I am a working healthcare professional and personal trainer, however, my clients will tell you that I’m so much more than just that. As a person who experiences chronic pain, and has for many years, I am passionate about keeping people healthy and helping them to improve their quality of life. I know first hand about the fear, insecurities, hardships, grief and other difficulties that come from chronic pain and having multiple operations. To feel limited in any way is understandably difficult to handle. I have had 4 knee surgeries from a basketball injury, and experienced undiagnosed facial paralysis for 6 months (now known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, like Justin Bieber). When I was told that I would never be able to smile, play sports or run again, I knew I had two choices: let it overwhelm and shrink me until I was nothing, or to find a sustainable path forward. I chose forward and healing. I became a vegan and started eating an anti-inflammatory diet 7 years ago. I did this based upon my own research, having been pre-med and received a masters degree in healthcare administration. I did this to help reduce inflammation and pain in my body. This decision has changed my life, and now I workout and run every single day. Although I believe that people should be mindful of what they put in their bodies, I’m not here to promote being vegan - simply to be mindful of what you put in your body and work to understand if the food you are eating is fueling you, or hurting you. When it comes to my clients, I take that same care to assess their pains, their goals and design a holistic fitness and nutrition plan that creates sustainable results. Throughout my journey, I have experienced how lonely and isolating chronic pain can make you feel. I am passionate about ensuring my clients do not feel alone on their journey, and that they always have a support system. My motto through everything is consistency and support.