Kris has been involved with sports and fitness her entire life. She received a full tennis scholarship to Southern Methodist University and was a top-ranked national tennis player in her junior year. Kris attended Southern Methodist University and Wayne State University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science. Kris has been a certified personal trainer through the American Council of Exercise (ACE) and a group fitness instructor through the Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA) for over 20 years. She is also certified as a Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES), which is a specialized program for cancer patients and survivors. Kris is also specifically trained to work with clients who have Parkinson’s Disease and is a certified teacher for Rock Steady Boxing classes, helping those with Parkinson’s Disease “fight back”.