BFA from Mass College of Art

ISSA, ACSM, Healthy Running Certified, CFSC

Grew up in Taunton and have lived in NB since 2001. Wife & mother ❤

I was inspired to become a coach when I was in my mid 20’s and suffering from severe joint inflammation. I hired a personal trainer to help me get strong again and I never looked back. I’ve been coaching clients since 2005 and have worked out of my home, gyms, country clubs, clients’ homes, small studios, and chiropractor & physical therapy offices. No one place ever really fulfilled me or my ideas of an ideal training environment. That’s how Boutique Fitness emerged. 

My two sports are rowing and running. New England summers are far too precious to not spend time on the water; and running during the winter in preparation for the New Bedford Half Marathon every year gives me the opportunity to appreciate the colder months too. The relationships I’ve built and the experiences I’ve had from running, rowing, and Boutique Fitness have been an incredible gift.

Additional roles:

• Board of Directors for the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society since 2011.
• Boat steerer and rower for Azorean Whaleboats.
• Board of Directors for Downtown New Bedford Inc.
• Mentor or EforAll Southcoast since 2016.

favorite workout tips

Take your time and breathe. The integrity behind the movement will always trump the speed and the resistance. 

favorite exercise

Any sort of hip hinge: deadlift or kettlebell swing