Karen embarked on her food as medicine journey after attending a conference in 2006. Driven by a desire to integrate health and nutrition, she pursued extensive training in functional medicine and medical acupuncture. Today, Karen is not only board-certified in family medicine but also in integrative holistic medicine. Her journey to wellness led her to reevaluate her diet, transitioning from vegetarianism to embracing meat that is ethically raised on pasture and fed a natural diet. Through this personal experience, Karen discovered the profound impact of nourishing, sustainably sourced food on overall well-being.

Two decades ago Matt left his career in physiology and environmental science to raise food he could not find elsewhere. Matt is the steward of Bristol Haven Farm's land and animals. With a deep connection to the earth and a love for agriculture, Matt devotes himself to the day-to-day operations of the farm. He ensures the animals live their lives as nature intended, to produce the most nutrient dense meats possible. As Karen tends to her patients at Betten Integrative Medicine, Matt's dedication keeps our farm thriving.