About Us

Karen Barbalace, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing, Karen began her career as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse. She later earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Maryville University, where she was recognized for her outstanding research contributions. Karen has over 15 years of experience in the medical field.

In addition to her nursing background, Karen is a licensed massage therapist with 20 years of experience, as well as a certified personal trainer (ACE and AFAA) and fitness instructor (AFAA and SPIN) for 18 years. Her career has included working with dedicated service members at Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i in Kane‘ohe Bay and Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma.

Outside of her professional life, Karen enjoys weightlifting, running, and cycling, and she spends her free time teaching quilting and embroidery classes.

Karen and Joe have been married for 30 years and have two wonderful children, Alyzabeth, a registered nurse, and Giuseppe, a shop manager.