Over the course of my life, I have always been involved in fitness. From competitive swimming, to rugby, to Kickboxing and Boxing, I have always lived an active lifestyle and considered fitness to be a staple in my life. My parents instilled and supported being active by modeling and enrolling my brother and I in sports. I remember this one time, my mom was dragging me out for a run in the neighborhood. I cried, wailed and protested the entire time, but I went through the “run”. I now remember that moment as pivotal because my mom not only was trying to prioritize her own health and wellness while managing two kids and a career, but also reminding me that sometimes, we do it because it’s part of daily life, not because we are motivated to do it. I am a strong believer that we are built to move.

I have been an educator for over 9 years. I taught women’s fitness Kickboxing and programmed nutrition and fitness for children. 4 years ago, I began my own journey to compete in amateur boxing and heal my relationship with food. I realized the highlight of my day was educating and supporting people through fitness and nutrition. As a lifelong learner, I continued my education with courses through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) for nutrition, coaching and I am an elite certified personal trainer with a specialization in body building. My coaches at PHX began mentoring me and hired me to be part of the team.