Education
M.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology – San Jose State University
B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise and Fitness Specialist – San Jose State University
Career/Athletic Achievements
ACHA Div II College Ice Hockey at San Jose State University
Athletic Performance Internship for Strength and Conditioning at San Jose State University – Football, Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Teaching Assistant at San Jose State University – Science of Physical Fitness and Nutrition
Fitness Specialist at the Timpany Center (in partnership with Santa Clara County and San Jose State University Research Foundation)
Certifications
National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
American College of Sports Medicine – Certified Exercise Physiologist
Aquatic Exercise Association – Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Leader
Aquatic Exercise Association – Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Leader
American Red Cross – Basic Life Support
American Red Cross – Lifeguarding (including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescue and First Aid
Specialties
Acute responses and chronic adaptations to exercise
Prevent and/or treatment of managed chronic conditions (Cardiovascular, metabolic, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, chronic kidney disease, etc.)
Biomechanics
Motor learning/development
Environmental exercise physiology
Behavior modification
Athletic performance
Interest/Hobbies
Exercise
Ice hockey
My family
My cats
Playing music
Philosophy
Exercise is medicine. While that may be hard to believe for those who are new to the gym, or those who are recovering from an injury, I am a firm believer that exercise can improve most individual’s lives. Exercise not only improves our health and wellness, but it can improve other areas of our lives as well, including our emotional, intellectual, and social well-being.
As a trainer, I encourage my clients to explore their true potential in a safe and welcoming environment. Walking into a fitness facility is our time to shut off the noise from the outside world and focus on becoming the best version of ourselves. While there are so many barriers to physical activity, I work to overcome those challenges to help my clients reach their health and fitness goals.
“No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training…what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” – from Xenophon’s Memorabilia, in conversations with Socrates
“Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam (I shall either find a way, or make one)” – Hannibal of Carthage, general during the Second Punic War