When people engage through thinking, choosing, and noticing, discovery follows.

My work explores health, wellness, and human performance through movement, balance, and the role of play in how we age — grounded in science and informed by decades of real-world clinical experience.

Why This Work Matters

Much of my work focuses on helping people stay active, capable, and engaged as they grow older. I work at the intersection of posture, balance, movement, and functional longevity — often with people who want to keep doing what they love, whether that’s pickleball, golf, or simply moving through life with confidence.

This hands-on work informs everything I write and speak about, and keeps my perspective rooted in real people rather than theory alone.

About Karen

Karen Owoc is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist and author with experience spanning preventive cardiology, pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer survivorship exercise, metabolic health education, and functional longevity. Her background includes advanced training in orthopedic and corrective exercise, with a focus on posture, balance, and movement quality across the lifespan.

She has delivered more than 240 live television health segments and brings experience both as an on-air health expert and interviewer — known for a clear, conversational style and an ability to translate complex medical concepts into practical understanding.

What People Say

“Karen has educated many of my patients through cardiac rehabilitation, adult fitness, and nutrition programs for more than 20 years. She brings clinical expertise and a gift for making complex health information easy to apply.”
— Dr. Neil Okamura, Internal Medicine
Former Chief of Staff, San Ramon Regional Medical Center

“Karen turns medical science into practical, real-world guidance. Her work is clinically sound, well-referenced, and accessible to adults of all ages.”
— Dr. Richard Aptaker, Chief (Ret.)
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Kaiser Permanente