My Credentials
PhD, Biomedical Engineering
In my sophomore year of college I dislocated my hip and due to the circumstances it was dislocated for an extended period of time. This resulted in femoral nerve damage, which threatened my ability to ever walk again. As a collegiate athlete, my whole heart needed to get back on the field, and the scariest part was that the doctors were simply uncertain if the nerve would regenerate or not. 16 months later, I had learned to walk again, then run, then kick, and finally I was able to step back onto the soccer field and play my senior year.
That experience, going through a medical unknown, sparked my passion for regenerative medicine and after graduating I continued on to study regenerative medicine and tissue engineering at the University of California Davis, where I earned my PhD in Biomedical Engineering.
ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer
It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As an ISSA student working toward my certification to be a trainer, I'm learning about everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I will soon have the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
My health has always been important to me, but sometimes took a back seat to life. I took back my control in 2020 and committed 100% to being the best version of me that I possibly could. I hired a coach, I got in the best shape of my life, and I was so incredibly proud!
In 2021, I started experiencing unexplainable health issues. I searched, and I searched, and I searched for answers. I went from doctor to doctor, and finally realized I needed to be my own doctor. I needed to learn how to listen to my body. Through a multi-disciplined approach, I've been taking back control of my health.
Being educated on your own health, wellness, and fitness is one of the most empowering places you can be.
And from this experience, I realized I want to help others accomplish this in their life. I want to help others feel empowered, educated, strong, and full of life.
So, I became certified in personal training and now I'm starting my own coaching business.
In Progress - Precision Nutrition Level 1
I firmly believe unlocking the best version of you is primarily
(1) mindset,
(2) nutrition,
(3) and then movement
To best serve you, I am actively studying for the Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification.
