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About Us

Our Mission

The mission of

Health & Wellness is to improve the health and fitness of our communities.

We guide individuals through Exercise Therapy, Personal Training and Health Coaching to recover fully and achieve their best health.

About Our President

Overcoming adversity as a result of a severe car accident, the owner and guiding light of , Katrina Bennett decided to help others as she helped herself through physical training and motivation.

As young child, Katrina was always interested physical activity and business. She performed in several ballet productions and taught piano lessons to mentally challenged foster children from the age of five. She began training in the gym at thirteen and started her own business called Sunshine Window Washing at eighteen.

While studying at the University College of the Fraser Valley, Katrina was the victim of a severe car accident. She sustained many injuries including a broken back and concussion. Katrina was rushed to the Vancouver General Hospital where Dr Marcel Dvorak, recent surgeon for former BC Premier Mike Harcourt, conducted the first of two surgeries. Katrina underwent an extensive rehabilitation training program and a second back surgery the following year. After a remarkable recovery Katrina began training as a natural body builder.

In the fall of 1997, Katrina completed her Human Kinetics degree and her Professional Fitness and Lifestyles Certification at UBC. She performed Hip Hop dance in many events in the community such as Vancouver Sun Run and the Health & Wellness Show. Katrina taught Hip Hop for the YMCA, Fitness World, church groups and summer camps. She also worked as a Kinesiologist and personal trainer for the Canadian Back Institute, Citadel Health Management, Hotel Vancouver and Le Physique.

In the fall of 2002, Katrina opened

Health & Wellness. Her dream was to help others overcome physical injury and achieve their best health. Get Fit + Be Happy =

. She is making this happen now through: Exercise Therapy, Personal Training, Health Coaching, Wellness Workshops and her complimentary Newsletters.

Since

Health & Wellness began Katrina has been: nominated for "Entrepreneur of the Year 2003"; featured on the cover of the Balanced Life Magazine; in the Georgia Strait and The Vancouver Province newspapers and a guest on the popular radio station CFUN 1410am. She continues to help people reach their fitness and nutrition goals having an impact on thousands of people.

Katrina is an energetic, motivated, caring woman who will help you achieve results in your life, NOW!

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About Our Team

Nicole Funk, BA RHED, is Can-Fit-Pro Registered, Health & Fitness Trainer with a Bachelor in Recreation and Health Education from the University of Victoria. She has been working as a private trainer for the last 6 years. Nicole's expertise is private one-on-one and couples training. She has worked with a wide range of clients from kids to older adults. Nicole's passion is helping people feel better about themselves physically and emotionally through the use of exercise and healthy lifestyle choices. She has experienced huge success with her clients in Victoria and is excited to share her talents as a Katch Life Trainer in the City of Penticton. Nicole enjoys a variety of activities including: tennis, yoga, cycling, skiing and hiking. She also enjoys shopping, sipping a latte and spending time with her husband, family and friends.

Testimonials

Youth Fitness Workshop held at Langley Events Center (1200+ Kids)

"Dear Katrina,

Thank you for your fun morning dance aerobics. The kids had a great time being on the floor together and you were a lot of fun.

Sincerely,
The Youth Conference Team"

Kelly Kirby, Langley School District Teacher

"About a year ago I decided to go after all my dreams. I realized that I was only striving for excellence in certain areas in my life and not in others. One of those areas that was lacking was my health. I have lost over 100 pounds in the last year. If you want it bad enough you will get it.

At first I was so heavy I could only go for long walks but soon I was heading to the gym on a regular routine. I went with a personal trainer, Katrina Bennett.

Health & Wellness helped to build my knowledge and confidence. I will continue to include vigorous activity in my life and I love it Life is so much better living in a fit body. I am so glad I realized that I was worth this and that I am responsible for making my dreams come true."

Photo: Kelly's Pant One Year Later. There's room for Katrina too!

Jana Konkin, Registered Massage Therapist

"I've been training with

Health & Wellness since the summer of 2002. They have always been an abundant source of inspiration, motivation and information. Every session is different from the last and there is always something new and challenging for me to learn.

has encouraged me to become more goal oriented in my workouts and helped me to train for My First Triathlon in August 2003. They are very sensitive to my needs, whether they be physical, emotional or spiritual and I have the utmost confidence in their abilities. Whether you are just getting into fitness, recovering from an injury or an accomplished athlete wanting to fine tune your skills, I would highly recommend

Health & Wellness for Exercise Therapy and Personal Training."

Photos: Personal Training in Tisdall Park

Lawrence M. Winters, President Vancouver Financial Planning Consultants Inc.

"I am most impressed with Katrina's skills as a trainer, her professionalism and her genuine desire to help her clients."

Nita Rothwell, Supervisor of Commercial Procurement Air Canada Jazz

"Not only have I been able to alleviate pain associated with my injury, but I have been able to build up strength in the injured area and attain a degree of overall fitness that I did not know how to achieve...Katrina has the attitude, knowledge and personal skills to make the whole experience, fun, efficient and very beneficial."

D. Krakovsky, Teacher & Mother

"I really like the personalized and friendly approach of

...I like the fact that I can go out to exercise at the park, in the back yard of my house or inside too. I get exercises that suit me, my body and my injuries and have someone who is trained to monitor my progress and ensure that I am safely exercising. I would encourage anyone to give it try"

Debby Bennett, Social Worker & Mother

"My shoulder used to be in constant pain. Sometimes it would get so bad it would freeze up completely. I decided to get help from Katch Life Health & Wellness and I'm so glad I did. With the exercises and stretches they showed me I was able to completely rehabilitate my shoulder. Now I am equipped with the skills I need to maintain good shoulder health. Thank you so much!"