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Welcome in! It’s hard to fit my career into a cute little paragraph…

I began with fitness 20 years ago and dance over 30 years ago. In the last decade I’ve focused primarily on two categories: the science of movement and business consulting.

What that means for you as a student is that I have put my time in to truly understanding your body’s individual needs, and that’s why you’ll never see me selling gimmicks. I only ever teach what I believe in- even if it’s not following the latest trends. In my opinion, marketing is killing physical wellness.

As a consulting client you’ll get the same no-bull approach from me. I want what’s best for your business, your team and your clients because your success is my success. It’s that simple.

I truly believe that a rising tides lift all boats and there is power in community. Whether I’m in front of a class or working behind the computer my priority is people, and understanding that a healthy functioning ecosystem involves radical collaboration.

I am here to make you successful. Whether that’s a personal goal or what you want for your business (or both) I’m here to help you get to the root of your needs, create an action plan accordingly and then guide you through it.

Photo by Ana Gambuto

Let’s get to know each other

I’ve lived in Portland, New York (twice), Seattle (twice) and Indonesia. I’m a cat, dog, plant and girl mom. I don’t drink coffee but I do drink gin. I love yoga, hot weather, the mountains, scuba diving, vintage fashion, skiing, street food, jazz music, playing in the rain, hiking off trail and getting to know other cultures.

I have spent the last decade+ devoting my time as a director in many facets throughout the health and wellness sector. From management, operations and development to franchising, growth strategy and expansion to acquisition and team building, I have provided guidance and leadership in boutique, corporate luxury and stand alone fitness and wellness brands around the globe.

Simultaneously I have put years into research and development of the human body. My motivation began in wanting a deeper understanding of how to heal myself from competitive gymnastics injuries, a career in dance and also recover from childbirth. When I began this journey, injury healing and prevention meant getting a sheet of exercises from a physical therapist and postpartum recovery didn’t exist. I began a true grassroots exploration with a collection of colleagues in pelvic floor therapy, physical therapy, massage, functional range movement, manual manipulation and anatomical understanding. This lead me down a path of understanding how to truly curate purposeful and goal-oriented movement concepts that serve the individual human, not the market trends.

To keep myself balanced I play piano and guitar, Minecraft with my older daughter (I’m terrible at it!), take an occasional tap class and play Hall & Oates way too loud in the car (aah the good old days). We bake many a cupcake and cookie, splash in the mud and climb trees. We are always looking for the next adventure!

 

To keep your balance you must keep moving.

— Albert Einstein