Karen Lawson, MD, DABIHM, NBC-HWC, is the founder and CEO of IHWC Productions, a consulting company that works with programs and individuals to advance and expand training in Integrative Health Coaching and Holistic Healthcare.  She has been consulting, designing, and teaching faculty with University of Houston evolving the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching Program since its inception. She served as the founder and Director of Integrative Health Coaching at the University of Minnesota from 2005-2022.

She is a physician, board-certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine; the 2004-5 Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association, and a founding Diplomat of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine. Dr. Karen is a founding board member of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (www.nbhwc.org ).  A published author and researcher, she speaks nationally to diverse audiences on the power of holistic health care practices and integrative health coaching. Karen is a dancer at heart, has had a 30-year yoga practice, and has completed a 230 hr. yoga teacher training.