Registered Kinesiologist | Physical Therapist Assistant | Certified Personal Trainer | Osteopathy (Current Study)
Keren is a certified Personal Trainer, a Registered Kinesiologist and a Physiotherapist Assistant. Karen is currently attending her 4th year at the Sheridan College Osteopathy program, to obtain her BSc. Osteopathy. Keren currently plays flag football in Ontario in OWIFA and internationally in Europe in the IFAF.
With years of experience in the rehabilitation, health and fitness industry, Keren garners a vast array of professional specialties including: functional strength and conditioning training, senior/special needs fitness training, physical therapy rehabilitation, corrective exercise, fascial fundamentals, personalized fitness coaching and exercise programs, in multi-disciplinary and private gym settings. She is passionate about fitness and supports individualized exercise programs that are fun, challenging and gets results.
Keren believes that one of the most rewarding parts of her job is helping others progress and gain the strength, mobility, and confidence to feel great while doing the activities they enjoy.
Working in a multi-disciplinary studio, Keren collaborates with many therapists at Phases, and works closely with the guidance of the Physiotherapist. Under this direction, she has developed a strong understanding of the importance of safe exercise modification for rehabilitation, the essentials of stretching, postural awareness and injury prevention.
Keren has experience working with clients of different ages, stages and levels of fitness. She believes that all fitness goals should be fun, attainable and enjoyable. With a deep appreciation of the blended holistic benefits of Osteopathy, exercise and physical activity, Keren will educate, motivate, challenge and inspire you to reach your health, fitness and lifestyle goals, while building trust, focussing on injury prevention, strengthening and living pain-free.
Fun Facts:
In addition to playing international flag football, in her spare time, Keren loves to be active outdoors as much as possible, that includes strength training, hiking, running, swimming, basketball and American football.
Education and Qualifications:
H.BSc. Kinesiology York University
Registered Kinesiologist (OKA)
Sheridan College BSc.Osteopathy 4th year - current study