Activ8 Health is dedicated to helping clients achieve their health goals through personalized care.
We focus on creating solutions tailored to your unique challenges, whether it’s managing weight, improving energy, or addressing menopausal symptoms.
As a small, hands-on team, we combine the convenience of online services with the genuine connection of a local provider, ensuring you feel supported every step of the way.
Your journey is about more than just weight loss—it’s about building a healthier, more confident you.
Annika Kariniemi is a highly experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background in healthcare. She began her career as a Registered Nurse in 2010, dedicating 8 years to working with patients recovering from bariatric surgery. In 2018, she earned her Nurse Practitioner certification and transitioned to a busy family practice, where she witnessed the devastating impact of obesity on her patients daily.
Seeking to make a greater difference, Annika moved into wound care, where she once again faced the challenges associated with obesity. Throughout her career, she observed the transformative effects of medical weight loss on her patients’ health. Motivated by these positive outcomes, Annika decided to focus her expertise on weight management. She founded Activ8 Health, where she is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized, medically supervised weight loss programs.
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Tiinaliisa Holmstrom has dedicated her entire adult life to healthcare, working with individuals across all stages of life, from the young to the elderly. With a personal family history of obesity and unhealthy relationships with food, she has a deep compassion for those struggling with weight issues. Tiinaliisa has witnessed firsthand how obesity can cause both physical and mental grief.
For the past three years, Tiinaliisa has worked alongside Annika Kariniemi, FNP-C, sharing a mutual commitment to helping people lead a healthier life. Together, they recognized the need for specialized support and co-founded Activ8 Health, where Tiinaliisa continues to provide compassionate care to those seeking to lose weight and improve their health and well-being.
At Activ8 Health, we believe that long-term wellness and optimal hormone balance go beyond prescriptions alone. We’ve partnered with Thrive & Glow Nutrition to provide our patients with personalized, day-to-day nutrition and lifestyle support that complements the medical therapies we offer. This partnership enhances your care journey by bridging clinical treatment with practical, sustainable habits that help you feel your best every day.
“At Thrive & Glow Nutrition, we’re passionate about helping women feel strong, energized, and confident through every stage of life—especially during the menopausal transition. Our team combines firsthand experience, professional expertise, and a holistic approach to wellness. Having faced our own menopause challenges, we understand exactly what you’re going through and the support it takes to feel your best.
We specialize in personalized 1:1 nutrition and wellness coaching, guiding women to achieve sustainable results in weight management, hormone optimization, strength building, and overall vitality. Our coaching focuses on creating a healthy lifestyle that’s enjoyable, sustainable, and tailored to each woman’s unique needs.”
With expert medical care from Activ8 Health and lifestyle support from Thrive & Glow Nutrition, you’re not navigating your wellness journey alone. This partnership gives you access to a connected team working toward your success—offering medical precision, personalized coaching, and real-life strategies to help you stay consistent, motivated, and empowered every step of the way.
