A space built for one thing.
Most gyms are built for volume. The more members, the better. Elevate Fitness was built on a completely different idea: that personal training works best when the environment matches the intention. Small, focused, human-scaled, and free of everything that makes big gyms feel like too much.
Elevate is a 1,100 square foot studio designed exclusively for personal and small group training. You won’t find a sea of cardio machines, a smoothie bar, or a crowded locker room. What you will find is everything a great training session actually needs, in a space that feels more like a serious training environment than a commercial gym.
On any given day there may be one or two other trainers working with their own clients alongside yours. It’s a small, purposeful energy that most people find motivating without being distracting. Everyone in the room is there for the same reason: to work.
No waiting for equipment
The studio is reserved exclusively for personal and small group training. You’re not competing with drop-in members for the equipment you need.
Your trainer’s full attention
Every trainer in the studio is working one-on-one or with a small group. There’s no divided attention, no wandering eye across a gym floor. Your session is your session.
A welcoming environment
Elevate attracts people who want a real, focused training experience without the intimidation factor of a big gym. The energy in the room reflects that.
A community of serious professionals
The independent trainers who work out of Elevate bring a range of specializations, from corrective exercise and strength training to yoga, chronic illness support, and golf fitness. It’s a space that takes the work seriously.
Elevate is home to a small group of independent personal trainers who rent studio space and run their own businesses. Each trainer has their own clients, their own approach, and their own website. They are not employees of Elevate Fitness, but they are people Jesse knows, respects, and trusts to train in this space.
Personal Trainer, Chronic Illness and Cancer Exercise Specialist
I am a family gal!! My husband Herschel, and I have 5 grown children and 6 grandchildren. We are both very active, he is a marathon runner and a triathlete and I have completed 5k’s 10k’s, half marathons, both Sprint and Olympic triathlons, played women’s soccer for over 20 years, and I hold a black belt in Karate.
I teach classes for Turning Point, volunteer at SafeHome, volunteered as a CASA worker, coached for Girls on the Run, and for the last 16 years, spending Mimi time with my grandchildren.
Personal Trainer, Speaker and Creator of The Fitness Reset
Chad helps his clients figure out how fitness best fits in their busy lives. He is the owner of Priority Fitness in Overland Park, KS. Priority Fitness was named after Chad’s best selling and award winning book series, “Make Fitness A Priority.” Chad is a regularly called upon fitness and wellness guest expert for local and national media. He was the host of the talk radio show, “Be Fit…For Life, and has been a featured guest on over 50 podcasts.
Chad helped Jesse get into personal training, and the two co-authored a book together as part of Chad’s Make Fitness A Priority series.
Certified Personal Trainer
After a long and rewarding career in education both as a teacher and an administrator, I retired in 2019. When my personal trainer, Jesse Kepka, suggested I become a Certified Personal Trainer, I admit that I had not thought about doing something like that, especially in retirement! However, I have experienced firsthand the benefits of personal training. I have gained strength and balance and maintained flexibility, which allows me to move and function better in everyday activities … like playing with my grandkids! Also, I have taken over personal care of my husband who is disabled. Personal training has helped strengthen my core so that I can avoid back and other injuries while I am assisting him. This is what has motivated me in my second career — the desire to help others who want to stay as vibrant and active as possible as they age gracefully. It’s never too late.
Certified Yoga Instructor
While also being a certified yoga instructor, Liv has a yogic approach to personal training valuing her clients mind and body connection. Acknowledging that mental health plays a major role in one’s fitness, Liv considers all aspects of one’s life and how it impacts their fitness journey. She offers one on one training, vinyasa and trauma-based yoga sessions. While being mindful of one’s mental health, she also believes in tough love and support. You’ve done harder things in life and she’s here to remind you of what you’re capable of.
Certified Personal Trainer, Golf Fitness Specialist
Born from the passion and impact Jesse brings to her in-person training, Elevate Fitness Online extends that same dedication to those who thrive with independent, structured support. As Jesse’s husband, I’ve seen firsthand how lives change through fitness — and I wanted to help expand that reach. While Jesse writes custom programs for her clients, I design the workouts she follows herself — and now, through our Train with the Trainer mobile experience, you can follow that same path. Delivered through a premium app, these programs offer expert structure, real-life flexibility, and the consistency to keep you moving forward.
Will I be training alone in the studio?
Not necessarily. Elevate is a shared studio used by a small group of independent personal trainers and their clients. On any given day there may be one or two other trainers working alongside yours. It’s a focused, purposeful environment — nothing like a commercial gym floor.
Who are the other trainers at Elevate?
Elevate is home to a small group of independent fitness professionals who rent studio space and run their own businesses. They specialize in areas including corrective exercise, yoga, chronic illness support, golf fitness, and strength training. Each has their own website and client base.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available directly in front of the studio at 8869 W 75th Street in Overland Park.
8869 W 75th Street Overland Park, KS 66204
Serving Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, Olathe, Shawnee, and Prairie Village.
Elevate occasionally has studio space available for independent trainers looking for a professional home for their practice. If that sounds like something worth exploring, reach out and start a conversation. Contact Jesse.
The first step is just a conversation. Schedule a free consultation with Jesse and tell her your story.
