What certifications/degrees do you have?

Associate’s Degree in Business Management, Personal Training Cert., Poliquin Level 1 Cert., TRX, Prenatal Exercise Cert., KILO Advanced Program Design Cert.  

What is a personal fitness goal?

My goal is to continue to increase my strength, endurance, mobility, and technical ability as I get older.

What is your favorite exercise?

Push-ups of any and every kind!

What are your main motivations for training/teaching?

I believe attaining a very basic level of fitness is a fundamental part of living a happy and rewarding life. Sharing my experience helps others realize that anyone can change, anytime they want, to any degree. 

How can you help people RISE?

I help clients identify goals and needs, then follow protocols to progress them through intense but intelligent exercise programs to establish consistency, momentum, and an improved understanding of exercise fundamentals.

What are your hobbies outside of the gym?

Painting, cooking, camping, and spending time with my daughter.

What is your favorite glutenous meal?

Pizza or tacos!

Do you have any hidden talents?

I sing, I paint, and I have an artist’s/creative mind.

Why do you choose to train/teach at RISE?

I believe very firmly in the culture and environment of RISE as it has been the greatest influence in shaping me as a fitness professional.  We put our members first. We are always growing, learning, evolving and passing it along to one another. At RISE we collectively address the physical, spiritual, mental, and dietary aspects of fitness and self care for an unparalleled health and wellness experience.

What is your greatest fitness achievement?

Not sure. I’m blessed to have many achievements but perhaps the most impressive would be at 180lbs, lifting 1,205lbs collectively between bench press, squat, and deadlift

Describe your personal life:

I was born and raised in Annapolis. As much as I love seeing other places, I love living in Maryland.  I was in the restaurant business for 20 years before changing to the health and wellness industry. I have a daughter who was born in my 4th year as a Personal Trainer and she has been the greatest influence in shaping me as a person.