About

I am an instructor at the Kinesiology and Health department at Georgia State University and a specialized personal trainer at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

I teach an introductory course to anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics which consists of a weekly lecture and a hands-on activity. I challenge my students to ask questions, get involved, and most importantly, learn and understand and not memorize. I am very passionate about what I teach, and as a result, the students are very interested in the materials and are highly engaged.

As a trainer, I specialize in clinical populations and older adults. I work with individuals recovering from cancer, cardiac events, and other chronic conditions along with individuals with Parkinson's, arthritis, and diabetes. Many of the individuals I work with experience balance deficiencies as well as depression and anxiety, and most of them report great outcomes as a result of exercise (https://www.piedmont.org/locations/fitness-centers/atlanta-fitness-center/exercise-is-medicine-testimonials). Additionally, I have various experience working with children and adults with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injuries and amputation.

I earned my M.S. in Exercise Science from Georgia State University with a focus on exercise physiology and nutrition. During the pursuit of my graduate degree, I served as a graduate teaching assistant (GTA), instructing senior level laboratory classes, and as a research assistant. My Master's thesis title is Assessing Body Composition in Multi-Cultural Pre- and Post-Menopausal Women.

I graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.S. in Exercise Science and hold an ACSM Exercise Physiologist Certification (EP-C) and a Level 2 Exercise is Medicine Credential (EIM2).