I became certified as a personal trainer in September 2019 from the NASM program. After graduating with a business degree from Augustana College in 2014 I pursued a career in the truck rental, leasing and logistics business. After 5 years of climbing the ladder and playing the corporate business game I was burnt out. I wanted a job where I enjoy coming to work and feel accomplished doing so. I quit my job and started studying to become a personal trainer. I had a passion for fitness growing up; especially weight training and team sports. I was a volleyball player in high school and college. I started weight training in college and loved the challenge of getting stronger. I was very competitive with my identical twin, and we liked to see who could lift more weight. I found Fitness Together and I loved the model of the business. I love how personal the setting of the business is. I get to meet smart and interesting people while trying to guide them to accomplish their fitness goals. My client’s levels of fitness vary so, it’s a good challenge that keeps the job fresh and exciting. I also love that I get to learn from my clients. Everybody is working professionals with life stories of their own. I love what I do, and I am glad I am in this profession.

in my free time I like to
In my free time you can find me lifting weights and hiking the beautiful state of Washington. I love meeting new people and occasionally grabbing a pint at a local brewery. I was born in the suburbs of Chicago, so I am always up-to-date with the Chicago Cubs and Bulls stats and games. I also am an avid skier, so I enjoy taking a trip to Colorado or Montana to ski the terrain. I am a cat person and have a fluffy cat named Wrigs who likes to make an appearance in zoom training. I love living in a state where I can do what I love to do.

When I was younger, I truly believed I didn’t have the potential to be athletic. I was the kid falling off of horses, catching the basketball with their face, or tripping over their own feet. I began weightlifting with a personal trainer when I was 20 and, slowly, everything shifted within my mindset. Through persistent encouragement, my trainer revealed my hidden athletic potential, despite my firm belief that it just wasn’t in the cards for me. I realized that I was never un-athletic, simply uneducated and under-encouraged. As a trainer now, I understand how important a well-educated and supportive trainer is. As your trainer, I will strive to turn workouts from a chore to something you look forward to doing for yourself. I will make sure the exercises you are doing are performed safely and in line with your personal goals. We will implement small, sustainable changes in your lifestyle for lasting results, while having fun along the way. I’m excited to see what we can do together!

in my free time I like to
Inside of the gym, you will often find me honing my craft with powerlifting. I love pushing myself to see how strong I can be! Outside of the gym, I am most commonly spotted out and about trying to find good coffee, walking my dog, Bobie, or trying to find cool new sheets of glass for my stained glass projects.

I have always had a passion for health and learning new ways to challenge myself physically and mentally with different exercises. I take a functional and corrective approach to exercise so that my clients can move more efficiently within any environment, be it at home, work, a sport, or a recreational activity. I aim to better clients not only through movement but also by expanding clients knowledge so that they can pursue lifelong health and wellness.

in my free time I like to
Inside the gym you can find me working on conventional weight lifting movements, playing around on my hands practicing a handstand, or honing my animal flow skills. Outside the gym you can find me on my gravel bike practicing for a long distance ride in the saddle or walking with my dog, Romeo. I also enjoy playing hockey, playing guitar, finding new places to eat, and assembling tabletop game miniatures.