Optimizing YOUR Mind, Body, Health, & Wellness

 A Board-Certified Health Coach, Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Mindset Strategist, Nutritional Lifestyle Coach, Writer, Author of  “Releasing My Trauma: The Root of Self-Sabotage”, Podcaster, Girls' Sports Coach, and Personal Trainer with 13 years of experience. I work with busy diverse women over the age of 30 of all-abilities, 1 on 1, duo, groups, as well as girls ages 5-18, in the areas of obesity, chronic illnesses, trauma, stress, self-awareness, self-sabotaging behaviors, and injury recovery.

As a child, I was introduced to fitness by my mom walking, running, and working out to Richard Simmons Sweatin' to the Oldies. The love of being active led to become an AFPA Certified Personal Trainer in 2010. Not long after becoming a personal trainer, I sustained a severe injury to my right knee. I did not realize that the injury was going to be life changing. Life is funny I never thought that an athlete, who was in great physical condition and always kept a positive attitude, could go through a comprehensive physical and mental transformation. 

I became very depressed; found comfort in eating and sleeping all day. Went from weighing under 120 pounds and wearing a size 0/4 to pre-obese at the highest weight of 193! All the the past unaddressed mental, emotional, and physically trauma I'd experienced appeared; from the grief of my father's death as a child, to childhood molestation and sexual assault as an adult I was in a good mental space. 

This journey helped me understand that losing weight is not just about exercising; It's also about understanding the successful behaviors that lead to maintaining weight loss by addressing what keeps a person from a fantastic healthy lifestyle. I have received a number of certifications that equip me to help me transform my mind and body to achieve my goals. I will use my expertise to help you reach your desired long-term goal to BE A HEALTHIER YOU!
 

Certifications

• American Sport & Fitness Association (ASFA) Cycling Instructor Certification

• American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA)The Plant-Based Athlete Certification

• American Association of Drugless Practitioners Board Certified Health Coach

• American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Certified Advanced Personal Trainer

• American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA) Health & Wellness Coach

• Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Health Coaching Skills Certification 

• eCornell University - Ithaca, NY Nutrition and Healthy Living Certification

• National CPR Foundation (NCPRF) CPR/AED/First Aid

 
The DIFFERENCE is my mission. My mission is to help you find and address what is hindering you so together; we can move you toward improving your well-being, physical, emotional, nutritional, and overall health. I want to help you harness your inner strength to change your mindset, avoid negative eating behaviors and successfully lose weight. With my proven tools, YOU CAN ACHIEVE SUCCESS!!