Karen holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota, and is certfied as a Clinical Exercise Specialist, A.C.E. Personal Trainer, A.C.E. Wilderness First Responder, W.M.I. - IVOLS.

Karen enjoys helping people improve their personal fitness levels according to their unique circumstances, talents, limitations, and desires. She believes that fitness leads to health, both physically and mentally. Small steps turn into great journeys with time.

In her free time Karen enjoys hockey, swimming, hiking, and biking.