About Karina

Functional Medicine Nurse Coach for High-Achieving Women in Midlife | Gut Health, Hormonal Balance & Metabolic Performance

You didn’t land here because you need more wellness advice.

You landed here because something in your body feels different —
and the strategies that once worked no longer deliver the same results.

If you’re a high-achieving woman navigating midlife changes like:

  • hormonal imbalance

  • slowed metabolism

  • gut health issues

  • fatigue or brain fog

You’re not alone — and you’re not doing anything wrong.

You’re experiencing a biological shift that requires a different strategy.

That’s where my work begins.

I’m Karina — a Registered Nurse, Functional Medicine Coach, and Midlife Performance Strategist.

I specialize in helping high-achieving women restore hormonal balance, metabolic health, and gut function so they can sustain energy, clarity, and long-term vitality.

What makes my approach different is that I don’t ask you to choose between:

  • conventional medicine

  • holistic wellness

I bridge both.

With a clinical background and a functional medicine framework, I look at how your gut, hormones, metabolism, and stress response work together — so we can address the root cause of what’s actually happening in your body.

My work is built on what I call:

The Gut-First Performance Model™

This approach focuses on restoring gut health as the foundation for:

  • hormonal balance

  • metabolic efficiency

  • digestion

  • cognitive clarity

  • long-term wellness

Because your gut microbiome plays a critical role in:

  • estrogen metabolism

  • inflammation regulation

  • nutrient absorption

  • energy production

When your gut is supported, your entire system begins to recalibrate.

Working With Me

  • I work with:

    • women in their 40s and 50s

    • professionals, executives, and high performers

    • women experiencing midlife hormonal changes

    • women struggling with metabolism, gut health, and energy

    If you’ve been doing “everything right” and still feel off —
    this work is for you.I work with clients virtually and locally in Bel Air, Maryland, and service clients across over 40 states except for AS, CA, IL, MA, MI, MN, NV, NY, OR ,

    This allows me to support women in a personalized, one-on-one setting — no matter where they are in their journey.

    There are several ways women step into this work:

    • Personalized Functional Wellness Programs (gut-first, root-cause approach)

    • Immersive Retreat Experiences (MENOVA) focused on midlife transformation

    • Workshops and educational sessions

    • Targeted wellness tools, including clinical-grade aromatherapy and nutritional support

    Each pathway is designed to meet you where you are — and guide you forward with clarity.

  • I believe midlife is not a decline, it’s a turning point.

    A time when your body asks for:

    • better inputs

    • more intentional support

    • a deeper understanding of how it works

    I believe:

    • gut health is the foundation of hormonal and metabolic balance

    • sustainable change comes from consistency, not extremes

    • high-achieving women don’t need more discipline — they need a smarter strategy

    And most importantly:

    I believe this phase of life is an opportunity to lead yourself differently — with precision, awareness, and confidence.

    With extensive trainings from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), I'm using a root-cause approach to healing that leverages the fundamentals asking "why are you having these symptoms" instead of having symptoms being managed with prescriptions or invasive procedures.

    Working with me as your executive wellness coach is a journey of self-discovery to get to a point where you can balance your physical, mental, social, emotional, and even spiritual states of health. I help senior leaders achieve success in implementing positive, long-lasting healthy lifestyle habits that create balance between your work and personal life, empowering you to thrive in all areas.

    • Step 1: Book a free strategy conversation to determine if we are a right fit for your needs.

    • Step 2: If it's determined that we'll partner together, select the appropriate Functional Coaching Program and complete an in-depth on-line health assessment.

    • Step 3: Schedule an initial Functional Medicine Private Consultation -75-90 minutes.

    • Step 4: Complete any specialized lab tests if needed (costs of lab are additional).

    • Step 5: Schedule the Review and Analysis Visit to discuss findings and initial wellness plan.

    • Step 6: Schedule the Wellness Plan Review visit to review personalized plan and set up your schedule for private 1:1 coaching sessions.

  • Once enrolled in one of our coaching programs, you will be expected to be committed and show up for all of your scheduled sessions, complete necessary action items and commit to your health journey for the duration of your program.

    Provide accurate information on any current medications, dietary supplementation and general intake and lifestyle behaviors. Bring any previous lab results obtained within 6-12 months of your scheduled appointment.

    The client understands that successful coaching requires a co-active collaborative approach between client and coach. In the coaching relationship, the coach plays the role of a facilitator of change, but it is the client's responsibility to enact or bring about the change. If the client believes the coaching is not working as desired, the client will communicate and take action to return the power to the coaching relationship.

Welcome to the #GutSmartClub! … where high-achieving women master hormonal and metabolic performance through a gut-first approach.

  • KATY F.

    Karina taught me so much about a subject I thought I was already an expert on: myself!

  • ELIZABETH B.

    I was able to develop a healthy relationships with food and my body from Karina’s teachings.

  • SARAH P.

    My confidence in myself has gotten so much better since I started working with Karina

  • VICTORIA G.

    I let stress take over my life for too long. I’ve new habits and I’ve made myself a priority.

Transformational habit change comes from within — and I’m here to help you ‘REFRAME IT’.

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Wouldn't it be great if we could really uncover and work on the true stressors underlying your symptoms?