My own fitness journey began in my teen years, when I would go to the local gm with my Mom where she taught me how to weight train and workout. I was lucky to have some really great female role models in my life that showed me the importance of healthy eating and exercise at an early age. I was also very active in sports growing up, basketball, volleyball, soccer, running and skiing kept me occupied and out of trouble.

In 2009 I got certified as a BCRPA Fitness Leader and taught boot camp classes at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert as well as independent outdoor boot camp classes. I took a 3 year hiatus from teaching when we had our two boys and now I am back teaching, this time more moderate intensity classes geared to new moms. Having children changed who I was as a person and exercise got me through some really tough times- adjusting to motherhood and learning to balance work and home life. I now exercise for energy, to feel good and keep up with my 2 very active boys, now aged 3 and 4 and a 1/2. I enjoy teaching because I am passionate about sharing my love of fitness and health in my community and meeting new moms.