After assessing an individual's fitness goals and objectives, I design a customized workout program catered to achieve results. I focus on creating a program that you will enjoy and see results. Let me guide you to your ideal fitness level!

It is my personal belief that as a society, we need to be as physically active as possible! Exercise is extremely beneficial to various components of health. Regular physical activity helps to reduce stress, maintain bone and muscle mass, moderate body composition, and can help develop social relationships and increase work productivity!

Exercise hasn't always been the foundation of my lifestyle. After becoming fit myself, my exercise hobby turned into a passion. As a personal trainer, I want to help others achieve their fitness goals as I have done so for myself.

Each client is unique and I take the time and effort to understand what program will be the best fit for you. I tend to connect best with women between the ages of 50-75; however, I enjoy working with clients of varying backgrounds, fitness levels, ages, etc!

I have a B.S. of Exercise Science from Illinois State University. The ISU Exercise Science program requires two internships. My first internship was at the Illinois State University Physiology Laboratory in which I developed my skills in fitness assessments and exercise programming. My second internship was at Deoskar Integrative Health in which I was able to develop my skills in personal training, designing/promoting of programs and class instruction. Their Weight Loss Boot Camp program allowed me to understand all of the components required to achieve healthy and successful weight loss among our clients. Deoskar Integrative Health was so pleased with my skills and abilities that they hired me as a Health Promotion Coach and Personal Trainer.

I was born and raised in Normal, IL. As a child, I enjoyed recreational activities, but I did not value exercise as I do today. I played soccer in our local recreation league for 10+ years as well as the local recreation softball league for 4 years. During high school, my activity levels dropped significantly and weight began to add up for the next 6 or so years.

After my high school graduation, I attended Heartland Community College as I had not quite discovered what I wanted to do for a career. I tried focusing on English, Social work, Education, etc. and ended up receiving my Associate's Degree with still no set direction to go next. This is when my focus became more directed at my own health and wellness. I began regularly attending the gym as a means of filling my time. Soon, I began dropping 1-2 pounds per week of the weight I had slowly packed on over the last handful of years. After the first several months of exercising, I began focusing on eating healthier as well. I have been eating a vegetarian diet since this time. It was my own personal weight loss journey that sparked my interest in helping others achieve their own fitness aspirations.

About a year after my weight loss journey (which took about 10 months and made me 50 pounds lighter!), I enrolled in Illinois State University and was accepted in the Exercise Science program my second semester.

Today, I am able to live out my dream of helping those who need extra motivation or guidance to strive towards their personal fitness goals. I have finally discovered 'what I want to be when I grow up'.

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