Dr. Karen Purcell
is literally a physician who has "healed herself". Originally pursuing a career in
opera, Karen received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati
Conservatory of Music and her Master of Music degree (magna cum laude) from the New
England Conservatory of Music. After further graduate study at The Juilliard School,
she performed major operatic roles in New York, Santa Fe, Salzburg (Austria), Palm
Beach (Florida) Düsseldorf (Germany), Miami, and other famous theaters worldwide.
However, persistent health problems derailed a world-class operatic career. She
began teaching. First she taught college students at the University of Miami in
Florida, and at New York University. Then she taught first grade through high school
at the United Nations International School In New York City. While teaching, she
observed the eating habits and behaviors of children of all ages.
After a string of main-stream doctors failed to help her, Karen began investigating
nutrition and natural medicine to restore her health. She uncovered a vast body of
knowledge which she adopted, and which steadily improved her health and energy.
Karen began sharing her knowledge and earning credentials in various natural
health-related disciplines. In 1990 she obtained certification as a Master
Herbalist, and she earned her Doctor of Naturopathy degree in 1993. She became a
licensed Clinical Nutritionist in 1996, and a board certified Naturopathic
Physician in 1997.
In her clinical practice in New York City and San Diego, and in her numerous
speaking, radio and television appearances, Dr. Karen Purcell has assisted many
children with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. She has successfully
applied bio-medical and nutritional approaches to these and to more serious
conditions, like ADD/ADHD (attention deficit/ attention deficit hyperactive
disorder), PDD (pervasive developmental disorder), and autism. In 1999, she and her
husband founded the WINS Foundation to provide young people, parents, teachers and
schools with the bio-medical and nutritional information for helping learning
disabled children.
Today, Dr. Purcell continues her singing career and has a successful natural
health practice in New York City and in San Diego. Her exquisite singing and her
pursuit of good health have blossomed into complementary careers, bringing the
world beautiful music and optimum health.
Member of:
Who's Who in America • Who's Who in Medicine and Health Care
Dictionary of International Biography (Cambridge, England)
International Assn. of Counselors & Therapists
American Naturopathic Medical Assn. • American Guild of Musical Artists
National Speakers Assn. • International & American Assn. of Clinical Nutritionists
Who's Who in the World Millennium Edition