Your Partners in Wellness
Karyn is a seasoned traditional naturopath who has devoted her life to pioneering a holistic and comprehensive approach to wellness. With a background deeply rooted in various facets of health, she has seamlessly integrated her expertise into two successful ventures – Beyond the MD and My Naturopath for Optimal Wellness. Both businesses embody Karyn's unique 5-pillar approach, addressing the mental, emotional, nutritional, physical, and spiritual aspects of well-being.
Her journey began in 1999 at the Jean Madeline Aveda Institute, where she honed her skills in creating personalized treatment plans to enhance skin health and beauty. Karyn expanded her knowledge by becoming a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach from The Cooper Institute in Dallas, specializing in preventative medicine, exercise science, and obesity.
In 2001, Karyn founded and published "Health, Beauty and You," a health and wellness publication in Dallas. She subsequently embarked on a decade-long career as a health and fitness model for major brands, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the industry.
Karyn's holistic approach further evolved with her licensure as a Massage Therapist, treating injuries and promoting general wellness. In 2005, she co-owned and operated The Garden Spa and Gallery, a boutique day spa and art gallery, recognized as the best massage in D Magazine. The spa specialized in organic skin and body care treatments for an elite clientele.
Karyn's expertise expanded into hypnotherapy in 2007, where she became a Clinical and Master Hypnotherapist, using guided imagery for various physical and psychological symptoms. She utilized clinical hypnosis as part of optimal wellness plans, addressing weight loss, building self-confidence, self-esteem, and facilitating deep healing through regression therapy for processing past trauma.
From 2008 to 2014, Karyn pioneered The Girls Room, creating the first female aerial fitness franchise in Dallas, Texas. Voted Best Alternative Fitness Studio in Dallas, Irving and Frisco Texas by D Magazine, the studio fostered a culture of inspiration, empowerment, and personal transformation through alternative fitness.
In 2013, Karyn became a licensed Heal Your Life Coach and Workshop Leader, authorized by Hay House Inc., guiding individuals towards happier, healthier, and more abundant lives through a culture of inspiration and empowerment in health and wellness. Her commitment to mind-body medicine led her to become certified in Mind-Body Medicine with Dr. James S. Gordon MD in 2014, aiding individuals in healing depression, anxiety, and psychological trauma.
Her commitment to natural health led her to become a Certified Natural Health Practitioner and a Certified Traditional Naturopath in 2015. Karyn further solidified her credentials by becoming Board Certified with the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board as a Doctor of Natural Medicine.
In 2017, Karyn immersed herself in the 2 year post-graduate progam at the Food Enzyme Institute in Madison, Wisconsin. Certified in the Loomis System as a Digestive Specialist, she educates clients on the importance of proper digestion, assimilation, and elimination for maintaining homeostasis through diet and nutrition.
Her dedication to Naturopathic Medicine led her to study classical homeopathy through the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy in Alonissos, Greece, from 2018 to 2021. Completing a 3-year post-graduate program under George Vithoulkas, she obtained a CCH as a Certified Classical Homeopath. Karyn delved into diseases' integrative perspectives, analyzing health cases with homeopathic medicine, and observed clinical case reports published in peer-reviewed medical journals.
In 2019, Karyn decided to study Genomics testing, with IntellxxDNA, studying subtle variations in the DNA that create subtle health changes with how we make hormones, handle inflammation and what nutrients we need more or less of. to create optimal wellness.
Karyn is Certified through Harvard Medical School for Developing Evidence-Based Health and Nutrition Plans -a Harvard Medical School you will learn the tools and have the confidence to create a personalized healthy living plan. You will have access to evidence -based resources and proven methods to achieve sustainable change, You will gain a better understanding of the relationship between lifestyle, nutrition and health.
Karyn's extensive and diverse journey in health and wellness, positions her as a trailblazer in naturopathic medicine, she is committed to transforming lives through a holistic and personalized approach to optimal wellness. Karyn’s Naturopathic educational background is accredited by the American Natural Wellness Practitioners Board, American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board, the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and approved by the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners.