Kari Wutzke

VWIB Education Director

I have been happily married for over 36 years. I have 3 amazing children, 2 SIL’s and 3 super cute grandbabies (8, 6, and 2 with one on the way).

I have lived in Vernon for 16 years now and love the 4 season experience you get.

Have had chronic pain/illness for over 44 years. This has brought me to being a coach to help others manage their pain, I am a facilitator for support groups, I volunteer with many organizations throughout Interior Health and the Province to bring awareness to the chronic pain patient life.

I work with a non-profit in town where we are all about Health Literacy. We help those with chronic pain issues, help fill out paperwork to bring to doctors, we help with transportation, we help caregivers and have a fitness class to help those with health issues.

I love spending time with my family, helping others, doing social media, being on my boat, volunteering, going for walks, traveling (minus the actual airplane ride…bahaha), having fun with my friends, hosting game nights, grey cup and super bowl parties and living life to its fullest despite chronic illness!