About Ether
About Kari
Founder of Ether Wellness | Women’s Health + Fitness Coach
Movement and wellness have always been part of my life, but it wasn’t until I truly listened to my body that I discovered my deeper purpose—helping women feel strong, confident, and connected to their health from the inside out.
Originally from Illinois, I moved to Madison in 2016 and quickly fell in love with the energy of this community. I stayed active, checked the boxes—but something felt misaligned.
The stress of corporate life wore me down. Gut issues, anxiety, and deep fatigue became my normal, no matter how hard I tried to push through. My body was speaking to me—and for the first time, I decided to listen.
In 2022, I chose a different path.
I stepped away from the hustle and into my true calling: guiding women back to strength, balance, and self-trust through mindful movement, integrative health practices, and a feminine, holistic approach to wellness.
That’s when Ether Wellness was born—a space where women could move, heal, reconnect, and grow. A space where fitness honors the body, not battles it. A space for transformation that starts from within.
If you’re craving a different kind of wellness journey—one rooted in strength, softness, and true self-connection—you’re exactly where you need to be.
Certifications + Continuing Education
- Women’s Coaching Specialist
- Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Nutrition Coach (CNC)
- Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
- VB Method® Athletic Mat Pilates (VBM® AMP-CT)
- Transformation Specialist
- Group Exercise Specialist
- Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Exercise Recovery Specialist
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Movement Theory
- Master the Menstrual Cycle & Menopause
- Vagal Toning & Cortisol Reset (+ Somatic Series)
The Studio
A Space for Connection, Strength + Growth
When I left the corporate world, I envisioned a space where women could gather, grow, and feel deeply supported in their health and their lives.
Bringing Ether Wellness to life has been more fulfilling than I could have ever imagined.
Here, you’ll find:
- A welcoming, peaceful environment where you can simply be.
- A supportive community where women feel strong, confident, and fully at home in their bodies.
- A space to pause, breathe, and escape the stress and demands of daily life.
- A place to build genuine community, because let’s be honest—making friends as an adult is hard! 😉
- A way to move in harmony with your body and honor your natural rhythms.
- A reminder that growth takes time, and every step you take is a testament to your commitment to yourself.
Ether Wellness is more than just a studio.
It’s a sanctuary for movement, connection, healing, and self-discovery—a space where you are seen, supported, and celebrated every step of the way. You don’t have to go on this journey alone. You are worthy of the same love and care you so freely give to others.
The Name + Logo
Ether: The Element of Connection + Expansion
Ether is the space between all things—light, airy, and limitless. In Ayurveda, it represents the essence of the mind, something intangible yet deeply transformative. It is the medium that connects all elements, creating synergy and balance.
At Ether Wellness, this element symbolizes the freedom to explore, grow, and reconnect with yourself. Just as ether carries energy and possibility, this space was created to hold and support you on your wellness journey.
Unalome: The Journey to Self-Awareness
The Unalome represents the ever-evolving journey of life. It begins in a spiral—symbolizing birth and the twists and turns of self-discovery—before flowing into curves that mark pivotal moments of growth, transformation, and clarity.
This symbol reminds us that our path isn’t meant to be straight. Every challenge, breakthrough, and shift in direction is part of our unique journey toward strength, balance, and self-awareness.
At Ether Wellness, we embrace this philosophy—honoring every step, curve, and twist along the way.