ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. A native of New Orleans, LA, now 52 years old, I'm enjoying the life of a wife, mother, and grandmother in sunny SoCal. Established in 2020, Grateful GaGa Fitness was born out of a passion for excellence in wellness over 40 and beyond. At the age of 49, living in the boredom of a pandemic lockdown, and the frustration of the limited support for women facing menopause and major body changes, I decided to make a turn in my fitness routine and give consistent weight lifting, and other variables, a lifestyle necessity. In 2023, after years of appreciating my own personal results, I decided to earn my certification in personal training so that I could dedicate my efforts professionally. Today I relish in the joy of clients realizing their health and fitness goals, patiently and realistically, and that only fuels my desire, and confirms my focus for fitness over 40!

My favorite client story

One day, after just a few weeks of training, my client who came to me in hopes of avoiding BP meds, shared that her BP was down, well within range, and also she had an added bonus: her cholesterol was absolutely stellar! She was so happy and her doctor was astonished! She has consistently shown up and progressed and is now noticing disappearing "bulges" that plagued her for years! YESSS!

My favorite quote

Lift now, so that you can lift later!

My training philosophy

Train smart, and build muscle to help your body withstand adversity and age gracefully.