CONQUER.
Elite Coaching & Nutrition
Clinical standards. Evidence-based programming. Long-Term results. Welcome to a professional health-performance practice.
Meet the Founder
Shawna M. Karmes
Shawna Karmes, RN, BSN, is a Cardiac Registered Nurse and Certified Personal Trainer with over a decade of experience working with diverse populations throughout the San Diego & Boston community. Her clinical background includes extensive work in hospital settings, caring for individuals with cardiac & pulmonary disease, advanced heart failure and recovery after neurosurgery and stroke.
With her experience in healthcare, Shawna has seen firsthand how preventable many chronic conditions are. Conquer was created to change the focus on health from reactive care to proactive prevention. Using lifestyle modifications such as exercise, nutrition, and education to reduce cardiac risk, increase longevity, and elevate overall well-being.
At Conquer, fitness is more than aesthetics. It’s about building a body and mindset capable of supporting optimal health for the future. Rooted in strength, resilience, and purpose.
CONQUER was built on one simple belief: Health and wellness is proactive & preventative.
Our coaching model blends clinical rigor with real-world expectation. We assess first, progress intentionally, and teach you the why behind every decision. The goal isn’t dependence on a coach or a program, but the development of confidence and independence to create sustainable habits and results.
Fitness should enhance your life—not consume it. We prioritize intelligent training, sustainable nutrition, and long-term health while keeping the process engaging, empowering, and realistic.