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Clinical Exercise Physiologist · Author · On-Air Health Contributor

I turn complex health science into memorable experiences that inspire confidence, hope, and lasting behavior change.

Karen Owoc on ABC 10 TV | Vegetarian Hawaiian Luau
I transformed traditional Hawaiian recipes into a colorful vegetarian luau by designing every recipe, prop, and decorative element—including a pineapple palm tree—for an ABC10 lifestyle show.

 

Whether I’m speaking to an audience, presenting live on television, writing, or working one-on-one with cardiopulmonary patients, my goal is always the same: to help people understand, remember, and confidently apply health science in everyday life.

Current Signature Programs & Creative Work

Train Your Brain Through Your Body™ — An interactive keynote and workshop that uses memorable demonstrations to help audiences understand how everyday habits support lifelong brain vitality. Speaker One-Sheet

The Happy Brain Blueprint™ — A practical Brain-Body framework that helps people build sustainable habits for cognitive and physical health.

On-Air Health Contributor (KRON 4 San Francisco Weekend News) — Translating emerging health science into engaging live television segments that make complex topics accessible to the public.

Author, Athletes in Aprons: The Nutrition Playbook to Break 100 — A science-based nutrition book that uses sports analogies, humor, illustrations, and practical strategies to make healthy eating approachable, memorable, and enjoyable.

Clinical Foundation — Grounded in clinical exercise physiology and lifestyle medicine, I help people recover, regain confidence, and discover what’s possible through everyday habits.

For a deeper look at the philosophy behind my work, its real-world impact, and my professional background, you can explore Book & Impact or view my Bios & Credentials