I began my career in the fitness industry more than 20 years ago at a neighborhood gym as a cycling instructor. It was in this role that I realized how much I enjoyed helping others change their lives through fitness and decided to continue those achievements as a personal trainer. My objective is to educate, motivate and empower each and every one of my clients to achieve their greatest potential both physically and mentally. Although I specialize in working with mature athletes (40+), I accept clients of all ages and backgrounds. I have worked with individuals that are new to fitness, stay at home moms, cancer survivors, and business professionals, marathon runners, professional skiers, cyclists and triathletes. Over the past 20 years I have held numerous positions in the fitness industry, and worked in various settings, all while making an impact on thousands of lives. In the Grand Rapids area, I have worked at the David D. Hunting YMCA, Allegro Coaching and 8th Day Gym, as personal trainer, Spinning instructor, Total Body Strength instructor and TRX group fitness instructor. At Grand Valley State University and Calvin University I worked as a fitness instructor to members of staff and faculty, as well as for the healthy living program, which allows active mature adults access to different types of strength and fitness classes. I am certified through the National Association of Sports Medicine as a Certified Personal Trainer, Women's Fitness Specialist (WFS) and Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS). I also hold certifications with TRX, Spinning, Strong Nation, and Livestrong at the YMCA, which is a program that assists those who are living with, through, or beyond cancer to regain strength and improve fitness.