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I not only train my clients using the IMS Principles, I personally use them myself. As you can see in my before and after pictures it has made a huge difference. I not only move and feel better, my health has changed dramatically.

Let me help you make the changes you are looking for.

3 years ago I had an accident that broke both bones in my lower leg and ankle. I was in a cast using a walker for 3 months. On a visit to my sister’s last year she noticed how “crooked” I was standing. My sister is a client of Karen’s and suggested I come visit and get together with Karen to see if she could help me. I traveled from Illinois to Mt. Airy for 5 90 minute sessions with Karen. In only 5 sessions I am standing straight and have learned so much about proper breathing and the importance of strengthening my core. I now stand up correctly and continue my strengthening routine at home. This has changed my life and I can not thank Karen enough!

Sincerely, Linda Benck

This picture is a before and after of Tom. One of his big goals was to improve his posture and stand taller, we did some table work for about 10 minutes and as you can see in the after picture he is standing taller. Great Job Tom!

My day has started out great thanks to Karen and her ability to improve my overall wellbeing. I have been having sessions with Karen for over three (3) years. When I started, I had no core muscles to speak of (or that I wanted to speak of), had limited strength and balance to avoid injuries as I become older…every day. Today, I have not only “abs”, but “side abs”. I have more stamina as well as strength and have avoided injury thanks to my increased balance. Even my teenage daughter is impressed!

Of note, is that I do have periodic pains that come out of nowhere! Perhaps I carried a heavy bag incorrectly and hurt my shoulder, elbow etc. Two weeks ago, I did just that and I had been walking around with pain when reaching or lifting. I talked to Karen, she developed a program for me and as of today, I am pain free. I honestly do not know how she does it, but her knowledge and skill related to muscles and how to help them function properly is amazing.

My life is clearly better with Karen in it! If I am addicted to anything (besides coffee) it is going to see Karen and starting my difficult work days in a better emotional and physical place.
Thank you Karen for being my partner in promoting my better health and well-being. I recommend Karen’s services highly to anyone who wants to make their life better both physically and mentally. I am also more than willing to talk to anyone considering joining with Karen”.

All the Best!

Deb Youngquist – Mount Airy

This is a young baseball player that came to me with shoulder pain during pitching. The orthopedist sent him to physical therapy to strengthen his rotator cuff and the exercises made it worse. Pain isn't always due to a lack of strength. Nobody looked at his forward shoulder. We made the corrections and he is pain free and back to full time pitching.

"I have been training with Karen for 6 months. The changes I have seen in my range of motion, stability and strength are more than I imagined I would achieve in this length of time. I came to Karen with pain and limited range of motion in my shoulders as well as upper body weakness. After my first visit with Karen, where we worked on my shoulders, I slept pain free for the first time in many, many months. I was amazed! I continue to be impressed with Karen’s extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physical training techniques. In addition to all of the above mentioned qualities, it is clear that Karen has made a personal commitment to my improvement. She is far more than just a personal trainer. I continue to see improvement in my range of motion and overall strength and stability. I work with Karen one hour each week. She changes my workout each session to keep things fresh and challenging. I receive a weekly home workout program to augment what I have learned in my session with Karen and to continue in my improvement. I feel very fortunate to have found Karen and to be able to continue working with her. I give Karen the highest of recommendations”.

Peggy -Libertytown, MD

“Karen, I wanted to pass along our thanks and gratitude for providing such a superior fitness program for Scottie. Numerous parents and Scotties basketball coach have remarked about Scotties overall increased basketball skills recently. I attribute all this to you!”

Scott Simpson – Mount Airy

“I have been working out with Karen for 5 months now and have never felt better. I am stronger, healthier, and more energetic and have definition in my arms and legs that I could never have gotten on my own (no matter how many workout tapes I did or gyms I joined). Karen tailors each workout session to fit my needs which keeps me motivated, challenged and never bored. I really enjoy working out with her. She has an easy going and fun personality even while pushing you past what you think your limits are. I know I would never work out as hard without her knowledge (or expertise) and encouragement, and I am glad I made the decision to work with Karen as my personal trainer.”

Kelly – Frederick

"When I started with Karen over two years ago, I was suffering with constant neck and shoulder pain, poor posture and low energy. Karen helped me get rid of all my neck and shoulder pain, improve my posture and balance (I didn’t even know I had a problem with that). I have much more energy, flexibility and stamina. I feel like I have regained years of life back. Thank you, Karen for your continued encouragement, professionalism and belief in me.”

Vicky – Mount Airy

“I am really happy with my results and it is all because of you. You are phenomenal at what you do! I owe you a lot for the health, strength, energy and confidence I have. I am really grateful for the opportunity to work with you. Thank you.”

Lisa – Monrovia

“As a client of Karen and Completely Fit, I had two goals connected to becoming a more healthy guy. My first goal was to begin an exercise program/regime that would teach me to take care of myself, stay motivated and dedicated to this, and then the second goal was to balance the exercise with nutrition to insure a solid foundation for staying healthy. Happy to report that both expectations were achieved through the help of Karen’s teaching and the customized program she developed for me. Not only have I been able to get into better shape, lose weight, reduce stress, better/improved numbers (blood work), but focusing on exercise and nutrition has allowed me to become a healthier person not only for me, but for my family as well.”

Mark – Frederick

“I have been overweight my whole life and I thought that it would never change until I met Karen. I went on a grocery store tour to learn how to read labels, mostly for the benefit of my children. As I was there, I was asking more and more questions and realized I needed to meet with Karen individually. I am only in my 30’s and I did not want to be an overweight mom who couldn’t keep up with her children. I also wanted to be a good role model for them. I started by changing my lifestyle not dieting. Once I was all set, I started training. It has been 9 months and I have lost over 45 lbs. I am still going and love it. I love how good I look and feel. I have energy, strength and stamina! I am so thankful for Karen and I look forward to my future workouts.”

Beth – Mount Airy

Karen is amazing! She sat down with me and my daughter and developed a plan for her based on what she wanted to achieve. Her schedule was flexible and she also took the time to explain what was worked on during her session and what she noticed and areas to keep focusing on. My daughter had great results is looking forward to continue to train with Karen.

Jennifer - Mt. Airy

I have been training with Karen for about 6 months. From the very beginning, her approach using IMS was very different from any cookie cutter gym program I've attempted in the past. Rather, she customized my workout, taking into consideration a chronic hip issue I've had for years. 6 months later I'm doing exercises, pain free, that I never thought I would ever be able to do. In addition, because she focuses on function, my ability to do my activities of daily living pain-free has increased orders of magnitude. I still can overdo it with that hip, but she has given me exercises to help reset it, and it's usually fine again within a few hours. At 65 years young, staying healthy and fit is very important to me. Karen and IMS has been, and continues to be, instrumental in helping me make that goal a reality.

-Rhonda Scott

I have been training with Karen for about 5 months. Prior to starting training, I had recovered from a heart condition of a quadruple bypass surgery. They sent me to the cardiologist for a checkup, she suggested that I find place where I could work out to strengthen my heart and my body overall. As it turned out, my wife had started training with Karen Skidmore who uses a totally different approach to training. Karen tailored a workout for me that allows me to strengthen my body without putting stress that might do damage to the heart. I have progressed with the workout a long way from when I started. I now have stamina far and above what I would have had. The last time I had a checkup, the Dr. told me to keep up what I’m doing to keep up the good work.
At 82 years of age, my goal is to stay healthy as well as stay fit. Continuing to work with Karen, I’m sure I can make that goal. Karen is the best!

-Duane Voitel Mt Airy Md

Karen is an amazing physical fitness trainer. I feel so lucky to have found her at the very start of my search for a fitness coach. She explains the "why, what and how" of her methods so you have a good understanding of what you are doing and why you are doing it, and all with true concern over not causing any pain or injuries. Personally, I could not ask for a better coach to assist me in this better fitness journey.

-Barbara Wood Mt Airy Md

I found Karen, owner of Completely Fit, the Summer of 2022. I was looking to recover from an illness that nearly took my life January 2022. I’m normally a very active person and the recovery was not going well. Karen tested me that day and it was clear I was not ready. Tho my heart wanted to get to work that Summer, it would be another year plus before I could get started.

The Spring of 2024 I was ready…well my heart was but it was clear my body and all my systems had really taken a hit.

I would have never been able to do what Karen has done for me in my recovery the last 6 month.

Her knowledge of how the body works is to be noted. Her understanding of how everything works together is really amazing and I have learned so much! More than that, my body has started to heal! Sometimes it’s two steps forward and one step back but Karen is always there to encourage and to point out where I started from! She has become my biggest supporter in my recovery and her genuine care and support is truly a gift! I’m not sure I can ever repay her for the teaching about what we are doing and the why instead of just do this exercise .
If you are looking for a Personal Trainer that has years and years of experience and will truly look at how your body works together to help to correct the problems, give Karen a chance.
I am so happy she came into my life!

-Laura Mt Airy Md

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