Karen A. Di Gloria
Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®
941-822-7222
Karen A. Di Gloria is considered by friends, family, and peers to be the “eternal nurse.” Although she has left the field of conventional medicine behind her, Karen’s passion for helping others live a quality life has never shined brighter. Her years of experience as an oncology nurse, and her desire to achieve abundant health were the catalysts for a radical career change. Presently, Karen holds a 1200-Hour Holistic Nutrition Certification through the Energetic Health Institute (EHI) and a Board Certification in Holistic Nutrition.
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In addition to the above, Karen conceptualized, co-owned, and operated Rawk Star Café, Inc. for over seven years - a raw, plant-based café and superfood marketplace that existed in the Tampa Bay area from 2010 till 2024! She earned her Raw Nutrition Certification through BodyMind Institute, authored and self-published SuperNaturawl Newtrition, holds her Whole Life Coach Certification through the International Training Institute of Health, and a Biofeedback Specialist Certification through the Board of Natural Health Sciences (BANHS).
Karen’s fusion of knowledge, achievements, and experience make her well qualified to offer holistic nutritional coaching and counsel to those truly ready to embark on their self-healing journey and uplevel their lifestyle choices.
Mission
To help individuals view food as medicine and nourishment for the whole self. In the realm of Holistic Nutrition, it has been recognized that the foods we consume have the power to influence not only our physical health but also our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is all about balance!
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To empower individuals through self-care and self-healing. Holistic Nutrition honors our unique body and innate wisdom. When we learn to connect with our body’s inner wisdom, we are better equipped to support a lasting healing process from the inside out!
To inspire individuals to eat more sustainably. Plant-based or plant-forward eating patterns focus on foods primarily from plants. Eating more plants is not only sustainable and healthful to our environment, it can improve the health of our bodies and protect us from dis-ease. Everything is interconnected!
Core Values
Embodied Nutrition. I believe in a holistic approach to health, healing, and overall well-being . . . one which includes all the ways in which we energize, feed, and nourish our body, mind, and soul.
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Empathetic Listening. I believe in communication techniques that allows for the practitioner to step inside their client’s story . . . to feel their emotions while helping them feel safe, valued, and respected . . . allowing for the development of rapport and for the enhancement of meaningful relationships.
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Embracing Uniqueness. I believe in being strategic . . . with the development of a personalized program that offers realistic and attainable goals . . . one that can offer flexibility for those unforeseeable future moments.
Encouragement. I believe in the providing of guidance, feedback, and inspiration through a positive framework. Positive motivation is the key to building healthy and sustainable habits, that can last a lifetime.
My Clients Say . . .
“A ‘healer’ is not someone that you go to for healing; a healer is someone that triggers within you, your own ability to heal yourself. This is what Karen has shown me!
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My journey with Karen has been very eye-opening...among many other things!
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I met Karen about 7 years ago. At that time, I had a few health issues. We started working together on them—and then eventually on the root causes. Being a paraplegic, issues arise! She has taught, supported, encouraged, and inspired me.
She kept me grounded when things got tuff. She saw me through some downfalls, which included a big surgery! Yes, I may get off track a little, we’ll laugh about it, but she can always see the fire in my eyes that I truly want to help myself.
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I really don't think I would be able to be doing this well without her deep knowledge of the whole picture. Her ongoing research, and how she looks at things, is absolutely amazing! Living my life out of a wheelchair and staying independent can be a ruff job. I’m grateful that she gives me the support and knowledge to keep on rolling.
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I also have been on a journey of awakening—finding more peace deep inside, breaking some old mental habits, and becoming more grounded. With the help of Karen's intense talks and support with this, it hasn't been soo uneasy (getting rid of old mental habits can be very difficult!).
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Her honesty is much appreciated!
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Thank you, Karen, for helping me see what I HAVE to live a healthy, fulfilling, and productive life. Of course, I have to work on it every day! Your love, light, caring, beauty, and peace helps me grow! I will always be SOO grateful that our paths have crossed!
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Love, Light, Peace, and Happiness to you always!”
Pamela Joyce