Welcome to StretchLab Shorewood

I’m a certified personal trainer through the National Association of Sports Medicine. I enjoy weightlifting, reading, journaling and a little self-care in my free time. I love being a part of the StretchLab family because I’m constantly learning how to help people reach their individual goals and feel free in their body.

I earned degrees in Exercise Science and Athletic Training from Wichita State University. After college, I work as the athletic trainer for USA Bowling and as a sports performance specialist for the national governing body for the sport of bowling. I was in this role for 8 years before moving into a coaching position. I enjoy going on long walks, bike rides and hikes for physical activity. I also like to travel and visit museums. I enjoy the ability to help people feel better and the positive environment that has been created by everyone at StretchLab.

I currently attend Illinois State University studying within the field of Kinesiology and hold Certificate of Personal Training from the ASFA. Through my based experience I love to utilize multiple types of exercise to make sure my Health and Wellness journey never gets boring. My number 1 focus is to help others. Now I have the ability to take the background knowledge I have acquired and utilize it in the real world. In my free time, I also teach High school Drumline, practice within the realm of percussion, interact within University events, and I like to chill at home and catch up on my Netflix binge. At StretchLab, I am most fond of the common courtesy, respect, and environment I receive from working within the studio, working with colleagues, and clients.

I worked in the fitness industry for the last 5 years with an extensive background in fitness and nutrition. Currently I have my Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, and Virtual Coaching certificates from the National Academy of Sports Medicine as well as my Functional Movement Screening Certificate. I also attended classes at the University of Illinois at Chicago and graduated with my B.S. Kinesiology in December 2023. Currently, I'm enrolled in the Teacher Licensure Program at NorthEastern Illinois University with the goal of becoming a Physical Education Teacher for high school students. In my spare time I like to workout and get my body right, go on walks or longboard on nature trails, be at home wrapped in a blanket with my two Shih Tzu Yorkies, and sweat it out in an intense game of Fortnite Zero Build. Eventually, I’d like to invest in a motorcycle and start riding. When it comes to working at StretchLab, I enjoy being able to have a positive impact on people's lives and wellbeing. Witnessing the physical changes in the people I work with brings me a sense of pride and gratitude and I can’t imagine a life without fitness.

For over 30 years I have enjoyed being a certified personal trainer (NASM), fitness instructor and a former successful National Fitness competitor. Stretching has always been a large part of my routine whether for myself or my personal training clients. Being at Stretchlab allows me to continue to share my passion for health and fitness. If my clients are happy, I will be happy. In my spare time I love running, spending time with my family and currently I am SELF converting my van to a "House on wheels". I love working with my hands and I always must have a project.