Prior to becoming a fitness professional, I was an overweight, out of shape, stay at home mom who led a sedentary lifestyle. I didn’t know how to start, much less maintain, an exercise program or a healthy lifestyle. My fitness journey began 20 years ago when I made an appointment with a dietician in order to lose weight. On the very first visit she informed me that for weight loss to be permanent, exercise was a must. By making exercise a part of my daily life along with healthy lifestyle changes I took control of my health and fitness. A passion was discovered and a dream to help others achieve their fitness goals was born. Over the years I have taught group fitness, yoga, Pilates, body sculpting and cardio heart rate training as well as personal training. In 2004 I became a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor and in 2007 I opened up my own Pilates studio. We have 8 instructors who meet the needs of a variety of clients with a wide range of issues and goals. I enjoy empowering others to reach their fitness goals through Pilates, personal training and virtual coaching. I receive great satisfaction when my clients reach their goals, whether it is improving race times, losing weight, relieving pain or reducing stress and feeling more energized because they have made fitness a part of their daily lives. I became an instructor trainer for STOTT PILATES® in 2013 and I now educate others who want to be instructors.  I become invested in my students and enjoy mentoring them so they can become the awesome instructors they were meant to be.

It is never too late to improve your health and fitness or to pursue your passion.  I didn’t start until I was 30 and I can honestly say that I am in better shape than I have ever been.  I wake up each morning with a sense of purpose feeling inspired and excited to share my knowledge and passion with others.