My love for fitness dates back as far as I can remember. As a kid, you could always find me outside climbing trees or playing “who can jump the highest” in my backyard with my friends. Growing up, I was a competitive gymnast and cheerleader and even though it’s been over 20 years since my gymnastics career ended, I still love to get upside down as often I can. From 2005-2009, I coached at the same high school I attended, RHS! It was during this time I really found my passion for coaching and helping others.
In 2006, I was craving some type of physical activity in my life so I decided to join my local gym and quickly fell in love with lifting and the feeling of getting stronger all the time. Missing the competitive scene, I decided to take part in my first Bodybuilding competition in 2008 where I won the Nova Scotia Women’s Lightweight title. In 2009 I gave birth to my first daughter, Lila and was back on stage 10 months later to win the same title. In 2011, I switched gears, competed and won in the Women’s Figure Short division and then placed second in the same division in 2012.
In 2010, I decided it was time to take my passion for fitness to the next level and become a CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist. It was later that year that I found my second home at Ascendo Fitness here in Sydney and in 2014 I became the Associate PROTRAINER for Cape Breton.
In 2013 after the birth of my second daughter, Quinn, I began to change the way I looked at fitness. Competing can be extremely restrictive and hard on the body as well as the mind. I was tired all the time and my self-confidence was at an all-time low. I was craving balance. I began introducing new foods and discovering new types of exercise. Over time, looking after myself became something I thoroughly enjoyed again and no longer felt like a chore. This is what I strive to achieve with each and every one of my clients, in the gym and online. To help them fall in love with taking care of themselves and their body and for them to find out just how strong they really are! When we believe in ourselves there is no limit to what we can achieve! I’m so excited to be coming on this journey with you!
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