Hometown:

Born in Greenville, N.C., lives in Iowa City, IA. 1978-present

Education:

• Undergraduate from University of Iowa in Psychology 
• Graduate Degree from Writers Workshop- Non-Fiction

Certifications:

• ACE Personal Trainer
• ACE Group Fitness Instructor
• BARKAN METHOD HOT YOGA, Level I & II
• 500 Hour RYT

Specialty Areas:

• Yoga 

Experience:

• Personal Trainer 10 + years (2000-present)
• Group Exercise Instructor 25 + years 
• Yoga (Mind/Body) instructor 16 + years
• Licensed Massage Therapist, 2005-present
• Barkan Method Hot Yoga, Level, I, II/III, 2005-present

Hobbies:

• Gardening
• Reading
• Dog
• Cooking

Bio: 

I have always been physically active-as a child, I climbed trees and ran through forests. I scrambled, wrestled, and played sports with friends. That physicality always brought me joy and peace of mind. The need to work our bodies does not end with childhood; if anything, it becomes even more essential in adulthood. My goal is to spark that joy.