A clinical voice translating science through media and conversation
Karen Owoc, ACSM-CEP, is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, author, and on-air health contributor specializing in mobility, metabolic health, heart and brain wellness, and functional longevity.
She has delivered more than 240 live television health segments and is regularly invited into conversations with journalists, healthcare systems, and professional organizations to translate complex medical science into clear, grounded understanding for real life.
Television & Broadcast Media
Karen has appeared in more than 240 live television segments, covering topics including:
• Preventive cardiology and heart health
• Metabolic health and blood sugar regulation
• Brain aging and cognitive resilience
• Mobility, strength, falls, and functional longevity
• Lifestyle strategies for real life
Networks include:
KRON 4 · ABC 10 · NBC 11 · FOX 2 · Comcast SportsNet
Long-Form Conversations & Podcasts
These conversations allow space for nuance, reflection, and real-world application — bridging clinical science with lived experience.
Whole Health Cure – Emory Healthcare
Host: Dr. Sharon Bergquist
A wide-ranging conversation on functional longevity, foundational movement patterns, strength, and healthy aging — bridging clinical science with real-life application for adults, clinicians, and wellness teams.
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Connected We Stand – Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Host: Elizabeth Stetler
A thoughtful discussion on veteran loneliness, PTSD-related stress, cardiovascular health, and functional longevity, informed by Karen’s work with the Palo Alto VA cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
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Print Media & Expert Commentary
Karen is interviewed and quoted in national and regional media, including:
• CNN Health
• Fox News
• HuffPost
• Livestrong
• Newsday
• USA Today – Modern Woman
Her commentary emphasizes accuracy, responsibility, and clarity — without sensationalism.
Clinical & Healthcare Contributions
Educational and clinical work with:
• Stanford Health Care
• Kaiser Permanente
• UCSF Health
• Palo Alto VA Health Care System (Cardiology)
Including patient education, program development, and health communication within complex healthcare environments.
Publications & Research
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention
Co-author: Impact of Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Function, Outcomes, and Costs
Contributing author of health education articles for:
• Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association — Newsletter
Bylined Health Writing
• USA Gymnastics Magazine
• USA Volleyball Magazine
• National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) — Monthly Newsletter (Author of “The Health Reporter” column; 12 monthly articles) Recipient of a San Francisco Press Club Journalism Award
Audio & Radio Media (condensed)
Karen has also contributed to radio and audio-based health conversations, including:
• KGO 810 AM
• KSFO 560 AM
• KPFA 94.1 FM – About Health with Dr. Will Courtenay
• Emory Healthcare — Whole Health Cure Podcast
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Podcast
Topics include cardiovascular risk, metabolic resilience, functional movement, caregiver wellness, and healthy aging.
About Karen
Karen Owoc is the author of Athletes in Aprons: The Nutrition Playbook to Break 100, a longevity-focused guide grounded in clinical science and real life.