Education:

Exercise Science A.A.S, Portland Community College

Certified Personal Trainer, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Group Fitness Leader Certificate, Portland Community College

Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

CPR + First Aid, American Red Cross

Bachelor of Music, University of Oregon

I used to believe:

• Exercise was merely a tool for changing the way my body looked

• If my body didn’t look the way I wanted it to, it was my fault (I wasn’t disciplined or motivated enough)

• I wasn’t good at sports in school (read: I had other interests) therefore the gym wasn’t for me

• I could never stick with a fitness routine, I was a failure

Today I believe:

• Fitness doesn’t have to be complicated, rigid, or rule your life to be effective & beneficial

• All movement COUNTS

• Everyone deserves to move in a way that helps them feel strong, sturdy, and supported

• Your weight, health, and worth are three completely separate things

It took me a while to get where I am, but my goal is to shorten that timeline for you so you can:

• Learn to listen to your body

• Rest just as hard as you work

• Make aligned and compassionate choices

• Move through all different seasons of life and adjust accordingly without guilt, shame, or fear