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Health Coaching · Mentoring · Consulting

When the road ahead looks daunting, you don't have to navigate the path to health alone.

Making a healthy impact for improved health outcomes for all.

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Karen Shehade

Meet Karen Shehade

From the bedside to the boardroom, a partner in your journey toward lasting health.

With decades of clinical experience as a Board Certified Physician Associate and a passion for preventive health, Karen brings a unique depth of medical expertise to every client relationship. Her focus on the prevention of chronic disease through lifestyle medicine sets A Healthy Impact apart.

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Why A Healthy Impact

A different kind of partnership.

In a world of AI, Karen builds real partnerships that are personal, private, trusted, and grounded in real-world expertise you won't find anywhere else.

Private & Confidential

Your sessions and your story stay between us. Always discreet, always respectful.

We Don't Sell Your Data

Your personal information is never sold or shared. Privacy is what builds trust.

Uniquely Credentialed

AB, MT, PA-C, MHP, MBA, CHIE, NBC-HWC. Exceptional insights across the continuum of healthcare.

Personalized Solutions

No templates. Every plan is built around your vision, goals, and life... at your pace.

What We Do

Three ways we make an impact.

From personalized health coaching to strategic consulting, we meet you where you are on your journey.

Health & Wellness Coaching

Private 1:1 and group sessions focused on disease prevention, lifestyle changes, and behavior modification. Using evidence-based approaches to help you achieve lasting health outcomes.

  • Private 1:1 sessions
  • Group workshops & support
  • Virtual sessions

Mentoring

Guiding the next generation of healthcare providers and professionals transitioning into business.

  • Pre-PA student guidance
  • Career path exploration
  • Clinical-to-business transitions

Consulting

With decades of experience as a provider, payer, and industry leader, we have unique expertise across the healthcare continuum to demonstrate value creation and business development.

  • Med-tech startup advising
  • Strategic business development
  • Health systems & plan consulting

Client Stories

What our clients say.

Karen's coaching is wonderful. She's helped me really understand myself better and figure out the things I need to alter to get closer to my health goals. She's very organized, professional and motivating!

SuzanneHealth Coaching Client

What I enjoyed most was Karen's calming and thoughtful approach. I felt completely at ease and felt like she asked the right questions to help me dig deeper. I truly felt heard and supported.

LeahWellness Coaching Client

Working with Karen felt really natural and supportive. She has a calm, grounded energy that made it easy to open up. I walked away from each session feeling lighter, more focused, and with a fresh perspective.

AntoanelaCoaching Client

Ready to make a healthy impact?

Whether you're seeking coaching, mentoring, or consulting, let's start a conversation about your goals.

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