Degrees:

• Master of Science in Counseling (MS)

• ​Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BS)

Mental Health Licenses & Certifications: 

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina

• Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP)

Mental Health Training & Specialties:

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), 8-week course through UMass Medical School

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Wellness & Fitness Certifications & Training:

• Certified Wellness Coach (CWC)

• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT® 200) 

• Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)

• Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM)

• Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM)

• Certified Group Fitness Instructor (AFAA, ACE)

• Kettlebell Concepts (KBC), Level 1 & 2​

Mental Health, Wellness, & Fitness Experience:

• "Strong Mind, Strong Body," Podcast Host 

• International Speaker & Wellness Educator 

• Psychotherapist, Atrium Health

• Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor 

• Professional Development Educator & Contributing Author for National Academy of Sport Medicine

• Adjunct Professor, Northern Illinois University (Taught Courses in Stress Management & Sport Psychology)

• Award Winning Exercise Video Creator & Producer 

• Content Producer and Video Talent, Gaiam Productions

International Speaking & Wellness Education Experience:

• Fit Summit, Speaker & Panel Educator, Singapore, 2023

• Asia Fitness Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Bangkok, Thailand, 2022

• CanFitPro Global Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Virtual, 2022

• Japan Wellness Innovations, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Virtual, 2022

• IDEA World Fitness Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: San Diego, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, 2016-2023

• North Carolina Employee Assistance Conference, Speaker: Winston-Salem, NC, 2023, 2022

• NASM OPTima Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Scottsdale, AZ, 2016-2023

• FitnessFest Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Phoenix, AZ, 2019, 2018

• FitExpo Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Chicago, IL, 2018, 2016

• CanFitPro Conference, Speaker and Workshop Presenter: Halifax, Canada, 2017

• Midwest & Dallas MANIA, Speaker & Workshop Presenter: Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL, 2016

• WSSC Fitness Conference, Speaker & Workshop Presenter: Miami, FL, 2016

• Illinois Counseling Association, Annual Conference: Chicago, IL, 2016, 2015

• DCAC Fitness Convention, Speaker & Workshop Presenter: Washington, DC, 2015

• ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers, Group Exercise Summit; Lead Presenter: Charlottesville, VA, 2011

• International Fitness & Aerobic Conference, Lead Kettlebell Educator: Heidelberg, Germany, 2010

• Kettlebell Concepts Galvanized Convention; Workshop Presenter: New York, NY, 2010, 2009