My Story

Born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, Katie Krasinski’s journey of learning to care for her body began at an early age.

By the time she was in sixth grade, the development of scoliosis had placed her in two different back braces and even led to her participation in a medical research study. In the summer before eighth grade, she underwent a 13-hour spinal fusion. Without professional guidance, Katie was forced to figure out how to move and adapt on her own which was the experience that ultimately sparked her pursuit of Exercise Science.

Years later, in 2022, Katie tore her left hip labrum, requiring major hip arthroscopy and labral repair surgery in January 2023. Just months later, in September 2023, she faced the same procedure on her right hip. In the span of nine months, she endured the challenge of relearning how to walk twice.

Today, Katie draws on both her academic training and lived experience to educate and train others in health, wellness, and body care. Her philosophy is shaped not only by textbooks and hands-on practice, but also by the trials, setbacks, and lessons she has overcome in her own life.

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Education & Expertise

Katie is a certified Strength and Conditioning Coach through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, holding the prestigious title of Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC). Beyond her personal journey, she has built a diverse and impactful career in the health, fitness, and wellness field.

For over five years, Katie served as the Fitness Director at Structure House, the nation’s leading residential weight management and holistic health facility. Prior to that, in 2019, she spent significant time at the University of Maryland, where she was mentored by a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) and trained student-athletes across all Olympic sports.

Her experience also includes internships at Green Mountain at Fox Run, an all-women’s weight management program, as well as at Structure House. She has additionally gained hands-on expertise through roles at the YMCA and Lock Haven University.

Academically, Katie holds both a Master of Science in Human Movement and Sport Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Fitness Management and Exercise Science, both from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. Her capstone research, “Individual Appraisals of Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Influence of Resiliency and Coping Strategies on Weight Loss Management Outcomes”, reflects her deep interest in the connection between psychology, resilience, and physical health.

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A woman in business attire standing in a fitness room with dumbbells and workout benches. Behind her, there is a large MMA gym with people lifting weights and working out. The gym has sports-themed posters and a view into a football practice field.
A young girl in a red Lock Haven University shirt and cap stands on a football field, looking at her phone, with trees and a scoreboard in the background.
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A woman in a black hoodie looking at her phone with a concentrated expression, standing against a plain off-white wall.
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We all have different obstacles we will face in life. What is most important is how we choose to work with them vs. against them.