Empower Fitness & Wellness - Santee, California

Heather L.

Kari is an amazing trainer! I have been working with her for a year now and I am very pleased with the progress I have made. Kari is very knowledgeable, reliable and straight forward. Let her know your goals, and she will put you on the right path to achieving them.

Julie H. B.

Pretty sure I am “the” worst client ever 🤣! I’m 40 pounds lighter thanks to Kari and her willingness to put up with me. It started off great, then I was at a standstill for a while because, I’m not gonna lie, mama likes happy hour, but we got it back on track!! Kari will laugh with you, cry with you and kick your ass. She calls me on my BS and is also my biggest cheerleader when I lose weight and inches! I hit 50 years old and my weight jumped way up as well as my cholesterol and sugar levels. I’m happy to say all my labs are normal now and my nail technician called me skinny today!! I highly recommend Kari

Rachel W.

I reached out to Kari at rock bottom. I was 5 years postpartum, with 3 herniated discs, terrified of moving my body and with the worst kind of disordered eating. I quite literally gave her a list of all the reasons why I couldn’t be successful at changing my food habits or learning how to workout again with my injury. Kari knew it wasn’t her job to convince me otherwise- it was her job to meet me where I was and support me as I started this journey. It was teaching me baby steps. One concept at a time. Consistency over perfection. Working hard to override the all or nothing mentality I had lived in for so long. Unpacking how I got to that point and where I wanted to go.

Kari is great with numbers and form and understanding what a person’s body needs in order to be healthy and successful with whatever goals they are wanting to achieve. But the reason why I was able to be successful with what she taught me was because we talked it out. I opened up to her about my thoughts and feelings about what I was struggling with and what was holding me back. I call her my food and movement therapist now, no joke! Without that kind of support from someone who’s been through it AND seen it all over the last 15 years, I wouldn’t still be on this journey to such a better understanding of health and strength. It’s not a quick fix, but a lifestyle shift. I’m grateful she stuck by me with the kind of support I needed while I painstakingly figured out how to put all these puzzle pieces together to work for me and my lifestyle and my body!

Teresa S.

While looking for a small gym to restart my personal training I came across Empower Fitness. Intrigued I did some research and found the Kari was getting awesome reviews and results from her clients.

I started with Kari a few months ago and couldn’t be happier. She is very knowledgeable about fitness and tailored my program just for me. Bonus, she is so sweet and really cares about her clients. Recommend 💯.

Katie G.

If you’re looking for a great personal trainer, Empower Fitness is the place to go! Kari is incredibly knowledgeable and tailors workouts and nutrition plans to meet your individual needs. She consistently goes above and beyond, checking in and helping you work toward your goals. She genuinely cares about you and works hard to help you!

Lisa B.

I’ve been working out with Kari for 14 years, and she has guided me through various phases—pregnancy, postpartum, and injuries—always adjusting my workouts to avoid stressing my knee or back.

Kari sets realistic goals, both physically and nutritionally, while holding you accountable and pushing you just beyond what you think you can do., Kari is honest which means sometimes you won’t want to hear it, but it’s always the truth. Most importantly, she gets results!

Annie C.

Kari is a knowledgeable and encouraging personal trainer. She adjusts workouts according to your schedule. She checks in with her clients and she is wonderful to work with! I highly recommend her.

Karina S.

I've been working with Kari for over a year and my journey with her has been amazing. While I may not be at my goal yet, and still have a lot of learning and work to do, I know with Kari's support I will get there in my own time. That's what is so great about her as a personal trainer. She does not have a one size fits all high sales model, she actually listens to me and coaches me as a unique individual with my unique struggles. As you all know, I'm in San Diego but Empower Fitness has a full program online that you can tap into from anywhere. So, here's my endorsement . . . if you are ready this year to make the investment in yourself, at least schedule a FREE consult with her.