About Kara

Kara has been a Group Fitness Instructor, Yoga teacher, and Personal Trainer for over 14 years in NYC.  She also is certified in Plant Based Nutrition from the T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. Fitness, Yoga, and Plant Based Nutrition have transformed her life, and her mission and vision is to share these gifts with as many people as possible.  

Because of her diverse background, Kara is able to design plans for clients that are tailored to incorporate things that they will enjoy, which increases adherence to the program, with the ultimate goal of making it a lifestyle.  From dance, to weight training, spinning, kickboxing, and yoga, there is something for everyone!  

Kara is also passionate about explaining the why behind her suggestions, so that her clients walk away with the knowledge to make a real life change that they can sustain.

Kara's qualifications are listed below: 

AFAA Personal Training Certification 

AFAA Kickboxing Certification

AFAA Primary Group Exercise Certification

TRX® Suspension Training Certification 

Creator of KWIK KORE® (Kicking With Kara’s Kore)

Spinning® Certification 

Les Mills BODYPUMP™  Certification

Zumba®  Basics I, II, and STRONG by Zumba®  Licenses

YogaFit® RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) 

Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from the T.Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, eCornell 

YogaFit® Warriors 140 - Hour Certification (Trauma Informed Yoga)

Founder & President of Warriors Rising Foundation, Inc  

Competitive Bodybuilder, WBFF Fitness Diva Category 35+, 2nd Place NYC July 2019