Certifications:
- American College of Sports Medicine-Health Fitness Instructor
- YMCA / IDEA Get Real Weight Management Instructor
- YMCA Fitness Specialist & Personal Fitness Program Director
- American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescue Instructor
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
- Former - American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Personal Exercise Achievements:
- Cross Country 3 years high school, 4 years college
- Track 4 years high school, 4 years college
- Weight Training since 7th grade
- Swim Team1 year high school
- San Francisco Marathon 2001
- Transitioned from a runner to a multisport athlete-triathlons since 2000
- Kayaking up the Mississippi since 2003
- Realizing that Fitness is a lifestyle and to pace oneself for the years to come
"I believe that everyone has a potential to reach their goals by taking accountability and learning to adopt healthier behaviors. I am a tough trainer and have high expectations for my clients. One of our client's affectionately refers to me as ‘head master’; however, I like to be called ‘Coach’ because after all, a personal trainer is working with you and your individual needs. I have a spot soft for my older clients because you can see the impact on daily living that a regular exercise routine has for this special population.”
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