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Coach Katherine B

Strength, Mobility & Sustainable Wellness Coaching in West Kelowna.

Hi there! I'm Katherine Balser, also known as Coach Katherine B. I offer in-person coaching and small group training in West Kelowna & Okanagan Area, with virtual coaching available.
I help adults build strength, improve mobility, and feel better in their bodies - without extreme workouts or fitness culture burnout.Ready to get started?
Explore current classes and programs.

Who I Help

I work with adults who want a more sustainable and supportive approach to fitness and wellness.This coaching is designed for people who want to:

  • Build strength safely and consistently

  • Improve mobility and flexibility

  • Reduce stiffness and discomfort

  • Return to movement after time away

  • Feel more confident in their body

  • Improve balance, posture, and everyday movement

  • Avoid extremes or intimidating fitness environments

Whether you're just getting started or returning to movement after years away, the goal is to help you feel stronger, more capable, and more connected to your body.

My Approach

My coaching combines yoga, mobility training, and functional strength work to create a balanced and sustainable approach to movement.Sessions are designed to:

  • Move better

  • Build practical strength

  • Improve flexibility and balance

  • Support long-term wellness

  • Create realistic habits that fit your life

I focus on calm, supportive coaching that prioritizes consistency and long-term results over intensity or burnout.

Services

Strength Coaching

Build strength, improve mobility, and move with confidence. Strength Coaching combines expert guidance, progressive programming, and ongoing support to help you become stronger, healthier, and more resilient - whether you're just beginning or looking to reach the next level.

Personal Training (1:1)

Personalized coaching designed around your goals, abilities, and lifestyle. Each session provides one-on-one instruction, individualized programming, and accountability to help you build strength, improve movement, and achieve lasting results.

Small Group Training

Experience the motivation of training with others while receiving individualized coaching. Small group sessions combine expert instruction, personalized exercise modifications, and a supportive community to help you stay accountable and make consistent progress.

Yoga (Private & Group)

Improve flexibility, mobility, balance, and overall well-being through yoga that's accessible to every body. Choose from private or group sessions, including Hatha, Flow, Yin, Gentle, and Sculpt Yoga, with options tailored to your experience level and goals.

Health & Wellness Coaching

Create healthy habits that fit your life. Through personalized coaching, we'll focus on movement, nutrition, mindset, stress management, sleep, and sustainable lifestyle changes that support your long-term health and well-being.

Small Group Classes

Level 1: Empowered Foundations™

This class is designed around what your body is capable of, not age-based limitations, and supports real-life movement, strength, and independence. Focus is on functional strength, mobility, balance, and stability to help you stay active, capable, and confident for the long term.

Level 2: Empowered Strength™

This is a progressive strength training class designed to build muscular strength, endurance, and control using dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. This class focuses on structured resistance training, gradually increasing load and challenge based on individual ability, with an emphasis on safe, effective movement and real-world strength.

Level 3: Empowered Conditioning™

Build strength. Improve endurance. Challenge yourself. An intermediate-level strength and conditioning workout designed to help you move better, build strength, and improve your overall fitness. Combining dumbbells, functional movements, cardio intervals, and dynamic strength circuits, this high-energy class builds strength, stamina, and confidence in a supportive environment. Best suited for: Participants who are comfortable with resistance training and ready to challenge themselves through a variety of strength and conditioning exercises.

Yoga for Every Body™ (Chair-Based)

A low-impact practice to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Poses are adapted from traditional yoga for seated or supported standing positions, focusing on mindful breathing, proper alignment, and relaxation.

Yoga Foundations™

A welcoming, foundational yoga practice designed for all levels. Explore mindful movement, breathwork, balance, and alignment through accessible poses and modifications that meet you where you are. Whether you're new to yoga or looking for a supportive practice, you'll leave feeling more balanced, centered, and refreshed

Yoga Sculpt

A dynamic yoga flow that combines traditional yoga movements with light resistance training to build strength, improve mobility, and enhance body awareness. This accessible class blends breath, movement, and mindful strength through a supportive practice designed for all levels - no advanced poses. Modifications are offered so you can move at your own pace and leave feeling stronger, energized, and refreshed.

Yin Yoga

Slow down. Release tension. Restore balance.Yin Yoga is a slower-paced practice focused on deep relaxation, mobility, and mindful connection. Through longer-held poses, breathwork, and gentle movement, this class helps improve flexibility, release tension, and create space for both the body and mind.Designed for all levels, Yin Yoga offers a calming practice where you can slow down, listen to your body, and leave feeling refreshed, balanced, and restored.

Personalized Coaching and Support

I offer individualized coaching designed to support strength, mobility, confidence, and long-term wellness in a sustainable and supportive way.

  • Personalized coaching tailored to your body, goals, and lifestyle

  • Individualized strength and mobility guidance

  • Support building sustainable movement habits

  • Optional small group training opportunities

  • Ongoing encouragement and accountability between sessions

This is designed for adults who want sustainable progress, supportive coaching, and long-term wellness results.

Workshops

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About Me

Hi there! I'm Katherine Balser - also known as Coach Katherine B.I'm a personal trainer, group fitness and yoga instructor specializing in strength, mobility and sustainable wellness coaching.My approach is calm, supportive, and focused on helping people feel stronger and more confident in their body without pressure, burnout or intimidating fitness environments.I believe movement should support your life - not take it over.

What Clients are Saying

I used to believe I couldn’t lift “heavy” weights (anything over 10 lb) based on past experiences. I can now lift up to 25 lb and realized the issue wasn’t my strength, but that my previous exercises weren’t designed for heavier loads. This has significantly boosted my confidence in strength training and improved my overall fitness for running and hiking. Chrissy B.

I didn’t think I’d be able to join a class due to my lack of fitness, but I noticed improvements in my body quite quickly. It also made me think more about my lifestyle and where fitness fits into it. Deb W.

I feel noticeably more flexible and stronger overall. The classes are very motivating, and I genuinely look forward to attending them. My back is stronger, which allows me to move more freely. Thank you! 😃 Karen M.

My biggest struggle was chronic pain. My chronic pain has reduced, I feel stronger, and I am able to enjoy my hobbies without injuring myself. Kendra S.

See what other clients are saying about working with Katherine.

One of my biggest struggles was not seeing progress. I really appreciated that you tracked our progress, which I hadn’t experienced before. I noticed improvements in muscle strength and definition, along with a reduction in body fat.Even though it was sometimes challenging to get to class after work when I was tired, I stayed committed - and after class I always had so much more energy for the evening. I also saw progress in my balance, energy, and overall strength. Bette L.

I hadn’t set foot in a gym in over 15 years, and this time around my goals were very different. I wasn’t chasing extremes; I wanted a program I would genuinely enjoy and could realistically stick with. Being partnered with Katherine Balser in early December 2025 made all the difference.Katherine’s knowledge of physiology and nutrition is immediately apparent, but what truly sets her apart is her calm, grounded approach. She listens, sets realistic goals, and builds confidence without pressure or judgment. Every session was guided by her steady expertise, compassion, and, ALWAYS, a genuine smile.Katherine is an incredible ambassador for the Rec Centre and a true asset to Johnson Bentley. Her professionalism, warmth, and ability to meet people exactly where they are makes her an exceptional personal trainer and someone I would recommend without hesitation. Andy L.

What I love about you Katherine is your ability to meet each of us where we’re at. You show us how to adapt exercises so we can feel successful and get stronger. Cindy S.

My biggest struggle was motivation, but I’ve experienced increased stamina, strength, and weight loss. Everything has improved! Caitlin G.

Katherine has been a great source of motivation for me to consistently attend the Saturday Group Strength Express. She is very current in her knowledge of fitness and exercise techniques in addition to being a thorough and motivating instructor. Katherine’s passion for health, fitness and motivation brings out the best in everyone. Sonya M.

My biggest challenge has been motivation. I've seen an improvement of strength. The impact that it's had on me is that it's less time in front of the TV. Janet P.

I have seen a natural "decline" in my overall body shape over the past few years but can definitely see improved muscle tone, fitness and flexibility since starting classes at Johnson Bentley. You are very encouraging and your classes are fun to attend! Claudia P.

I really enjoyed Katherine's classes. She was positive, energetic and motivating. Geraldine N.

My upper body strength was weak, I have improved all around strength and gotten stronger overall. Shannon C.

Motivation to get started - I need a scheduled class to keep me accountable. Working with Katherine has made me stronger and more energized. Linda R.

Really enjoyed classes taken with you, and felt you took time to connect with me and others...which was nice! Meredith F.

Location

Based in West Kelowna, BCServing Clients in:

  • West Kelowna

  • Kelowna

  • Peachland

In-person coaching is offered through rented studio spaces and partner locations.Virtual coaching is also available.

Not sure where to start?
Book a free 20-minute consultation.
We’ll talk about your goals, challenges, and whether coaching is the right fit for you.

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[email protected]
778.738.0736
West Kelowna, BC