About Me
Education and Specialized Training
Master of Science in Kinesiology
A.T. Still University, Kirksville, MO (2022).
-Specialization in Corrective Exercise
-Specialization in Strength and Conditioning
-Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Political Science and Psychology
Iowa State University, Ames, IA (1999)
-Iowa State University Dance Team (1996-1997)
Personal Training Certifications
National Council of Sports & Fitness - Personal Training Certification (in Progress).
National Association of Sports Medicine-Personal Training Certification (2017)
Yoga Certifications
Holistic Yoga Therapeutics with Annie Adamson, RYT, & Winter Pemberton, LMT, 300 hours, Yoga Union, Portland, OR (2016-2017).
Primal Vinyasa Teacher Training with Annie Adamson, RYT, 50 hours, Yoga Union, Portland, OR (2018)
Postural Restoration Integration (PRI) & Yoga Integration Workshop with Emily Soiney, PT, DPT, PRC, CST, RYT, Portland, OR, 24 hours (2014).
Integrated Movement Therapy Workshop - Adult Program, 30 hours, Samsara Yoga Therapy Center, Portland, OR (2012).
Yoga Teacher Training with Tiffany Cruikshank, Lac, MAOM, 200 hours, Yoga Pearl, Portland, OR (2010).
Yoga Teacher Training with Maddie Huish, RYT, 500 hours, Yoga Shala, Portland, OR (2007-2009).
Holistic Wellness Training
Earth Medicine Practices with Pixie Lighthorse, Soul Lodge, Redmond, OR (2018-2020).
The Power of Awareness with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, Sounds True (2019).
Introduction to Reiki with Sara Kadel, Banks, OR (2018).
Nadi Workshop - Maddie Huish, Exhale Yoga Studio, Portland, OR, 15 hours (2014).
Ayurvedic Workshop - Sandra Radja, The She Oak, Portland, OR, 15 hours (2013).
The Diaphragms and Respiratory Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff, Yoga Shala, Portland, OR, 15 hours (2007).
Practical Technique: Standing Postures and Vinyasa Karma, Yoga Shala, Portland, OR, 75 hours (2007).
Why Choose Me?
With a master’s degree in kinesiology and over 20 years of experience analyzing movement, my purpose is to help people transform their lives through movement, strength, and balance. I’m deeply committed to understanding how the body works and, more importantly, how to unlock its full potential for every individual.
