About Me
What I love to do:
Family Time * Riding * Coaching * Walking * Hiking * Paddle Boarding * Ranch Projects * Volunteering * Helping people attain their goals!
Education/Certifications:
B.A. Hollins University (Majors: Biology & Spanish)
NASM-CPT - National Academy of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer
Certified OrangeTheory Fitness (OTF) Instructor
Certified SilverSneakers Flex Instructor
CPR/First Aid Certified
Background:
I'm originally from San Diego, CA but have been in TX for over 23 years. I am one of 6 kids and the only one who moved out of state.
Together, my husband and I have 4 wonderful kids. The older 3 are in college or out of the house and our youngest is still home and homeschooled.
Most of my career was spent in Human Resources and Client Services. I left the corporate world in 2013, did all the mom things and served with multiple Non-Profit organizations in our community, both as a volunteer and on their Executive boards.
Fitness became a part of my life way back in high school, attending the local gym at the military base nearby. Throughout the years I attended many different fitness classes, gyms, and met with a personal trainer etc. but it wasn't until 2016, when I joined OrangeTheory Fitness (OTF) and found that it was one of the best workouts for MY body. After loyally attending classes 3-5x/week for over 3 years I decided to fulfill the long time desire to train others and obtain all the required certifications to become a Certified Personal Trainer and OTF instructor. After earning my certifications, I worked at OTF for an additional 2.5 years, until we moved to our ranch in Sunrise Beach Village.
Horses became a part of my life as a young kid going to my best friends ranch and riding their horses. I didn't have any formal training until college where I was fortunate enough to ride with the Hollins University Hunter/Jumper Equestrian Team. After College, I didn't get to ride for a long time, but I was able to volunteer with a therapeutic riding center for several years which helped me get my horse fix . Eight years ago I started taking lessons again and the rest is history. Lucky for me, my daughter also loves riding, is part of the Lonestar Pony Club and a great support to giving our family and friends lessons when they visit the ranch.
After moving to Sunrise Beach in Summer of 2021, I struggled not having access to all the fitness options I had before. (Ranch work is not the same as working out.) So that is why I decided to start my own company, Strides to Empowerment, LLC. I'm so happy to be able to offer affordable and accessible "fitness for all" classes at the SBV Civic Center 2 days a week.
Bonus... is the fact that I get to share my love of coaching.
