Train Smart. Run Happy.

I started running when I was 17. My dad passed away - I was missing school and lacrosse practice - and I needed to stay in shape. I never liked it - it was something I was always forced to do in sports, or PE class. Quickly, running became my way to get out of my house, out of my head, and into my body. Those runs were therapueatic. They completely changed my life, as well as, my path for grief and healing, forever.

Now I was 18, a senior in high school. Experiencing the physical, mental, + emotional benefits of fitness - wellness became my passion. I decided to major in health & physical education. I also registered for my first half marathon which would be my first semester of college.

I’ve been consistently running for 10 years. Over 10 years, my wellness has evolved immensely. Running, strength training, yoga, quality nutrition, therapy, medication, & CBD have all been a part of my healing journey.

In college I enjoyed all of my HPE classes, especially the exercise science, anatomy, and fitness courses. During this time, I earned my first NASM certification & began instructing group exercise classes on campus.

I started my HPE teaching career in 2017 - the same fall I ran my first full marathon. I have taught elementary, middle school, and currently, teach high school students. Teaching teenagers how to take ownership (and interest) of their health so that they can be healthy for a lifetime - I have the best - and most important - day job ever.

In 2020, I began my yoga teacher training, right before the world shut down. This training ignited a fire in me, as did the entire pandemic. The state of our world showed us that - not only does everyone need yoga - but that adults need an empathetic, supportive, health teacher, too.

2020, I earned my 200hr RYT. My brain was hungry to learn more. I continued my education, which included, Reiki I, NASM Certified Personal Training, NASM Sports Nutrition Coaching, & the RRCA Running Coach course. I also began my MS in Kinesiology.

Summer 2022, I started doing what I’ve always wanted to do - be my own boss - AND - educate health + wellness beyond my classroom.

Soul and Strides, LLC - a multi-faceted health & wellness coaching business that includes running, training, nutrition, and yoga/mindfulness was born!