I am a former competitive athlete and gym owner who, through my personal journey and education with Active Life, has become passionate about helping individuals learn to prioritize their health without sacrificing the things they enjoy most in life. Born and raised in Hillsdale, NJ, I have been a local in the Northern Bergen County / Westchester County community since 1998. I now reside with my fiancé in Irvington NY which is located just across the river in Westchester County, NY.

I started playing sports at the age of 5 and continued throughout college. In 1998, I graduated from Rutgers The State University with Bachelors' degrees in Communications and Psychology and immediately fell into a job at a local gym. I have now worked in the fitness industry for 26 years and it has been an amazing journey. As I start this next chapter I am super excited to see what happens next. 

As a former athlete, I spent most of my younger years trying to be the best. I was introduced to strength and conditioning when I was in 7th grade, but I often thought about it the wrong way. I was always too concerned with competitive aspect of fitness and was constantly comparing myself to others and what they could do. That all changed once I started working in the fitness industry. I quickly realized how impactful fitness can be toward a person's health and wellness. That being said I also quickly realized how detrimental fitness can be to a person's health and wellness. As the old expression states, "too much of a good thing is a bad thing." Well let's just say I have been guilty of too much at times. If there is a mistake that can be made with fitness and nutrition, chances are I have made it. However, I have also learned from all of those experiences as well. Through years of research, trial and error, and learning from Active Life, I have been able to find my own balance and a new level of enjoyment while living an active lifestyle. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my fiance, family, my dog Dewey and friends. My favorite activities include reading, hiking and working on my fitness. I love carbs, coffee, traveling, and football. I thoroughly enjoy feeling like I am getting the most out of life and living it to its fullest potential.

As a Fitness and Nutrition Accountability Coach, and through my education at Active Life, I am equipped to work with your unique strengths and limitations to help you break free of your comfort zone so you can reach your full potential. With my guidance, you will build the education, strength, and confidence you need to embrace your active lifestyle and improve the quality of your life without having to give up the things you enjoy most.