Meet Our Team!

Started Crossfit in 2009 while also playing competitive hockey. Picked it back up in 2012 after hockey came to a close. I coach because I enjoy helping others make lifestyle changes to better enjoy their everyday life and journeys. Through this journey I have met my wife, who encourages and humbles me, lifelong friends, and have been blessed to help hundreds make changes they never thought were possible. Watching someone overcome and obstacle and meet a goal continues to inspire and motivate me. Coaching at Wolverine has allowed me to continue to build relationships, help others, and have the freedom to spend time with family. I aspire to continue growing and improving while prioritizing family and relationships. Former head coach and manager at CrossFit West Ames (Iowa, Iridium CrossFit), Max Oxygen CrossFit (Iowa, State 35 Fitness).

Certifications:

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer (2017)
• CPR, AED,First-Aid
• CrossFit Gymnastics (2019)
• CrossFit Level 1 (2014)

I am an evening coach here at Wolverine, been in the game since 2015, and I genuinely love what I do. Grew up in a small town on the west side of Michigan where I learned about outdoors, played soccer, and called my cousins my best friends. I attended college at the University of Michigan, (go blue!), and now live in Livonia with my husband and crazy dog named Louie. Once in college and no longer competitively playing soccer, I found crossfit as an outlet for camaraderie, intensity, and an overall fun time. These are the same reasons that inspired me to coach as I wanted everyone of all backgrounds to challenge themselves and have a blast while making friends and attaining their goals. While the gym is what I enjoy most, I also love lake days, spending time with family, and hunting and fishing.

Certifications:

• CF-L1
• Spanish BA University of Michigan

I started my fitness/wellness journey with a desire to live a healthy lifestyle and be a good example for my family. Eventually I found out about CrossFit while working at a traditional gym from one of the other trainers. I jumped right in, fell in love and decided to pursue my CrossFit Level 1. That experience, in addition to the community at the gym changed my life like many in the CrossFit Community have come to understand. I also found I had a desire and passion to help others along the same path and watch them change their lives. It's truly remarkable to watch someone take control of their health and learn they are capable of so much inside and outside of the gym. In addition to working out, I enjoy spending time with my family, finding new TV shows or movies to binge, travel/experiences and being a "sneakerhead".

Certifications

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• CrossFit Flexibility Trainer
• USA Weightlifting - Sports Performance Coach
• CPR, AED,First-Aid
• CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer

Certifications

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• CPR/AED (American Red Cross)
• Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification (Michigan Concussion Center and Michigan NeuroSport)
• BS Movement Science, University of Michigan

Prior to my career in athletic training, I was an early childhood educator for a decade, until a back injury over 20 years ago inspired me to learn about human physiology. That study ignited a passion to teach others about injury prevention, and prompted me to shift my educational focus to athletics. My keen interest in injury prevention has never died, and I am known for taking great interest in my clients' health, demonstrating specific stretching and strengthening programming and techniques to assist in recovery and developing modifications of exercises to allow clients to continue making fitness strides without exacerbating existing injuries.

Certifications:

• CPR and First Aid
• CrossFit Level 1 and 2
• CrossFit Coaches Prep Course
• CrossFit Endurance
• CrossFit Gymnastics
• CrossFit Kettlebell
• CrossFit Kids
• CrossFit Powerlifting
• USAW Level 1

Certifications

• CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
• CrossFit Advanced Gymnastics Trainer
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200)
• American Red Cross Instructor
• Accredited Interscholastic Coach 

I played competitive travel soccer from 12-18 years old. I started lifting weights after tearing my ACL and meniscus and having knee surgery at 19. I had spent 8 years working out with a focus on powerlifting and bodybuilding before finding CrossFit in 2017. I have been a part of Wolverine Strength & Conditioning since mid-2017, and in March 2021 I took the CrossFit Level 1 Certificate course. I have been coaching at WSC since November 2021 and have been doing private Personal Training since April 2022. For clients, I offer personalized training focused on strength development and general fitness through the use of functional movements and muscular hypertrophy, with an emphasis on movement quality and safety.

I started CrossFit in 2017. Growing up a competitive athlete, CrossFit was the perfect sport to come into my life after college. I was Instantly hooked. I love watching people surpass what they ever thought was imaginable, both in the gym and in their personal lives. When I'm not working out or personal training, you'll find me spending time with family and friends, eating my body weight in vegan food, and drinking excess amounts of coffee.

Dance, Yoga, Health, and Wellness are my passions! I’m interested in anything having to do with the human body. I research, explore and learn many movement modalities to satisfy my curiosity. I incorporate my past professional dance experience in all of my teaching, coaching and personal training sessions.

• Certified k-12 Health and Fitness Instructor

• Teacher Ann Arbor Public Schools

• Yoga Therapy E-RYT 500

• Mat Pilates Certification

• Gyrokinesis Certification

• Therapeutic Massage Certifications – Specializing in Myofascial Therapy, Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Sports Massage

• Bachelor’s degree in Dance, Physical Education & Health

• Master’s degree in Health Education

I am a high school fitness teacher for the Ann Arbor Public Schools. I am passionate about creating fun fitness opportunities for students, staff and families. I joined Crossfit in 2012 so I could exercise with my husband and our 4 kids. I wanted more than a traditional health club and was thrilled to land on an assault bike, pull up bars, and a rope to climb. I continue to make new friends, learn new skills and increase my fitness. Wolverine Strength & Conditioning has been a huge support to the Ann Arbor Public Schools, offering the obstacle course, internships and mentoring. Crossfit is a perfect balance: fitness, friendship and family. I love teaching the Wolverine HIIT class so I can connect with members and make fitness a lifestyle.

Master's Degree: Exercise Science

Bachelor's Degree: Physical Education