After graduating from the University of Southern California (Fight On!) I moved back to my hometown of Laguna Beach, and started teaching fitness classes. Since then, I have established barre and fitness programs along the beautiful southern California coastline in both Orange County and Los Angeles. I currently teach at Equinox Irvine and Newport Beach. You can find my full schedule here.
My mother, a certified nutritionist, and my father, a New York Times best selling author of several motivational books, raised me to embrace the beach fitness lifestyle. They encouraged me to remain active and taught me about nutrition at a young age. Growing up, I played about every sport you could possibly imagine. In high school I played competitive volleyball, which continued to establish my knowledge of fitness and conditioning.
After graduation, I heard about a position as a fitness instructor and I thought, "Hey! I can do that!" So I went for it, and was hooked! I got back to my beach babe body with years of experience as a fitness instructor.
Meanwhile I got married... and then I got pregnant! Nine months (okay more like ten) and 40 pounds later my precious baby boy came into the world (read my unmedicated birth story here). I've never appreciated my body more. Women are amazing and powerful creatures! I'm now struggling with a whole other slew of body image problems... stretch marks, loose skin, you name it. Child bearing is truly the most rewarding experience of my life and it's worth every pound gained and lost...
I am a health nut, a fitness professional, I'm passionate about all things beautiful, and I am a follower of Jesus! I'm also a woman who has struggled with yo-yo dieting, body image, going after my dreams... and pretty much everything else that comes with being a human.
At Beach Babe Fitness, I hope to inspire you to be the best version of yourself by maintaining a vibrant, beach-fit lifestyle. Welcome & enjoy!
