Kurtz Kurak Therapies

John Kurtz graduated in 1987 from The Central Ohio School of Massage. John has made the focus of his work chronic pain and sports related injury. The main thrust of his approach is connective tissue work, having taken training in Soma work, Myofascial Release and Fascial Unwinding. He has maintained a philosophy of facilitating self-care through self-responsibility.

John is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association.

Karen Kurak graduated from The Ohio College of Massotherapy in Akron, Ohio in 1991.

Karen has worked extensively with people experiencing stress, and chronic pain due to injury, overuse or illness.  She is licensed by the State of Ohio Medical Board and is a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Association. Karen earned a Masters degree in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy (M.Ed.) in 2010 from the University of Louisville. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio, a Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist and a Somatic Expereincing Practitioner (SEP).  In addition to body work she offers counseling sessions that integrate art therapy and/or Somatic Experiencing.