Testimonials
"My experience working with Karoline and B.E.S.T. was absolutely life changing! After years of trauma, both historical and recent, I knew my body was suffering with the aftereffects of these unresolved, unhealed trauma experiences. As well, I have multiple health conditions that are painful and affect the quality of my life significantly.
I work in the mental health field and have tried decades of counselling using various modalities and interventions that have been somewhat helpful but have never provided long term sustained relief and healing.
I was skeptical of trying this technique but desperate for change and real healing in my life. I went into the experience with an open heart and mind. In every aspect of my life that was worked through in these sessions, I have seen tangible changes and continued growth.
If you have unresolved trauma or health conditions that are impacting your relationships, quality of life, or overall level of happiness, I highly encourage you to try a session. My hope for you is that you experience for yourself the healing journey towards truly living your life to the fullest with the benefits of B.E.S.T. and the breadth of expertise she brings to this work."
Ratings taken before and after completing 4 B.E.S.T. treatment sessions (1 = poor / 10 = great, no issues)
Surviving <--> Thriving (1 up to 7) Physical health (1 up to 6) Energy levels (2 up to 7)
Digestive (1 up to 6) Skin (2 up to 7) Sensitivity (1 up to 5)
Not healing (1 up to 6) Physical Pain (1 up to 7)
Mental & Emotional Health (3 up to 7) Overwhelm (2 up to 6) Finances (1 up to 6)
S. Schmidt - Mental Health Professional (Lethbridge, AB)
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"I've trained under some of the best in the field of personal development -- but strategies were only getting me so far. Deep down inside I was incredibly sad and felt like it had been a very long time since I had tasted success in my personal and professional life.
Working with Karoline was a real game-changer for me! Her unique and powerful skill set, helped uncover and release those hidden emotional roots that were holding me back and keeping me stuck -- and not obvious to me. To my surprise, things like fear and lack, had intergenerational components that needed to be addressed as well.
I had been procrastinating on things that were incredibly important to me -- I know, that doesn't make any sense! But I distinctly remember how all of a sudden things shifted, and tasks I had been avoiding were getting done with relative ease and excitement. It felt so great to finally feel the emotional weight behind that lifting.
It's quite amazing what she has been able to do for me -- especially considering all of our sessions were virtual (over Zoom). Not only is she knowledgeable, but I have leaned on her intuitive abilities for guidance MANY times. I've felt safe and supported, and never judged. She skillfully manages each session, serves from her heart, and has made herself available during times of emotional crisis. I trust her!
We've worked together for 3 months now, and possibilities I could never have imagined for myself are showing up in my life. Not only do I feel great, but I'm optimistic, motivated and confident. Thank you, thank you!"
Vivian S. - Business Owner (Vancouver, B.C.)
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"First off, the space Karoline works in is top notch! It's cozy and well maintained. Second, she does loads of teaching, so if you are one of those people who needs quantified evidence and explanations, you've got it! Third, the process is like an amalgamation of breathwork, muscle testing, polyvagal theory, resonance and reflexology .. which demonstrates the potential of such integrative healing modalities.
In terms of my actual experience, I've noticed shifts in thoughts and behaviors that I hadn't experienced even after years of talk therapy and EMDR. I also had tangible real-time somatic responses during the sessions, that ranged from emotional release to the sudden alleviation of severe pain.
I have very much enjoyed my sessions with Karoline and continued to work with her not just because of the tangible shifts I've experienced, but because I feel the work she does aligns with my values in terms of my belief that true healing comes from the integration of body, mind and spirit -- it comes from hearing and responding to the messages we receive from our bodies. Give it a try ... there is nothing to lose!" A. Clarkson - Health Professional (Lethbridge, AB)
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“Karoline is a knowledgeable, ethical and extremely competent professional. Her work, using B.E.S.T. for healing past trauma is unlike any treatment I have experienced. She targets the most miniscule body movements to indicate where stress settles in the body, and the underlying emotion triggering stress reactions. Her work with me has facilitated healing in both emotional and physical arenas.
At first, I was skeptical because I was concerned this would conflict with my faith-based beliefs. But to the contrary, her work with me is guided by an empathic, inclusive modality that augments my core beliefs.
I am greatful for the time, effort and commitment Karoline has blessed me with. I have a greater sense of overall well-being and am less burdened with intrusive, negative thoughts and emotions.
I am truly thankful to Karoline and the important work she does to bring healing and abundant living to others. I fully recommend the treatments Karoline provides to anyone fed up with inner roadblocks that hinder the attainment of personal joy."
C. Sutton - Retired M.S.W. (Lethbridge, AB)
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"I have experienced several BEST treatments from Karoline and have found them to be very effective in helping me achieve a higher level of physical, emotional and mental comfort that has eluded me for several years. The process is non-invasive and gentle.
I have also worked on some Ancestral Emotional Clearing with Karoline. Since doing that, I find I have more energy and have managed to check off several things from my to-do-list that I had avoided doing for the past several years because of my tendency to procrastinate -- things like organize my office, and start writing my personal history. It was fascinating to see how clearing the ancestral component made such evident changes in my life!
Karoline brings a wealth of knowledge to the various processes she uses, clearly explains how each differs from other modalities, and helps inform which treatment or modality to use. The benefits and results are felt in profound and subtle ways. I believe Karoline is a gifted healer.
I also believe she is eminently qualified to share her vast knowledge with other health professionals and healing practitioners, who in their desire to help others, may neglect their own well-being."
R. Campbell - B.A. M-Ed. (Lethbridge, AB)
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"Karoline has been providing BEST treatments to me for the past few years. Her deep understanding of the technique and thorough explanations immediately put me at ease and gave me confidence that this could help me in sorting out pieces of my life. Moving through sessions, I will admit that sometimes my narrow and focused thought process hindered me. Karoline’s intuitive comments helped me look at a broader picture outside of my limited box thinking. Gradually, this became a learned process for me as well and my own expanding intuition helped propel me towards improved understanding and healing. The emotions and outcomes during our sessions have given me a far greater horizon to explore perceptions about myself, my emotions, my health and previously discarded life experiences.
I have known Karoline for a lifetime – well maybe only 45 years, but this is the process I have watched her use throughout her life and now it has just been given a name. She has definitely walked the talk and probably for many years did it as a pioneer that few understood. Now with published science behind her, Karoline shares her everyday processes and life tools to help others discover their fullest, healthiest life. Her own life experiences could match the highs and lows of anyone’s which brings another layer of insightful understanding and compassion into each session. Surprising ah ha moments, tingling realizations, and unearthed emotional awareness are frequent gifts that come after sessions with Karoline." Karen I. B.A. (Calgary, AB)
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"Karoline started massage treatments with me well over 7 years ago. In that time, she has had chronic lower back, hip and right shoulder pain. All that I have been able to do during that time is to manage her pain. In the time since completing her BEST training, the physical difference I have seen has been astounding. The pain that resided in her shoulder, hips and lower back have, in fact, disappeared! I have tested this by working the former areas of pain with increasing pressure and have found no tightness and zero pain response from Karoline.
Some less measurable, but none the less apparent differences are her happy demeanor and increased look of rest on her face. These are surprising and vast improvements in her overall well-being!!
I have to give B.E.S.T. the credit for all of the improvements and changes I have witnessed."
Matt Palmer, RMT, CLT. (Lethbridge, AB)
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"Originally I had zero familiarity with B.E.S.T. practices, however, after reading Karoline's website I believed that her practice may be in line with my beliefs in energy, meridian pathways, and law of attraction. I certainly had reservations about the practice at first, however, the results I have experienced are simply too evidential to be a coincidence in my opinion.
When I first started seeing Karoline, my initial struggles were anxiety (feeling overwhelmed) aggravated stomach (constant troubles digesting meals), and sleeping issues (mind chatter).
In our first session I was asked to rate each of these issues on a scale of 1-10 in terms of severity, which proved to be very important down the road. After the 1st and 2nd sessions, these issues had dropped in severity, almost to the point that I had forgotten I had even struggled with them in the first place!
Karoline is highly passionate and educated in what she does and has a genuine care for her clients. Personally, I thought that this may be a service that could potentially be endless sessions that I may see no results from at all. To my surprise, my experience has made me a believer. The chronic issues I had in the first place have been almost entirely cleared in just 1 - 2 sessions!
If you are experiencing any sort of physical discomfort in your life, or you are looking to clear some traumas from the past, I would highly recommend trusting and speaking with Karoline to see if her practice may be a good fit for you." Brandon I. - BA-CJ (Lethbridge, AB)
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"My experience that has got me excited is the measurable results Karoline has to offer. I enter the Studio with tightness on the right side and I live with more mobility and hope. I am impressed with the changes that take place right during the session in addition to the changes I notice in other areas of my life.
Karoline uses muscle testing which allows the body to give feedback to identify where energetic blockages and interferences are located. With a tested protocol, stressful memories or past emotional experiences and trauma, are integrated or released to help establish a full healing potential of the body.
Karoline is knowledgable, a professional practitioner, gives measurable feedback, is intuitively gifted, pays attention to detail, genuinely cares, and is an amazing friend. I highly recommend and endorse Karoline as a skilled and knowledgeable energetic practitioner, to assist you on your healing journey." Brenda J. BSDH (Lethbridge, AB)
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"I have the pleasure of working with Karoline. Not only is she a beautiful soul, but her expertise is evident from the moment you walk through her doors into her lovely business. The energy is fantastic! There is so much to learn and grow, and when I say NO ONE does what she does -- I mean it : )
Healing is a patient and beautiful art and Karoline takes you into a journey, unlocking any blockages with all of her amazing techniques. If there were more than 5 stars she would deserve them.
Karoline's beautiful laugh and energy take you away. Her attention to detail and follow-ups is amazing, and makes you feel so special (she genuinely cares about all her clients). I am also in awe of her continued education levels! Thank you for doing what you do and providing Lethbridge and area with such innovative healing treatments."
Jessica P. Business Owner (Lethbridge, AB)
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"I was enthusiastic, but skeptical at the same time, when Karoline suggested she believed she could get rid of what I called rosacea. I have had it for years, seen many doctors and tried various treatments from my family doctor, a dermatologist and a naturopath. I had been told it was and it wasn't rosacea, so I am not sure if that is what it was -- and frankly I didn't care about a label, I just wanted it gone and off my face.
I hadn't heard about BEST before but decided to trust in the process, and in Karoline. In preparation for our session, she asked me to write down some of my other issues and traumas in my life. I became curious what that might possibly have to do with my skin, as I certainly wasn't looking for more therapy sessions. I have done all kinds of work on my traumas over the years and thought, well, it never hurts to clear out past garbage, so why not, let's go! I liked that I didn't have to share any of my traumas in order to address them; I could keep it all confidential. We had to do the sessions remotely over Zoom since I live in a different city. Within just a few Zoom sessions my rosacea had cleared up and as a bonus I also found a release from some of my traumas because I made connections that I had never made before. After just a few sessions I felt more ease and flow in my life, and less resistance in how I was approaching my days. I still can't explain how this happened, but the sessions also gave me more clarity on how I needed to change a few things in my life.
Karoline is a please to work with, very professional and intuitive. I always look forward to my sessions with her. Thank you, Thank you. I got much more than I had hoped for." Myrna B. - Business Owner (Burnaby, B.C.)
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"I no longer have a buzzing panic inside my chest which used to be there 24/7. I feel like I can finally breathe! I feel slower in a great way. My mood is very stable and I feel very calm." Cora P. Mental Health Professional (Lethbridge, AB)
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"I feel AMAZING -- it's been life changing! I have tremendous motivation ... and I feel like I'm gaining ground even with all the chaos going on. Thank you for being a significant part of my sobriety." Tami S. (Southern AB)
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"I'm better than I've ever been before! I am walking in confidence ... and feeling constant progress. I am able to deal with things as the come up in a much more controlled manner ... and my mood is good. My relationship with my children is worlds better... I feel so happy and free. I so appreciate you! Tricia B. (Southern AB)
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I've tried all kinds of healing modalities over the years. What truly sets Karoline apart, is that hers isn't temporary -- it's the only thing that I've tried that actually lasts! Linda N. Business Owner (Lethbridge, AB)
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"I am feeling great improvements in my head and my body. My last session with you brought a big shift - so much so that I believe it contributed to how well my last nerve blocked worked!" I appreciate what you do and plan to come back when it has a chance to all integrate. Jackie D. Auto-Immune Condition (Lethbridge, AB)
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Note: I worked with Mark when he was emotionally and financially distraught. We only did 3 treatment sessions together, but I did see that he finally sold a business holding of his a few months after our sessions together. That business holding had been on the market and had NOT SOLD in the previous 10+ years - nor were there any potential buyers at the time he came to work with me! Mark R. Business Owner (Lethbridge, AB)
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First of all, with full disclosure, I will share that I am Karoline's sister. I have found Karoline's talents and use of B.E.S.T. to be rather magical in my life. What I really like about B.E.S.T. is that I don't have to relive and rehash my old traumas in order to finally let go, release and move forward with my life.
The very first health issue that I came to Karoline with was related to my digestion. For years I had suffered with a digestive system that was sluggish and even painful at times. I had sought all kinds of medical advice, both modern medicine and with alternative health practitioners, but the issues just hung on and worsened over the decades. Somehow, I just knew that she would be able to help -- and she did. I now enjoy eating and don't have to suffer with a tummy ache afterwards.
Another one of the things she helped me with was for a neuroma on my foot (for which I use orthotics). This has been hurting me for years. I recently took an 8km walk and did not feel pain at all! Plus, I even noticed there is something deep within my subconscious (associated with it) that has released now as well.
I remember one day I woke up with a swollen throat and stuffy sinuses. I asked Karoline to do a "remote" Chakra balancing for me. In a matter of minutes my Chakras were re-balanced, and my sinuses were all of a sudden clear. It took another couple of days for my throat to fully resolve, but I began to feel better immediately.
In a 3-month period in the winter of 2021, our parents were both diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Emotionally that really took a toll on me, and I felt depleted from dealing with the grief, the intense concern, and the lack of control I felt over the situation. Karoline was able to help me through those times using B.E.S.T. (and a number of those sessions were delivered remotely).
One of the most fascinating things is the proxy work we do together as remote healing sessions for our parents. Karoline uses my body as a "proxy" for them, and I am able to do the steps of the process they cannot do for themselves. It has been especially remarkable to see our dad feeling poorly prior to a session and much improved following.
Karoline's gifts extend far beyond her B.E.S.T. training and certification. She is skilled at using muscle testing and dowsing to help with a wide range of topics including practical things like testing the energetic compatibility of my supplements or with spiritual issues like helping identify issues my subconscious is ready to release.
Her assortment of crystals for Chakra balancing are beautiful and her selection of Oracle and Angel cards always have a special inspirational and healing message for me which I am excited to receive.
Thank you for listening to your calling Karoline and for bringing so much healing and blessings into my life."
Eileen Luongo - Retired Business Owner (Burnaby, B.C.)
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"I completed Chakra clearing sessions using Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT - aka "Tapping") sessions during a time I was experiencing distress and struggling with anxiety. Karoline was warm, engaging, compassionate, and knowledgeable. Going through the Chakra EFT series has been helpful. Tapping is a valuable tool I can and will use anytime I need to. Thank you, Karoline!"
Anna D. MSN (Alberta)