My Story

I’ve always felt like a fish out of water in traditional gyms—even after I became a certified trainer and “knew what I was doing.” The machines, the mirrors, the cliques, the "Bro Gym Culture"…it all felt wrong.

What I did know was what it felt like to struggle in my own body. I’ve faced colitis, fibrocystic breast disease, a blood disorder, bouts of chronic inflammation... I know what it’s like to be told “just work out harder” when your body has its own limitations.

That’s why I shifted my focus. Instead of trying to fit into the gym world, I created a different kind of space—one built on compassion, adaptability, and real-life wellness.

Why It Matters

Most of the women who walk through my doors feel like they don’t belong in a typical gym. They’re dealing with the realities of midlife—aches, fatigue, hormone shifts, maybe recovering from illness or surgery—and they don’t want to be barked at by a trainer or forced into workouts that make them feel worse.

I get it, because I’ve lived it. And I know firsthand that movement can be medicine when it’s tailored to your body, your energy, and your season of life.

That’s why I built MISSION:movement Wellness Studio: a sanctuary where women over 40 can move with confidence, rebuild strength, and feel like themselves again—without judgment, without pressure, and without trying to “keep up” with 20-year-olds.