Empowered to Prevent Pain
I started private training with Kristie after struggling with plantar fasciitis and hip pain when walking even short distances. After the first session I knew my husband would really benefit as well, so he started coming along. Kristie’s approach of teaching and her excellent sense of humor really engages us and helps us learn – she provides detailed explanation, demonstration of exercises, and repetition so we know we’re doing our homework correctly. After the first few sessions we both already saw marked improvement. We feel empowered to know how to prepare for hikes, how to help our bodies during and after hiking, and I can finally sleep through the night without hip pain waking me up. We are so happy we connected with Kristie!
Tammie and Todd - Avid Hikers and Geocashe Fans
Back to Playing the Sport I Love
Kristie is an amazing teacher, and she has a very deep knowledge base! I’ve done physical therapy for my back, hip, and knees. While that was all helpful, there were gaps in the information and exercises I learned. Kristie bridged the information gaps! She showed me how my body was moving, how it was not moving, and helped me understand how certain body parts were being overworked because other body parts were not working at all. Those parts weren’t broken, I just hadn’t been asking them to do anything. I was provided exercises specific to my needs, and she walked me through them in a way I could understand and truly benefit from them. After incorporating the exercise plan into my life, my knee pain and back pain are generally gone (unless I skip doing the exercises). It’s fun to be out for a walk or on the elliptical and notice how it feels when my newly discovered muscles are doing their part. It’s one thing to do the exercises, it’s another to have the pain relieved, and then it’s another to notice the muscles in action when doing random activities. So cool! Thank you, Kristie, for helping me get my body working the way it was designed to work!
Jackie P. - Enthusiastic Athlete and Mom
Able to Be Barefoot Again
Thank you so much for your thoughtful, thorough instruction and guidance. The Realign, Rebalance, and Restore class truly helped me regain foot function and flexibility. Three years ago I ruptured a tendon in my left foot and since then have had significant pain. I had pain while walking, pain while stretching and especially pain when not wearing shoes at home. Through practicing the techniques you taught, I have improved my balance, flexibility and my feet no longer hurt! I am able to be shoe-free again! Thank you so much!
Danielle M. - Yogi who Enjoys Being Shoe-Free
Performance Improvement
I started the Realign, Rebalance and Restore and Mat Yoga classes taught by Kristie two months ago with a desire to improve my flexibility and balance. The class exceeded my expectations by teaching how to correctly move in alignment and use our muscles in ways that reduce wear on the body and minimize injury risk. The classes and exercises have pretty much eliminated a back muscle that had been bothering me for the past nine months. Both my balance and flexibility have improved. My ballroom dance teacher has commented more than once that these classes appear to be improving how I move and perform as a competitive amateur ballroom dancer. Kristie, I enjoy your detailed explanations when you teach and your great passion for teaching.
Tom K. - Competitive Amateur Ballroom Dancer
Muscle Release Techniques for the Win
I attended the Roll Out & Tune up class, and was immediately hooked! That magical little pink ball that is used to roll out muscles has been such a lifesaver, particularly during quarantine. As a person who has attended many different fitness classes, and organizes recreation activities for a living, I can honestly say that Kristie is one of the best instructors in her field. She is knowledgeable, organized, and has excellent candor with participants. Her classes were always a bright spot during my day, and I enjoy having her teach at the Rogers Activity Center.
Teresa S. - City of Rogers Senior Activity Coordinator
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No Longer Think about Arthritis Pain
Cindy: After attending the Roll Out and Tune Up class, we now have techniques to deal with tight muscles that cause discomfort. I am also more agile in the house – in the kitchen and while cleaning I can kneel down and reach things easier, etc. About 2pm every day I could tell by the grimace on Jack's face and the way he would walk that the pain in his feet from the arthritis was getting really bad. That doesn’t happen anymore – he doesn’t have the pain.
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Jack: Arthritis doesn't go away, but I don't have as much foot pain now. It's to the point where I don't even think about it and, to me, that's success! I have even cut down on my pain medications. Because we were never exposed to any of these techniques to relieve pain before, Kristie is a hero in our family.​
Cindy & Jack W. - Travel Enthusiasts
Move Well: Improve Balance with Tai Chi and Restorative Exercise
Participant Success Stories
LouAnn
I decided to join the Move Well class because I had concerns about my balance and the possibility of falling. Living with arthritis throughout my body is always a challenge - it’s a constant struggle to keep my joints moving and lubricated - so I wanted to find something that could help me move more confidently.
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This class has really opened my eyes. I’ve become much more conscious of my movements and learned how important foot health is to overall balance. I was surprised by how much of a difference simple things - like wearing flat shoes and paying attention to how my feet are positioned - can make.
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Now, I’m always aware of where my feet are and how I’m moving. I feel much better informed about how to prevent falls and stay steady in everyday life.
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If you’re unsure about taking this class, I’d say give it a try - there’s nothing to lose and everything to gain!
Karel
I decided to join the class because I wanted to do something about my loss of balance - even simple things like picking up storm debris in the yard had started to feel a little scary. I was constantly catching myself and knew I needed to make a change.
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I’ve never taken a class like this before, and it has helped me in such a positive way! The focus on the mechanics of the feet during the educational portion of the class and learning how balance really works made all the difference. Much to my surprise, I think it was the practicing of Tai Chi that helped me the most.
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Since starting the class, my balance has improved so much, especially when working outside, and my confidence is back. I now spend as much time as I can barefoot during the day and feel much more in tune with how my body moves.
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Compared to when I first began, I’m more confident and I can finish what I start around the house. This class truly gives you results - there’s nothing but improvement in the quality of daily life after taking it.
Rosie
I joined the Move Well class because I was having some issues with balance and wanted to do something about it.
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From the start, I could tell this wasn’t like other exercise classes. We learned about the body and how balance really works, and we were given handouts to take home to remember what we learned and how to do the exercises. The weekly tracking sheets helped me stay consistent and reminded me to practice throughout the week - which really made a difference.
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I’ve gotten stronger from doing the exercises, and I’ve learned how much the feet affect balance - that knowledge alone has been eye-opening!
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The focus on education is what stands out most. It’s not just movement for the sake of moving - you actually understand why certain things matter and how to apply them in everyday life.
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If you’re thinking about taking this class, do it! It’s educational, effective, and you truly get out of it what you put in.
I’d read for years about the benefits of Tai Chi, especially for seniors, but it wasn’t until I joined a class at the Rogers Senior Center that I truly understood its power. After just one session, I was hooked.
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Since then, I’ve taken every class and workshop - each one offering new insights and steady progress. The combination of corrective movement, breathwork, and habit-building has brought real, lasting results: fewer headaches, less pain, better sleep, reduced stress, and greatly improved balance and flexibility.
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What I love most is how easily these techniques fit into everyday life. Kristie’s teaching blends movement science, creativity, and brain training in ways that make learning both fun and effective.
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These classes have given me more than better balance - they’ve given me confidence, vitality, and joy in movement.