Kathy “KP” Pichharcik

Living Z Style

Kathy Pichnarcik – KP

Owner, S.M.A., O.A., CFT
Sports Medicine / Orthopedic Asst.
Certified Personal Trainer

Contact KP
Phone: 480 – 818 – 9639
Email: kp@z-gym.com

KP is a nationally recognized Fitness Expert and Champion Bodybuilder has been a professional Personal Trainer since 1984. KP is a Certified Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Assistant as well as a Certified Personal Trainer by the International Sports Science Association.  Prior to founding Z Gym, she was Director of Muscular Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise for the North Phoenix Sports Medicine Clinic.

KP toured with the Womans LPGA “Ladies Professional Golf Association” she trained & set up programs for several top professional LPGA Golf Pros such as; Jan Stephenson, Betsy King, Wendy Ward, Alice Miller, Amy Fruhwirth, Barb Thomas-Whitehead, Caroline Keggi, Jackie Bertsch-Bro, Dina Ammaccapane, Tina Barrett, Pam Barnett, Luciana Bemvenuti, Wendy Doolan, Stephanie Farwig, Sophie Gustafson, Jenny Lidback and Robin Walton.

Her expertise in post-rehabilitation has helped thousands of clients achieve lasting results ranging from top touring golf professionals to clients suffering from injury and chronic illness.

KP has been featured in numerous national bodybuilding magazines including; Muscle and Fitness, Flex, U.S. Muscle, IronMan, MuscleMag and Women’s Physique World.  She has been a contributing author to several health and fitness publications in addition to speaking on stress reduction with doctors from the Mayo Clinic, as well as seminars on the benefits of strength training and how to get fit at any age.

KP Awards & Accomplishments

  • 1984 Ms. Teen Arizona – First Place / Overall Champion
  • 1986 Superbowl of Bodybuilding – Third Place
  • 1986 Ms. Arizona – Lightweight – Second Place
  • 1988 NPC Ms. Arizona – First Place
  • 1993 NPC Western Regional Bodybuilding Championship – First Place / Overall Champion
  • 1993 NPC Achievement Award for Outstanding Bodybuilder
  • 1997 – Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the City of Phoenix Police Department. Special Assignments Unit for help with their training program
  • 1997 NPC Iron Maiden Bodybuilding Championship – First Place
  • 1998 NPC Ms. Arizona – First Place / Overall Champion
  • 1998 NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships – Second Place
  • 1999 NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships – Second Place