As for my personal journey, I began working at a women’s fitness center at the reception desk. I was experiencing my own weight gain, depression and disconnection from who I was and how I was living.  During this time, I became pregnant. When my daughter was 3 months old, I had an ‘aha’ moment and decided I was ready to change my life. 

I began working out and a chain reaction began.  My physical body changed, but most importantly, so did my mindset and my overall mood! Shortly after my success, I was encouraged by my co-workers to become a Certified Personal Trainer and then I went back to college at George Mason University to finish my degree. 

My daughter is now 17 years old and continues to inspire me to be a more authentic version of myself that is curious about life and all it has to offer! 

As I continue to evolve, I have invested in personal transformation through mindfulness, meditation and yoga practices. These practices have helped foster a deeper sense of purpose, joy and contentment. 

A Few Other Things About Me:
Exercise I Love-  yin yoga
Go To Music Genre-  alternative rock first
How I Relax-  breathing, walking, yoga
Animals I Love-  all cats, including wild
Favorite Food-  vegetables
Thing That Annoys My Daughter-  I make myself LOL
If I Wasn’t In This Field-  I’d be in mental health
Favorite Color-  hot pink or turquoise 
Unique Fact- I love to be scared
Quote That Inspires Me-  sooooo many….’Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.’ Brene Brown

 

Degrees/Certifications/Certificates:
BS Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources – Health Promotion Concentration
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Group Fitness Instructor
ACE Health Coach 
ACE Weight Management Specialist
ACE Senior Fitness Specialist
Corrective Exercise Specialist 
E-RYT 200 (yoga)
Pilates
TRX
Well Being Foundations of Personal Transformation
Courage Academy
Somatic Energy Constellation
CPR/AED/First Aid

Previous Certifications:  
RPM, Bodyflow, Bodyvive