Karen Duff

I was born and raised in Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand and in 1992 I moved to Christchurch. I have spent 30+ years living in Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, so consider myself to be a Cantabrian (I have lived, felt and breathed those Earthquakes!).  

I have a passion for the Northland beaches but also a passion for the freedom of the Marlborough Sounds.  I love spending time with family and friends and helping others a true calling of mine.

Having always wanted to be a nurse throughout my childhood, my life didn't evolve that way, but it has given me a wider understanding and knowing.  I have worked at Department of Social Welfare in varying roles Admin and Corporate Services Branch Manager, Human Resources, Child Youth and Family and back up typist and IT person.  I have also worked in the insurance industry as an Insurance Broker's Executive Assistant from F&G, Travel, Life, Health, and Claims.  Then became a stay at home mum, refrigeration company co-owner and I also started to tinker in contemporary jewellery making, which I love.  Then ...

Zero Balancing
I was first introduced to Zero Balancing (ZB) in 2017,  by Certified Practitioner Lisa Roche (now retired), via my husband who had injured himself through being a football referee.

​During a ZB session with Lisa in 2018 my collarbone released tension/held energy from a motor vehicle accident back in 1990, the feeling was pleasant (kind of felt like lifting and stretching) and a "thank Goodness" moment was felt as the tension moved away and my bone was able to be free again 28 years of holding onto a trauma!  After quite a few more sessions other body parts released, one of significance was my lungs being able to fully breathe in and out with ease (again from that MVA in 1990). 

I have seen and felt the personal benefits/effects of zero balancing sessions and they have helped me change my life and find clearer direction. I am grateful that I have been exposed to ZB and I can now assist others to effect positive changes in their lives. In February 2018, I began my training in Zero Balancing being on the ZBNZA Certification Programme.  After completing over 600 hours of study, case study writeups, In person courses, practical exams and theory exam, I graduated as a Certified Zero Balancing Practitioner in Chacala, Mexico on 01 February 2023 (one year delayed due to World Pandemic).

I am also the current President of Zero Balancing New Zealand Association Inc (ZBNZA Inc.), previous Treasurer of ZBZNA and the Zero Balancing Touch Foundation NZ Representative 

Zero Balancing is so different from any other modality that I have tried and it works!  What may ZB do for you?  

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Applied Functional Medicine
I am also working through further studies of Applied Functional Medicine  I expand on this more the further I am through my training. I am enjoying this so far. I work with you to get you healthy.  I look forward to being able to help you with your Wellness further in the not too distant future.  

Functional Medicine	Conventional Medicine
Seeks to optimise health and wellbeing	Treats symptoms of disease
Collaborates with patients	Instructs patients
Looks at each patient individually	Treats patients according to their disease
Relieves symptoms by addressing cause	Suppresses symptoms with drugs
Tackles the causes of disease	Diagnoses disease

 

Spinal Flow Technique
Studying towards being a spinal flow practitioner since October 2024 assessing, finding and releasing blockages in Central Nervous System (CNS). Spinal Flow Technique is a powerful modality developed by Dr Carli Axford (former Chiropractor) which is science based.  It activates the bodies innate healing ability to heal itself, releasing chemical, physical and emotional stress, from birth to present moment.  

The Central Nervous System (CNS), composed of the brain (housed within the skull (cranium)) and spinal cord (running through the center of the vertebrae), can be significantly impacted by disruptions like blockages that hinder the transmission of nerve signals, leading to disruptions in muscle control, organ function, and overall bodily processes.  The CNS is the coordinator, controller and regulator it communicates everything that occurs inside you.  

Spinal Flow sessions work with your body to clear blockages and disruptions over time and shed layers of chemical, emotional and physical stress which had built up in the body.

This is an amazing modality it works extremely well.  Currently taking  bookings for training purposes currently until April 2025, which are consist of gateway and posture assessments (and if I can help you then and a healing session).  

Once I am qualified I will be charging for healing sessions.  Gateway and posture assessments free.  If you wish assist me with my training I would be greatly appreciative.

Indian Head and Hand Massage
This modality is an extra skill I have learnt which is an amazing technique handed down through Indian Families to create a sense of calmness and get a scalp treatment at the same time.  Indian Hand Massage, works in well with Head Massage.  No longer taking on new people for this modality. 

Excellence through empathy and attention to detail.

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