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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!