About

Hello, it’s nice to meet you.

My name is Karin Michalk. I am a Physical Therapist and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. As a PT, I have worked with patients of all ages and in a variety of settings. I first became aware of Functional Medicine in 2013 while at a course to obtain Continuing Education. I was intrigued by the physician in front of me who knew so much about nutrition and the concept of food as medicine. Little did I know I would need to rely on the power of food as medicine shortly after that course in order to overcome an inflammatory condition that I was told “was my new normal and to accept it.” I knew there was a better way than acceptance of poor health and reliance on medication. That better way was to follow a Functional Medicine approach led by a local Integrative physician. Diet was a critical piece for me.

Armed with this new perspective and knowledge, I knew I was limited in providing the kind of care I knew my chronically ill patients needed. I had to get more education and refine my career path. I enrolled in The University of Western States’ Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine program. I completed that program with distinction and entered into a year long Functional Nutrition Residency Program with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s Sandy Hook Clinic. I was able to work with a multidisciplinary team treating the most difficult patients for whom conventional medicine had no answers. I also completed the requirements necessary to earn the Certified Nutrition Specialist credential.

I understand full well that it is possible to bring the body back to a state of health and vitality. I have experienced that personally and have guided others to that reality. It takes work, afterall, you didn’t get to this state of disrepair overnight. Therefore, it will take time to repair. Thankfully, with a guide and a road map you can get there! I look forward to being your guide as you work to RepairYOU.