I have been working with Karuna for 5 months now since Feb. When I met her, I was slightly lost in terms of being comfortable with who I am (or even just being able to realize who I am and my priorities). I was restless, not at peace and not fine with being alone. In fact, I had initially reached out to a therapist for help and with the therapist's dates being blocked, I found Karuna and started consulting her. I have seen a tremendous improvement in my mental health in the past few months. I have a better understanding of my priorities, who I am and what I want and a sense of inner peace. All of this has come from not the sessions alone but incoporaring the practices suggested by Kaurna into my daily life and making those a habit. She is extremely pleasant to talk to. No matter how difficult the topic, there is no judgement at her end, only understanding and acceptance. She cares about people and that comes through. I am very greatful to have found her. I definitely recommend anyone looking for a life coach or a healer to work with her. read more

karuna has been a source of comfort for me for some time. my life would have very different if she wouldn't have helped me. I listen to her calming meditation every day and it gives me energy and peace -! relaxes me. she also has helped heal my dog many times. she has also helped heal me - physically and mentally read more

I've been working with Karuna for over 1 & 1/2 years at this point, and she's an absolute blessing in my life! She has counseled me through some tough times, bringing me clarity and peace, doing so always with kindness and patience. I've learned so much from her. Since working with her, I've been able to grow and shift in the way I approach life, which has brought so many positive changes. I think anyone would benefit from working with her. I'm so grateful to have found her! read more

I looked on Yelp for a local hypnotherapist for stopping my sugar binging. I have been challenged with cutting back on processed sugar my whole life. I've tried multiple times quitting sugar cold turkey and have gone as long as a month without it. However, I would slip back to old patterns every time. I did hypnotherapy previously for a different reason, which I found to be amazing and impactful, so I figured I'd give hypnotherapy a go again. When I met Karuna I was greeted the brightest smile, and I instantly felt comfortable opening up to her. She is a very intuitive, so the flow of the session was customized based on my energy and needs during our time together. The first part of the session was consultative, and I had several "a-ha!" moments where I realized why I have been struggling with my sugar cravings. I started feeling a shift within me in the 15-20 minutes of just talking. One of the things that struck me was the label I had put on myself. I felt like a sugar addict, because I called myself that and other people identified me as one too even if it was jokingly. (I'm cringing as I'm writing this!) I was owning the title of "sugar addict" without realizing how it was negatively influencing my body. Reprogramming the behavior, as a result, started with changing my mindset and letting go of the label. Karuna also helped me be clear on what exactly I was trying to accomplish from the hypnotherapy. Was I trying to cut out sugar entirely? This would mean giving up on honey, fruits or any other food with natural sugars. So I made myself be clear in stating that I wanted to reduce processed sugar intake of things like ice cream, chocolates, desserts, and pastries. The hypnosis experience was great. I felt super calm and found it easy to go into a focused trance state during the session. My body was more deeply relaxed coming out of the hypnosis than my body was going into it. After I left the session, I felt the positive effect of Karuna's hypnotherapy technique. I felt so much more in tune with the intelligence of my body and listened to what it really needed. My boyfriend and I made a pit stop at Starbucks, for example, and he had purchased a Frappuccino. The old me would've downed the drink with no problem, but I didn't have one sip of it... not because I felt guilty especially since I had just came from a hypnotherapy session to stop sugar cravings. I simply, truly didn't feel like having it. In fact I felt more dehydrated than anything else and drank water the rest of the evening. I'm looking forward to future sessions with Karuna. Until then, I know that the healing takes place as much outside of the session as it does during it. I will continue doing my "homework" of honoring and listening to my body and changing my relationship with sugar by dropping labels. This is the new me! read more

So it took me over a month to write this review.. Only because I wanted to see how effective my session with Karuna would play out in my life. & to my surprise my attachment to my ex, my anxiety & depression faded away.. I was skeptical about our over the phone session But as she started doing the healing work I felt relaxed & I could also feel the chakra points she was working on. I'm very Pleased & have recommended this service to anyone struggling with something.. Or needing to cleanse their energy field.. My ex had a spirit on him that was trying to latch on to my aura..in my own experience I'm not sure if it was black magic or just something spiritual..Neither was she able to explain what was going on..However I feel more in control over myself & emotional/ mental state.. Immediately after our session I went about my day without overthinking, but finally focusing on myself. Even to this day my ex has reached out & I have no interest in feeding into that connection..she cut the cords & I feel set free... Ps She also was able to remove a male entity that she said was attached to me..being that times I felt like something was around me when I was alone id sometimes look over my shoulder..& I don't find myself doing that anymore.. This was a separate fee all together I paid $ 140 + $ 75..however this depends on how long it takes her to clear thing out.. Hope this helps Breyanna read more

Karuna is an excellent healer/counselor. I highly recommend her. She has helped me through a time of immense pain and grief so that I can find my inner joy, peace, and happiness again. read more

I had an incredible hypnosis and energy healing session with Karuna. I felt comfortable and safe during the introductory sessions. Karuna also identified areas where i could work to release tension and in general assisting me on my new path. I appreciative for the gifts she has shared with me. read more

Karuna is an absolute blessing...she provided me with an amazing experiential process in my ascension journey in being a healer. Her beautiful heart and strong sense of perspective on what entails the healing journey guided me to visions that was able experience on a deep cellular level. Namasté and thank you read more

Recently this lovely and very knowledgeable lady and healer came into my life in quite a serendipitous way! I was immediately impressed with her wealth of knowledge, generosity of spirit and beautiful heart. I have worked with her in several sessions and am so grateful for the resulting healing with ease and grace I felt after each of these sessions. I highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to delve more deeply into their personal healing journey (whether physical, mental, or emotional), to understand and release the layers of what no longer serves, and to find more clarity. She truly listens and asked excellent questions which was very helpful to me. Karuna is a wise and sensitive counselor as well! read more

It was my 2nd seasion with Karuna ji for Past life regression! The way she takes you down there is amazing! My experience of it was really amazed me as it showed me of where is problem coming from and what is needed to work on exactly at soul level. Experience past life though vision is beyond words. For me the pattern came out in each life time which I am repeating in this life time to unconsciously! There were lot of minute observations and lot of stuff was released. The best thing is the feeling you have after the session because you know what to work on ! I love my Spiritual journey ! I reason I went for it is to see what I can do progress more in Spiritual journey and to relase and work on what I am holding for no reason! I would like to thank Karuna ji for bringing best in me! read more

I have gone through tremendous anger after my divorce, and no one helped me overcome my bitterness other than Karuna. Before her three sessions, I've paid $435 an hour with the best therapist in the South Bay, but that was a waste of time. Only Karuna knew how to target my anger and through hypnotherapy, she evaporated" my pain away. Thank you Karuna for changing my life for the better! No relapse and fully healed!! God bless you for the work you have done!! I will refer anyone and everyone to you!! read more

I was dealing with Insomnia that caused me a level of anxiety that I had never felt before. After trying all the traditional solutions to get rid of my insomnia with limited success, I decided to give hypnotherapy a try without really knowing what it was. I found Karuna online and after a quick phone call with her, I felt comfortable enough and was determined to give this a try. After only 2 sessions, I could already feel a change and my symptoms decreased drastically. I was able to get off the prescribed sleep medication that I was taking and have some decent nights of sleep not too long after our first sessions. At the end of every session I felt much relaxed than when I came in, almost like a different person. The best thing about Karuna's approach is that she will provide the tools to allow you to do it yourself and be self sufficient. Her goal is not to make you a lifelong client but to allow you to become independent and achieve happiness. She's more than just an hypnotherapist. She will carefully take the time to listen to your concerns and tribulations. She will give you sound recommendations to improve yourself and change your perspective on the different aspects of life that might be problematic. I highly recommend Karuna as she is truly a life changer! read more

Disclaimer: Karuna is my wife's aunt. I've known her for past 8 years and from before she was a hypnotherapist. I have been through many hypnotherapy sessions with her in past 4 years. In simple words, I recommend her whole heartedly. She is very dedicated and compassionate about this profession. She has nothing but her client's well being as her top priority. read more

I had been going through a really hard time. All I was feeling was pain. Felt a heavy weight on my chest. When I told my friend she referred me to Karuna. I can't believe how much I improved after only 4 sessions. I am a free person now. No attachments, No pain, No suffer. Of course we are going to feel pain, but now I know how to deal with it and get rid of it. I feel light, and free. Every session gave me a lot of good energy. I could feel the energy all over me. To all you folks out there dealing with a heart break, please make sure you heal, and you heal correctly. Karuna helped me heal the right way. Thank you Karuna for all your amazing work :) read more

I've always considered therapy to help my relationship issues but never went forward and acted upon it. Recently, I happened to hear about hypnotherapy and Karuna from a friend and decided to try it out with an ever-so-slight skepticism but with an open mind. Right off the bat when I first met her, Karuna's comfortable and gentle approach put me at ease. Now just after 3 sessions, my anxiety and impatience with relationships and dating has dropped tremendously. Overall, I just feel much happier and an increased sense of well-being without any hint of co-dependence especially in the beginning whirling stages of dating. I'm now a believer and ready to embark on other focuses and categories (career, finances, life directions/goals) in my life with Karuna and hynotherapy. Thanks! read more

I found Karuna serendipitously while Internet browsing, though her office is now in Milpitis, not in Sunnyvale as some google maps still show. My integrated medicine doctor at PAMF had suggested I "balance my energies or chakras." This sounded new-agey initially, but as a holistic practitioner who had helped me in ways no doctor had, I trusted his ideas. Karuna comes to the healing profession from a physics background, so she knows about energy, atoms and particles! I had already experienced the amazing healing ability of somatic experiencing therapy, when dealing with some post traumatic stress following a car accident and prior, painful medical crisis, so I knew I responded well to gentle touch (though Reiki can be done with or without touch). The Reiki I experienced with Karuna gave me the same feeling of total release of tension in my body that had previously moved me to tears. Having someone so passionate about her profession and about my peace in mind and body was profound. I peeked open an eye at one point as she stood near me- she did not even have her hands on me yet and my body already felt calm. It somehow absorbed her soothing energy. I will never be able to explain it. Just the sensation of her warm hands on my clothing, or neck, top of my head, or wherever she felt drawn to, brought immediate response to my body, almost a crescendo of calm at times. She knew I trapped stress in the body, and tended to hyper-focus on problems or decisions at hand, and she encouraged me to summon up this more positive energy for myself. To empower me with the tools so I did not have to rely on others for healing. It was a gift to tap into my parasympathetic nervous system and ease out of the reactionary fight flight mode I had grown accustomed to. Karuna reminded me that I need not be bound by negative situations but I have the power to change the story and find the positives that are all around us. She also challenged me at length to look at things in a new way during our life coaching session. It was a lot to process, but I am working at it! :) read more

I had several hypnosis sessions with Karuna during summer/fall of 2011. I wanted to relax and release stress. The first session itself was a remarkable experience. I felt very relaxed and calm. After that I had many other hypnosis sessions with Karuna and always felt good. I even contacted Karuna while I was travelling and she gave me wonderful tips on relaxing. Karuna follows a formal procedure and is very much concerned about her clients well being. She even gave me a free session. I have moved out of the area. Time to time I exchange emails with her and love to read her newsletters. read more

Karuna is an amazing healer, and a beautiful person. I have had many wonderful sessions with her and will continue to see her for reiki and energy work. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! read more

When I met Karuna, it was at a time I was seeking peace in my life. I felt I had it all but the companion I yearned for. Karuna explained that I didn't have to give up on the idea of finding my true love and would help me change my inner belief system that I created for myself. In just 4 sessions, I saw a huge change in myself. I gained confidence in myself to become the nutritionist I always yearned to be. I am a certified Health Coach now. I met a wonderful man who treats me like a queen and fills my heart with love. I am still work in progress but without the help from Karuna I don't think I would be where I am today. Thank you Karuna! read more

When I met karuna,I am in a process of divorce and Ex spouse filed employment efforts order.I was in a situation that I have to get a job in the next 3 weeks. .In interviews I was anxious and nervous because of my odd situations.Due to my anxiety in interviews I failed interviews and this added to my nervousness. I contacted Karuna and explained my situation to her. I wanted to know if Reiki and/or Hypnotherapy will help me to be calm in interviews and to manifest a job soon. Karuna explained to me very nicely and recommended the best approach for my problems.. She creates a beautiful, safe and energizing atmosphere.Her sessions are insightful and relaxing.Within 3 sessions ,I felt my self confidence growing and was relaxed and calm during my job interviews. I learnt to define my dream job. I had 2 interviews for jobs and was able to pass my interviews and get the job closest to my house! .I am now much more balanced and relaxed now. I highly recommend Karuna for her work and for being the person she is.Thank you so much for being there. read more

Karuna's work is amazing. She has the utmost integrity and she is truly compassionate. I intended to work with her for a few short weeks but ultimately spent many months with her. She helped me realize the amount of power I had in creating the amazing life that I want to live. I have brought people and circumstances into my life, that before working with Karuna, I would have overlooked. I would recommend her to anyone who seeks a greater understanding of their ability to direct their life, or for those who seek small changes and greater stress relief. read more

I've known Karuna both professionally and personally. When she decided to go into Hypnotherapy, I knew that not only would she be excellent but that if she believed in it, it had to work! And it did for me, despite the fact that I live in Texas, Karuna put her 100% into the therapy and was able to do it for me over the phone! Each appointment she would call me and I would put the phone on speaker. We would go through the session and the results were amazing and I am a changed person because of it. We got to a point that I felt so strong we weened off the sessions. I highly recommend this type of therapy but especially done with Karuna to anyone, anywhere! Thank you Karuna, you helped me so much! read more

I am so grateful to have found Karuna. She has changed my life for the better, and helped me to get completely free of every problem we have worked on together. She explained to me how the brain works and has inspired me to learn more on my own to harness the power of my brain to make amazing changes in my life. I use the 15 minute relaxation recording she made for me every night to help me sleep. Karuna helps you to see your life and the world in an entirely new and empowering way. I have recommended her to family members, whom she is also helping to improve their lives. I am very fortunate to have met Karuna. read more

A way to sky-rocket your self-confidence! I was in a ditch for the last 4 years career-wise. There was chaos at work and things were highly unpredictable. Work wasn't fun and satisfying anymore. I tried to pull myself through as much as I could, but then last year, I had to take a decision - this way or that - b'se my health started getting impacted. I talked to Karuna and I went through my ordeal, my thoughts (or the lack of or just way too many). She simply asked me "What do you want to do?" That one question made me think...it felt like a dark cloud was lifted from over my head....an elephant was lifted from over my chest......I knew what I wanted, but it never came out b'se I never thought in that direction. Sometimes, when you are just too overwhelmed, stretched and stressed, you lose the capacity of thinking clearly. Karuna helped me through that awful period. I just knew it in my heart and in my mind what I wanted to do in life. I resigned from my job that very day and I had absolutely no remorse that I didn't get a package (since I resigned and they didn't lay me off) and I started working towards my dream and I have never felt better!!!!!!!! My heartfelt thanks to Karuna for helping me realize my dream! read more

Karuna taught me how subconscious works for your mind and body. She has helped me how to handle anxiety, stress and pain. I used to fear flying, now I enjoy it. I used to have painful periods and take pain killers, now I can manage without medicine. I am very lucky to know Karuna. read more

I just wanted to take a few minutes and write about my experience working with Karuna and her healing center. It has been nothing short of phenomenal. The mental and spiritual healing that I experienced was what was missing from my life that I very desperately needed but did not know how to achieve. Although I still have a long journey ahead of me in regards to spiritual growth, I now know how to think and what to think to positively grow. All of the things that I thought were such huge issues in my life turned out to be nothing but opportunities to grow and life lessons to be learned. For the longest time, I missed those opportunities to grow simply because I didn't know how to identify them and understand what life was trying to teach me. But I do now after working with Karuna and will always be thankful for the time I've spent working on my spiritual growth and emotional healing. This all applies to anyone, regardless of background or occupation. If you are looking to increase the positivity, peace, focus and understanding in your life, you must start with yourself and how you think. Karuna has helped me in ways I never thought could be fixed and I know she will help you too. read more

I heard Karuna speak several years ago and her talk gave me a whole new perspective on using hypnotherapy in my life. When I found myself struggling to retain information I was reading while studying for a major exam last year, I called to see if she could help. I saw her for one hypnosis session and did the 15 minute relaxation tape and study preparation homework she suggested pretty faithfully. Then followed that up with one more session. I wasn't at all sure this was going to work! After the first session, I found that I felt better able to focus when I studied. After the second session, it was like a huge door that had been locked had suddenly opened up for me. I felt SO MUCH MORE CONFIDENT that I could remember and easily recall what I studied. I passed my exam with a high score and no nerves. Felt really confident about it as a result of working with her. I now frequently refer people to Karuna for help with all sorts of issues. She is very caring, reliable and business-like. Highly recommend giving her a try! read more