My professional journey began through my own experience as an athlete. Growing up as a competitive swimmer in South Africa and later moving to the United States to compete at the Division I level taught me discipline, resilience, leadership, and the value of having the right support around you. It also sparked my interest in understanding how intentional training can help people grow in both confidence and capability.
That interest developed into a career in collegiate strength and conditioning. Over the past 12 years, I have coached more than 1,600 athletes across several universities, while continuing my education and growing into leadership roles. Since 2019, I have served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northern Michigan University, where I oversee the physical development of athletes across 17 varsity teams and help lead coaches, interns, and training operations. These experiences have shaped my belief that effective coaching is not simply about providing a program. It is about understanding the person, building trust, and helping them develop the confidence to pursue meaningful and lasting progress.
Although much of my career has been devoted to collegiate athletes, becoming a mother added a new and deeply personal dimension to my coaching philosophy. Navigating two pregnancies, recovery, family responsibilities, a demanding career, and my own desire to continue feeling strong showed me how dramatically a woman’s needs can change through different seasons of life. I began to recognize that many women, especially busy mothers, still carried the desire to feel strong, capable, and confident but lacked a plan that realistically fit their lives.
That realization inspired me to expand my work beyond collegiate athletics and begin coaching women through my Body & Soul programs. My approach brings together purposeful strength training, practical nutrition guidance, recovery, accountability, and sustainable habits. Rather than asking women to organize their lives around fitness, I help them build a plan that supports their responsibilities, values, and goals.
My faith has also shaped the way I view health and coaching. I believe caring for our bodies is not simply about appearance or achievement. It can be an act of stewardship that allows us to show up with greater strength, energy, and presence for the people and purposes God has placed in our lives. For women who desire it, faith is thoughtfully incorporated into the coaching journey alongside their physical and personal goals.
Today, I am grateful to bring this perspective to the Stone Labyrinth Counseling & Wellness community. My goal is to walk alongside women as they reconnect with themselves, rebuild trust in their bodies, and discover that prioritizing their health does not have to come at the expense of their families. I want each woman I coach to feel supported, challenged, and equipped to become stronger in both body and soul.
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