My Story

I have spent most of my life on the move, feeling lost and in constant pursuit of life's greatest question: WHAT IS MY PURPOSE?  While on my journey of self discovery, I have been met with exhaustion, uncertainty and loneliness, however, I would not change any step on my arduous path.

While traveling around the globe I have immersed myself in different cultures that have enlarged my perspective. The human connections I’ve made reignited my spark, illuminated my soul and led me on a path of endless growth and healing. Through those profound experiences, I realized running wasn’t going to solve my problems and, all those years, what I had really been searching for was freedom.

I wanted freedom from all of the boundaries that were placed on me, whether perceived or real. I wanted freedom from feeling like I would never be good enough.  I am not wired to follow the crowd. I am an outlier.  I was put on this earth to test limits and defy the odds.

If I was going to find a way to live freely, I had to learn to listen to myself and pursue that inexplicable feeling telling me, “You can be so much more than this.” So, I forced myself to stop and look in the mirror.  There I was, face to face with the person I had been running from this whole time. I decided grab hold of my life, dig deeper to find my true self and take this chance at creating the life I want to live.

Through this experience, I learned that our bodies and minds are resilient and have the capacity to achieve extraordinary things.  Everything we need to tap into our potential is already inside and it is always within reach. There is no benefit in devaluing our worth when we fall short of perfection . We have to learn to embrace failure and see it for what it is, the path forward. It is in the failing that we learn the most about what we are truly made of.

At the very core of Momentum Movement is the notion that our circumstances don’t define us and we always have the power to change. Ultimately, I needed to change because I wanted to feel more alive, smile more and find out what was within the realm of possibility when I actually took care of myself. And if this is the life I get to live, I am going to do it with all I’ve got.

Now, I want to empower individuals to indulge their own curiosity of what they are capable of and unlock their journey of self discovery for optimal health and happiness.

“Through trial and mostly error, my passion for coaching and unlocking the secrets of optimal health led me to holistic nutrition. In order to have the greatest impact in this world, it is vital that we find a way to follow our passions. This realization sparked the inception of Momentum Movement Wellness.”

Nutrition Certifications

Holistic Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, 2020

The world’s most prominent nutrition school with a 25-year history of educating health practitioners on the full scope of dietary philosophies, including ancient Eastern practices, modern Western modalities, proprietary holistic concepts, and lifestyle factors.

Functional Nutrition Coach, Mind Body Green, 2020

Taught by the country’s most prestigious functional physicians that include Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Joel Kahn, and Dr. Frank Lipman. The curriculum is a scientific deep dive into gut, brain, heart, and hormone health, in addition to the interconnectedness of the body’s dysfunctions and healing potential. 

Nutritious Life & Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, The Nutritious Life, 2020 

The Nutritious Life Studio (THS) is prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. TNS is also approved and accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.

 

Lacrosse Experience

  • NCAA Division I Lacrosse, University of Connecticut, 2007-2011

    Team Captain and US National Team Trials, 2011

  • NCAA Division I Lacrosse, Head Coach, Saint Mary’s College, 2014-2016

  • Tenacity Elite Lacrosse, Head Coach, 2013 -2017

  • Varsity Head Coach, San Ramon Valley, 2017

  • Varsity Head Coach, Monte Vista, 2019 - Present

  • NorCal Rize Lacrosse, Head Coach, 2019 - Present

    Other Experience

  • 1st Place - Trail Half Marathon, Santa Cruz, 2018

  • 1st Place - Big Sur Trail Marathon, 2018

  • Girls Gotta Run - Ethiopia 100 Mile Relay - 2019