Hello, I'm Karina.
For over 13 years, I’ve proudly embraced my role as a dance mom while also dedicating more than 20 years to health education. My journey into wellness began in Africa, where my passion for health education flourished, ultimately leading me to delve into integrative health during my medical school studies.
Growing up, I was deeply influenced by my great-grandmother’s love for herbs and my grandparents’ commitment to cultivating healing plants. This upbringing inspired my belief that traditional medicine often focuses too much on symptom management instead of promoting genuine healing.
Driven to seek a better path, I transitioned from medical school and earned my Master of Science in Integrative Health, and I'm currently working toward my Doctorate. I founded Thriving Dancers with one mission: to empower moms with the knowledge they need to nurture their dancers' wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
While dance moms strive to support their children, many dancers still encounter challenges like exhaustion and injuries. I deeply understand these struggles and am passionate about the idea that dancers flourish when they receive integrative, holistic care. Thriving Dancers seeks to transform the dance culture into a healthier, more enriching experience for everyone involved!