Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT is an Air Force veteran, military spouse, and Doctor of Physical Therapy with nearly 20 years of experience supporting military service members and other frontline professionals. She is the Founder and CEO of Venture Out Wellness™, a woman veteran–owned wellness company dedicated to helping military service members and first responders reduce pain, improve mobility, and reclaim quality of life—both on and off duty. Through stigma-free, education-based programs, Dr. Thomas provides accessible tools that empower individuals to better understand their pain and take confident, proactive steps toward recovery without unnecessary barriers to care. Drawing from her background as an active-duty, Reserve, and contractor physical therapist, as well as her lived experience as a military spouse, Dr. Thomas is deeply committed to supporting the whole military family. Her work bridges the gap between pain onset and traditional medical care, offering practical solutions that respect career demands, family life, and the realities of military service. Dr. Thomas is passionate about advocacy, education, and building sustainable pathways to wellness for those who serve and the families who support them.