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How I started

When I was young, I was skinny and weak. I participated in sports, only being competitive by focusing overwhelmingly on technique and strategy. Then I discovered competitive group exercise. I applied the same focus on technique and experienced great results. It was dramatic beyond what I thought I could achieve. The strength, capacity, and self-confidence I gained from those workouts changed my life. After a time, I was routinely and repeatedly doing things I never thought I could do even once!

Where I studied

I was so enamored with what I was experiencing that I decided to help other people achieve the same results. Help them get fit and feel healthy. So I attended college for Exercise & Sports Science with additional study in Nutrition. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Exercise Science with an additional focus on Nutrition. Additionally, I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

Why I coach

Since 2007 I've been helping people change their health & fitness. I have coached individuals, groups, youth, teen, adult & older clients, athletes, and post-rehab, and helped many "normal" people regaining their health.

Over years of coaching, I have learned there is no one 'system' that works for everyone—but there is something out there for everyone. My job as a coach is (1) to know a lot about health & fitness, and (2) to know a lot about you; then help you make the right changes and make them stick.

Nothing makes me happier than knowing I was involved in someone having a better life. I use my knowledge and skill to work with people to find what works most effectively with each individual.

Now, some Q&A

How long have you been working in Fitness? Share a little bit about yourself.

I've been in fitness training since 2007 and love helping people make changes to their health and fitness. I owned a personal training studio in Corvallis, Oregon while going to college at Oregon State University where I studied exercise science and nutrition.

Most recently I have been providing 1-on-1 fitness training at Nike World Headquarters along with my individualized online health & fitness coaching Transformation Possible.

When COVID closed all gyms, I pivoted to go all digital with my training. I'd been leading some livestream workouts and creating some new exclusive content for Nike but I moved my existing online health & fitness coaching from a "side hustle" to my main focus. I’m coaching directly to clients from with my studio, and have an extensive exercise demonstration video library, an app for delivering individualized programs & tracking progress, and tons of guides & resources to support clients. It's a one-man show so I’m fiercely proud of it. 😊 🎉

What's your favorite workout?

A CrossFit workout named Barbara. It was the first workout that ever made me throw up, and it was the first workout that made me realize how adding rest intervals into the workout actually makes it MUCH harder!

When you aren't at work in the gym, where are you?

My #1 favorite activity is Brazilian jiu jitsu. I love practicing, sparring, and competing! Outside of health & fitness, I love being outside! Ride, hike, climb, raft, etc! I really like adventuring outdoors or just sticking around at home, just leading a very cool and relaxed life. Plus, there always seems to be a lot to do.

What do you love about fitness?

The challenge. I love going against the challenge because it makes me feel more powerful & confident. Being “harder” than something very hard. Then it’s awesome to be capable of doing any activity I want. Hike, bike, carry, row, etc. It’s all ‘unlocked’ for me thanks to fitness.

What is your favorite book?

Easy! The Wizard’s First Rule by Terry Goodkind. Great story within the story
If you are watching TV or Netflix, what is your go-to show?

Jay Leno's Garage on YouTube...30 Rock on Netflix…or Malcolm in the Middle--one of my favorites haha!

What is your dream vacation?

A permanent one, where I travel wherever I want because I've built a business that allows me to "work" from anywhere or a passive income stream.

I loved spending time in the Philippines, but right here in Oregon is beautiful to!

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