Karen has worked in the Fitness Industry for over 35 years and is passionate about helping people to have a better quality of life by education and motivation. EVERY BODY can be a better version of themselves! The most important lesson to learn is that getting your body into peak condition can be fun: exercise is not a chore – it is a necessity.
You can be assured that you are in the care of an educated, caring and qualified Professional who gets results. Commit 100% to her training programmes and you will change your body AND your life.
Clientele range in age from 16 years to 70+ years with conditions including Obesity, Diabetes II, Depression, Injuries (workplace/chronic), Stress Related, Muscular Weakness, Post Operative, Pregnancies and numerous ailments that result from a poor lifestyle. Karen is trained to help you turn your life around and to become a stronger, happier person.
I will strive to empower, energise and motivate EVERY person to lead a healthier and happier lifestyle through intelligent exercise.
- CERTIFIED CIRCL MOBILITY Instructor March 2023
- CERTIFIED L1 GGS Women's Coaching Specialist 2022
- CERTIFIED Les Mills BODYPUMP Instructor 2021
- CERTIFIED Les Mills BODYATTACK Instructor 2021
- CERTIFIED NUTRITION COACH Pn1 (PRECISION NUTRITION) 2020
- CERTIFIED ONLINE TRAINER (OTA) 2019
- CERTIFIED STRONG NATION Instructor 2018
- Trained Nurse
- Certified HIRT TRAINER - Level 1 2015 and Level 2 Coach 2017
- Certified MENOFIT Instructor
- Certified BATTLING ROPES Instructor
- STUDIO PILATES INTERNATIONAL MATWORK and REFORMER INSTRUCTOR
- CERTIFIED WELLNESS LEADER
- TEMPLATE EATING SYSTEM (CERTIFIED)
- EXERCISE THERAPIST (Injury Rehabilitation Consultant) – COAL SERVICES HEALTH SINGLETON FEBRUARY 2005 – JULY 2008
- CERTIFICATE IV IN FITNESS
- CERTIFICATE III IN FITNESS – FIA (2004)
- AOK STABILITY TRAINING COURSE – NEWCASTLE (2002)
- ADVANCED RESUSITATION CERTIFICATE
- SENIOR FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
- CERTIFIED SWISS BALL INSTRUCTOR
- CERTIFIED LES MILLS BODYPUMP INSTRUCTOR 1998
- CERTIFIED Les Mills BODYATTACK INSTRUCTOR 1998
- LEVEL 1 SPORTS TRAINER
- ACTIVE OVER 50’S EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR
- EXERCISE CO-ORDINATOR & INSTRUCTOR FOR FITNESS CENTRES INCLUDING MUSWELLBROOK, SCONE, SINGLETON, DENMAN, TUNCURRY & NELSON BAY 1990 – 1995
- EXERCISE CONSULTANT FOR HUNTER VALLEY OPERATIONS STAFF 2007
- FOUNDATION MEMBER OF NATIONAL STRENGTH & CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA
- MEMBERSHIP (PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS) NETWORK FOR FITNESS PROFESSIONALS
- CONSULTANT FOR COMMONWEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICE AUSTRALIA (SINCE 2002)
- FITNESS ASSESSMENT COURSE – UNIVERSITY WESTERN SYDNEY (1990)
- ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY & MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY NSW (1989)
- OWNER/MANAGER OWN BUSINESS – LOXTON HOUSE GYMNASIUM MUSWELLBROOK 1988 – 1995
- MUSWELLBROOK SHIRE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR – 1997
- “PERSONAL TRAINING BY KAREN” – SPECIALISED PRIVATE TRAINING SINCE 1996
- LECTURER ON HEALTH & FITNESS ISSUES FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS eg WEIGHT WATCHERS, LIONS CLUB, SCHOOLS (MUSWELLBROOK)
- CASUAL FITNESS CONSULTANT FOR HUNTER HEALTH (2000) – ASSESSOR OF ACTIVE OVER 50’S INSTRUCTORS IN UPPER & LOWER HUNTER
- GOLD MEDALIST – 2000 NSW MASTERS GAMES COFFS HARBOUR – 800M TRACK
- GOLD MEDALIST – 2001 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES – 5KM
- GOLD MEDALIST – 2001 AUSTRALIAN MASTERS GAMES – TEAM TRIATHLON (FEMALE)
- SILVER MEDALIST 800M TRACK. GOLD MEDALIST 5KM – 2002 TRANS TASMAN GAMES
- GOLD MEDALIST 5KM. SILVER MEDALIST 800M TRACK. BRONZE MEDALIST 1500M TRACK. – AUST MASTERS 2003
- FOR 1997–2000 TRACK COMPETITION, ask for details.
- EMPLOYED AS SENIOR GYM SUPERVISOR AT SINGLETON GYM & SWIM LEISURE CENTRE 1999–2005 (SINGLETON COUNCIL)
- 2001 SINGLETON SHIRE COUNCIL EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
- REHABILITATION OF WORK RELATED INJURIES FOR COAL MINES INSURANCE, COAL SERVICES HEALTH & PRIVATE PRACTICES
- PT by Karen "INJURY REHABILITATION & RECOVERY” – PART TIME BUSINESS COMMENCED 2002
VOLUNTEER WORK
- FITNESS TRAINER FOR MUSWELLBROOK STATE AGE NETBALLERS 1994–1997
- GYM INSTRUCTOR PCYC MUSWELLBROOK
- FITNESS TRAINER FOR MUSWELLBROOK RUGBY LEAGUE 1998 & MUSWELLBROOK RUGBY UNION 1999 (FIRST GRADES: PAID)
- COMMITTEE MEMBER PCYC MUSWELLBROOK 1995–1996
- ACTIVITY SUPERVISOR FOR YOUTH ACTIVITY SERVICE AT PCYC MUSWELLBROOK 1995–1996
- ORGANISED AND CO-ORDINATED 2004 LEST WE FORGET ANNUAL AUST FUNDRAISER FUN RUN. RAISED OVER $1200 (MUSWELLBROOK)