Certified Personal Trainer

I studied Exercise Science, at a collegiate level, in addition to Nutrition, Pubic Health, and Nursing.

 

In 2012, I started offering my services in the form of private appointments for Flexibility Training & Balance Training as an Experienced and Registered Yoga Teacher.

 

February of 2024, I started noticing an influx of special requests for private Strength Training and Endurance Training appointments. Everyone noted my Yogic Energy as the defining characteristic in selecting me as their preferred trainer. In an effort to meet these needs, I started offering Strong Zen Yoga, where hand weights and ankle weights were utilized during a fusion sequence of yoga, tai chi, and qigong. This offering remains well received and a community favorite!

 

After 14 months of positive feedback and results from Strong Zen Yoga, I wanted to take everyone to the next level! For my 40th trip around the sun, I set a goal to become a Certified Personal Trainer. On April 20th, 2025, I enrolled in the Personal Trainer Certification Program with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in San Diego, California. 

I studied and completed coursework in:

• The Role & Scope of Practice for Personal Trainers

• ACE Integrated Fitness Training Model

• Behavior Change

• Effective Communication, Goal Setting, & Teaching Techniques 

• ​Health Screening

• Nutrition for Health & Fitness 

• Assessments & Anthropometric Measurements 

• Cardiorespiratory Training: Physiology, Assessment, & Programming 

• Muscular Training: Foundations, Benefits, & Assessments

• Integrated Exercise Programming: from Evidence to Practice

• Exercise Science 101​

• Considerations for Clients with Obesity & Chronic Disease

• Exercise Considerations across the Lifespan

• Considerations for Clients with Musculoskeletal Issues

• Legal Guidelines & Business Considerations  

In early August of 2025, I graduated from this NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies) Accredited Program by passing their Proctored Final Examination on my first attempt. I feel beyond blessed to have successfully completed this continuing educational experience, 9 months before my 41st birthday! I'm thrilled at the opportunity to expand my health and wellness offerings to my community at large! 

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As a Certified Personal Trainer, my focus will be on helping others age gracefully, preserve and improve muscle mass, and redefine what flexibility and balance looks like across the lifespan!

 

Please note that I enjoy designing a completely personalized training experience that suits your unique body, lifestyle, preferences, and goals!

 

I'm passionately dedicated and provide the positive support that is necessary to achieve optimal wellness! 

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