Beck, PhD, is a Harvard-trained sociologist, world-renowned coach, and New York Times bestselling author.)

  • Singer-songwriter and voice narration artist (www.karenhoran.com).

  • Depth study in esoteric symbolism and archetypal imagery applied to Astrology and other mystic traditions.

  • 10 year practice using the tools of coaching, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and energy dynamics to support individuals with chronic pain and trauma; 3 years focus with Veterans struggling with chronic pain and PTSD.

  • 1st Dan Black Belt, Unified Tae Kwon Do, Denver, Colorado (student and instructor).

  • 20+ year depth study in Zen Buddhism.

  • 30+ year career as a distinguished communications professional in the computer technology sector.

  • Certified Yoga Teacher. Wisdom Flow Yoga. Maui, Hawaii.

  • Certified Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. Colorado School of Energy Studies, Boulder, Colorado.

  • Certified Massage Therapist, Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado, Denver, Colorado.

  • Certified Energy Healer and Reader, Inner Connection Institute, Denver, Colorado.

  • Certified Reiki Level 1, 2, and Reiki for Animals, Denver, Colorado.

  • Bachelor of Arts, Technical Journalism with emphasis in Broadcast and Video Production and Technical/Specialized Writing, Colorado State University.