STigma-free, self-guided pain support for military and frontline workers - accessible anytime, anywhere
Is this normal? Is it safe to keep going? Should I wait it out—or act now?
Venture Out Wellness exists to fill that critical space.
We provide a self-guided online low back pain program, built by a Veteran Doctor of Physical Therapy, designed to help frontline workers better understand their pain, identify key drivers of their pain, and take meaningful, personalized action right away—without stigma, waiting, or disruption to their careers.
By offering clarity and direction early, this approach helps you recover faster, keep doing the work you love, and protect your quality of life - on and off duty.
Why Venture Out Wellness Exists
It’s another long, demanding day—and your back is flaring up again.
You wish it were as simple as getting answers, getting treated, and getting back to work. But in your world, it rarely is.
Instead, the questions start running:
What will my team think?
Is this going to put me on a profile or limited duty?
Will I lose my flying status—or my ability to do my job?
How long will this take to deal with?
Will this negatively affect my career?
Will there be blowback?
So you do what many frontline workers do.
You push through. You stretch a little. You search online. You hope it passes.
Sometimes it does. Often, it doesn’t.
The pain lingers—and eventually it starts affecting more than just your back. Your sleep. Your focus. Your energy. Your confidence. Your ability to show up the way your job demands.
This is the gap too many frontline workers live in:
the space between pain onset and getting help - where stigma, schedules, and career concerns often delay action.
And the truth is, you deserve better.
There is a better way to address pain early—one that helps you understand what’s happening in your body, take action sooner, and move forward without waiting weeks for care or worrying about how it might impact your career.
That's where we come in.
You Serve. You Sacrifice. You Deserve Relief.
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We Fill the Gap—So You Can Overcome Frontline Pain
Clarify & Conquer™ Low Back Pain is a self-guided online low back pain program designed to help you:
- Better understand your pain
- Identify key drivers of your pain
- Take meaningful, personalized action right away
—without stigma, waiting, or disruption to your career.
Whether you’re navigating a current flare-up or working to prevent the next one, this system gives you a clear, practical path forward—so pain doesn’t quietly limit your quality of life or your ability to keep doing the work you love.
Our Flagship Program:
Clarify & Conquer™ Low Back Pain
Meet Your Guide: Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT
I’ve worked in your world.
As a military physical therapist and veteran, I’ve spent nearly two decades helping service members and frontline workers take control of their pain—on deployment, in garrison, and everywhere in between.
I’ve seen the toll that chronic pain, poor sleep, stress, and long shifts can take—not just on your body, but on your energy, your relationships, and your mental clarity.
That’s why I built a system that’s clear, stigma-free, and fully self-guided—so you can take back control and start feeling better now, wherever you are.
Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT, OCS Emeritus
AIR FORCE VETERAN | PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOUNDER OF VENTURE OUT WELLNESS
- Built for frontline life
- No fluff—just tools that work
- Delivered every Monday by Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT
Join the movement. Your first briefing arrives next Monday.
Start your week strong.
"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.
7 tactical, evidence-based strategies to reduce pain and restore movement — fast.
✔ Built for military service members & frontline workers
✔ Stigma-free, practical relief you can use anywhere
✔ Created by an Air Force Veteran & Doctor of Physical Therapy
Download the Quick Wins Guide and take your first step toward understanding your pain, taking confident action, and reclaiming your quality of life — on and off duty.
Low Back Hurting? You Need a Win.
