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Dr. Karyn Shanks is a physician who lives and practices in Iowa City. Her work is inspired by the revolutionary science of Functional Medicine, body-mind principles, and wisdom gleaned from the transformational journeys of thousands of clients over her 25-year career. She has written two books - Heal: A Nine-Stage Roadmap to Recover Energy, Reverse Chronic Illness, and Claim the Potential of a Vibrant New You, and The Wisdom of Covid-19: How to Rejuvenate, Reclaim Hope, and Heal in the New Post-Pandemic World.
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