Testimonials
What My Clients Say
“I’d never worked with a personal trainer before, and it was a night and day difference between struggling to get fit on my own, and working with Katie. She is kind and actually listened to me, and and the same time helped me do things I never thought I’d be able to do, like dead lifts and bench press. She knows endless different exercises—so many things I’d never seen in a video or group class. She coached me through building strength slowly to avoid injury, and before I knew it, just moving through life was easier. For the first time in my life, I feel physically strong. I even started riding my horses again after an unplanned dismount last year when I had the core strength of a wet noodle. I can’t recommend her enough!.”
Kelli H..
Eagan
"I have worked with Katie for well over a year. She is my rock and is an excellent, knowledgeable, flexible and compassionate trainer. I am a 61 year old cancer patient and Katie has kept me strong through multiple rounds of chemo—keeping me motivated and giving me a sense of control when I really have very little. She truly meets me where I am at for each session and has done so from the very beginning. I look back at where I started and where I am now and am amazed at the change. How she managed to get me from my weak starting point to this level of improvement l don’t know. It just happened gradually and continually over time. I am much much stronger in body and mind because of Katie. She also keeps the work interesting with a seemingly endless variety of exercises and adaptations. I cannot recommend Katie as a personal strongly enough. It is money very well spent!"
Shelley C.
Eagan
"Working with Katie has been amazing! Katie helped me to achieve fitness goals that I did not think were possible. She developed a comprehensive program for me and has kept me motivated between sessions. I would never have thought working out could be so much fun. I would highly recommend Katie for anyone looking to work with a personal trainer!”
Michelle D..
Eagan
"Katie is amazing. She is the perfect combination of supportive and encouraging. She knows how to just push me enough over the edge, so I am making gains that I would not make on my own. And, I am left feeling confident and uplifted!"
Stephanie K.
Eagan
“I found Katie through Survival 2 Strength. Six years after my ovarian cancer treatment, I was in dire need of getting my strength back, and I knew I couldn’t do it on my own. I’d never worked with a trainer before; and could not have asked for a better first experience with Katie. I am constantly amazed at the things I can do now that I couldn’t when we first started.”
Sarah M.
Richfield
"I love working with Katie because of her incredible knowledge base. When I’m having a low energy day, she finds ways to keep me motivated, brainstorming solutions so I continue to feel successful. I’ve learned I do best working one on one with a trainer to stay motivated and continue to learn. I love working with Katie and consider her a friend who continues to guide me on my path to increased health and wellness.”
Julie C.
Minneapolis
“I had lost a great deal of strength and confidence after having had undiagnosed medication induced lupus. Katie treated me with kindness and caring. She cheered my efforts and hugged me when I cried from fear. Katie keeps increasing my exercises incrementally. There is never any chance of boredom while working out with Katie, as no two workouts are ever the same. Working out with Katie has changed everything. It is the best thing I have ever done for my health – both mental and physical.”
Christin C.
Eagan
I am a Type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer shortly before meeting with Katie. My goal was to maintain a good A1C score, increase strength, and maintain good weight. I had never worked with a personal trainer in the past, instead following a program for years that I had found on the internet. Katie outlined the benefits of one on one and group work with a personal trainer. She asked the right questions and used her experience to design the exercises and routines that benefitted me the most. She truly wants to know what your goals are and works to get you there. I’m a person that likes to be challenged and she is excellent at doing so and getting the most out of you. My experience with Katie was a positive re-set. Being “coached” by an expert was eye opening. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone.
Mike S.
Eagan
