I was born in Atlanta but I’ve lived in Knoxville for years now and can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. I first moved up for graduate school at UT but life took me in a very different direction when I found and fell in love with fitness. The gym got me through some very rough times, and I knew that fitness as a way of life would always be important to me. When the opportunity came for a change after years of an unfulfilling job, it wasn’t even a choice. Now, instead of watching people take care of everything besides themselves, I get to help my clients find a strength in body and mind they oftentimes don’t even know they have. I love working in an environment as supportive and dedicated as Fitness Together and I’m excited to accompany our clients on the way to success!

in my free time I like to
I love being active and outdoors, especially with my two dogs. I’m also a huge sports fan and try to never miss a Saints or Vols game. When I can I like to travel, cook way too much food or get lost in a good book.

I am from Cameroon. I moved to United States seven years ago through a basketball scholarship I had from Roane State. I fell in love with fitness my sophomore year in college. My coach was really big on weight training and she always took the time to explain to us the science behind the exercises we will do in the weight room. It was always fascinating to me because I could see those progress translating on the basketball field. I love training, connecting with people and understand their goals. My clients succeed because I am fun energetic and goal driven. I go above and beyond to make sure they reach all the goals they set.

in my free time I like to
I like to lift heavy weights and run a little bit. I also enjoy cooking meals and spend time with my friends. I seize every chance I get to always play a basketball game somewhere.

I was born in California but have lived in several other states in my life. My father was in the military for 20 years and we moved around quite a few times. I recently moved to Tennessee after spending more than a decade in Virginia. In high school, I ran cross country and track, and I would see many of my teammates go down with injuries, whether that be shin splints or hamstring pulls. This sparked my interest in learning more about the physiology of the human body and how to better train to prevent and treat the injuries while still progressing towards individualized goals. I am excited to work at Fitness Together because it will provide the chance to train clients in a supportive environment that customizes the workouts to meet the goals of each client!

in my free time I like to
My hobbies include running (obviously), hiking, just about any other physical activity, reading, and cooking. I am also currently helping coach track and field at Farragut high school, helping athletes reach their potential in the sport.

I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Fitness Together doing what I do best…helping you reach your health goals! Whether you want to lose weight or gain weight, change your body composition, or leverage nutrition to manage a condition like diabetes or high cholesterol, I am here for you. My style of nutrition coaching is centered around teaching you the skills needed to achieve your goals based on three foundations; evidence-based nutrition, increased physical activity, and changing behavioral patterns and negative self-talk. It is not a diet, rather, it is a systematic, sustainable way of eating that creates vibrant health and lasting lifestyle changes. Helping you learn new skills that incorporate healthy behaviors is my passion and I can’t wait to work with you! Before becoming an RD, I worked as an ACSM-certified personal trainer for over 10 years, so I can attest to the power of exercise and how effective it can be, especially when paired with good nutrition!

in my free time I like to
I love to cook and eat delicious food (my favorite food is peanut butter, especially when paired with dark chocolate.) As a matter of fact, I graduated from culinary school! I am an avid exerciser and enjoy weight training as well as cardio (I have run exactly one marathon). I enjoy being outdoors, and my favorite season is spring in Tennessee because I love all the flowers.