my story

Most clients know me as their personal trainer who makes exercise feel like RECESS with RESULTS. My approach isn’t typical, and that’s why clients travel from far and wide to work with me—and stay for years. With a holistic focus on movement, nutrition, and connection,  workouts are an experience,  not just something to check off a “To Do” list.

 

But here’s something many don’t know: I wasn’t always a fitness pro. I started my career with a BFA in sculpture and graphic design. I wasn’t the typical “gym buff”,  even though I've always enjoyed playing outside. Instead, I was that college student who gained the freshman 50! (yes 5-0).

 

A move to the Northwest, a love for hiking and reducing my processed foods helped me shed most of the weight. I was feeling vibrant and healthy, doing all the things I love- skiing, hiking, biking etc., until one day in 2008, a severe case of food poisoning, stress, and trauma sent me running to the doctor wondering what had happened to my body! Several doctor visits and tests later, I was suddenly diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Crohn’s disease at 32 years old! I was shocked and confused. How could this happen to me when I ate so healthy? However, as I’ve learned over the last 15 years, there’s a lot of foods in our environment that seem healthy, yet are inflaming our bodies from the inside out. In some of us the storm brews more slowly and silently over years and even decades before symptoms arise. In others, like myself, the body tells us pretty quickly that our cells aren’t happy.

I considered it a wake-up call, and decided to shift my focus. I became a personal trainer and dove deep into functional medicine and natural healing. Today, I’ve healed my gut by reducing inflammation, improving immunity, reducing toxic load and addressing stress through lifestyle changes. I truly believe in the power of epigenetics—our ability to influence how our genes express themselves through diet, exercise, and habits. I feel better in my 40s than I did in my 20s! The best part is that I now use these super powers to help clients reduce inflammation, lose weight and feel younger!

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With 15 years as a trainer, 10 as the owner of Boost Fitness, and certifications in fitness, nutrition, and power yoga,  I’ve built a career not just around helping people get fit, but helping them transform their lives. My specialties in self-myo-fascial release and movement assessments have helped hundreds recover from injuries, improve posture, and perform better in sport and daily life.

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I’m passionate about creating lasting relationships with my clients. I listen deeply, understand their goals, and design workouts tailored to their needs. The results speak for themselves: more energy, less pain, better sleep, and healthier lives.
 

For me, fitness is about more than just looking good—it’s about playing hard, reducing stress, and training for longevity. I want to be active and healthy until the day I die.