About
Dr. Karen Lumb, DC, SLP
Dr. Karen Lumb is a Network Care (Level 3 Quantum) practitioner, author, educator and founder of Vitality Wellness Center, a somatic healing practice in Redmond, WA.
Chiropractor and Speech Pathologist
As a chiropractor and licensed speech pathologist, Dr. Karen uses her 25+ years of experience in neuro-muscular-skeletal science, somatic awareness, and transformative personal development to help her clients heal. She loves seeing her clients reach and sustain new levels of energy, clarity, and fulfillment so they can feel better and live healthier lives.
Dr. Karen Lumb has helped thousands of people both here in the US and internationally to improve their lives through the gentle healing techniques of Network Spinal Care and Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI).
Treating Clients of All Ages
Her clients range from families (newborn to grandparents!) and students to stressed-out and busy tech workers, entrepreneurs, and senior executives. Dr. Lumb helps her clients heal physical injuries and past emotional traumas stored as tension in their bodies.
Dr. Lumb teaches monthly body/breathing workshops and is a sought-after speaker on achieving new levels of personal growth by de-stressing your life, calming your mind, and centering your body. Dr. Lumb and her husband reside in Redmond, Washington where they enjoy hiking, skiing, biking, and exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Pain and PTSD
“A friend recommended I see Dr. Karen after a terrible car accident left me struggling with pain and mild PTSD. As someone long weary of chiropractors, I’m *so* thankful I decided to give Network Care a try. Within a few short weeks I was pain and anxiety free, and months later am continuing to experience positive improvement in daily life as my body releases decades of tension. It’s pretty amazing how such gentle touch/manipulation can elicit this impactful of a response in the body - Dr. Karen is a true healer!”
— Amanda R.
Migraines and Pain
“Dr. Karen Lumb is a true healer. I’ve worked with her for around 11 months…I have seen improvement on many different levels. Network Care has improved my self awareness, relaxed and connected myself to my body and even greatly lessened chronic pain that I’ve had for 10 years. Dr. Karen has made many useful recommendations while working with her that have helped me with migraines and pain flare ups (my two biggest problems). The overall quality of my life has improved substantially with Network Care.”
— Challis S.
Asthma and Pain
“Karen is great! I've been doing network chiro for about 3 weeks now and have already noticed positive changes in my body. I struggle with asthma and neck and back pain. I have only had to use my inhaler once for my asthma (used to do it at least 3 times a week) and the pain in my neck and back has gotten much better. It’s been an amazing experience so far, especially because of Karen's expert knowledge and ability to guide you through the process.”
— Jaime F.
My Path to Network Care
I grew up in a family where four generations had received chiropractic care — beginning with my grandmother in rural Kansas in the 1930s.
I was first introduced to Network Care by my brother, Dr. Brian T. Lumb, who practices Network Care in Asheville, North Carolina. Since I was 17 years old, I had been experiencing headaches every week after being rear-ended by a drunk driver. I hadn’t had any consistent relief for 15 years with traditional chiropractic care.
It wasn’t until I started receiving Network Care that I noticed a huge difference not only in pain relief, but also in how I was living my life. My life started shifting in subtle and not so subtle ways. I noticed that:
I had more energy
I was able to better manage daily stressors
I was a happier person and mom
I started to live my life, make decisions, and take actions based on who I truly was, and not an idea of who I was supposed to be.
At this time, I was working in Los Angeles as a Speech Pathologist. I was running a successful private practice specializing in pediatrics — Pathways to Speech.
Two of my speech therapy clients, ages 3 and 4, both diagnosed with autism, started receiving NSA care. Both of these children began experiencing dramatic improvements in their speech and language skills, and in their ability to interact with others.
The mother of the 3 year old reported that “since starting NSA and SRI about 2 months ago we have seen our son’s speech grow from 3-4 word sentences to 6-7 word sentences, and he has begun asking questions for the first time. He is acquiring phrases like, “I’m glad to see you!” and “How are you doing?” and “Come on in!” from us…and he is using them appropriately in context. He is more present and engaging socially with us at home and with his peers at school. Last week for the first time, he spontaneously said, “I love you, Daddy!” with no prompting from anyone. His imaginative play is more and more extensive;…He often engages his sister to play with him….His self-stimulatory behavior is more regulated.”
"Last week for the first time, he spontaneously said, “I love you, Daddy!” with no prompting from anyone."
I was so inspired by the amazing progress of these two young children that I decided to study chiropractic and Network Spinal Analysis.
Education
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Sherman College of Chiropractic, Magna Cum Laude
MS in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University
BA in Advertising from San Jose State University
Professional Organizations
International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations (IFCO)
Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA)
Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Association for Reorganizational Healing Practices (ARHP)
OneRedmond
Publications
"Improved Language Development Following Network Spinal Analysis in Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.” (November 3, 2014) Dr. Karen initiated and completed this yearlong case study involving the two children in her practice with autism and speech and language delays as they received Network Spinal Analysis chiropractic care.
She documented their profound improvements in speech and language abilities. This study was published in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal and Family Health and was presented at the International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS) at Sherman College of Chiropractic in October, 2012.