Education
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
B.S. Biology & Pre-Physical Therapy
Minor Exercise Science & Minor Nutrition
Career/Athletic Achievements
I grew up in northern WI playing Football, Baseball, Cross Country Skiing, and Water Skiing . I continued playing football at D3 Augsburg College in Minneapolis before moving to La Crosse to finish my degree and where I began my 13 year Full Time Personal Training Career at Snap Fitness. My passion for business, training education and professional development has inspired 8 years of management and leadership, including helping to develop the WAC’s Fitness Manager Development Course, Fitness Mentor, and PT Fundamentals tracks.
Certifications
NSCA- Certified Personal Trainer
NASM- Corrective Exercise Specialist
USAW-SPC Lvl. 1
Theragun Performance Specialist
TRX- Group Suspension Training
NOLS- WFA, AHA CPR and AED
Specialties
Functional Movement Pattern Development
Post Rehabilitative and Return to Activity Training
Training to Live Pain Free through Corrective Exercise
Nutrition Guidance for Performance and Lifestyle
Sustainable Habits Coaching and Goal Setting
Interest/Hobbies
I am a career Exercise Professional and Educator with a passion for helping others get active, feel great, and find ways to empower themselves. Athletics at the Collegiate, Recreation, and Adventurist levels have helped me to fall in love with this career over and over again. Connecting with members, teaching and working alongside other Exercise Pros, and getting to help people make physical and mental improvement enjoyable are the joys the past decade plus is founded in. I especially enjoy working with those challenged by physical limitations to find ways to overcome fear and pain and return to activities they love.
Philosophy
“It’s not about what you can’t do, but about what you CAN.”