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Karen in Rochester (Upstate New York), NY + Syracuse, USA

Yoga Therapist

I’m Karen, a state-licensed and nationally certified massage therapist as well as a certified yoga instructor and a personal trainer.

I have been a massage therapist for 20 years, and specialize in deep tissue. I have studied neuromuscular therapy and structural integration, which helps me address client pain, and I have an interest in orthopedic and medical massage. I also have studied chakra energy balancing, and I am a Reiki practitioner.

I am also a Kripalu-certified yoga instructor, and I teach adult, teen, and kid’s yoga classes. I pursue the yoga path as a way to stay grounded and strong to better serve my clients. I offer private yoga instruction for beginner and intermediate students; class styles range from gentle relaxation to challenging strength and balance work.

I served as the State Coordinator for the American Massage Therapy Association Massage Emergency Response Team (MERT) when I lived in Maryland, and I was privileged to be part of the team that was on site with the emergency responders at the Pentagon after 9-11.

If you are looking for a highly professional and skilled massage practitioner or yoga instructor to support you when you are in the Syracuse or Rochester areas, I’m your therapist!

Feedback:

“Thanks a lot for your help along the way!”
Sherri - Production Coordinator (Mannheim Steamroller)
“We love Dr. Dot and her entire team. It's so nice to know that we can get a massage in any city! Traveling can be uncomfortable and her team really helps us out on the road. I would hate to tour without them!”
Erin - Tour Manager (Pat Benatar)
“Excellent. Loving your service - girls have been fantastic.”
John Nave (Tour Manager - Gipsy Kings)
“"Hey Dot, All your "bots" we're great. No complaints, and a few were LOVED. JONNY particularly liked the girl in Thackerville OK (Kourtnii), she was strong enough to really reach Jon's tough back issues"”
Experience Hendrix Tour Manger, Greg
“Dot, Thank you again for taking such good care of us. Your Dotbots are doing a great job for us out here and making happiness for our bands and crew. Melanie”
Casting Crowns Tour manager Melanie H.
“"Once again, Dr Dots comes thru! Thanks!"”
Victor Wooten PM/TM Jack T.
“"Everything was great! Thank you so so much. Especially for your quick response...Will"”
Pointer Sisters manager, William
“"The Dotbot, Chandra (San Diego) you had come out today, was amazing!"”
NIghtwish TM Roger
“Whitney did a great job, and some of the other guys had work done also so I think it worked out well for her too cheers! Best Regards Paul Collis”
Anthrax Tour manager Paul
“Please let Dr. Dot know that I am very happy with all of the Dot Bot's this summer.”
Steve Miller
“Clay Hutson Production Manager, Stage Manager, Rigger, Monitor Engineer & More! I have been using Dr. Dots "DotBots" for years. Her girls have seen many of the artists and crew that I have TM/PM'd for. Her girls are always on time, friendly, and professional. You need to make time and room on your tour for Dr. Dot's services. By far the best in the business.”
Clay Hutson Production Manager (Guns and Roses, Alice in Chains, Staind)
“"Heather (Seattle) was awesome...Pain is down from a 9 to about a 2 or 3. By far, one of the best massages I have ever gotten. As usual, you and your Bots rock!"”
Van Halen Tour Management Mike. M
“Dot Stein I've used your services twice the last 2 months. Both times we were provided with responsive communication (yay Michele) and professional therapists who understood what my artists and dancers needed. The therapists were caring and competent. Thank you for the service you provide and your commitment to us out here on the road. Bravo!”
Christine M. Tour Manager of Nutcracker Moscow Dance Squad and RAIN
“Denise, Denver, Colorado DotBot was the Best Ever!”
Gypsy, Tour manager of Behemoth
“Dr. Dot aka the Queen; helping us out on this run!! #drdot #dotbots”
Kristin Schloesser Tour Manager -Allyssa Edwards; Scream it lymi tour; Get Loud tour
“I love using your Dot Bots they are always so professional and provide excellent service regardless of the city or continent! They always make my clients very happy and at the end of the day that's all that matters!”
Clay - Tour Manager (Staind) and Guns n' Roses Monitor Engineer
“"Dr. Dot really is just the best and saves me so much time hunting for (good) massage therapists for whole mornings!"”
Sarah, the Wombats
“Thanks. We've had a lot of the Dr. Dot's on various stops on the recent Staind tour. Thanks for the therapy!”
Brian Wolk
“"I am very familiar with the Dr. Her team is awesome"”
Steve Vai Tour Manager Warren
“"thank you and your company for coming to our need and being very accessible to our artists and touring entourage and thank you for always being there for my band/crews over the years!"”
ROB ZOMBIE | PRODUCTION: Samantha Luettke
“I am very impressed with the Dr. Dot team! Your team is consistent, professional and give an outstanding massage. I like the idea that all Dot Bots are auditioned/tested before they get on the team.”
Carl (Madness)
“Your company has really helped me out on tour.”
Brendan Ekstrom - Guitar (Circa Survive)
“Thank you for all the great therapy over the touring year. I appreciate your professional staff and look forward to working with them again soon.”
Steve Miller
“"Thank you so much. Abby (Dallas DotBot) was amazing. All are very pleased."”
Big Gigantic TM Katie
“Cherrie in NH was awesome!!! Thank you for the great service. ”
Black Label Society TM Mike
“Dr. DOT is the best. She has this ability to relate to everyone somehow and is so passionate about massage, what other boss do you know comes out and does massage, obviously she only hires the best.”
Jeremy (Bassist of Paramore)
“"Sheila in Detroit yesterday was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!"”
Harry Connick Jr. Tour Manager
“ "The bots this tour have all been awesome and made everyone have a better time." Sam”
Edward Sharp and the magnetic Zero's
“"As always thank you! Great service as ever. TB"”
Tyler the Creator Tour manager Tim Boardman
“"Hi Dot, everyone was happy with their massage - so thumbs up! Thanks for arranging for us! Cheers, Yvette"”
Bon Jovi TMA Yvette