Karen Barlar Purcell

Background

Purcell, Karen Barlar was born in Miami, Florida, United States. Daughter of Raymond and Elita Barlar.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University Cincinnati, 1969. Master of Music, New England Conservatory Music, Boston, 1971. Postgraduate, Bastyr University, Seattle, 1998.

Doctor in Naturopathy, Natural Health Academy Healing Arts, Tenafly, New Jersey, 1991.

Career

Associate professor University Miami, 1974-1977, Dade County Junior College, Miami, 1974—1977. Private practice, New York City, since 1990. Associate professor New York University, 1988-1992, Strasberg Theater Institute, New York City, 1988-1992, United Nations International School, New York City, 1992-1996.

District manager Nature's Sunshine Products. Speaker in field.

Achievements

• Karen Barlar Purcell has been listed as a notable opera singer, nutritionist, physician, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder World International News Service Foundation for Moderate to Severe Brain Disorders, since 1999. Member American Naturopathic Medical Association, International and American Association Clinical Nutritionists, International and American Association Counselors and Therapists, National Speakers Association.

Interests

• Botany, cooking, travel.

Connections

Married John A. Purcell, June 11, 1977 (divorced December 1986). 1 child, Carl; Married Roy Gene Autry, December 31, 1987 (deceased March 2003).

Father:

Raymond Barlar

Mother:

Elita Barlar

Spouse:

John A. Purcell

Spouse:

Roy Gene Autry

child:

Carl Purcell