Hi, I am Kat.

In 2014, almost one year after launching my business, I had an “aha” moment alone in my hospital room while on bedrest, pregnant with my second son. The fitness industry is failing women and mothers. 

Pregnancy through postpartum is a highly pressurized time, and the problematic philosophies society places on women and mothers to “get your pre-baby body back quickly & at all costs”  to accept that pelvic floor, aches, and pains are the prices you pay because you chose to have a baby is unacceptable.

There in my hospital bed, we deserved better. I rebranded my business to KatFit and embarked on my mission to help educate and empower women to gain strength through motherhood by providing tools to redefine their relationship with their body and worth.

Why am I so passionate about KatFit’s mission?
I have felt utterly helpless in a body I thought failed me and on the verge of giving up on my recovery from my second and highly complex C-section where they needed to make 4-incisions to ensure they could bring my son into the world alive and then save my life ⁠but a little voice deep down inside of me whispered,
"I am worth it." ⁠

It is a simple and short statement but one that holds great power. ⁠When I realized I was worth it during my recovery, I slowly (very slowly) began to find the strength to move again.  My "why" statement ignites my burning passion for never quitting... I may need to rest, but I will never give up on myself because I AM WORTH IT. ⁠I do not work out or challenge myself for vanity or bragging rights. My fitness is for me.  My fitness and goals will always be a work in progress because I know I am not doing it for anyone else but solely for me because I AM WORTH IT.⁠

Some Fun Facts About Me:

  • I am a mom of two boys and married to my biggest supporter.

  • I started competing in track & field when I was 11. I hold several records at the high school level in the high jump, triple jump, and 400m. In my college track & field career, I earned multiple All-American statuses in both the high jump & 4x400m relay. I also assisted my team in winning 8 NCAA Championships.

  • This is my second career. My previous career was as a College Track & Field/ Strength & Conditioning Coach.

  • I am a Postpartum PTSD Warrior.

  • After having my second child, I have run fourteen half marathons, twelve marathons, and ten ultramarathons (from a 50k to 106 miles races).

  • I was born/ raised in Southeastern Pennsylvania, lived in Massachusetts for 15 years, and am now back in Pennsylvania.

Areas of Expertise & Certifications:

  • MA MEd, Coaching Principles & Sports Psychology, Boston University

  • NASM Personal Trainer

  • NASM Behavioral Change Specialist

  • NASM Women’s Fitness Specialist

  • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach

  • Certified Pre- & Post Natal Coach, ACE & Girls Gone Strong

  • Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Core Exercise Solutions

  • USA Track & Field Level II Combined Events Coach

  • USA Track & Field Level II Jumps Coach

  • USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach