History

My fitness training certifications and studies include:

·  CHEK Practitioner and Nutritional/Lifestyle Consultant Program

·  American College of Sports Medicine

·  National Academy of Sports Medicine

·  Healthexcel’s Metabolic Typing Nutritional Protocol and bodywork study with Kinesis Structural Integration

·  The Pain Clinic’s Muscle Activation Technique, with pelvic dysfunction specialist Diane Lee and upper cervical chiropractor Joanna Hoeller

·  Bodywork and corrective exercise training with Shane McDermott, KMI, CHEK IV

·  High school pole vault coach for 12 years

·  Work with professional soccer players, baseball, snowboarders, PGA golfers as well as high school, collegiate and masters competitors at all levels from recreational to elite.

Founding CHEKPERFORMANCE is my response to the frustration I've experienced with the fitness industry’s inability to meet people’s developmental needs in a holistic manner.   I believe in service and training that not only builds physical strength and functionality, but also encourages, guides and supports a person’s entire life.   Promoting self-awareness as a means to tangible physical goals is how I  can coach anyone to their personal best.

In addition to ten years of fulltime experience in the fitness industry, I've trained as a competitive athlete since high school where I was a 3-letter athlete and voted All-American in track (pole vault).   For four consecutive years, I was the Northwest Regional 35-40 age-group pole vault champion, ranking in the top 10 nationally.   I've  played competitive soccer as a goalkeeper, and continue to play competitive baseball as a catcher.   Currently, I'm excited to be training for the World Cycling Championship in 2009.

In my personal life, I have a  passion for athletics, nutrition, friendship, family, spirituality, writing, the best shoes money can buy, and a darn good night’s sleep!