Training, Certifications & Experience

Certifications

Strength Training & Corrective Exercise

NASM Certified Personal Trainer · Corrective Exercise Specialist

My NASM certifications provide a foundation in exercise science, strength training, movement assessment, individualized programming, and coaching. I use this knowledge to adapt training to each client's goals, experience, abilities, and circumstances.

Special Populations

NASM Women's Fitness Specialist · Senior Fitness Specialist

Training focused on the needs of women across different life stages and on helping older adults maintain strength, physical capacity, and independence.

Performance Training

NASM Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist

Additional training in conditioning, strength, and performance programming, with an emphasis on developing physical capacity across different levels of experience.

Nutrition Coaching

Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach

Training in behavior-based nutrition coaching, habit development, and helping clients build sustainable eating practices that support their goals.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Exercise Science

Experience

  • 12+ years of coaching experience

  • Experience in community centers, boutique fitness, and private coaching

  • Experience working with beginners, older adults, and clients returning to exercise after injury or long periods away

  • Experience coaching clients living with chronic and complex health conditions, including neurological conditions, cancer, ADHD, and trauma

  • Skilled at adapting strength training to individual needs, limitations, and goals

A note about experience with chronic conditions

I've worked with and continue to coach clients living with a variety of chronic and complex health conditions. While I don't specialize in treating these conditions, I have experience adapting strength training to individual circumstances and working within each client's abilities, goals, and care team when appropriate.