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Bio
I have been committed to helping and empowering others to change their lives by sharing my knowledge, excitement and enthusiasm for health and fitness. I am a Master Instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and have spent a tremendous amount of time researching and learning the most effective, scientifically valid, and up-to-date methods for losing weight, enhancing performance, and helping individuals achieve their best body.
In addition to my years of in-the-trenches experience, I speak nationally on topics ranging from maximizing client success using evidence-based fitness solutions to strategies for connecting with and enabling clients to get the most out of themselves. I also teach current and aspiring fitness professionals as a full-time adjunct faculty member in both the Undergraduate and Graduate level exercise science programs for California University of Pennsylvania (CAL U) and spread my passion to certified professionals who want to help their clients achieve results. I have my Masters in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, my License in Neuromuscular Therapy and have a host of credentials from NASM.
Specialties:
- Fitness
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Affiliation:
- Sharecare
Location:
- Roswell, GA
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Credentials
- Education
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Master of Science (Summa Cum Laude), California University of Pennsylvania, 2006 - 2006Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University, 1996 - 1999
- Board Certifications
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Licensed Massage Therapist
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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NASM Certified Personal TrainerNASM Performace Enhancement SpecialistNASM Corrective Exercise SpecialistNASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Activity
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How can I avoid eating between meals on a weight loss diet?
Well for starters, don’t even try! Eating throughout the day is a great strategy for weight loss provided you haven’t put yourself in a caloric surplus (where you’ve eaten more ca...
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Is diet or exercise more important for weight loss?
Just like you might think, both are vital to healthy weight loss. With that being said, you can lose weight with diet alone if needed. Exercise alone, while possible, would be much more of a challe...
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Is strength training or cardio training more effective for weight loss?
Both forms are important for successful weight loss. To lose weight, the amount of calories we eat from food needs to be less than the amount of calories we burn throughout the day. Both strength t...
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Can I exercise if I have a cold?
In general it isn’t recommended that one works out while they’re feeling ill. Exercise is controlled stress on the body that it must recover from for the hours or even days following. I...
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How can I exercise with a shoulder injury?
There are many different types of shoulder injuries. Each injury has its own unique exercise that are indicated and contraindicated. You must first determine exactly what the injury is then seek ex...
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How can I strengthen weak foot arches?
The best way to strengthen arches is to exercise barefoot or wearing shoes with minimal arch support. Most modern athletic footwear has very well built up arch supports which can weaken the arches....
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How should I set a weight-loss goal?
The great thing about goal setting for weight loss is that you have complete control over how aggressively you want to get to your results. If you have difficulty with compliance, and keeping up th...
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What does a bulging disc in the neck mean?
A bulging disc in the neck can mean a couple of different things depending on the severity of the bulge (herniation). The neck, and the entire spine for that matter, is made up of bones called vert...
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What is the treatment of sciatic nerve pain?
Sciatic nerve pain can be caused by several factors including a herniated disk or piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis muscle (small, outer-hip muscle) becomes tight ...
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What causes back pain?
Back pain can be caused by a multitude of different things. In the fitness world, we often see muscle imbalances that ultimately end up causing back pain. For instance, if the psoas, one of your hi...
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How much physical activity should I do for good health?
It is recommended that for general health, you workout 3 to 7 days per week for a total of 30-60 minutes per day. The frequency and intensity really depend on your level of fitness and your health ...
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What is hot yoga, or Bikram yoga?
Bikram Yoga was developed by Bikram Choudhury in early 1980s and is very different than many of the other yoga traditions as it has a few specific requirements to be considered and labeled Bikram Y...
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Do I need to practice yoga in a hot room?
No. Yoga can be performed at normal room temperature. Hot yoga is often called Bikram yoga. The most common form of yoga in the West is technically Hatha Yoga. Modern Hatha Yoga does not take plac...
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Can hot yoga help me detoxify my body?
Hot yoga increases your body's temperature and causes your body to sweat. Sweating is your body’s protective mechanism to regulate your temperature and reduce the risk of heat illness. So...
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What are the different levels of yoga classes?
There are many styles of yoga. Similarly yoga has many levels to it. If you’re just starting out a level 1 beginner (introductory) class should be your first choice. A level 1 class will help...
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