After graduating from the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Karen began working as a Labor and Delivery RN. Karen has worked in the medical field for 14 years.

She obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Maryville University, where she was recognized for her research efforts. She shifted her focus to aesthetics and attended the National Laser Institute for training for cosmetic injections. Karen specializes in neuromodulator injections, dermal fillers, bioidentical hormone pellet therapy, laser treatments, dermaplaning, dermal infusions, IV vitamin therapy, and skin tightening.

Karen has been married to her husband, Giuseppe, for 27 years and has two wonderful children, Alyzabeth, a nurse supervisor, and Giuseppe, a shop manager. She enjoys running and cycling and spends her free time teaching quilting and embroidery classes.