Firefly Massage & Yoga Studio

Karen Dorfman is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Yoga Teacher. She is the owner of the Firefly Massage and Yoga Studio in Buckhead. Her 15 year background in dance was the foundation and inspiration for her to pursue bodywork as a career. In 1995 she completed her studies at the Swedish Institute for Massage Therapy in New York City.  Soon after, she relocated to Atlanta and worked as a sports massage therapist for triathletes. Realizing she had a loyal following she decided to open her own studio in 1998. She now offers many different types of massage including sports, swedish, post injury/post surgery rehabilitation as well as pre-natal massage, detox therapy and stress relief sessions.

A few years later Karen discovered her love of yoga. When she stepped onto her mat for the first time she knew she had found something special. In 2006 she completed her 200 hour teacher training course at Peachtree Yoga. Her classes are dynamic, playful and challenging to the body and mind. She combines different styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Yin. Teaching with compassion and an open heart, she likes to share yogic inspirations and philosophy with her students. Her favorite thing is bringing lightness and laughter to the practice, encouraging everyone to have fun. Her intention is to  inspire her students to grow both on the mat and in their daily lives. Private sessions are offered at her studio for 1 or 2 people. She also teaches classes at Yoga Samadhi in Inman Park. For class dates and times please look at the Schedule.

When Karen isn’t doing massage or yoga she is most likely to be found playing out in nature with her dog Darby.  She is an avid hiker and camper, enjoys riding her bike, loves sailing and is always up for an adventure. Her ultimate wish is to see more Atlantans do what she does, take a deep breath and relax!