March is a great time to shine light on amazing women doing great things. I would like to introduce to you Mrs. Karen Smith McDonald.
Karen Smith McDonald, has a passion for helping others. The Raleigh native founded Heavenly Touch Wellness in 2008 as a way to assist clients with TOTAL Wellness: Mind, Body and Spirit. A Licensed Massage Therapist, Karen is a September 2008 graduate of the Whole You School of Massage and Bodywork in Rutherfordton, NC. Karen also holds a certification as a Natural Health Professional from Trinity School of Natural Health.
In addition to her wellness practice, Karen works full time in the technology industry. Her passion for technology led her to become a champion for diversity in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. She mentors young women of color demonstrating it is “cool” to be a “geek”!
Karen is very active in the community included her church (Breakthrough Life Ministries, Raleigh, NC), and volunteers with organizations including the Women’s Center of Wake County, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and SwingPals. In her spare time she likes to travel, read, and trade foreign currencies.
Karen attended North Carolina A&T State University and holds a degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Wesleyan College. Karen and her husband Quintus have two sons, (Sean and Daveon) and a granddaughter Imani.
Karen is available for speaking engagements, wellness seminars, and other wellness related functions.