About me and my journey

      My fitness journey started at the age of 12. While most adolescents wanted to play video games, I was in my room writing workouts for myself like a nerd. I wanted so badly to be in some type of martial arts class, but we just did not have the finances for it at the time. Finally at the age of 15 I started dance classes and I also finally got to do martial arts. I did kick-boxing for a few years and loved it. I would come home and practice everything my coach would teach me. My curiosity for fitness grew into a passion and I began to challenge my fitness in other ways. In 2015 with motivation and mentoring from a friend I decided to get my certification in personal training. I went through NASM and learned so much about the human body. I joined CrossFit around the same year. I wanted to learn to lift heavier weight with proper form and technique and that is not something you can just learn from a book. I did not know that I would become a CrossFit coach a few years later. Through the years I have had to stop my fitness journey and start over again due to many surgeries for a variety of different reasons. Starting over is never easy. It really takes a toll on you physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. One day you are hitting PR’s and feeling stronger than ever and the very next day you are waking up from anesthesia barely able to move. Simply breathing becomes a chore. The amount of times I wanted to quit are too many to count. My strength only comes from God. What my body has been through I do not pray on anyone. God has me still here with purpose and as long as God places strength inside this body and breath in my lungs, I am going to try my best to do all I can for those that are put under my care. In 2017 I had the privilege of working at a physical therapy office as a Physical Therapist Technician. I worked there for 4 years and it really opened my eyes to using exercise as medicine to help heal people. Physical Therapy has played a huge roll in my life as I have had to go through rehab many many times. I have had the most amazing mentors, therapists and coaches that have shaped and molded me. They have been patient through my ups and downs and have taught me how to be a better coach. They have shown me compassion and grace. They have pushed me and motivated me to keep going even when you feel like you can’t. Because of my setbacks I have a lot more empathy for people. Learning to overcome has not been easy but it has made me appreciate my journey. 

I am that trainer that cares about your body probably more than you do because of what mine has been through. I will be the one that tells you to scale down because I see the pain in your eyes. I will be the one to look at you and ask you “what hurts?” You can try to hide that pain but your body doesn’t lie. I recognize pain when I see it. I will be the one to push you but also help you to know your limit. I am notorious for telling everyone “you only have this one body for the rest of your life… take care of it.” I will be there to encourage you even on the days you feel like giving up because I have been there too. If you are starting over with something in life know that you are not alone in your struggle. The hard seasons of life are the resistance that’s making us stronger and more resilient. You GOT THIS!!! We can accomplish those goals together. 

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭29‬-‭31‬ ‭NIV‬‬

 My Credentials:

I have maintained a certification in personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) since 2015. 

Through NASM I have earned several specializations including:

-Youth Exercise Specialist (YES)

-Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

-Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)

-MMA Conditioning Specialist (MMACS)

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-CrossFit L2 certificate

-Certified to teach Krav Maga

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