Work History
Home Chef : 1992-2001Nutritional Counselor : 1993-now
Personal Fitness Trainer : 1998-now
Credentials
Diet Counselor Certification from Bauman College : 199324 Hour Fitness Personal Trainer Certification : 1998
NASM Personal Trainer Certification : 1999
APEX Fitness Professional Certification : 1998 & 2003
Nutrition Educator Certification from Bauman College : 2001
Personalized Metabolic Nutrition Certificate : 2005
Training Philosophy
Fitness is Fun! Fitness is also Transformation and for those on the path, it is a journey positively affecting body, mind and spirit. I believe we all have what it takes to be strong and vital at any stage of our lives. Whether your goal is to lose weight, strengthen your body, alleviate your back problems, train for a sport, or simply feel better, I can help! My integrated approach to fitness includes strength training, functional, core, and balance exercises, cardiovascular conditioning, yoga inspired flexibility poses, and personalized nutrition. I love what I do and my goal is to guide and support you through the Transformation in a safe and efficient way.Training Specialty
General Fitness with an emphasis on Strength, Core, and Balance TrainingNutrition, Weight Management, and Body Transformation
Youth Fitness focused on Teen Girls
Nutrition Philosophy
We’re all different and from a nutritional standpoint, this difference is called biochemical individuality. This implies that no single diet is right for everyone. For example, one person may do well with a more traditional higher carbohydrate diet, another may thrive on Zone type meals which are heavier in protein and fat, and a third will feel energized and clear headed following a raw foods diet. So my goal isn’t to impose a belief system or have you follow a particular Diet; rather, my goal is to teach you the basics of Good Healthy Whole Foods Nutrition so that your understanding helps you make the right choices each day. To help determine what type of foods may work best for you, I use a questionnaire based on what is called Metabolic Typing. This is a science that helps identify which foods and food combinations are right for your unique metabolism. By tending to your specific metabolic needs while applying the basic principles of Good Nutrition, you will maintain proper weight, feel energized, and improve your overall health and quality of life!A Note about Bauman College
Since 1989, Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts (formarlly IET) has offered a comprehensive education in the emerging integrated system of conventional and holistic health care. The College’s teaching emphasizes the use of whole, organic foods, herbs, and appropriate supplements to restore metabolic balance. Bauman's philosophy of holistic nutrition and health education is non-dogmatic, seeking to find the ideal diet and lifestyle suited to each individual. The college was founded in 1984 and is licensed by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.For more information, visit www.baumancollege.org