about me

Exercise has ALWAYS been a part of my life. I was Captain of every sport that I played in my younger years. Not because I was competitive. In fact, I was a "leader" because I WASN'T competitive. I am still that same girl: hyper, outspoken, and fiercely loving of my team mates. I love to collaborate. And, I always show up (although I often snuck away in the middle of practice for some nachos or to flirt with boys. So, yeah, I'm still the same girl).

Like most people, I still don't think that I've "cracked the code" with exercise, body image, and health. Some things, like yoga, running, online fitness classes, and in-person group classes are stalwarts in my life. I've abused exercise, but it's also saved my life, introduced me to fantastic humans, and shown me the world. I believe in the power, and magic, of an active lifestyle.

Here's the thing: a good workout is a safe workout. What's safe for someone might not be safe another. That's true of exercise quantity, intensity, type, and receptiveness to coaching. I've paid a lot of money to earn certificates and educate myself so that I can be a kick-ass fitness instructor. Here are my current certs:

• COMMIT Dance Fitness
• Vinyasa Yoga
• Trauma-Informed Yoga
• Matwork Pilates
• Reformer Pilates
• Silver Sneakers
• Schwinn Cycling
• Total Body Barre
• BCOR Bootcamp

I will always continue studying movement and humans. We're just so interesting, you know?

I am a tedx speaker

I was hospitalized in Denver, Colorado, for orthorexia and exercise bulimia in 2011. I spoke about my experience in
Totnes, England, at TedX in 2015. Here is that speech.
​What a ride this life is! :)