I always have clients express to me they assumed that fitness has been my whole life, that I was probably an athlete throughout school and naturally fell into the industry.

This really couldn’t be more inaccurate. Although I did enjoy being active, playing sports and moving around as a child/adolescent, I was definitely not a natural athlete. I was always a bit of a chunkier child. I did not thrive in any one area with sports and performance. I did play many sports growing up, but I was not a superstar by any means. I had experience playing hockey, soccer, volleyball and football, but more notably, I spent years playing travel baseball and basketball.

I enjoyed the competitive aspect of sports and enjoyed being on a team, but as I grew older and school became more demanding, my commitment to sports dwindled.

I struggled to find myself as I went through high school. Education was never a thing I enjoyed, and when it came to subjects that did not interest me, my attention and effort dipped. It was not until I found my way into the fitness industry that I truly found my calling in life. Over the last decade, I have been all in with my journey. After taking on formal education, continued education and learning how to work with individuals and effectively communicate to clients, I knew this was something I would do forever.

Opening my own fitness studio has been a dream for many years. Now, having my own space where I can work with clients and showcase my vast knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness is a constant reward and reminder of what it takes to be successful, not only in fitness but in life: dedication, commitment, sacrifice, resiliency and consistency – everything that’s required to make dreams realities.