KAWP was formed in 2011 by Kelly Cecil and Sheila Kalas. Both Kelly and Sheila have been wellness professionals for 20+ years both as personal trainers and business owners of various wellness based businesses. With no professional license requirements for personal trainers, Kelly and Sheila identified a need for an organization that would set minimum standards for personal trainers. Upon further thought, Kelly and Sheila identified the need to increase the networking, communication, marketing, and education for all wellness professionals in the state of Kentucky and decided to expand the concept of their organization; KAWP was born. Kelly and Sheila knew that professional massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, coaches, etc. did have state and national professional organizations that were specific to their disciplines, however, there was not an organization or association that provided the opportunity to interact with professionals outside their discipline. KAWP provides this opportunity. Kelly and Sheila believe that the unique design and concept of KAWP will allow for all of its members to experience greater professional success and personal career satisfaction. We are committed to our mission of bringing the best of Kentucky wellness together for the greater good of all.