Karen originally trained as a Biochemist at the University of Edinburgh, and following some years of research into cancer, genetic disorders and disease diagnostics, her interest in natural therapeutics led her to further her career in the healing sciences.

In 2005 she obtained a First-Class Honours degree in Osteopathic Medicine and Diplomas in Naturopathy and Osteopathy from the British College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed further studies in Cranial Osteopathy and Acupuncture and went on to study the Foundation Course of Applied Kinesiology with Tracy Gates in 2006, which inspired her to learn more about the possibilities of AK.

She went on to chair the ICAK UK chapter and organise the UK advanced courses for over 10 years and obtained her Diplomate qualification in 2014. Over the years she has studied advanced AK techniques in areas including Orthomolecular Medicine, Brain Injury and Recovery, Retained Neonatal Reflexes and Learning Difficulties, Visceral Osteopathy, Cranial Nerve Evaluation, Peripheral Nerve Entrapment, Ligament Interlink Technique, Injury Recall Technique, and Psychosomatics.