ABOUT

I have been active my entire life, whether it was martial arts, rugby, gymnastics, weight training, etc., up until I herniated my back when I was 25 after a freak work accident that left me unable to walk freely for about a year.

I was told by doctors and specialists that I needed to undergo surgery or I would never be able to walk again without a cane. But instead I opted for physiotherapy and after a year the disk popped back in and was able to feel my leg again, and soon after I resumed lifting! Within a year I was competing in Crossfit, and later on in powerlifting.

Throughout the years I leaned on my passion to help others overcome injuries and chronic pain and enjoy a life without physical limitations! Now that I am in my 40s, I understand the importance of moving for health and longevity!

I have been coaching fitness since 2011, from competitive world-class CrossFit athletes to helping people overcome injuries and middle-age men and women starting their fitness journey.
I trained adult gymnastics for 6 years as a young adult
I trained in the CrossFit methodology for 10 years, competed for 5 years at the Crossfit Games Regionals (one level below Worlds) and for 8 years at local events.
I am a certified CrossFit coach, as well as a certified CrossFit Gymnastics and CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting coach. For 4 years I was a coach on the CrossFit Gymnastics team, and traveled the world to coach and certify other coaches on the Crossfit Gymnastics method.
I focused on Powerlifting for about 2 years and competed at the Regionals level (all of Western Canada).
I trained various styles of martial arts for 12+ years and earned a Black Belt in Modern Arnis. I am currently training in Jiu-Jitsu.