Hi I’m Karese!

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I’m an NBHWC-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Pilates Instructor, passionate about longevity, balance, and wholehearted living.

I believe health is about more than nutrition or exercise. True wellness is feeling vibrant in spirit, soul, mind, and body while creating a lifestyle that is both sustainable, full of peace and joy.

For nearly twenty years, I’ve lived the principles I now share through Serene Living. I know firsthand how simple, balanced habits practiced consistently over time create a profound impact on overall well-being. While we are complex creatures, caring for ourselves does not need to be overwhelming. 

At Serene Living, my goal is to empower clients to quiet external noise, release guilt, reconnect with their intuition and establish simple rhythms supporting lasting wellness. Together, we create realistic habits tailored to individual needs without extremes, fade diets or perfectionism.

I also understand the challenges that come with navigating difficult and unpredictable seasons of life. Some of my greatest personal growth came by walking through circumstances I never would have chosen. While we cannot always control the hardships life brings, we can choose how we respond to them.

Through faith and the guidance of a seasoned therapist, I began reconnecting with my own intuition, establishing healthier boundaries, and moving toward more wholehearted living. These experiences strengthened my resilience and expanded my capacity in ways I never anticipated.

I learned that carrying the weight of the world while neglecting my own well-being… even for the sake of others… is a poor measure of strength. True strength often comes through self-awareness, asking for help, and creating space for growth, restoration, and balance.

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Over time, I began noticing a common pattern:
Different lives, similar struggles…caring for everyone AND everything else while neglecting oneself.

That realization became the foundation of Serene Living.

Today, I walk alongside others to help them build balanced, sustainable lifestyles, rooted in peace, clarity, internal wisdom and long-term vitality. Let’s connect…together, I am confident you will access health and the life you desire to live. 

Find balance. Build strength. Live serene.

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Why NBHWC Certification Matters

Not all health coaches are trained the same. As an NBHWC-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I’ve met the highest national standards for the profession… grounded in science, ethics, and proven coaching methods.

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Evidence-based guidance, not opinions or trends

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A safe, ethical, non-judgmental space

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Coaching that empowers your intuition

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Healthy habit formation backed by science

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Support without guilt, shame, or pressure

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A focus on sustainable habits, not restrictive rules

NBHWC certification ensures you’re working with a coach who prioritizes your well-being, respects your autonomy, and helps you create meaningful change in a supportive environment.

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My Mission

Serene Living Health is dedicated to a balanced and wholehearted living. Clients are guided to reconnect with their intuition, and release guilt and overwhelm by embracing a life of longevity and sustainable wellness. Through simple habits, rooted in joy rather than perfection, individuals are empowered to access their own internal strengths to step into long term health and vitality. The truth that every person is worthy of care, compassion is at the center of my approach.

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Testimonials

  • I started health coaching with Karese at a time in my life where I was scared to make a decision that deep down I knew I had to make. Her process really helped me uncover what was holding me back, while revealing thought processes that were affecting so many parts of my life. I had been unsure about health coaching but after one or two sessions, I really started to see how many light bulbs were going off and dots were connecting. My overall health definitely improved and I started meeting my goals for work life balance. Karese is incredibly kind and patient, and she creates a space that feels truly safe. She’s super supportive of your growth and intentional about helping you create realistic, actionable steps forward.. Looking back, It’s ultimately been insane how exponential my growth was after our time together. Cannot recommend Karese enough!

    —Avery

  • Working with Karese has been a transformative experience. I found myself feeling more focused and confident, with a clearer understanding of how to approach my goals and dreams. Through our sessions, I learned how to ask myself the right questions and felt better equipped to tackle challenges externally but also even more so internally. It was incredibly motivating to have such a supportive and understanding mentor who checked in with me weekly, helping me see the path ahead and paving the way to achieving whatever that week had in store. Karese’s guidance has been invaluable, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking to make significant strides in their personal or professional journey.

    —Sydney

  • I enjoyed my coaching sessions with Karese so much. She was always very encouraging as well as gifted in asking the right questions to help me to search out what I really needed as well as answers that would work uniquely for me. She didn't give pat answers, but helped me to understand what my health challenges were and find the tailor made solutions that were right for me. I highly recommend working with Karese. 

    —Sarah

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