I was born and raised in Danbury, Connecticut, where movement and fitness were part of my life from the very beginning. My dad had been a bodybuilder in his younger years, and our garage was always set up like a little gym. Some of my favorite early memories are of him teaching me how to work the speed bag and lift weights with care and intention. By the time I was 15, I had fully embraced weight training, and it’s been a passion ever since.
After graduating from Southern Connecticut State University, I went on to earn my master’s degree in social work from Fordham University and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My early career was rooted in mental health, beginning with managing a halfway house for Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, and continuing into over a decade of private practice as a psychotherapist. In 1999, I got married and made the move to Virginia, where a new chapter began.
After my second son was born, I felt called to shift into something that brought a little more lightness and joy into my days. Since I was already spending so much time at the gym, becoming a group fitness instructor felt like a natural next step. What started as something fun quickly grew into a deeper passion, leading me to pursue multiple fitness certifications, including personal training.
One of the most meaningful turning points in my journey was discovering yoga. I began my Vinyasa training with YogaFit in 2006 and have since explored many different styles, ultimately completing my E-RYT 500. Yoga has truly transformed not only how I move, but how I live.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of directing group fitness programs and teaching both fitness and yoga classes throughout the community. I have a deep love for life in all its fullness; the highs and the lows, the joy and the challenges, and I do my best to embrace it all with an open heart, knowing it’s all part of the journey.
Today, I live in Waynesboro with my wonderful husband, while our three amazing sons are out following their own paths, still coming home for the summer and staying close at heart. Opening a studio of my own has long been a dream of mine, and sharing the gift of yoga and wellness with others is something that brings me so much joy. I truly can’t wait to welcome you in.