STigma-free, self-guided pain support for military and frontline workers - accessible anytime, anywhere
Company Overview
Woman Veteran-Owned | Stigma-Free Pain Support for Military & Frontline Workers
Venture Out Wellness, PLLC is a woman veteran-owned company delivering scalable, self-guided pain support solutions for military service members and frontline workforces operating in high-demand environments.
Our mission is to address a critical and persistent gap in workforce readiness: the delay between pain onset and getting help. Venture Out Wellness provides proactive, stigma-free programs that enable personnel to respond early to musculoskeletal pain—before it leads to lost duty time, degraded performance, or long-term limitations.
Our flagship offering, Clarify & Conquer™, is a self-guided pain support system designed to help military service members and frontline workers take early, responsible action when low back pain shows up—without stigma or delay.
The system includes the Clarify & Conquer™ Low Back Pain Program, a structured, evidence-informed framework that enables individuals to identify key drivers of low back pain and take guided, appropriate action at the point of onset. This is reinforced by the Clarify & Conquer™ Community, which provides ongoing, expert-led guidance, education, and support to help individuals deepen understanding of their pain, refine how they move, and reduce the risk of recurring issues over time.
Clarify & Conquer™ is built for operational realities, including physically demanding work, high stress environments, unpredictable schedules, and limited willingness or ability to seek help through traditional channels.
Venture Out Wellness programs are not medical services and do not replace clinical care. Instead, they complement existing medical and human performance systems by supporting early action, informed decision-making, and continuity between pain onset and formal treatment when needed.
By equipping personnel with practical tools to manage pain early and responsibly, Venture Out Wellness supports improved readiness, enhanced career longevity, and sustainable human performance across military and frontline organizations.
Our Core Values
- Integrity – Trust through transparency and accountability
- Service – Built to serve those who serve
- Respect – Every client, every mission, honored
- Innovation – Tactical solutions that break barriers
- Empathy – Honoring the hesitation that stigma creates
- Professionalism – Operational excellence in everything we do
Specialized Expertise in Tactical Populations
Targeted injury prevention programs developed for military and frontline workforces operating in high-demand environments—rooted in clinical experience in military medicine, orthopaedics, human performance, and sports medicine.
Innovative Pain Relief & Injury Prevention
Our proprietary Clarify & Conquer™ Low Back Pain program enables fast, self-guided pain troubleshooting and personalized treatment plans—minimizing downtime and maximizing operational continuity.
Performance & Readiness Optimization
Every program supports pain relief and injury prevention, directly enhancing force readiness, career longevity, and physical performance
Turnkey Implementation Support
Includes turnkey materials and structured onboarding to support smooth integration with existing wellness, EAP, or Human Performance programs.
Scalable Customer Success Services
Ongoing support infrastructure built to grow with your agency—offering responsive service, technical assistance, and dedicated client success over time.
Core Competencies
"Dr. Thomas easily integrated into our unit and was quickly seen as a member of the team and not just a provider. I know I speak for all of the men and women in our squadron when I say we were lucky to have her on the team, and the positive impact she made on many lives will be enduring."
-Former Squadron Commander, United States Air Force
The positive impact she made on many lives will be enduring.
"I had the opportunity to work closely with Dr. Thomas over 6 months in a busy deployed combat environment while she served as a Major in the United States Air Force. In addition to her hands-on abilities, she has an outstanding grasp of contemporary literature and current evidence-based clinical practices. Ultimately, these aspects of her training have cultivated her mature, balanced, and well-informed approach to the practice that she has developed. This was evident by her seamless ability to take care of some of the United States Armed Forces tactical athletes to include but not limited to Special Operations, Security Forces, Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technicians, Firefighters, Navy SEALs, and Pararescuemen."
-Former Active-Duty Orthopedic Surgeon, United States Army
Dr. Thomas ranks amongst the best Physical Therapists I have ever worked with.
"I had the distinct honor of both working with and being a patient of Karen's while we were assigned to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. In my 18+ years of being a PA, Karen is hands down the best physical therapist I have seen or that I have referred my patients to for treatment.
She has a rare combination of expertise and charisma. The love she has for her work is immediately evident, as is her skill set. You would be hard pressed to find a more professional, thoughtful or caring physical therapist. She's a gem!"
-John MacGregor, MPAS, PA-C, United States Air Force Veteran
If ever you have the opportunity to work with Karen or be her patient, don't pass it up!
"I have known Karen for almost 10 years now and over that time I have come to know her as a very knowledgeable, professional, and dedicated individual. I first met her in the physical therapy department at Patrick Air Force Base where we worked with military service members to return them back to duty as soon as possible. Karen has to be one of the most motivated individuals and desires only to help people reach their goals. She is continually going the extra step to improve her knowledge and hands-on experience all while offering the best services to her clients. I am honored to know and to have worked with Karen of the past 10 years!"
-Tammy Shelley, M.S., NSCA-CPT, TSAC-F, NREMT
I am honored to know and to have worked with Karen of the past 10 years!
"Karen is professional, thorough, and attentive. Her ability to understand the needs of her clients is unparalleled. While I worked with her, she was able to find creative solutions that were tailored to my specific needs and goals. Truly, she is one of the few people I trust with my physical well-being."
-Kevin Forrest, United States Air Force Veteran
She is one of the few people I trust with my physical well-being.
What Sets Us Apart
Purpose-Built for Frontline Demands
Customized, Self-Guided Solutions
On-Demand & Mission-Ready
Cost-Effective Force Multiplier
Expert-Led, Field-Tested Insight
- Served as Lead Embedded Physical Therapist for six ground and aviation units across two AFSOC wings
- Improved return-to-duty timelines and operational readiness for 2,700+ Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel
- Directed overseas stand-up of Human Performance Training Center supporting 800+ SOF; increased access to care by 75%
Air Education and Training Command (AETC)
- Delivered direct-access PT services across multiple Special Warfare pipelines (TACP, CCT, PJ, SR)
- Lead military PT for multiple Assessment & Selection courses; improved early-phase recovery and reduced attrition risks among trainees
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
- Sole Physical Therapist for 9,500+ deployed personnel; led both outpatient and embedded care for 3 expeditionary ground units
- Prevented $221K in off-base referral costs and recaptured 3,000+ duty hours through onsite early intervention
- Reduced injury rates by 50% within three months through base-wide injury prevention initiatives
Air Mobility Command (AMC)
- Provided proactive, mission-aligned care to high-frequency deployers across operational and support roles
- Preserved 1,200+ duty hours and reduced external referral costs by $18K through targeted musculoskeletal treatment
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune & Camp Geiger
- Lead PT for Sports Medicine Clinic serving School of Infantry East
- Designed and led movement optimization and running lab to reduce overuse injuries and improve physical performance
Air Force Space Command (AFSPC)
- Lead PT for multidisciplinary teams including flight crews, pararescue, launch support, and tactical ground units
- Delivered 10,000+ evidence-based treatments; recognized with multiple Air Force-level clinical excellence awards
Past Performance
Clinical Leadership & Tactical Expertise
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Master’s in Physical Therapy | B.S., Magna Cum Laude
- Former Active-Duty and Reserve Air Force Officer & Physical Therapist
- Retired Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS Emeritus)
- Certified in Running Gait Analysis, Dry Needling, and ELDOA Levels I & II
- Warriors at Ease Levels I & II Trained | Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT200)
- Specialized Myofascial Release (John F. Barnes Method)
- Former Physical Therapist for Team USA Weightlifting
Dr. Thomas developed and directed a Human Performance Training Center for Air Force Special Operations Command and later served as the lead embedded PT for another, providing direct access care to multiple elite special operations ground and flying units. She now brings this deep operational insight to the digital space—delivering mission-ready, on-demand recovery tools that accelerate access to care, empower early action, and preserve career longevity for military and frontline workers.
Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT, OCS Emeritus
AIR FORCE VETERAN | PHYSICAL THERAPIST | FOUNDER OF VENTURE OUT WELLNESS
Bring Clarify & Conquer™ to Your Team
Our solutions are designed to support organizations operating under physical, operational, and time constraints, while complementing existing medical, wellness, and human performance systems.
How We Support Your Organization
- Guided onboarding
- Structured implementation to ensure teams are supported from day one
- Personalized outcomes
- Individualized treatment plans generated through an in-platform self-assessment
- Scalable delivery
- Flexible options for small teams, mid-sized groups, and enterprise-level units
- Ongoing access
- Participants can retake assessments and adapt plans as needs and demands change
Next Steps
If you’re exploring ways to support workforce readiness, reduce downtime, or provide early, stigma-free pain support for your personnel, we invite you to connect.
Choose the path that works best for your organization:
Explore Team & Organizational Options
Email Dr. Karen Thomas directly
doctorkaren@ventureoutwellness.com
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