Choose Health

Like many of you, I’m a working wife and mother. So I know how hard it can be to find time to exercise and still get quality food on the table. In fact, for years I talked the talk of health and wellness but actually felt stressed and exhausted most of the time. Something had to change. So in 2014 I made a leap of faith. I began my journey to find meaningful work that incorporated my passion for nutrition and fitness with helping those around me in a significant way. While working full time in public health, I started studying to become a personal trainer, taking nutrition and coaching courses along the way. feel better. perform better. live better. I learned that eating whole, unprocessed foods not only made me feel better but look and perform better too. I learned that more exercise doesn’t always mean better exercise. I learned about the importance of managing all of the health-contributing aspects of my life – mental, physical and emotional. As I started to see results in my overall health, my philosophy and passion begin to align with my practices. Small changes over time have led to a point where I feel better, rarely get sick, have more energy, and continue to get stronger and more fit every day. It’s all about balance. These days, I balance grant writing and public health consulting with personal health and fitness coaching and work at a local gym. I’ve never been happier — or as driven to share what I’ve learned. Let’s work together to find the balance that’s right for you and your family athlete. mother. wife. Which brings me back to where I started. I’m a Mom and a wife. Together, my husband and I have two school-aged boys and two adult children. As a family, we love to cook and eat with family and friends. We love to camp, hike, kayak, backpack, and travel. It’s not always perfect, but we enjoy an active and passionate life. I am living proof that change is possible. Are you ready to take the first step?

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER American Council on Exercise # N581737, accredited by the National Council on Certifying Agencies CERTIFIED SPIN INSTRUCTOR, MAD DOGG ATHLETICS, INC. # 162895, certified thru 08/02/2019 TRX QUALIFIED STC, FTC, GTC see full credentials HEALTH COACH Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) June 27, 2016 CULINARY NUTRITION EXPERT, Academy of Culinary Nutrition (ACN), December 2016 CERTIFIED HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST (CHES) CHES # 8246, issued by The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, INC. MASTERS PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH) California State University at San Jose - Studies in Community-based Public Health Education BACHELOR'S OF ART (BS) University of California at Santa Cruz - Women’s Studies, Minor in Biology