“Staying fit and active has always been a passion of mine, that turned into working as a massage therapist. As a personal trainer, Katharine has seen me through a hip injury and has continued to always challenge my weak areas. She is as knowledgeable as I am on fitness training and injury recovery. Katharine keeps me motivated and has an inexhaustible supply of exercises to keep my workouts fun and challenging.”
–Marcella T. LMT/PT Aide
age 39
I began training with Katharine in 2008. Swimming was my main source of conditioning and I was in pretty good shape. However, I recently took up surfing and discovered that I was going to need more than endurance in order to enjoy the sport. My wife trains with Katharine and had wonderful things to say, so I decided to give personal training a try for the first time in my life.
Katharine helped me set goals of agility, flexibility, balance and core strength. The workouts are great and imaginative and every exercise we do contributes in some way to all of my goals. It is amazing how she combines the skills of balance, strength and core into single exercises. This year, my surfing has improved significantly and I attribute this to her excellent training.
–John
age 54
Training with Katharine has changed my life! In the past 14 months we have trained twice a week and I have seen many positive results….weight loss and lost inches, a more toned and much stronger body, increased muscle mass, better balance and a general feeling of well being. I have experienced significant reduction in chronic pain (neck, shoulders, back) as a direct result of Katharine’s patience, compassion, body knowledge, and attention to detail in my workouts. Katharine has also encouraged me to lead a more active lifestyle outside of workouts which has greatly increased my stamina and energy level. At age 52, I have increased body awareness and am in the best shape of my life, thanks to Katharine.
I see Katharine as a very professional and versatile personal trainer. She effortlessly trains my 75 year old mother in a kind, gentle and caring manner. She trains my husband in an aggressive, strenuous, “kick butt” manner. She trains me in a patient, progressive and challenging manner. Katharine makes it fun and fresh and we ALL look forward to our workouts and recommend Katharine wholeheartedly.
–Geri
I have been training with Katharine for over two years. During that time I have experienced a significant weight loss (60 pounds) and much improved physical health and well-being. Katharine’s consistent and well- rounded training program and nutritional advice and monitoring have resulted in increased muscle mass, improved balance and flexibility as well as more energy and the ability to do everyday tasks better. Her training style is always positive but demanding enough to help me achieve the fitness goals that she and I have set together. She sees herself as a partner with me on the path to my good health. Katharine is a knowledgeable and professional training specialist. I would highly recommend her for both the novice who wants to get started and the experienced athlete who is working to move to the next level of physical fitness.
–J.W.
Staying active in your 60’s requires a different approach to fitness. I ride bicycles and mountain bike regularly as well as hike, snowshoe, and ski (Nordic and Alpine). My fitness goals are strength, balance, muscle tone, and endurance. After spending a short time with Katharine I realized two unexpected benefits: how to avoid training injury and ways to deal with the inevitable aches and pains of physical activity. For those people needing a drill sergeant, Katharine affably administers an ever-widening range of exercises and advice in a businesslike manner.
–Dennis M.
I have been training with Katharine for 2 years. Despite weight loss challenges and various injuries, Katharine has remained a cheerleader, motivator and partner on this journey.
Katharine is always professional and knowledgeable as well as open-minded to different physical training techniques. I look forward to my weekly workouts with her as she always ‘gently’ challenges me to be my best. Katharine is always encouraging and positive regardless of what roadblocks have come my way. It is this support that has kept me coming to her for training.
I highly recommend Katharine for all levels of fitness. She is super great!
–Michelle, 44
5 years ago, after my doctor recommended I do weight training to increase my upper body strength and to prevent Osteoporosis, I began working with Katharine. I had practiced yoga for years, but had never done weight training before. I began twice weekly training sessions and soon discovered muscles that I never knew I had, strengthened my entire body, increased my balance, and lowered my blood pressure. Katharine created good programs that were structured for me, someone in their late 70’s, and that were fun too. I have made not only positive physical changes, but I have also gained a dear friend as well.
– Laura
