I have a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science from High Point University with a concentration in health and wellness. I love to make classes challenging but fun and I love building a connection with every client that walks through the door!
SYNERGY FITNESS FULL
My philosophy is that we need to find fitness activities that we enjoy so then we can feel the full benefits of exercise both physically and mentally.
My biggest passion is to help people take care of their whole self through health and wellness as well as fitness! Nothing makes me happier than helping people change their lives through a healthy lifestyle and a workout routine that fits best to their goals and their lifestyle. I also trap and rescue feral kitties - to date, I successfully rescued over 50! Other than that, I love acrylic painting, playing drums, and eating baked goods. When I’m at home, I love spending time with my furry family! I have four cats: Felix, Pipey Piperton, Gilberto, and Bootsie Badass. I have over seven years of personal training experience and 9 years of fitness management. My background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from North Carolina Central University and a personal training certificate from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. This thought process is something to contemplate when focusing on activity, or intake, or even gimmicky fad diets! It's incredibly rewarding to help make a concept "click" when I provide clarity and insight for clients. After almost a decade in the health and wellness industry, I've discovered that many people consider only one part of the body and forget about the interconnectedness of the body as a whole. I love helping women I serve have "aha" moments concerning their health and wellness. When not working at Synergy, I enjoy hiking and backpacking, camping (including Prius camping), reading, gardening, cheering my husband on at soccer games, and having fun with my grandkids. I have worked in settings ranging from outpatient orthopedics to home health, geriatrics, and aquatics, and love working on resolving pain, restoring mobility, and improving balance. After working as an RN for several years, I completed graduate studies to become a physical therapist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and later received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. That brings me so much joy, even after 20 years of practice.Īs an undergraduate, I received a Bachelor’s in Nursing. I love experiencing with my client that moment of insight where she becomes aware and fully understands why her body is having an issue, and that I can help her fix it, as well as give her tools to help herself. It’s my job to figure out the root of the problem. Clients frequently come in with problems that have developed from compensating for other underlying issues, such as old injuries. Many times, being a physical therapist means playing a detective. The most rewarding thing about what I do is helping women feel healthier and stronger, move better, and get back to doing the things they enjoy.