I was a bold, active kid with a tendency toward mud, sun and adventure. By the time I turned 20, I’d concluded Australia was the place for me and took off to pursue my studies in Marine Biology. But I was starting from scratch, far from home, surrounded by high-achievers and confined by a self-inflicted pressure to do well. Days would pass and I would exist on autopilot, neglecting to consider how I was really feeling and what purpose this was all serving. I began to lose my sense of self and with it went my self-confidence.

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Thankfully my love for the outdoors remained intact, and I took up running. Running became a daily ritual, giving me the opportunity to take time out, to reconnect with my thoughts and do something good for my body. 

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At around the same time I also discovered Iyengar yoga and embraced the calm and focus it created. Iyengar also sparked my fascination with human movement and form. I learned to make fine adjustments to my body's movements to improve balance, composure, flexibility and strength. This newfound level of body awareness was a total revelation; it enabled me to push my own physical limits while remaining injury free, and continues to shape the way I train both myself and my clients today.

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As my passion for exercise grew and I regained some self-confidence, I trained to become a Personal Trainer. Simultaneously, I transitioned from an all-out cardio bunny to an avid lifter of weights. The satisfaction and empowerment that came with feeling myself getting stronger was invaluable, and I’ve since become a big advocate for female strength training.​

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My journey has shaped me and the approach I use working with my clients today. Now with more than 10 years of coaching experience under my belt, I look forward to sharing some of the things I've learned about movement, form and body awareness with you - as well as impart my enthusiasm for strength training, nutrition and fitness in general - to inspire and support you as you work towards your own health goals.