My Certifications

Nutritionist

Knowing how the body metabolizes food for fuel, muscle development and fat loss allows Nutritionists the ability to help their clients reach and see real results.  Nutritionists help bridge the gap between their clients knowing WHAT to eat and HOW to make those choices daily.

Health Coach

A health coach, also often referred to as a wellness coach or even a nutrition coach, is someone who supports and guides clients in making better food and lifestyle choices to improve nutrition and health. Rather than putting every client on the same diet, they work with individuals to learn their strengths, weaknesses, and goals, and craft individualized plans.

Yoga 200 hour

“Yoga is the artwork of awareness on the canvas of body, mind, and soul.”

Yoga is an ancient practice that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve the connection between the body, mind, and breath

Pilates Instructor

Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century and was originally called “Contrology”. The exercises are designed to correct muscular imbalances, find optimal alignment, and create efficient movement patterns. Pilates also emphasizes intentional breathing, which can help you deepen a stretch, perform at a higher level, and reduce stress.

Exercise Recovery Specialist

Exercise recovery is vital for health, enhancing performance, and preventing injuries. It involves key factors such as the following:

• Rest

• Sleep

• Nutrition

• Hydration

• Stretching

Sleep aids tissue repair and muscle growth. Nutrition replenishes the body and provides energy. Hydration helps remove metabolic waste. Active recovery, like stretching, improves flexibility.

Strength and Conditioning

One of the most important elements of a strength and conditioning program is performance. Clients work with strength and conditioning specialists to improve how they perform in their particular sports, everyday life and to prevent injuries.  

Several elements go into a program that helps athletes reach these goals:

• Movement quality

• Mobility

• Strength

• Stability

• Power

• Agility

• Endurance

• Speed

Transformation Specialist

Transformation Specialists are fitness professionals and lifestyle coaches who specialize in helping people reach their health and fitness goals. Through evidence-based techniques, extensive training, and experience, they know how to create tailored programs and strategies that help individuals achieve the transformation they seek with lasting change. From modifying personal behavior to exercises designed to build muscle or shed fat, Transformation Specialists can provide people of all levels with the support and guidance they need to make their fitness dreams a reality.

ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist

Whether you sit for long periods of time, are a weekend warrior, or fall somewhere in-between, it is quite likely that you may have a movement deficiency that is causing suboptimal physical performance and increased physical pain. As a specialist certified in corrective exercise, I can perform movement assessments, make referrals to medical professionals when necessary, and incorporate appropriate strategies into your training program to help you correct movement dysfunctions and muscle imbalances. Ultimately, this will lead to improved physical performance and reduced physical pain.