My passion for nutrition and wellness began long before I ever stepped into a clinic or opened my own practice.

When I was four years old, my sister and I were blessed with a stable and loving home under the care of our grandparents. My grandmother, a Licensed Practical Nurse and devoted homemaker, taught us many of life's simplest and most valuable health lessons. She cooked meals from scratch, filled our plates with wholesome foods, and explained why the things we ate mattered.

I still remember coming downstairs in the morning to find a glass of water waiting for me before breakfast.

"Drink your water now," she would say. "It will flush your kidneys."

At the time, it seemed like a simple household routine. Looking back, I realize she was teaching me to pay attention to how the body works and how everyday choices affect our health.

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Years later, while raising four boys and working full-time, I discovered fitness and weight training. What began as a personal interest grew into a passion that eventually led me into competitive bodybuilding and personal training. Through that experience I learned the value of discipline, consistency, and the remarkable ability of the human body to adapt and improve when given the right support.

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As a personal trainer, I worked with many women who wanted to lose weight, gain strength, and improve their health. One day, a client canceled her appointment because she had been awake all night with Restless Leg Syndrome. I realized I knew how to help people exercise, but I didn't understand why many health conditions developed in the first place.

That moment changed the direction of my career.

I began studying nutrition and human physiology in depth, determined to better understand how the body functions and how nutrition influences health. What started as a search for answers became a lifelong pursuit.

Today, I am a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), a Certified Clinician in Whole Food Nutrition (CCWFN), and a Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner. I have worked in both clinical and private practice settings, helping clients better understand the factors that may be contributing to their health challenges.

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My approach is simple: listen carefully, look for patterns, and help uncover the underlying causes that may be contributing to symptoms. Rather than focusing only on individual symptoms, I believe it is important to look at the body as a whole and support its natural ability to restore balance.

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Through TempleFit, I help people understand why they don't feel well and provide practical guidance rooted in whole-food nutrition, lifestyle support, and individualized care.

I continue to study, learn, and grow because there is always more to discover about the incredible design of the human body. My goal is to help each person I work with better understand their health, make informed choices, and move toward lasting wellness.

 

Your Body Is Your Temple.
Keep It Fit For Life.