About Kai

I help people build a lifestyle based around movement and nutritious food. Becoming stronger is one of the best investments you will ever make, and supporting your strength training with proper nutrition is . My clients learn how to get stronger with the hope to live longer, and continue doing the things they enjoy for as long as possible. I help people strike a balance between striving to improve and knowing when to slow down.

My style of training incorporates many disciplines, such as kettlebells, Animal Flow, calisthenics, MovNat, and corrective exercises.

My journey as a personal trainer began in 2016 when I started training clients at the YWCA of Asheville. In 2021 I also became licensed as a physical therapist assistant in the state of North Carolina. My training in physical therapy helped me develop a thorough understanding of the complexity of the human body that allows me to challenge you while mitigating your risk of injury.

In 2023, I became licensed as a massage therapist. This allowed me to offer soft-tissue work for my clients in order to enhance overall mobility and muscle function, alleviate pain, and speed up recovery.

My latest endeavor has been a deep dive into nutrition, which has always been a passion of mine. In 2026, I completed a level 5 diploma in advanced nutrition science and became a certified nutritionist. This was born out of a desire to offer evidence-based nutrition advice in a world full of noise and confusion, and to simplify the process of losing body fat and muscle gain. I also teach my clients how to use nutrition as a way to increase their performance if they are recreational or competitive athletes.

Education

  • MNU Certified Nutritionist - Mac Nutrition Uni, Level 5 diploma, Advanced Nutrition Science

  • Massage Therapy and Bodywork - WNC School of Massage, LMBT#20950

  • A.A.S. Physical Therapist Assistant - Southwestern CC (no longer practicing)

Certifications

  • Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise

  • StrongLifting: Level 1 - BC Academy

  • Animal Flow Level 1 Instructor - Animal Flow

  • Functional Kettlebell Training Instructor - Pain-Free Performance Specialists

  • Former MovNat Level 1 Trainer - MovNat

  • Holistic Herbalist - Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine

Continuing Education

  • Positional Release & PNF Stretching - Center for Massage & Natural Health

  • Scientific Shoulder Training - Chek Institute

  • Orthopedic Exercise Specialist - ACE

  • Fitness Nutrition Specialist - ACE

  • Art of Breath - Shift Adapt

  • Falls Prevention - Otago Exercise Program