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 Pelorus Sound in 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 (ZB)
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).
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 and theory exams, I graduated as a Certified Zero Balancing
Practitioner in Chacala, Mexico on 01 February 2023 (one year delayed due to World Pandemic), facilitated by Faculty/Mentors Peter
Woodgate and Michael Oruch.
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.
I am the current President of Zero Balancing New Zealand Association Inc (ZBNZA Inc.), previous Treasurer of ZBZNA (2024), Zero Balancing Touch Foundation NZ Representative and part of the International Call for Zero Balancing.
Zero Balancing is so different from any other modality that I have tried and it works! What may ZB do for you?
Applied Functional Medicine
I am currently 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 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.
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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.