Meet Me
Karen Wachs
Health Coach & Educational Wellness SpeakerMy personal health journey began after years of frustration, trying to understand what was going on inside my body, and why it seemed like there were simply no answers. I searched for answers to my own chronic health challenges — battling everything from thyroid cancer, melanoma, and autoimmune disorders to chronic inflammation, infertility, pregnancy losses, and unexplained health issues that left me feeling like my body was working against me. I sat in waiting rooms, hoping for clarity, only to leave with more questions than answers. I was grateful to have a team of wonderful doctors, but even so, the term “unexplained” was used so often when I would try to understand the cause. The medications piled up, and yet, no one could tell me why this was happening.
I started researching, questioning, and piecing together an integrative approach that finally started to make sense — one that considered root causes, not just symptoms. I learned how to advocate for myself, maximize my doctor’s visits, and make informed decisions about my health. When I finally started seeing real change — more energy, less inflammation, a stronger, more resilient body — I knew I wanted to help others do the same.
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (NBC-HWC)
Bachelor of Science Degree
University of New York at Albany
15+ years in professional healthcare
Adult and pediatric neuroscience focused on chronic brain conditions such as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease.