Golden Teacher Wellness LLC 7918 Main Street, Fogelsville, PA 18051

"I was beyond blessed to have Karissa as a support person during every stage of my pregnancy. her expertise on women's health, helped set us up to have a labor that we wanted. In early pregnancy she helped by educating me on the importance of building strength and mobility. She sat down with us & went through what we could expect during the stages of labor & how to navigate through them with ease. She listened to our preferences and educated us on the different interventions that could be available to us. This was our first pregnancy. With each doctor appointment, I updated her & we adjusted my birth plan as needed. She was supportive during the entire pregnancy. My due date came and went. She remained supportive by clearly explaining what we could expect if we decided to deviate from our birth plan. She also provided natural induction techniques. I went into labor on my own at 41 weeks. I contacted her and she remined me what stage we were in & what I could do to continue to progress the labor. I was able to reference the guides provided by her, to help navigate through early labor. Once things started to progress & I realized I needed her support, she came over to the house. She was able to help guide us through the contraction with her soft spoken coaching & bag of tools. She then went to the hospital with us, where she continued to support me & to advocate for our preferences. Once our baby was born, she made sure we were all well before leaving us to enjoy our first moments as a family of 3. After we left the hospital, she continued to ensure we were doing well & provided any further guidance that she could. She did a post partum visit a few weeks later. No matter how hard things got, Karissa always kept our preference int he forefront & continued to remind us of the possibility of having our preferred labor experience while keeping in mind the health of me and the baby. She went above and beyond what I would have ever expected a doula to do. I always felt comfortable with her. As we plan to grow our family in the future I will definitely look to Karissa for support in our future birth plants."

"Karissa is so much more than a pre/post natal trainer. She is incredibly passionate about women’s health, helping women understand their bodies, and empowering them with knowledge and tools to help them live healthy, full lives. This starts with Karissa’s extensive experience in guiding women on their fitness journeys through pregnancy and postpartum. Throughout my pregnancy, she challenged me physically in ways that were safe and appropriate for where I was at in my pregnancy. She is a living encyclopedia of the female anatomy and she helped me manage any pain or discomfort I experienced while pregnant. Her help was invaluable in relieving hip pain that kept me awake at night. And she helped me prepare my body for the giant task of giving birth. But her support throughout my pregnancy extended far beyond fitness. I went into the birth of my baby feeling prepared, strong, and confident not just physically but also mentally and spiritually. Karissa was such a huge source of support for me, one that added to the beauty of my experience. So it was a no-brainer for me to continue working with her post partum and beyond. She’s fun and approachable. She keeps it appropriately challenging but cheers you on with loads of encouragement. She listens deeply and takes the time to understand your needs both physically and mentally. She really, truly cares about helping women live their best lives. I remember telling her while I was pregnant that I wish every pregnant woman had the chance to work with her."

"Karissa is the trainer I always wanted but didn’t think existed. She’s tough but empathetic, extremely knowledgeable but also approachable, and she’s effectively changed my approach to exercise for the better. I started working with Karissa a little over a year ago, not long after having my first baby. I was out of shape and intimidated about getting back into a routine. Over the last year, I’ve had lots of ups and downs as a new mom and Karissa always knows just what I need in a session. She really thinks about clients as a holistic person, knowing when to dial up a physical challenge or when to take a few minutes to talk about mental health and self care. Plus, her virtual availability and flexible schedule make it easy to stick to a routine. My life is better with Karissa in it - I’m stronger, healthier, happier, and I’m so grateful for her help and expertise. This is the trainer you’ve been looking for!"

"I’ve been working with Karissa to prep for birth and also attended her Pelvic Floor & Pilates workshop, and she is the perfect person to be able to learn from! She is so knowledgeable and a great teacher - not always things that go hand in hand. Her explanations are thorough and creative, and you can expect that she will find exercises to fit your needs, and lifestyle to meet whatever goals you may have!"

"Karissa is a delight to work with! I've been working with her for almost 3 years! And it has been a pleasure. She's worked with me through my fitness journey, lifestyle changes, and mental health challenges - I feel more in the know of my body than I ever was before I met and started working with Karissa! She will not disappoint. Book a consultation today!"