I am lucky… I love what I do! I’ve always enjoyed health and exercise and now I get to help so many people in our community live better healthy lives. Our clients succeed because we set small manageable goals in order to reach their long-term goals. As a United States Marine, I learned how to push myself physically and mentally more than I ever thought… now it is exciting to push clients above and beyond what they think they can do… and don’t worry we have “fun” while doing it! Overall, I want our clients to leave Fitness Together feeling better than when they came in!

in my free time I like to
Do anything outdoors whether it is fishing, camping, skiing, the beach, I love it all. I’m also a big sports fan (Go Vols!) and of course enjoy lifting weights and even some yoga!

When I was younger, I was bullied in high school and struggled with a writing learning disability and ADD. I had very low confidence in myself and was very timid. I would wait to go last to talk in front of people for classroom presentations. When I first started working out it was to prove myself but now I work out to take care of this amazing body. I have healed a lot from my past and now my focus is on my future. I placed top 10 in a physique competition and I completed my first 31 mile Spartan Ultra this year. Just recently I have decided to get into personal training after years of feeling unfulfilled at my IT help desk position. I’m so excited to change more many people's lives at Fitness Together. I love knowing that I have the chance to make a huge impact in someone’s life every day.

in my free time I like to
I moved from Michigan to Tennessee in 2019 for the warmer weather and nature. My girlfriend and I hike almost every weekend. I love to travel and see the world. I have a guitar that I play every once in a while. I am a huge fan of OCR racing. I love hockey and football. I enjoy competing in physique competitions. I love hanging out with friends at breweries (everything in moderation!)

I am originally from Florida with a background in athletic training, sports medicine, and fitness, I’ve spent years helping individuals reach their peak performance. I hold a Master of Science in Athletic Training from Thomas Jefferson University and have worked with individuals at all levels, from college athletes to office workers. I'm currently a PhD candidate at Concordia University St. Paul, where my research focuses on neuromuscular performance enhancement and injury prevention. What I love most about being a Fitness Together trainer is the ability to create personalized programs that empower individuals to move, feel, and perform better. Whether it's helping someone recover from an injury, improve their endurance, or build functional strength, I’m passionate about guiding clients toward their fitness goals in a supportive and motivating environment. Fitness isn’t just about exercise, it’s about building a lifestyle that improves confidence, longevity, and overall well being.

in my free time I like to
Outside of training, I love spending time with family and friends, whether it’s sharing a meal, exploring new places, or watching sports. I enjoy anything that keeps me moving and outdoors such as CrossFit, hiking, and camping. I’m also passionate about continuous learning, whether it’s research for my PhD or finding new ways to improve health and performance. I enjoy watching anything martial arts related and baseball. I currently compete in local CrossFit competitions, and I enjoy any challenges along the way. My other hobbies include gaming, 3D animation, and art.

I have a wide range of techniques, from Swedish to deep tissue. In every session, I focus on the client’s needs to determine plan of treatment to enable the client to be more relaxed and have a better sense of awareness of your body. I like to access the area of concern and get in that muscle to relieve it. I use a lot of forearm strokes and trigger point techniques. My clients feel better because of the benefits from my massage. I help promote relaxation, lower blood pressure, reduces anxiety, increases blood circulation through out the body, reduce muscle pain, increase range of motion, sleep better, and let me not forget… increases your “happy hormone” levels (dopamine).

in my free time I like to
I have a toddler that’s keeps me on my toes. I am known for playing softball, kayaking and spend a lot of time with my vegetable garden/ flower beds. I love spending time with my family here, in Knoxville and Seattle.