Kathy lectures world-wide as a keynote speaker and personally appears in television programming designed to share her personal knowledge and passion for helping people. She is committed to make a significant difference in people’s lives, as she believes one of the most important things in life is an individuals’ health and total well-being, of which she believes nurturing and safeguarding should be at the heart of every individual.

Kathy is passionate about sharing her message of unparallel importance to her…. “How we treat those around us and throughout the world, which includes her immense love of animals”. When Kathy and Martin team up in speaking engagements and personal and group retreats, a power-team like no other team is created.

The incredible sincerity and energy that these two advocates of, PEACE, FRIENDSHIP, CLEAN WATER, and HEALTH, THROUGHOUT THE WORLD” is unsurpassed.

Ms. McGowan, over the years, has been a valued member of, and/or Board Certified with the following Associations:
   • American Naturopathic Medical Association (ANMA)
   • American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC)
   • American Association of Drugless Practitioners
   • American Holistic Health Association (AHHA)
   • Coalition for Natural Health (CNH)
   • National Health Federation (NHF)
   • All Natural Healthcare Association (ANHA)
   • American Herbalist Guild
   • Vegetarian Resource Group
   • Bion Institute of Energy Healing

One of among many of the thousands of individuals that Kathy works with on their health and sustained motivation is Martin Strel. Kathy is the personal health and business advisor, and English instructor to five-time Guinness World Record Holder, Marathon swimmer of rivers and seas throughout the world, Amazon – “Big River Man”, Martin Strel.

Working with his health advisor, Kathleen McGowan, as incredible as it may sound, Martin Strel regains is health after his “life-threatening” swims throughout the world. Martin and Kathy now share with you how he does it and how you can achieve your desired weight and achieve and maintain good health, life-long.

~ Martin Strel’s Health Condition After His Major Swims ~
2007 Amazon – (Atalaya, Peru to Belem, Brazil) –
     • Swam 66 days
     • Swam (5269 km) (3274 miles)

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. This was the worst sunburn of Martin’s life up to this point in time. Exhausted both physically and mentally. Severe problems with ears. Many rashes all over his entire body. Skin was terribly damaged. Major problems with ears and eyes. Diarrhea. Bacterial infections. Parasite infections. Dengue fever and schistosomiasis. Numerous piranha bites over his entire body.

2004 Yangtze – (Lijiang to Shanghai)
    • Swam 50 days

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. Exhausted, physically and mentally. Terrible parasite infections, bacterial infections, and viral infections. Liver was severely affected because of the high levels of toxic pollution in this river. Severe hypertension. High body temperature. Severe problem with ears, eyes, and skin. Many rashes all over the body, including underneath the hair. Swam (4003 km) (2487 miles)

2003 Parana – (Iguaçu Falls to Puerto Madero , Center of Buenos Aires)
    • Swam 23 days

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. Exhausted. Martin was touched by approximately 30-40 piranhas and slightly bitten numerous times. Swam (1970 km) (1224 miles)

2002 Mississippi – (Itasca, Minnesota to Head of Passes ,Louisiana – Nearest village, Venice)
    • Swam 68 days
    • Swam (3798 km) (2360 miles)

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. Exhausted, impossible to walk by himself after the swim. Severe problem with eyes, ears and Martin’s skin was in terrible condition.
Severe rashes all over the body. Bacterial infection. Martin was very sick after this swim. This was a terrible swim for Martin. He lost a lot of energy and power during this swim.

2001 Danube River – (Melk, Austria to Paks, Hungary)
    • Swam non-stop for 84 hrs and 10 min
    • Swam (504.5 km) (314 miles)

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Overall good health after the swim, however Martin was affected from a psychological standpoint during the swim. Martin was more exhausted in the water than he was after the swim.

2000 Danube – (Germany to Romania) plus three stages more
    • Swam 56 Days + 3 days more: Total 59 Days
    • Swam (3004 km) (1866.7 miles)

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. Exhausted. No infections.

1997 Africa – Europe (Tunisia, Africa to Pantelleria, Italy)
    • Swam non-stop 29 hours 37 minutes and 57 seconds

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. Exhausted. Severe damage to Martin’s eyes, lips, mouth and nose, as a result of the salt water. In addition, Martin endured the stinging from approximate 50 to 60 bites from Jellyfish. During a portion of the swim, Martin got stung approximately thirty times all at once from jellyfish. Swam: (80 km) (49.712 miles)
 
1997 English Channel – (U.K. to France)
    • Swam non-stop 16 hours and 26 minutes
    • Swam (35.112 km) (21.8 miles)

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Exhausted. Normal effects from such cold water.

1994 Italy – (Lignano to Ravenna)
    • Swam non-stop, 55 hours and 15 minutes
    • Swam (162.5 km) (100.97 miles)

Martin’s Health at end of swim: Terrible sunburn. Exhausted. Severe damage to Martin’s eyes, lips, mouth and nose, as a result of the salt water.

Martin Strel’s Health as of June 2010:

As incredible as it may sound after the incomprehensible exposure to the high levels of toxic water, filled with numerous bacteria, viruses, parasite infestitions and much more……Martin Strel’s health is better that ever! Learn how by joining Martin and Kathy as their share their knowledge and expertise.

Spend a weekend or an entire week with Amazon, “Big River Man“, Martin Strel! For the first time ever, Martin is making himself available to be a mentor for you. Join Martin in this extraordinary life enhancing event/classes.

Let Martin share with you the secrets to his incredible accomplishments. In addition, Martin’s health advisor, renowned International speaker, Kathleen McGowan will share her 30+ years of experience in helping individuals shed their excess fat, in a healthy manner. Let Kathy share other valuable health and longevity principles with you that will genuinely give you the knowledge and practical experience to be able to achieve your weight and health goals.

Together, Martin and Kathy will impart with you many “life-changing” skills that have not been shared with you before. Knowledge and skills include, but not limited to: “The Missing Link” between your Body Type, Weight Loss, Energy, Anti-Aging and Lifelong Health. You can experience this first of its kind extraordinary and unique experience by joining us in our Hotel Park City Wellness and Longevity Center Retreats and Seminars.

Your weekend will be truly unique and one that you can only experience at Hotel Park City. Let five-time Guinness World Book Record holder, Marathon swimmer, Martin Strel, Amazon River “Big River Man”, be an integral part of your incredible journey.

Whether you visit us for your Wellness and Longevity Retreat or for a Family or Corporate “get-a-way”, the magnificent and serene environment that Hotel Park City provides is the ideal setting for you and your well-being.

Join Kathy and Martin along with their team of Health and Fitness Experts for an effective and entertaining program that will provide you with solid information and practical skills that allow you to “Recapture Hope” in your weight loss and wellness goals.

The Natural Health Professionals at our Wellness and Longevity Center are passionate. We are dedicated to providing you a journey that truly cannot be experienced anywhere else in the world.

~ Benefits to You ~

• Weight loss and Long-term Management
• More Energy
• Anti-aging
• Detoxification
• Enhanced Immune System
• Overall Wellness

This is an incredible Health Assessment System. This system helps you avoid “one- size- fits- all” weight loss and wellness regimes. Regimes that may not necessarily be effective for you or fit your individual priority needs based on your genetic blueprint, general habits, illness symptoms or health risks created by your current lifestyle.

The FHAP is an extremely powerful tool. It is the only doctor developed computer assessment of its kind that can help you accurately determine:

• Your individual health condition(s)
• Your Specific levels of risk
• Your priority health needs

Combine this with discovering your “Individual Body Type” which will allow you to:

• Lose weight naturally and keep it off!
• Control appetite naturally
• Have more energy
• Reduce disease risk factors
• Reduce mood swings
• Know what foods make YOU gain weight and why
• Feel and look better!

We invite you to join Martin and Kathy on this exciting journey of health and happiness for you and your loved ones.