MEET THE FOUNDER
Karren Clarke
Pain Relief Specialist · Kailua, Oʻahu
My journey into healing began in the Kinesiology program at Oregon State University. It gave me a deep respect for the science of the body, but it was taught in pieces. Muscles, bones, and systems each lived in their own chapter, and even fascia wasn’t fully covered.
Everything came together at Hawaii Healing Arts College. With my hands on fellow students, the pieces finally connected, and science became art. I learned to speak the language of the body and began to hear its responses through my hands as the tension in the tissues released.
That’s also where my focus was born. During student clinic hours, I’d find a knot and I just couldn’t leave it. I’d stay with it, using the basic deep tissue skills I had at the time, until it fully released. Then I’d look at the clock and realize I only had about 15 minutes left for the rest of the body.
Oops… I did it again.
I’ve worked that way ever since. Real relief comes from staying with the problem until it truly lets go. It’s still what I love most about this work. Science gives me the map. Art lets me improvise when the body takes me somewhere new.
Why Clients Choose Knots Out
Most of my clients come to me after trying everything else. Here’s what working with me looks like:
• I look for the root cause. Pain often shows up far from where it started, so I follow it to the source.
• I find what others miss. Clients often tell me I worked areas past therapists brushed right
over.
• I don’t give up. If pain persists, I try new approaches until we find what works best for each
person. Some need movement for release, while others need me to sit with their pain as
they breathe it out.
• I teach as I go. You’ll leave understanding your body, not just feeling better. I arm my
clients with a better idea of how they can help themselves in between sessions. (Pun
intended.)
When I’m Not at the Clinic
You can catch me out and about with my three boys. Every day is a new adventure: hiking,
skating, fishing, bodyboarding, and playing in the sand. I’m an optimist and a serial
entrepreneur who loves learning and exploring new ways of thinking. In my downtime, you’ll
find me reading books like Own or Be Owned and Leadership and Self-Deception.
Client Request Form
Real People Real Results
We begin with a consultation where you share details about your pain or mobility issue. This helps us determine if we’re the right fit — we only move forward if we’re confident we can help. If not, we’re happy to refer you to a trusted specialist.
We specialize in chronic pain, shoulder and hip mobility issues, and low back discomfort. Our focus is on identifying root causes and restoring movement so you can return to the activities you love.
Not quite. We’re a more private, results-driven practice that focuses on long-term healing — not temporary relaxation. Every session is intentional, with a plan designed specifically for your needs.
Frequency depends on your condition and treatment goals. Some clients find relief after a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support. We’ll create a custom plan during your initial consultation.
