Meet Kari Yvonne! 

Kari Yvonne is a dedicated physician assistant and functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience helping individuals reclaim their health.

• Trusted Oncology Provider: With a Master of Health Science and two decades as a Physician Assistant, I’ve specialized in oncology care, supporting patients through the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship
• Expert in Cancer Genetics: Earning a Professional Certificate in Genetics and Genomics from Stanford University, I’ve guided patients through genetic testing and risk assessments to help them make informed decisions about their health.
• Nutrition Advocate: As a Certified Plant-Based Nutrition advocate from Cornell University, I integrate evidence-based dietary strategies to support healing, boost energy, and promote disease prevention.
• Functional Medicine Approach: Through advanced training at the Institute of Functional Medicine, I focus on addressing root causes of health challenges to create lasting, whole-person wellness.

How My Oncology Experience Sparked a New Mission

As a Physician Assistant in oncology, I was struck by how often cancer affected seemingly young, healthy individuals. Running the genetic testing program, I discovered that only 8-10% of cancers are due to genetics. This left me wondering: Why were so many being impacted? Could environmental or lifestyle factors play a larger role?

At the same time, I noticed a significant gap in care for patients after treatment. While Western medicine excels at treating disease, it often falls short in addressing the needs of the whole person. Many of my patients were left struggling with symptoms, emotional challenges, and uncertainty about how to reduce their risk of recurrence.

Bridging this gap became my mission. I set out to empower cancer survivors with the tools, knowledge, and strategies to reclaim their health, reduce their risk, and thrive beyond treatment.

Discovering a New Path to Healing

Exploring the connection between lifestyle choices and cancer transformed my approach to care. Through plant-based nutrition, I discovered the profound impact food has on disease prevention and recovery. This exploration led me to functional medicine, where I found a renewed passion for treating the whole person.

Functional medicine taught me to approach health differently: by identifying the root causes of dysfunction and disease, we can create lasting changes that promote wellness, longevity, and vitality. For the first time, I felt equipped to help people not just survive—but truly thrive.