Karen Lawson

Karen Lawson works at Lifespan Health as a Health Empowerment Specialist, combining behavior change work, holistic medical practice and integrative wellness coaching. She earned her MD at the University of Michigan and completed a residency in Family and Community Medicine, followed by boarding. She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine and a founding member of the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching. She also holds certification as a yoga teacher, with 240 hours of training. Her focus is helping patients gain more control over their health and their dealings with the healthcare system. She has more than 35 years of experience supporting individuals in these areas, plus 25 years of teaching and mentoring in integrative health care and integrative health coaching. Her background includes 30 years in shamanic practice and ritual healing, and 35 years in mind/body practices such as meditation, breathwork, yoga and stress management.