About Kendra

Kendra Kessel is a Wellness, Stress, and Relaxation Specialist who transforms lives by helping people conquer stress and anxiety through her simple, practical wellness approach and unique, unconventional methods. 

She is also the creator of award-winning music and wellness products. Kendra dedicates her life to serving humanity through her love for creativity, music, movement, and holistic wellness. Her acclaim is owed to her uniquely creative, enjoyable, and highly effective modalities that significantly improve physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being. 

She is the author of two books, a speaker, an award-winning game inventor, the creator of a kids’ workout series, and a business owner who uses her compassion and creativity to guide her business and project endeavors. She is also a prolific musician, singer, and songwriter who has won numerous music awards over the years and uses her music to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Her health and fitness expertise has landed her on national television, fitness info-commercials, news broadcasts, and fitness DVDs. Additionally, her advice has been featured in many national magazines, including Muscle and Fitness Hers, Oxygen Magazine, Star Magazine, and several major city newspapers. 

Kendra is the founder of the Creating Calmness podcast and brand, which is focused on building community and helping people manage stress and anxiety through various creative methods that are enjoyable, easy, relaxing, effective, and unique.

As a passion project, Kendra founded Fit Heroes, an award-winning superhero brand that empowers kids to feel confident and capable through physical movement and self-exploration. 

Kendra has over two decades of professional experience working with both adults and children as a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Stress Management, Sleep, and Recovery Coach, Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified Stretching and Flexibility Coach, Certified in Change Psychology, Certified Youth Exercise Specialist, and Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist.

Besides having traditional fitness and health training and education, to help clients on an even deeper level, Kendra has furthered her education in other healing areas of wellness. She is Certified in Sound Therapy, a Certified Clinical Hypnotist, and a Certified Therapeutic Art Coach. Kendra uses her diverse educational background in wellness to help her clients achieve lasting results using customized approaches that work best for them.

Kendra holds a B.S. in Physical Education from the University of Arizona (graduating Magna Cum Laude) and received her teaching credentials and licenses. She resides in Denver, Colorado, and enjoys the simple things in life—being outside in nature, lifting weights, painting and doing anything artistic, cooking delicious meals, game nights, being a mom to two wonderful kids, and spending time with her friends and family.