My fitness focus is on health and wellness as opposed to achieving a certain body type or number on a scale. My training style resonates well with beginners, women over 40 or those who have struggled to adopt fit habits in the past. I am a wife, mother and breast cancer survivor who is past the half-century mark. I have been through it all in the realm of fitness and eager to share my professional expertise and real-world experiences with my clients so they can achieve their goals and be well for a lifetime.

My favorite client story

My client got tired of waiting for her husband to deposit an old TV set at the curb for waste pick-up. She was so proud of herself when she realized she knew how to lift and carry it safely and plenty strong enough to get it done - she couldn't wait to tell me! Weight loss stories are great. But, I cherish client stories surrounding strength, independence, self-efficacy and improved self-esteem the most.

My favorite exercise

Favorite cardio: Jumping Rope (makes me feel young!)
Favorite strength exercise: Squats
Favorite yoga asana: Warrior II
Favorite mat Pilates exercise: Scissors

My favorite quote

It's my own quote and my motto: "There is a fit and happier person inside everyone."

My training philosophy

There's a reason the number of long-term members of gyms and fitness studios remains static. That approach resonates with a finite population. My goal is to reach the rest of the population. I know how to do that because I'm a member of that population of "others" for whom traditional gyms and studios aren't quite the right fit. Each client has his or her own set of unique goals, motivations, preferences and hurdles. My role is to assist clients in unlocking what works and discarding what doesn't work so they can adopt fit habits that last a lifetime.

My training experience

I've been one-on-one training since I became certified (at the age of 41) in 2010. I also teach fitness classes - including cardio conditioning, mat Pilates and yoga - for corporate wellness programs.