The Full Story
I have over 24 years of experience as a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor, including 15 years managing the fitness and wellness class program at a major hospital in Chicago. While I've worked with many healthy and fit individuals, my true passion lies in helping those who need more personalized care, particularly those dealing with chronic health issues or injuries, chronic pain and anxiety. I've worked with clients after a stroke, with Alzheimer’s, after joint replacement surgery and spinal surgery, with fibromyalgia, and after having a baby to name a few. My journey into Sound Healing began in 2010 at a work conference with the Cleveland Clinic. After experiencing a stroke in 2015, I became dedicated to finding methods to support my own healing. In 2022, I discovered an accessible Sound Healer certification program, and I knew this was the path I needed to take not only for my own healing but also to better support my clients. During the summer of 2024, I completed a meditation certification and started a 200 hour Yoga certification program. My goal is to expand my reach, helping people through my personal training classes, wellness programs, and sound healing while also supporting my family. I donate my time to support stroke survivors with sound healing and exercise, through the non-profit organization Stroke Buddies. Check out my videos on Stroke Buddies:
Background
B.A. in Psychology from U.T. Austin
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor AFAA since 2000
Certified Sound Healer level 2 with Life Changing Energy 2022
Meditation Certificate Yoga Alliance 2024
200 hr RYT (Registered Yoga Instructor) program in progress
Work Experience
2003-2018
Northwestern Medicine
As a Resource Coordinator, I ran the Fitness and Wellness Class Program through the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, managed the instructors and taught many classes including Yoga, Mat Pilates, Senior Classes, Zumba, High Intensity Interval, Prenatal Yoga, and Mommy and Baby Pilates.
2018 to present
Sole Proprietor
Private In-home and Virtual Personal Trainer for Individuals and Groups; Private Group Classes; Private Wellness Classes.
2020 to present
The Village Chicago
Teach a weekly virtual fitness class for seniors. Speak on various wellness topics such as Reducing Fall Risk, Getting Up and Down from the Floor, Breathing and Pelvic Floor, and a series on the benefits of Hydration. Do monthly virtual Sound Healing Sessions.
2024 to present
Center for Life & Learning
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Do hybrid Sound Healing Sessions and Speak on various wellness topics like a series on Mindful Eating and others in collaboration with The Village Chicago.
Stroke Buddies
Volunteer monthly virtual Sound Healing Sessions and weekly Strength and Balance After Stroke classes starting September 2024.
2024 to present
Gallery of Volunteer Work with Stroke Buddies
A support group for Stroke Survivors
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