Hi, I’m Kim(berly).
You can call me either. Some people also call me KB.
These are the tenets of my approach:
BE YOU. ONLY STRONGER.
All genders. All races. All sizes. All ages. All sexual orientations. All abilities. All religions. All people. The human body is meant to do work - to be strong, powerful, and expend energy throughout the day. Come as you are. Keep progressing through the best version of yourself each day along the way.
SELF-CONFIDENCE THROUGH PHYSICAL COMPETENCE
There are few things that bring more of a sense of pride than being able to take care of all your daily activities on your own. Putting your own bag into the overhead compartment on a flight... Getting down to the floor to play with your kids (and grandkids!) for hours... Helping your friend move... Doing your own yardwork... There are countless different things that come up every day that all add up to your interpretation of who you are. It all starts with the courage to get outside your comfort zone.
HEALTH IS AN ACT OF SERVICE
Your health directly impacts your community. Your body functions off of what you feed it and how you move it. The healthier and happier you are the more likely it is you are a supportive family member and friend, a productive employee, and a helpful neighbor. In addition to the importance of taking care of yourself, we all benefit from each other's vitality.
TRAIN INDOORS. PLAY OUTDOORS.
Training with a purpose keeps your workouts from becoming stagnant. I want you to be able to say YES to any activity presented to you. From hiking to biking to mountaineering to kayaking, being in nature gives us a whole new perspective on life. These activities also take mental and physical strength, stamina, and coordination. Indoor training will support the development of these skills so you will be safe when you hit the trail.
I bring an enthusiasm to my coaching based on my belief that a strong community depends on having positive, fit, and healthy members. Oh yeah… and that moving is fun! Hard work, intensity, and tenacity tempered with the ability to laugh at yourself, have fun, and not take life so seriously are standards here.
My idea of fun involves anything active and preferably outdoors. From traditional sports like soccer, biking, and trail running to other outdoor adventures like SUP, mountaineering, rafting, and skydiving, I am always down to try something new. On the flip side, I also enjoy hanging by a fire pit, sipping coffee slowly in the mornings while doing a crossword, and sitting down to a long, killer meal with friends. You should also know that my three dogs—Gus, Henni, and Barney—are my life.
Committed to being a well-rounded and knowledgeable coach, I have earned a wide variety of certifications in the field. I am one of only two women in the world to be a Master Trainer for MovNat, which includes all three levels, plus Combatives and Aquatics. I just recently stepped down from teaching certifications internationally for them. Additionally, I have over 500 hours of yoga training/certifications, including Primal Vinyasa. Other certifications include CrossFit, Kettlebells, Personal Training, Boot Camp, and Indoor Cycling. I have been coaching in the fitness industry since 2003 and became a functional nutritional therapist in 2016.
In my past life I directed the Center for Educational Pluralism at Western Washington University and then taught middle and high school for 10 years (Spanish, Leadership, and a program called AVID, whose aim is to get underrepresented families access to post-secondary education). After teaching, I directed the AVID program in the Vancouver Public Schools for four years. As a result I have extensive training in anti-racist education, culturally relevant teaching, leadership, and community building.
Being a good community member in all facets of the term is paramount to good health. It is all connected. WE are all connected.
What is it like to work with me?
Here is what some of my clients say:
“I enjoy Kim’s positive and inclusive attitude towards movement. She explains and demonstrates moves in a way that promotes understanding how your body and the move work together, and she’s a pro at providing coaching tips along the way, even when I’m a small square on a Zoom screen. She helps turn movement that can at first seem intimidating into movement that’s possible and even fun.”
— Tracy T.
“My experience with Kim has been completely transformative. I am someone who has worked out for a long time and considered myself fairly fit. However, connecting with Kim has changed how I work out, my dedication to fitness and movement, and my overall health. I am stronger and fitter than I have been perhaps in my entire life (I’m in my mid-50s). Kim is an exceptional instructor and coach. Even when teaching on Zoom (which is the only way I have worked with her), her assessment of my technique and guidance in what I need to correct are excellent. I learn something each time I’m in class with her and strive to become a better athlete with her help.”
— Leslie L.
“The approach that Kim brings to overall wellness—physical, mental, and emotional—is exactly what I was looking for. She is such a joy to work with and brings a contagious passion for everything she teaches. I have learned to appreciate my body more, what it is capable of, and have found ways to move that make me feel confident and strong. Thank you!”
— Katie K.
Are you ready to
activate your life?
Align your health with your lifestyle.
