Five years ago, at seventeen, my fitness journey began as a transformative shift in my life. Overcoming years of weight issues and self-doubt, I found my salvation in weight lifting, discovering newfound purpose and identity within myself. I transitioned from a peak weight of 215 lbs to a low of 145 lbs, and along this path, I fell in love with bodybuilding. Earning my NASM certification at 19 opened doors, leading me to VASA and setting me on a trajectory toward my dream. Embracing personal training, I realized my passion for its scientific aspects, human connections, and life-changing impact. Having trained countless hours, hundreds of clients, and gained further certifications, I am fueled by the memory of my own challenges and the profound weight of personal goals. This is what propels me each day - the belief that fitness has the power to transform lives, just as it transformed mine.