About

I’ve been teaching classes since 2017, hold a Group Fitness Instructor certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and am currently working toward my Certified Personal Trainer certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). I’m certified in multiple fitness formats including Barre Above, Pumped Up Strength, Human Reformer Pilates, and TRX, and enjoy participating in continuing education.

As a Program Specialist for Fit Pro Programming, I lead instructor certification trainings and am a member of the Barre Above Creative Team, where I develop monthly musicality-style choreography for instructors. I teach multiple classes per week in Grand Rapids and regularly film new on-demand workouts for my virtual studio community. 

I spent nearly a decade as a school counselor, supporting students' mental health and well-being. This experience greatly influenced my approach to teaching group fitness, and fuels my purpose behind creating positive, uplifting fitness experiences that nurture mental and physical health. Currently, I work full-time in communications for a nonprofit organization.

When I’m not teaching, I love going on daily walks with my husband (even braving Michigan’s snowy winters!), exploring new coffee shops, spending time with friends, family, and the recovery community, participating in Bible studies, tackling home DIY projects, snuggling up with my cat Pepper and a good Netflix series, spending time with my sister…and most of all, embracing my new role as an aunt!