About Kendra

Kendra Kessel is a Stress & Burnout Expert, Wellness Educator, and Speaker who specializes in helping busy and overwhelmed people reduce stress, prevent burnout, and reclaim their energy so they can thrive—both personally and professionally. With over 20 years of experience in stress management, wellness coaching, and creative recovery methods, Kendra has helped thousands of people break free from exhaustion and build sustainable well-being without sacrificing their ambitions. She is also the founder of Reset & Recharge Wellness a new holistic wellness brand geared towards building a supportive community focused on stress-relief, preventing burnout, loneliness, overwhelm, and elevating wellness.

Kendra provides science-backed, movement-based, and creativity-driven stress relief solutions that redefine the way high-achievers recover and recharge. Her approach blends the neuroscience of stress recovery, somatic practices, mindfulness techniques, and creative wellness strategies to offer practical, transformative results. Her expertise in wellness has been featured in national television segments, fitness infomercials, and major publications, including Muscle & Fitness Hers, Oxygen Magazine, and Star Magazine.

Her work extends to corporate workshops, private coaching, and keynote speaking, where she delivers high-impact strategies tailored to professionals, educators, and overwhelmed parents. Her programs help individuals regulate their nervous system, restore mental clarity, and develop resilience, making stress management effective and sustainable. Whether through her corporate wellness programs, coaching, retreats, or podcast, Kendra is on a mission to help those who are overwhelmed stress less, recharge faster, and perform at their best—without burnout.

CREATIVE LIFE: Beyond her work in wellness, Kendra is a passionate advocate for the power of creativity in fostering joy, resilience, and overall well-being. Her creative talents have led to award-winning achievements as a singer, songwriter, author, game inventor, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of Fit Heroes, an acclaimed superhero brand that empowers kids through movement, confidence-building, and self-discovery.

LIFE IN COLORADO: Kendra resides in Denver, Colorado, where she enjoys spending time in nature, trying new creative activities, cooking, lifting weights, and being a mom to two wonderful children. She treasures the simple joys in life—game nights, family time, and creating connections that inspire positivity and well-being.

CREDENTIALS: Kendra Kessel holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Elementary Education (Magna Cum Laude) and is a licensed educator with extensive expertise in health, wellness, and stress management. She is a Nationally Accredited Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Certified Health Coach, Certified Stress, Sleep, and Recovery Specialist, and Certified Stretching and Flexibility Coach, with specialized training and certifications in Change Psychology and Fitness Nutrition.

She has also completed advanced coursework in stress management and wellness through Harvard Health, further deepening her expertise in evidence-based strategies for optimizing well-being. Additionally, Kendra is certified in numerous therapeutic modalities, including Sound Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and Therapeutic Art, allowing her to provide a holistic and science-backed approach to stress relief, resilience, wellness, and performance optimization. Her extensive training allows her to develop customized wellness solutions that go beyond traditional stress relief and provide long-lasting transformation.