Discover My Story
My journey into movement and leadership began as a path back to myself. Fitness helped me feel strong and capable in my body, while yoga taught me steadiness, resilience, and trust in my mind. Together, they became powerful tools for healing and self-belief.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and dedicated part of my career to supporting women through my work in legal services and case management at Laurel House, a domestic violence agency in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. That experience shaped my understanding of empowerment—not as a concept, but as something built through safety, confidence, and support.
In 2018, I moved to Costa Rica with my daughter, where I opened my own fitness studio and began creating retreats rooted in strength, connection, and joy. Everything I offer today is grounded in one belief: when we feel strong—physically and mentally—we change our lives.
The Journey
Certifications
Beginning in 2008, I pursued a wide range of fitness certifications including Power Pilates, Spinning, Flirty Girl Fitness, ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Coaching, Personal Training, 200-hour RYT Power Yoga, 200-hour RYT Kundalini Yoga, and Beat Boss. Alongside my work in the wellness industry, I worked with a domestic violence agency where I became certified in Nonviolent Communication and facilitated a trauma-informed support group.
Businesses
My entrepreneurial path hasn’t been linear—it’s been creative, bold, and full of lessons. I started with a small but profitable life coaching business, followed by a clothing store in Philadelphia that taught me just as much through failure as success. In Costa Rica, I opened a fitness studio just as the world shut down. When people no longer wanted to sweat together but still craved connection, I adapted—transforming my organic juice bar into a lively bar with a DJ booth and sound system. By day, we trained. By night, we danced. That chapter taught me the power of fun, community, and bold marketing. The business thrived, and in 2025 I chose evolution again—selling the nightclub, renovating the studio, and recommitting to what matters most. Today, the studio is a beautifully renewed space and the heart of my indoor cycling retreats and instructor trainings.
Why Empowerment?
My passion for empowerment comes from my own healing journey. I survived an abusive marriage and, for a time, lost my sense of self and strength. Movement became my way back—exercise helped me feel powerful in my body, and yoga helped me rebuild trust, clarity, and resilience within my mind. That experience led me to volunteer, and later work full time, as a domestic violence advocate, supporting people through moments I deeply understood. Today, I create spaces where individuals can feel strong again—physically, mentally, and emotionally—and reconnect with who they are.
My Vision
For the future
My vision is to bring people from around the world to this incredible place—Tamarindo, Costa Rica—to step out of their daily routines and into immersive, meaningful experiences. I believe true growth happens when we fully unplug, move our bodies, and learn in environments that inspire presence, connection, and joy.
Each retreat I create is intentionally curated with its own focus and energy, whether it’s an indoor cycling instructor training, a weight loss retreat, or a Jiu Jitsu experience. Through movement, education, and community, my goal is to offer retreats that are not only effective and fun, but deeply memorable—experiences that leave people feeling stronger, clearer, and more connected long after they return home.
