Built by More Than Muscle
Strong • Resilient • Still Becoming
Life has challenged me, changed me, and taught me that strength isn’t just what your body can do — it’s how you keep moving forward.
My Story
Fitness has been part of my life for more than 30 years, and for the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of helping others get stronger, move better, and feel more confident in their bodies.
I started out teaching outdoor bootcamps all over the Baton Rouge area, which eventually led to me owning my own gym.
I’m a certified personal trainer, Tabata instructor, certified boxing coach, trained kickboxing instructor, sugar detox coach and a Fast Like a Girl certified fasting coach.
I’ve competed in bodybuilding competitions, coached clients with Parkinson’s Disease, and led thousands of group fitness classes.
Fitness has always been a huge part of my life — and for a long time, I believed that if you just pushed hard enough, everything would fall into place.
But as I moved into midlife, I started noticing changes in my own body. My energy wasn’t the same. Recovery took longer. I was holding onto weight where I never had before! The things that used to work… weren’t working anymore.
I began seeing the same thing happening with the women I worked with. They were exercising, trying to eat well, and putting in the effort — but they still didn’t understand why their bodies weren’t responding the way they expected.
That changed the direction of my work.
I wanted to understand more than workouts. I wanted to understand the bigger picture — metabolism, nutrition, recovery, sleep, stress, fasting, hormones, habits, and the nervous system — and how those pieces work together in midlife.
Today, my work is about helping women connect those pieces so they can understand what their body needs, make decisions with confidence, and build an approach they can actually sustain.
My Approach
I don’t believe we need another rigid plan telling us what to do.
I believe we need to understand why your body is responding the way it is — and how strength, nutrition, metabolism, recovery, stress. sleep, and daily habits work together.
My role as a coach is to help you connect those pieces, notice your patterns, and figure out what makes sense for your body and your life.
Build & Protect Muscle
Building and maintaining muscle is one of the most important things you can do in midlife. Strength training supports your metabolism, improves mobility, protects your joints, and helps you stay independent and active for years to come.
Support Metabolic Health
Instead of extreme dieting, I focus on simple, sustainable habits that help your body function more efficiently. But it doesn’t stop there. Supporting your body internally - through proper nutrition, hydration, and targeted support - can make a significant difference in how your body responds. When your metabolism is supported properly, energy improves, cravings decrease, stubborn belly fat starts to melt, and your body starts responding again.
Prioritize Recovery & Nervous System Support
Sleep, stress, and inflammation all play a major role in how your body feels and performs. If your body isn’t recovering, it can’t function the way it’s supposed to — no matter how hard you’re working.
Make It Sustainable
This isn’t about quick fixes or all-or-nothing plans. It’s about creating a routine that fits your real life so you can stay consistent and continue seeing results long-term.
With decades of experience — and having gone through these changes myself — I help women simplify the process and focus on what actually works in midlife.
Ready to take the next step?
👉 Looking for a strength or movement program?
👉 Want support understanding what your body needs?
👉 Have a question or not sure where to start?
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