As a teenager I was involved in sports and enjoyed being active, so naturally after high school I got involved at a local gym and enjoyed working out!! I later became a Group Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer and I quickly fell in love with sharing my passion for fitness with others.

After meeting my husband we started our first gym together and began the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship. Within the first 10 years of being in business, we grew from one gym to two and we started a consulting business that assisted healthcare organizations build and operate fitness centers. We became parents and brought three wonderful children into the world. There was always a lot going on and I managed the best I could. Sometimes thriving and other times drowning!!

Eventually, the years of a heavy work load and chronic stress caught up with me and I began having health problems, including digestive issues, multiple food intolerances, respiratory issues and skin rashes. Plus I somehow gained 15 pounds within two weeks and could not get it off, no matter what I tried.

When I went to see doctors, I was offered medications, mainly birth control, anti-depressants and skin creams.

I was told over and over again, that my problems were part of aging and to accept it.

This was not the answer I wanted to hear.

I began to wonder if my health issues had to do with the foods I was eating or if my body was just going nuts because of too much stress and hormone imbalances.

I began doing my own research and discovered that my body had several imbalances and that I needed to work on gut health and on eating foods that would nourish my body and not be so worried about fad diets and cutting out carbs or fats.

I discovered my love for sound nutrition and started preparing healthy meals that were both healing and enjoyable. I used functional medicine lab testing and protocols, food, exercise and supplementation to help me "get back to normal".

I believe that FOOD IS MEDICINE. The foods you eat can be both healing and nourishing.

I decided to pursue becoming a Holistic Health Coach with a focus on functional medicine and nutrition so I can help others like me correct imbalances,  remove toxicities and use the power of food, herbs and nutrients to help them feel vibrant again.

I have over 25 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, serving in various roles, including Gym Owner, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, CrossFit Trainer and Fitness Industry Consultant. 

• Co-owner of Rise RX Fitness, based out of Tyler, Texas.

• Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (American Association of Drugless Practitioners AADP)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Nutritious Life Certified Nutrition and Wellness Coach

• Integrative Health Practitioner Level Two