A naturally-minded and
scientifically-grounded approach to immune system health.
I help busy families struggling with allergies & autoimmunity rediscover balance in their lives through simple sustainable & science-supported systems and become immune confident!
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Too often we leave medical offices feeling frustrated,
confused & powerless.
It is because of everything I learned and went through as a patient that I have made it my mission to use my privilege as a physician to empower us to thrive in systems that at times feel like they are built to overwhelm.
Our Values
Own Our Story
Focus on what you have to offer and also be willing to admit when you need guidance or support.
Take the Pressure Off Through Preparation
Practice. Invest in yourself.
We aren’t going for perfect but we are aiming for significant progress.
Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable
Take back control with action. Push your boundaries..a bit.
There will always be a leap of faith required when you are trying to build a new skill. Embrace it.

Simple.
Sustainable.

Poised.
Purposeful.

Empowering
Education.

Delicious Meals
to nourish the whole family.
Hi! My name is Kara Wada.
Mom. Board-certified pediatric and adult allergy, immunology and lifestyle medicine physician.
Certified-life coach. Autoimmune Patient.
It is because of everything I went through as a patient that I have made it my mission to empower us all to escape the overwhelm that accompanies an autoimmune diagnosis.
“Inflammation can be harmful but it also can be healing.”
My goal?
To help us all become immune confident!
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Dr. Wada is awesome. She is very thoughtful & attentive to my concerns. Goes above & beyond to treat my condition. She has vast knowledge which enables her to think outside the box for possible causes, diagnoses, symptoms & treatments.

Dr. Wada was amazing! She was attentive, she genuinely cared, and gave me excellent resources to read about chronic illness. She is dedicated to seeing me get better, and having a doctor who believes something is going wrong in my body, even though we can't quite treat it yet, is a step. Being heard and validated has meant so much.

I am extremely impressed by the professionalism demonstrated by Dr. Wada. She was so easy to talk with and so knowledgeable and equipped to explain what the prior blood testing revealed and how we would proceed. Very impressive. I went into the appointment confused and concerned and left feeling much more confident.
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C O A C H I N G

1-on-1 Coaching
Time scheduled to work towards YOUR specific goals.
Break free from that inner mean girl that keeps holding you back.
Get tips on navigating the complex healthcare system.
It's YOUR time scheduled to reach YOUR goals.

Group Coaching
Did you know that we tend to get much better results when we have accountability and community?
Science also shows that doctors and dietitians get better results working together.
Check out Dr. Kara & her colleague and partner, Jen Tharani's group coaching programs and Anti-Inflammatory Collective membership.
MASTER CLASSES & MEMBERSHIPS

Belong: The Anti-inflammatory Collective
Dr. Kara & Jen Tharani Presents Belong: The Anti-Inflammatory Collective membership for busy women desiring a high quality of life in spite of their chronic illnesses.
C O L L A B O R A T I O N

Speaking
Fresh off her TED talk, Dr. Wada brings personal and professional expertise and passion to her presentations.
Allergic Diseases. Lifestyle medicine. Role as Physician & Autoimmune Patient.

Podcast
The Crunchy Allergist Podcast seeks to empower those who appreciate both a naturally-minded and scientifically-grounded approach to health and healing.

Blog
I discuss and share my knowledge of the prevention and treatment of allergies and autoimmunity through evidence-based but naturally-minded philosophy.
O T H E R S
As Your Physician - Ohio Only
I see patients and teach at the Ohio State University 3 days a week.
If you are interested in becoming my patient click the button below to be directed to the clinic website.
If you are seeking a second opinion or believe your situation may warrant a longer visit, please let our scheduling team know so we can avoid feeling rushed. All visits will be billed to insurance based on complexity and time.
I am unable to see patients via Telehealth if they are not located in Ohio due to licensing restrictions.
Out-of-state patients must be seen in the office located in Columbus, Ohio.
Resources
B L O G
Find out if your symptoms may be caused by one of the MOST common but LEAST talked about autoimmune conditions
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A library of books that would help you take the first steps to a simple, sustainable, and holistic approach to our health and healing.
Read books about anti-inflammatory living in our brains, bodies, and communities.
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