This is a space dedicated to getting you back to doing all the things that you love. To help you not only get your body moving better, but to get you stronger than you've ever been.
I felt like I lost a piece of myself when I was injured and couldn't do the things that I love to do- play tennis, horse back ride, cycling, ballet - and Pilates gave it all back to me.
While I look back and will always feel fortunate for being able to compete at such a high level of competitive sports, it eventually took a toll on me both physically and mentally.
It started with a lumbar vertebrae fracture at age 15 from a horse back riding fall. Leading into an overuse injury in my early 20's with a hip labral cartilage tear. Then 2 years later, I tore the cartilage in my other hip and had to have another surgery and found Pilates in the process.
Pilates changed my life. It addressed what was going on in my entire body, not just my hip. I started feeling better, moving better, having more energy, less pain. And I was able to start playing tennis and cycling again.
behind the Scenes
I’ve always loved the nuts and bolts of things.
Through my own experimentation while healing from my sports injuries, I became a master of putting my body back together. I found that I really enjoyed the wellness and rehabilitation side of things and the importance of a holistic approach.
My superpower is I can see how everything is connected in the body (my clients call me Hawk eye 😉) and help you to find that connection.
The Primer
Extroverted, introvert. Give me a night in with my dogs and Netflix or dinner with the girls, and I'm one happy camper.
What I'm
loving
Putting on my seat warmers in my car on my way to ballet class, even though I live in Florida. ;)
What I'm
learning
More about hypermobility quirks, nuances and training needs (because yours truly is a hypermobile human too).
What I'm
not about
Quick "fixes", fad diets, calorie counting, fitness gimmicks, or being "on trend".
what I
believe
Progress that lasts takes time, repetition, and work. Luckily, I make that work fun! You cannot outrun poor habits forever, but luckily you have a bestie that will help you stay on point.
Education & Certifications
I attended The Ohio State University where I received a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Life Sciences (Pre-med). Upon completion of my degrees, I worked in a hospital as a Social Worker for 8 years. It was during this time that I ended up having hip surgery for a torn labrum and found Pilates during my rehab process. I found it so effective that I needed to share it with others, so I become a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor in 2014 and haven't stopped taking certifications since.
CERTIFICATION
Fully Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor - Level 1 & Level 2 Advanced, Injuries & Special Populations
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Life Sciences from The Ohio State University
Nutritious Life Master Certified Nutrition & Wellness Coach and Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
ZEN•GA® Mat, Hypermobility for Dancers, Fascial Movement Foundations Course, Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer & Chair. Golf Conditioning. Nutrition for Dancers. Emotional Eating. Dance Psychology.