Hometown: Arizona native, with a genuine love for its natural beauty and its amazing sunsets!

College attended and degree earned: Northern Arizona University, B.S., Hospitality Management

Years teaching Pilates: since 2008

Years taking Pilates:  since 2008

Trained by:  Kellee Stooks through Balanced Body.

Continuing education: Konnector Reformer Certification through Balanced Body, American Council on Exercise; Senior Personal Trainer, American Senior Fitness Association; Weight Management Coach and Sports Nutrition Specialist

Hobbies: A life-long fitness enthusiast, I embrace an active lifestyle including recreational and competitive running, hiking, and a self-proclaimed gym rat! I enjoy traveling and spending time with the joy of my life, my daughter, Sophia!!

Pilates Philosophy statement:  A genuine passion to promote the well-being of others by instilling healthy attitudes and behaviors to achieve an optimal quality of life. An accomplished background including pre/ post rehabilitation, sport specific and recreational fitness, special populations with chronic physical limitations and impaired health conditions. An advocate in promoting healthy living through healthy eating.  

Favorite Pilates exercise and why: Tendon Stretch on the Reformer – Mastering this exercise displays the ultimate combination of physical strength and flexibility!

How Pilates helped me: I suffered a back injury that caused severe pain and limitation. Pilates helped to restore the strength and mobility of my back, preventing compensation and muscle imbalances, allowing for the natural progression of recovery and restoration.