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About Me

Discover My Approach

Healthy isn’t a look — it’s a lived experience.

Redefined healthy means:

nourished, not restricted
connected to your body, not battling it
moving without pain
supported by sustainable habits, not controlled by rigid rules
building strength that improves your quality of life
developing stability & mobility, not just muscle size
enjoying food, not fearing it or feeling guilty for it
cultivating a relationship with your body that feels grounded in respect & compassion

This philosophy is the foundation of how I coach & is the heart of small but MIGHTY — helping you build strength that supports your real life, heal your relationship with food & movement, & develop body respect & confidence that doesn’t depend on a number or a mirror.

My Story

For most of my life, I struggled with my body — how it looked, how it felt & how I felt in it. I hated what I saw in the mirror, compared myself to everyone around me & tried to hide my emotions behind food. I didn’t take care of myself in any real way; I just pushed everything down & hoped no one would notice how deeply uncomfortable I was.

When I finally decided something needed to change, I swung the pendulum too far in the opposite direction. My penchant for perfectionism kicked in & the changes I believed were “healthy” quickly became another form of self-punishment.

I over-exercised. I set rigid diet rules. I obsessed over my weight, my body & my workouts — convinced that discipline was the answer & that shrinking myself would solve everything.

Not only did it not work, it made things worse.

Trauma, chronic illness & body dysmorphia eventually caught up to me, & I couldn’t ignore what my body was telling me anymore.

Once again, I had to change — but this time, not through force, fear, or perfection. I had to learn how to treat my body & mind with care instead of control.

Instead of asking, “How do I fix my body?”
I finally began asking, “What is my body trying to tell me?” That question reshaped everything — not just my training, but my entire definition of health.

And that was the beginning of everything I now teach.

Whle most of the fitness industry teaches extremes - push harder, eat less, chase discipline, ignore pain - I know that strength & health doesn’t come from punishment or perfection. It comes from listening to your body, trusting yourself around food, self-compassion & building small, sustainable mindset & behavior changes.

My approach was born from lived experience, but it’s built on something far bigger: a belief that real health comes from understanding your body, not fighting it.

That's why my training style blends corrective exercise & long-tempo strength training with mobility, stability & flexibilty training. And my health coaching is focused on sustainable mindset & behavior change with a focus on improving body image & breaking free from the the all-or-nothing cycle & toxic diet culture.

Because healing your relationship with movement, food & your body is just as important as building physical strength — they fuel each other.

Why small but MIGHTY Exists

I created small but MIGHTY as the space I wish I had when I needed it most — a space where strength is measured by presence, consistency, awareness & resilience… not by punishment, perfection, or comparison.

It's built on the belief that small, intentional steps can create life-changing health.
That slow, supportive movement can transform your body & your confidence.
That healing your relationship with food & your body gives you freedom you didn’t know you were missing.

And most importantly:

Because everyone deserves a coaching experience that meets them where they are, honors their complexity & helps them feel strong — inside & out.

small but MIGHTY isn’t just a training business. It’s a philosophy.

A rebellion against toxic fitness & diet culture.
A home for people who want real strength, real confidence & real support.
A place where you can build a body & a life that feel good — without extremes.

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My Training Style

Building a Better Foundation:

Corrective Exercise is the backbone of my approach

Corrective Exercise identifies & improves:

muscle imbalances
postural issues
weaknesses
mobility limitations
dysfunctional movement patterns

These patterns are often the root cause of pain, tightness, or recurring injuries. Corrective exercise works to fix those issues. It's not a "nice to have" — it’s what allows your body to feel strong without pain.

Slow, Deep, Powerful Training

Long Tempo Training means more time under under tension, which improvess muscle endurance & strength.

It improves:

muscle endurance
joint stability
strength & control
mind-body connection
compensation awareness

Slowing down helps you reconnect with your body.

When you slow down, you feel the movement.
You activate the right muscles.
You improve form.
You stop rushing, compensating, or muscling through.

It’s a method that builds strength, endurance & self-awareness.

*This does not mean you won't get an intense, even cardio, workout!

Training That Meets You Where You Are

My coaching isn’t about pushing through pain, chasing burnout, or striving for perfection.

It’s about:

honoring your current capacity
progressing safely & intentionally
learning what your body & mind needs
making modifications that support your structure, not your ego

Every exercise can be scaled up or down.
Every workout has flexibility to fit your lifestyle.
Every body is different — & every body deserves individualized care.

Holistic Health Coaching

Nutrition & exercise are only small pieces of the puzzle.

If you want to see real, sustainable health changes, you have to start & end with your mindset.

I work with clients to:

heal their relationship with food & their body
learn mindful eating & recover from disordered eating habits
break free from the all-or-nothing cycle
build sustainable routines that fit their unique lifestyles
reduce stress & nervous-system overload
develop body respect & confidence that isn’t tied to the mirror or the scale
take a small steps approach to create holistic health around everything from improving sleep & time management to celebrating wins & overcoming limiting beliefs.

Because true health is emotional, physical, mental & functional.