The News No Dance Mom Wants to Hear
What if the small, nagging pain your dancer brushes off… isn’t small at all?
In this eye-opening episode, Karina shares the surprising discovery of her daughter’s unexpected injury with no dramatic fall, no clear moment of trauma, and no obvious warning signs. Just “normal” knee pain… until it wasn’t.
Using her integrative health lens, Karina unpacks:
What most dance moms get wrong about “minor” injuries
You’ll hear a powerful thought reversal around the dangerous mindset of dancing through pain—especially the pain that feels manageable.
How an unassuming ache masked a deeper problem
Follow the journey from inconclusive X-rays ➜ ineffective exercises ➜ the MRI that changed everything.
What an integrative healing plan really looks like
Karina reveals the foundational steps she’s taking, from nutrition and homeopathic support to PT and scheduling shifts, so you can understand how to approach similar injuries with confidence instead of fear.
Why “it’s not that bad” can actually be the biggest red flag
Learn why these in-between injuries (not bone, not muscle, not dramatic) are often more dangerous for dancers than the obvious ones, and how to prevent a mild tear from spiraling into a season-ending injury.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your dancer’s aches are “normal,” or if you’ve felt dismissed by vague diagnoses and generic advice, this episode will give you clarity, reassurance, and a roadmap forward.
