I first walked through the doors of Stone Brook Strength in 2018 looking for a new challenge, and a new form of self care in the form of improving my fitness, after what had been a difficult few years battling postpartum depression and helping out during lengthy hospitalizations of close family members. I have always enjoyed playing sports, and when college volleyball was a thing of the past, I took up running and enjoyed challenging myself to faster race times. High volume running led to overuse injuries, which left me without any active “me time” outside of the house (which had been key to both my mental and physical health). I knew that improving my strength could prevent the muscle imbalances that had caused my running injuries. I also knew attending classes a few days a week would fill me in a way that would enable me to better care for my family, and myself. After my Foundations classes, I joined in with group classes, and found so much more than I’d anticipated. Here were individuals from all walks of life, working to the best of their fitness and mobility levels, all having fun, cheering one another on, and celebrating personal achievements. This was a happy place unlike anything I’d belonged to before. As a trainer at Stone Brook Strength, I want everyone to feel welcome, valued, and confident in their ability to keep learning and improving in the gym as a means to enriching their lives outside of the gym.

• CrossFit Level 1

• Certified Spinning Instructor

• Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C