iTPA Member Spotlight: Karen Pape, CTPS
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iTPA Certified Members are the top tennis coaches, fitness trainers, strength & conditioning coaches, physical therapists, etc. in the world. Every few weeks we will be adding a new iTPA Member Spotlight with information on the member and interviews. Check back soon! |
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Karen Pape, MS, CTPS
photo by Lily Dong Photography Karen has been a certified personal trainer since 2004 (NASM). She holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and also certifications in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Corrective Exercise (CES) and Performance Enhancement (PES). She received her CTPS in June 2015. Karen owns ChiroFitness, Inc. in Oakland, CA. She works with many athletes at all levels (including Division I and II collegiate, junior and senior and weekend warriors) but really enjoys working with Tennis players who share her passion for the sport. Specializing in pre and post rehab exercise and conditioning, she uses varied facets of training (flexibility, strength training, core and balance training, Tabata Interval Training) to strengthen kinetic chain weaknesses and improve overall fitness. Karen works with her athletes to help them recognize that pain free activity can increase their quality of life and extend their period of participation on the court. Karen enjoys a very active lifestyle and is an avid tennis player. She competes through the USTA leagues and is always looking to improve her game. In addition, Karen holds a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. You can contact Karen at chirofitness@chirofitness.net. She recently wrote a guest blog post for the iTPA on Post Match Stretches - Check it out HERE! |
