Karen Deane MBBA Physical Therapist MSPT

​About me:

In 2000 I received a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Duke University. Since then, I’ve gained more than two decades of clinical experience in orthopedic physical therapy, with over a decade of experience practicing in integrative health and medicine settings, including The Marino Center for Integrative Health in Cambridge, MA. Over the years I have enjoyed expanding my skill set with dozens of physical therapy courses in manual therapy, biomechanics, movement patterns, core stability, and ergonomics. I’ve also been drawn to build my knowledge in integrative medicine through over a dozen courses and programs in the areas of sleep, meditation, optimizing health and performance, nutrition, Pilates, Tai Chi, Qigong, The Alexander Technique, Feldenkreis, and yoga. I’m certified as a Buteyko practitioner, and appreciate that the Buteyko Technique offers me another tool to help patients improve their health and wellness.

My Buteyko treatments:

For my Buteyko patients, I draw upon my decades of experience in physical therapy, integrative medicine, and health care, as well as my training and experience in Buteyko, to develop an individualized breathing, wellness, and exercise program for each patient. The program is based on my physical assessment of the musculoskeletal aspects of a patient’s breathing, their unique breathing pattern, and their lifestyle and goals. My goal is to empower my patients to take a more active role in their health through educating them about how their body functions and helping them implement an individually-tailored program to optimize their health and vibrancy. I teach the Buteyko Technique in person or online.

How Buteyko can help:

I’m fascinated by the complexity of systems impacting breathing, yet the simplicity and effectiveness of the Buteyko Technique in helping patients to improve their breathing efficiency. Let me work with you to show you that with practice you can easily make noticeable changes in your breathing and health. After learning Buteyko from me, my patients report one or more of the following: an improved quality of life, better sleep, an improved ability to manage stress, and/ or decreased breathlessness. Some patients have been able to achieve a lower heart rate and/or lower blood pressure. Let’s learn how it can help you.

Contacting me:

For more information about treating a breathing problem please contact me at: karendeane.stepahead@gmail.com