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My fitness journey began in high school, driven by a desire to overcome bullying related to my short stature, slender build, and accent. One day, I came across a bodybuilding magazine at a local supermarket. That discovery lit a fire within me. I became fascinated by strength training and began teaching myself everything I could about fitness—and it changed my life.

After school, I would head straight to the gym. As I grew in size and strength, I also grew in confidence. I refused to let my past define me and instead used fitness as a path to empowerment.

The summer before my sophomore year, I joined the wrestling team after training with my cousin. At first, I hesitated—especially when I realized one of my former bullies was also on the team. But I stuck with it, showing up to every practice and pushing myself harder each day. I attended free wrestling camps, trained relentlessly, and steadily built my skills.

By junior year, I earned a .500 varsity wrestling record. In my senior year, I was all in. I wrestled anyone without a partner, regardless of their weight class, ran every sprint at full effort, and learned how to manage my nutrition to stay within my weight class. My coaches recognized my commitment and selected me as one of the team captains. I finished the season with a second-place District finish and qualified for Regionals.

After high school, I enrolled at Bergen Community College. Unfortunately, financial challenges forced me to step away after just a few months. But my passion for fitness never left. In 2003, I began working at Bally’s Total Fitness, where I gained valuable hands-on experience and learned training techniques from experienced coaches and managers. I earned my NASM certification to expand my knowledge and better serve clients.

Since then, I’ve worked across the fitness industry as a coach, manager, and business owner. My current fitness venture is approaching its 10-year anniversary. Over the past two decades, I’ve helped hundreds of clients build healthier habits, improve their performance, and transform their lives through movement, mindset, and consistency.

Whether you’re a busy professional trying to find time for yourself, or a stay-at-home parent juggling everyone else’s needs before your own—I’ve got your back.

You don’t need hours in the gym or a perfect schedule. You just need the right plan and the right coach.

👉 Book your free consultation today, and let’s create a fitness routine that fits your real life

My Wellness Journey

My journey into massage therapy began long before I ever stepped into a classroom. When I was in high school, my dad suffered a stroke that left one side of his body numb. I didn’t know anything about anatomy or technique at the time, but I learned how to massage him intuitively. I paid attention to what brought him comfort, what helped him relax, and what made him feel seen. That experience planted the first seed of what would later become my calling.

I went on to study political science in college and spent years working for the community through the arts, social work, and civic engagement. I have always cared about people and I have always believed in giving back. Over time, I realized that helping others does not only happen through policy, programs, or advocacy. It can also happen through touch, presence, and intentional care.

Massage therapy has become the natural next step in my journey. It allows me to combine intuition with technique, grounding with healing, and skill with compassion. My goal is to support my clients holistically, helping them feel better in their bodies and more balanced in their lives.

This is why I am partnering with Dependable Fitness. Together, we are creating a space where the community can heal, recover, and reconnect with their bodies. I am here to help with purpose, with intention, and with the same heart that first guided me when I was helping my dad.