Fitness and wellness have been a part of my life since I was a child. I loved the confidence and strength I felt training as an athlete and the ability of my body to perform easily when needed. I swam, played softball, threw shot put/discus and played a lot of volleyball!

Unfortunately, all that changed when I was diagnosed with idiopathic AVN in 2013. Avascular Necrosis is bone tissue death due to a lack of blood supply. As an experienced personal trainer and athlete who had just had my second child, I was now faced with a debilitating condition that I had never heard of before.

For months, I was unable to walk due to a bone graft in one knee and core decompression in the other. I also needed a hip replacement. Rebuilding strength and learning to walk without a limp took time, patience, and a lot of physical therapy. After five surgeries, you would never know all that I have endured and recovered from, and for that I am truly thankful. And from this hardship, I have gained something truly immeasurable – EMPATHY!.

We often take our health for granted until we are faced with a challenge, and I can truly relate and understand what it feels like to have a body that does not function the way you want it to.

If you used to be fit and need to start over, if you’ve never lifted weights before and feel intimidated by the gym, if you just want to reach a healthy weight, or if you’ve had orthopedic surgeries/injures and want to rebuild and find your strength again, I’m here to help guide you on your fitness journey!