– My fitness journey began over 23 years ago in a small training studio in Carmel Valley where I started in the humble front desk position but soon after the owner had me working with some of his clients and also teaching some of the group fitness classes. Still in my final year at UCSD as a Biochem major I thought the job would be temporary until I graduated, but I soon realized I enjoyed working with and helping people more than the thought of working in a laboratory environment.I became certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and also, within the last few years, obtained my Special Populations Certification focusing on working with seniors, people with chronic illness, as well as stroke and brain injury. My present endeavor is completing my second level of Egoscue training after completing my first earlier this year focusing on postural assessments and therapy to help my clients live a pain free lifestyle.What has kept me in the fitness industry as long as I have been in it is the connections I have made with my clients and the intrinsic reward of knowing that I am a positive reinforcement to their health and well-being.