My postpartum experience lead me to become a certified Postnatal Fitness Specialist (PFSA) and a Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism (P&PA) Coach. I have also realized how much I enjoy the aspects of early childhood education and enriching the lives of the future of our world – so I got certified in Zumbini and Zumba Kids/Jr.! At 2.5 years postpartum, I am still trying to get back into any sort of regular exercise routine and am in my least favorite version of my body. However, I have learned so much through this journey (including the fact that my value is not determined by my appearance), that I am compelled to share it! I am giving myself permission to be human for the first time in my life, and instead of trying to wait till I have something perfect to offer, I am just putting myself out there. 

I will always be a nurse, but I feel called to further pursue my fitness career. I don’t know what it looks like yet, but I believe there is some way in which I can utilize both professions to better serve the Whole Mom. Every person moves, thinks, and feels. From everyday life to high levels of athleticism, to considering the nervous system and how it shapes our thoughts and actions, to acknowledging the very real impact emotions have on every aspect of our lives – there is a significant opportunity for our society to improve the delivery of care for, and access to education about, our bodies.  

As life allows, I plan to gradually start offering coaching services again. Along the way, I am on a mission to learn what would best serve my community. So, consider this an open invitation to drop me a line, about anything really. Parenthood struggles, successes, services you wish you knew about before or are currently still in search of, any ideas you might have. I look forward to hearing from you!