My mission is to empower, inspire, and help others redefine their self-concept and what "healthy" means to them.

In my late teens and early twenties, I experienced something I couldn't explain. My once flawless complexion was now bumpier than the Appalachian Mountain Range. I began adding more holes to my belts. My energy level was at an all-time low. I was pock-faced, overweight, and deeepressed.

The next few years were spent battling just about every eating disorder out there. I knew I wasn't getting better. No one was aware of what I was going through as I'd kept it all a deep, dark secret. I finally admitted myself to the hospital to seek help and treatment, and thank God I did. I realized my heart of heart's work, found my strength and, from that point on, made it my personal mission to learn everything I could about taking the best care of myself as possible--- and helping others do the same.

I'm now a graduate of the world-renowned Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, am an AADP Board Certified Health Coach/ Counselor, a state licensed cosmetologist, and a fusion fitness/ yoga/ Pilates and Kickboxing instructor. I hold a B.S. degree in Health Promotion from Marymount University, and am a proud graduate of the "School of Hard Knocks". Summa Cum Laude.

Not only do I know jumping-jacks, fruits and veggies, but I understand thepressures of having a high stress career through my 20 years of work in both Corporate America and the restaurant and hospitality industry. This experience has given me the skills and abilities to work with people from various backgrounds.

I'm an avid "healthy" cook and fitness adventurer. I believe that variety is the spice of our exercise life (you gotta mix it up to keep it up). Love the out-of-doors and shuffle my favorite hiking trails just about everyday with my 3 1/4 furry companions.

I'm very active in animal rescue and rescue efforts, am a most enthusiastic scholar of life, total shower and behind-the-wheel rockstar, fitness DVD queen, Libra to the core, Jillian's #1 Fan, and a shameless "Twilight" (Team Both of 'Em) and "Vampire Diaries" junkie.