I have been a personal trainer and running coach for the past 12 years. In 2005 I founded The Body Project, Inc. to train clients in a studio setting. In 2013 I moved my company to downtown Des Moines inside of a physical therapy clinic called Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy. I have my B.A. in Exercise Science and hold a certification in personal training from the American Council on Exercise. Additionally, I maintain the prestigious CSCS credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I also coach the cross country and track teams at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. Since 2009 our cross country team has qualified for the state meet seven consecutive years. In that time we have had 5 top-3 finishes including state championships in 2011, 2012 and 2015. I was a competitive distance runner in high school, college and beyond with personal best times of 15:51 in the 5k and 2:39 in the marathon.