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I am a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and lover of life. I am a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, health educator, motivational speaker, owner of Sakina Renee FIT, and SR Wellness. Meeting my clients where they are mentally and physically is my mantra for success. My love for health and wellness began with my own personal journey of finding myself mentally, physically, and spiritually. Along this journey I lost over 45 pounds, overhauled my diet, and continue to strive for optimal health. I decided that I wanted to make a difference by helping others become better versions of themselves through healthier lifestyle choices. After I became a certified personal trainer I returned to school and obtained my Masters Degree in Health Education and Promotion to expand my practice. My personal experience, client base, and education have led me to specialize in fitness for women and workplace wellness programs. I do not believe in the one size fits all approach. I tailor my programs to meet the needs of each client. This is what separates Sakina Renee FIT and SR Wellness from other programs. My mission is to inspire, motivate, and EMPOWER individuals to lead healthier lifestyles through personal training, health coaching, and health education and promotion.

I do not use a "one size fits all" program for my clients. Every client gets a customized program that is designed to help them get from their point A to their point B. During our sessions I am attentive, interactive, and in the moment with you. Each session is different and planned according to how your body feels that day, what needs attention, and what your specific goals are. I keep my client base to 10 clients or less so that I can give each one the attention and dedication that they deserve out of their trainer. I am always available through phone or text and even check in on the weekends or days we don't train together to make sure my clients are doing what they need to be doing to reach their goals. How much effort and work you put into something will greatly determine your outcome and success.

I fell in love with fitness in college where knee pain was keeping me from continuing my basketball career. I began researching and putting my energy into what I could do to become more flexible and strengthen specific muscle groups to prevent the knee pain I was experiencing. Through this, I was able to overcome my knee issues and in the middle of doing that, I fell in love with teaching people how to achieve their fitness goals. What you will expect from me a is a wide range of expertise in the fitness industry that will break down diets and exercises to fit your needs and get you to your goals.

Kristen recently moved to the Queen City from Atlanta, GA where she decided to trade in her high heels for sneakers. She is an experienced NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist with almost three years of 1-1 training under her belt . She was a competitive figure skater for twelve years so her love for training and learning how to properly fuel her body was instilled from an early age. Kristen uses her athletic background and experience to help client's fulfill their fitness potential, both mentally and physically. She believes in keeping her sessions interesting, informative and fun while making sure that proper mechanics are always in place. In her spare time, she loves to throw on her skates (still!), run, mountain bike, kayak and ski with her husband and two dogs.