I co-own FIT Carrboro with Lauren and have been in the fitness field for 30 years. I started out as a group fitness instructor while still working full time as a Social Worker. I quickly knew that my true passion is in the fitness field and have continued to use the skills I developed as a Social Worker to best communicate with my clients to assess goals and assist them in making the changes necessary for success. I am a true partner with my clients and love training people of all ages and abilities. I incorporate my expertise in Pilates into every session as I believe it is a compliment to everything else. Through the development of proper core and pelvic stability, posturally focused movement, and mobility and flexibility, all other life movements are better executed. After teaching 1000s of mat classes in the community for 20 years, I am recently certified in the Pilates reformer which is my primary focus in addition to more traditional personal training. My class times are here (link) and I also offer partner and individual sessions on and off the reformer. I have several certifications including AFAA/NASM Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, TRX, Kettlebells, and Pilates Mat and Reformer. I have worked with a wide variety of clientele from youth to the elderly and athletes to those recovering from illness and injury. My philosophy is to help clients with functional movements through a well-rounded program to "Train For Life". I live in Carrboro with my cat Marley, husband and two teen daughters (14 and 16 years old), love to walk and hike, do Yoga and Pilates, enjoy the benefits of weight training in my 5th decade, love to travel, and see as much live music as possible (where you will see me do my version of dancing 😆). I would love to talk with you about your goals and create a fitness and wellness program that will help you get the most out of your training sessions.

I co-own FIT Carrboro with Gayle and have been in the fitness industry since 2010. In fact, Gayle and I have known each other for most of my career! My specializations include strength & conditioning, orthopedics, and coaching pregnant & postpartum athletes. I got my start as a fitness instructor while acquiring my Exercise & Sport Science Degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I proudly serve my hometown community in Carrboro and Chapel Hill as a NC-born Tar Heel Alumni. I am a total biomechanics nerd. I love breaking apart movements with each of my clients to help them move the best for their body and sports. My coursework through the American Council on Exercise as an Orthopedic Exercise Specialist and Weight Management Specialist have given me the tools to help my clients build strong, functional, resilient bodies for life. I also subscribe to multiple professional research journals and orgs including the National Institute on Aging to stay up to date on current research findings in our industry. I have guided clients through pre- and post-op fitness programs for back, hip, knee, shoulder, neck, hand, and foot surgeries. I also have experience with creating adaptive exercises and exercise programs for people with chronic neuromuscular and neurodegenerative diseases. I'm a lifelong learner and am all ears when it comes to learning about my clients' unique fitness and body experiences. I most recently became a certified Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach through Brianna Battles. With this incredible education, I help cultivate the best fitness experiences for my pregnant and postpartum athletes through trustworthy and educated exercise guidance, coaching, symptom management, and support. This special (and ever growing) population deserves care, support, and encouragement. Early on in my career, my internships at Duke Diet & Fitness Center and Shane Diet & Fitness Resorts gave me unique experiences on how to integrate exercise, behavior change, nutrition, education, medicine, and fun into a wellness plan for individual clients. Personal training work and group fitness teaching in several commercial gym settings further introduced me to a wide range of clients from ages 10 to 85 and gave me the opportunity to learn how to adapt fitness programs to many levels of athletes with a wide range of skill sets. My own interests in activities like strength training, yoga, Pilates, OCR (obstacle course racing), running, gymnastics, and functional mobility work give my clients’ training programs a unique focus on physical form and function. In addition to exercise instruction, I am also an amateur home chef with an experimental palette and interest in healthy family meal preparation. My background in sports nutrition and intuitive eating means my approach to healthy eating is flexible and non-restricted. Follow my menu photo journaling on Instagram for inspiring recipe ideas. I am a native of North Carolina and grew up in Hillsborough. Outside of work, you can find me spending time hiking along the Eno with my husband, cooking, eating, reading, watching sports, trying out new fitness classes in the Triangle, hosting game nights, and spending time with my family and friends. The mountains are my happy place.

I'm an IFTA Certified Personal Trainer and I've been in the healthcare industry for over 15 years. With a background in a variety of sports, as well as years of experience working with seniors, I am well versed in many training styles. My training philosophy is to build a solid foundation, incorporate exercises that make every day life easier, reduce the risk of injury, and motivate others to have a healthy lifestyle. Originally from Baltimore Maryland, I grew up playing basketball, football, running track, and swimming. I have lived in North Carolina, commuting back and forth from Maryland, since 2000 to visit family, and finally made the decision to move permanently to NC in 2017. I graduated from Salisbury University in 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. I have traveled around providing personal training services to individuals since 2008, and now have had my roots down at FIT Carrboro for several years. In addition to personal training, I have taught a variety of class formats including total body strength, water aerobics, TRX suspension training, cycling, cardio kickboxing and boot camp. In my free time, I love to watch professional sports, binge tv series, and lift weights.

I aim to holistically guide my clients toward their fitness goals at a speed they can’t accomplish on their own. This empowerment leads to lifelong changes for my clients. I believe that all people deserve to have the tools to take charge of their aspirations to lead healthier and fuller lives. My love for training comes largely from playing competitive basketball and volleyball, and also from my own body composition journey and my experiences returning from sports injury. I love to work with all ages and fitness levels, always creating an environment that challenges my clients to be a little bit better every day. Sessions are fun, efficient, and immersive thanks to my attention to detail and my positive personality. My specialties include: Strength Training Endurance Training Behavioral Change Sports Performance (speed, agility and vertical) Weight Management Injury Prevention and Return to Activity After Rehab Helping Build Confidence in the Gym and Exercising I played on the beach volleyball team during my time as a student at Liberty University and I have been coaching volleyball for over 7 years - from Junior High up to Junior-college level. I obtained my B.S. in Biomedical Sciences at Liberty University and received my personal training certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Currently, I compete in indoor and outdoor volleyball tournaments around PA, VA and NC. New to the Chapel Hill area as of 2023, I am excited to establish my roots here as a career personal trainer and as a private coach for the Chapel Hill Area Volleyball Club. I love to learn and will continue to pursue further education and certifications to become my best as I coach others toward their best.