Education & Qualifications
-Masters in Exercise Science: Health Promotion (BYU), 2021
-ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
-GGS Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach (CPPC)
-ISSA Certified Nutritionist
-ISSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
-ISSA Certified Bodybuilding Specialist
-ISSA Certified Exercise Therapy Specialist
-ISSA Certified Online Coach
-ISSA Certified Transformation Specialist
In other words, I care a whole lot about not only being qualified to give you real information, but communicating it in a way that’s digestible and benefits YOU as an individual.
Growing up I was involved in a lot of things, including sports, but never really felt comfortable in my body or sure of what I wanted to do with my life.
My first two years at a junior college I studied music & psychology (music because I liked piano, psychology because I knew my ultimate career goal was to help people in some way).
When I transferred to my university I asked myself, “what SCARES the crap out of you but if you could say you were _____ in 5 years, would make you the most proud?” Health coaching was what came to mind though I didn’t have a clue what exactly that looked like. But I chose Exercise & Wellness as my B.S. and the rest is history.
My exercise & nutrition philosophy
I strongly believe that food is joy, tradition, culture, goals, memories, comfort, exploration, and fuel. Making nutrition work for YOU, your goals & lifestyle is crucial for lasting change.
I also strongly believe that strength training is for everyone and that strong feels GOOD. Young, old, male, female, total newbie, or intermediate lifter, my goal is to help you get efficient in the gym and pair it effectively with supplemental movement that you enjoy.
Finally, health is so much more than just nutrition & exercise. You deserve to be cared about as a total person. Biofeedback-stress, sleep, energy, digestion, recovery, hormones, menstruation, your environment, and more all play a part.
Hobbies
As much as I love health & fitness, I spend ample time engaging in my hobbies. Those include:
-being outdoors. hiking, camping, exploring, basically anything.
-reading. equal parts self-improvement & fun. If I had to pick one series to read for the rest of my life it would be Nancy Drew - I bought the whole series when I was 16.
-cooking. I love trying new recipes and am forever trying to perfect my Jamaican cooking skills.
-home DIYs. we recently bought an older house that is getting some love!
-scrapbooking. I know, I know, who scrapbooks anymore? Me (and a lot of other people).
-hanging with the pup. My husband & I have a 7 pound Yorkipoo, Penny, and we’re obsessed with her.
Thank you for being here!