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The process for working with a new student is a collaborative approach that begins with the student completing a self-assessment that addresses their health and fitness history, lifestyle habits, body composition, skill abilities and preferences.  A consultation follows to review the assessment, discuss their unique goals and current health status to set goal(s); determine how to best maximize their abilities and create a sustainable practice of positive habits for optimized physical health and well-being.  We agree on an initial plan and time-frame for implementation. 

I hold a Master of Science degree in Health Education, a Master of Arts in Psychology and a CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) credential.  I have over twenty-five years of experience in the fields of healthcare, fitness and health education.  I have held a faculty position in the Physical Health Education Department at Richland College for over five years.  I am also a certified health coach, Prevent T2 lifestyle coach, fitness trainer and yoga instructor with multiple speciality certifications/training (i.e., stability, tai chi, self-myofascial release, barre, etc.).  I am a credentialed First Aid and CPR instructor, over twenty years experience, and the director of an American Health Safety Institute (ASHI) Training Center that provides the following classes:  CPR AED, First Aid, Pediatric CPR AED and First Aid.

Most services are sold packages, renewable month-to-month.  Each package is priced for (4) sessions/lessons, with additional add-on sessions/lessons at a reduced rate.

CPR and/or First Aid certification courses are blended learning - priced to include an online course AND 'in-person' practice and skills check.  The online course must be successfully completed as a prerequisite for the practice and skills check.  Successful completion of an 'in-person' practice and skills check is required to obtain certification.

Growing up I was always been involved with dance and sports, evolving into a high school tennis athlete.  I've always had an interest in health and began working in a hospital in 1993.  Because of my desire to stay active, I started teaching group fitness classes in the early 90's and became a certified fitness trainer in 1996.  My growing interest in direct patient and caregiver health moved me from the administrative/management side of healthcare to health education.  I find this to be my calling, per se.  Over time, my interests have evolved and have led me to where I am today.

I have worked with clients, patients and their caregivers, affected by metabolic health conditions, neuromuscular disorders and cardiovascular disease as well as overweight and obese individuals, athletes, active older adults, tweens to teens, pre/post-natal women and individuals with chronic health conditions. I also teach Kinesiology First Aid and Physical Health Education classes to freshman and sophmore level college students.

In the Fall of 2019, I was a presenter at an international conference discussing my study and research findings based on the topic, "Wellness Coaching to Promote and Increase Physical Activity among middle-aged to older adults".