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HI! I'm karen~ welcome

Thank you for being here!

I’m Karen Zuley LaFrano, and I support people in building sustainable self-care practices rooted in nervous system regulation, embodied awareness, and compassionate choice. My work centers on helping people feel more at home in their bodies—whether or not cannabis is part of their path.

I’m a Self Care Coach and Cannabis Wellness Educator, with over 25 years of experience in massage therapy, bodywork, and integrative wellness. I’ve worked alongside healthcare professionals, supported a wide range of bodies and nervous systems, and spent decades studying how stress, pain, performance, and recovery live in the body.

Before this work, I was a nationally competitive track and field athlete, earning All-American honors and competing at the national level. That experience shaped my deep respect for training, recovery, injury prevention, and the long arc of embodied resilience. Later, years of hands-on clinical work further refined my understanding of how bodies adapt—and what happens when we ignore their signals for too long.

Self Care wasn’t always my priority....

Like many people, self-care was not always my priority. Chronic pain, exhaustion, anxiety, and nervous system overload eventually required me to listen more closely. Through a combination of gentle movement, effective bodywork, meditation, essential oils, healthier boundaries, and—yes—intentional, informed cannabis use, I found ways to reduce reliance on medications and reconnect with my body’s capacity for regulation and repair.


That lived experience is what informs my work today.

I offer Conscious Cannabis Coaching for those who are curious about working with cannabis intentionally and responsibly, as well as self-care coaching without cannabis for those who prefer other pathways. Self-care is not one-size-fits-all—it is a practice, and it evolves. Having guidance and support can make that practice more accessible, less confusing, and far less lonely.


My cannabis education includes study with the Cannabis Coaching Institute, Trichome Institute, Holistic Cannabis Academy, Ganja Yoga, and other respected educators. I stay current with research while honoring the intelligence of the body and the importance of pacing, intention, and context.

Whether you are new to cannabis, a long-time consumer, or simply seeking a more regulated, compassionate relationship with yourself, I’m here to support you in finding what works for you.

With care,
Karen Zuley LaFrano
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