Fitness and movement began for me not as a career, but as a lifeline.

During my sobriety journey, movement became one of the most powerful tools in my healing. It gave me a place to process difficult emotions, manage stress, quiet my mind, and slowly rebuild confidence in myself. What started as exercise became something much deeper—it became part of caring for my mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

That experience changed the way I view health.

Today, I'm a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Alliance of Sports Medicine with advanced education in trauma-informed coaching, and healthy aging. My approach blends science-backed fitness with whole-person wellness, recognizing that lasting health isn't built through exercise alone, it's created by supporting both the body and mind with compassion, education, and sustainable habits.

Along the way, I've had the opportunity to work with people navigating injuries, chronic conditions, aging, and life's many transitions. Those experiences continually reminded me that behind every fitness goal is a human being who wants to feel capable, independent, and hopeful again. 

My coaching philosophy is simple: meet people where they are.

Whether you're navigating a stressful season of life, returning to movement after years away, rebuilding after an injury, managing the changes that come with aging, or simply wanting to feel more connected to yourself again, you deserve support—not judgment.

At Athens Wellness & Coaching, my goal is to create a welcoming space where movement becomes something you look forward to instead of something you dread. Together we'll focus on building strength, confidence, resilience, and sustainable habits that support your whole life—not just your workouts.

Because wellness isn't about chasing perfection.

It's about creating a life where your mind and body work together so you can feel stronger, healthier, and more at home in yourself.