Francheska, USA, 23 July 2022
Hey Kat,
I just wanted to thank you for being a big part of helping me reach my goals: the Turkish get-up and my mobility issues. After watching countless videos on youtube I started to watch your channel. The major reason was your technique is so precise, the information you give is spot on, and the amount of information is staggering. For me, I needed to have the information delivered for my level of ability and mobility. Many years of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu had turned my body into a painful mess. I began to learn more about moving in single planes of motion that athletes fall prey to by being in a sport for a long period. I will say it was hard really hard! But when you have a coach that is patient, knowledgeable, and also listens, there are small breakthroughs almost every week. After more than a year off because of the pandemic, I got back on the mats and it feels amazing, I am certain I will get dings and dents but I feel strong and confident. This translates to smooth calm movement, and the ability to keep up with much younger people. I really feel 10+ years younger!
A very sincere thank you, Kat!
Dave Silva
May 23, 2021
Portland, Oregon USA
rather than pushing to the edge exhaustion. I especially appreciate the balance of being able to train at home following a personalized plan on the training app alongside meeting up to train with others in the great outdoors. She’s always positive and encouraging, which helps when the workouts are on the hard side. Thanks for everything Kat! (Except for all those squats haha)
and frequently. And classes are well prepared and varied. She is positive, encouraging and knows how to draw the best out of people 🙂 No matter what I am training for or focused on, Kat focuses on my goals with me and ensures that I am well prepared for each one. Not only is this resulting in confidence, but also keeps me accountable. Going to class is the highlight of my week! A great workout is guaranteed and so is a laugh and a hug!
Liz O’Callaghan, New Zealand Ministry of Health, April 2015
Under Kat’s guidance, I was able to use kettlebells to become the most fit I’ve ever been in my life. Kat shows a huge amount of passion in helping people to achieve the very best they are capable of. Her knowledge of fitness is unbeatable. She’s dedicated and genuinely cares about her client’s wellbeing and progress towards a healthier and fitter you.
Deanna Nelson, Keith Nelson & Associates, June 2015
Kat is awesome. Efficient methodical, caring and committed. She is always totally focused on each of her clients giving 110%. Always striving for results. Couldnt recommend a better trainer.
Karen Perese, Ministry of Corrections, DHB, February 2015
The best Trainer I have worked with. Focused on results for you, doesn’t put up with excuses or lame reasons you don’t want to exercise. She will inspire you to do what you need to. Very knowledgeable in her professionalism for Health and Fitness and Lifestyle choices. 100% recommend.
Julie Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Auckland, August 2014
I am a senior lecturer of Accounting at the University of Auckland. Kat has been my personal trainer since 2009.
Kat has always provided excellent service and I have been particularly impressed by her knowledge of exercise and nutrition. I have also been impressed by Kat’s dedication to expanding her own and her client’s knowledge. As someone who was very unfit and not motivated when I started training with Kat, I attribute all my success to Kat’s enthusiasm, patience and excellent training.
Kat has also demonstrated a high level of skill at managing a wide variety of fitness levels and ages in her classes. Kat has a strong focu on adapting exercise to individual’s level of ability, while constantly challenging them. As well as significantly improving my fitness I have had no injuries in my years of training with Kat. I attribute this to her strong focus on correct form and skillful training.
Heather Thompson-Barker, Forme Spa Group, Manager and National Trainer, November 2017
I inintialy worked with Kat on the recovery of my broken hand and lower back problems as I suffer from a brittle bone disease. My sessions with Kat have included 1on1 personal training, kettlebell classes, nutrition classes and bootcamp classes.
As I work within the service industry, I am particularly pedantic when it comes to the customer service I receive. I believe Kat delivers ‘World Class Service’. She is incredibly honest, reliable, inspirational and very organised. She has single-handedly made me the healthiest I have been in my life and I couldn’t be happier with the results that I have achieved, physically and mentally.
I shall always hold her in very high regard and will not hesitate to recommend her.
Kettlebell Academy of New Zealand 