Biography
I am a health and fitness professional with over fifteen years of experience. I have spent time in a variety of settings including cardiac rehabilitation hospital centers, professional sports and Olympic training facilities. These experiences, coupled with multiple degrees and certifications have qualified me to assist almost anyone seeking health, fitness and performance guidance.
For more than five years, I taught for The George Washington University's Department of Exercise Science. This sharpened my skills as an educator. Through successful and enjoyable learning experiences, I aim to empower clients with the knowledge to consistently make smart health and fitness decisions for themselves. Eventual health and fitness independence is the goal for all of my clients.
Personal experiences in athletics make one a more empathic coach; especially to those training themselves out of or around various aches and pains. A successful high school athletic career allowed me to play football through the collegiate level. While I value the lessons learned during this time, these years took a toll on my body. The accumulated injuries and their long term effects keep me continually searching for better methods of preparation for thriving in sport and remaining fit and active throughout life.
Aside from my experience and credentials, I believe my strongest quality as a professional is the sense of duty I have to my clients. I recognize that when people hire me, they are entrusting me with their most valuable asset. This is much of what fuels my persistent curiosity and passion to improve as a trainer and coach. I’ll be forever grateful to anyone who allows me to help them improve many of the potential measures of health, fitness and performance
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science
Clinical Exercise Science,
Ithaca College
Master of Science
Strength and Conditioning,
The George Washington University
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Exercise Physiologist
American College of Sports Medicine
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
National Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Sports Performance Coach
USA Weightlifting