bridging the gap between pain and care for military & frontline professionals - so you can stay active, serving, & experience the quality of life you deserve.
Maybe it’s a deployment. A 24-hour shift. A night on patrol. A double in the ER.
People count on you, and taking a knee isn’t really an option.
Then pain shows up. A back that locks up after a long ruck. A knee that aches after every run. A shoulder that fights you on every patient lift. A neck that won’t turn after hours of flying.
And the questions don’t stay physical for long:
What will my team think?
Will this affect my career?
Can I just push through?
You stretch a little. You search online. You hope it passes.
And you get back to work.
The pain lingers, and it starts taking more: your sleep, your focus, your energy, and the way you show up for the mission, your family, and the life you love off duty.
You deserve better than that.
That's where we come in.
You show up. Every day. No matter what.
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We've paved a clear path forward for you.
Our self-guided online programs help identify the key impairments contributing to your pain and give you a personalized exercise plan you can start today.
1. Choose the program that focuses on the area of your body that hurts
Low back, neck & mid-back, shoulder, hip, knee, or ankle & foot.
2. Take the built-in self-assessment
Get clear on what you need to work on now to begin reducing your pain. Stiff spine? Tight hamstrings? Poor lumbopelvic stability? You're about to find out.
3. Start your customized plan
Immediately after taking the self-assessment, you receive an exercise plan tailored to what your body needs right now to begin feeling relief. All exercises include written and video instructions. Retake the self-assessment anytime for an updated plan as your symptom improve.
Private. On demand. Any device. No appointments. No referrals. No waiting.
Start making progress now, begin feeling better faster, and when you do get in so be seen at medical - walk in better informed and further along.
Created by a former active-duty physical therapist | Built on proven clinical experience
How it works:
Meet Your Guide:
Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT
I’m Dr. Karen Thomas — Air Force veteran, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and founder of Venture Out Wellness™.
For nearly two decades, I worked alongside military service members, special operations forces, first responders, and frontline workers navigating demanding careers, long shifts, and pain they couldn't afford to slow down for.
I saw the same pattern over and over: the people carrying the most weight in life had the least time — and the most hesitation — to ask for help.
So I built something different. A clear, practical, self-guided path to low back pain relief that works in your life, not around it. No appointments. No career risk. No waiting.
Because the work you show up for matters. And so do you.
Dr. Karen Thomas, PT, DPT, OCS Emeritus
AIR FORCE VETERAN | PHYSICAL THERAPIST FOUNDER OF VENTURE OUT WELLNESS
"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.
Trusted by the people who can't afford to get this wrong.
"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.
Trusted by the people who can't afford to get this wrong.
"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!
Trusted by the people who can't afford to get this wrong.
"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!
Trusted by the people who can't afford to get this wrong.
"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.
Trusted by the people who can't afford to get this wrong.
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.
