About Me
My passion for movement ignited at an early age. Childhood experiences in gymnastics and figure skating kept me active until four transformative years of field hockey in high school, culminating in a significant injury—breaking my kneecap during my junior year. Ironically, this setback deepened my connection to movement; it fueled a determination to reclaim strength through rigorous physical therapy, and I embraced the gym as a newfound sanctuary.
In college, I faced the reality of the “Freshman 15,” grappling with the consequences of a lifestyle defined by heavy partying. The turning point came when I grew weary of my choices—constant drinking and unhealthy eating patterns left me feeling depleted and often caught in a binge cycle. The reboot started with invigorating runs and bodyweight workouts at home, leading me to a gym where I discovered the empowering world of weightlifting.
My journey into fitness as a career began at 9 Rounds, where I started as a cardio kickboxing instructor. After enduring inadequate training for a bodybuilding competition under a locally respected coach—one who left me undernourished—I realized, "I can elevate this and genuinely support others on their journeys!" Since 2012, movement has been the cornerstone of my career, traversing large corporate gyms like Gold's Gym and Powerhouse, boutique studios, and a spectrum of unique environments in multiple states, then growing an online presence.
I take immense pride in my clients and feel honored to contribute to their journeys towards inner strength. I have triumphed over three eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating (with ongoing work in some areas). My experiences have endowed me with a profound understanding of the struggles surrounding food. Through the process of learning to love my body and embracing the movement it fulfills, I have gained the strength to better guide others on their nutritional paths.