Waves are for my Heart & Soul ~ I have always loved the water.  It doesn’t matter if I’m laying on a beach, swimming, kayaking, or white water rafting, the water is the one place that always brings peace and freedom to my soul.

The barbell is for Strength & Empowerment ~ Of course lifting weights will make you stronger, but it literally makes people stronger in every sense of the word.  It has personally given me a confidence and sense of empowerment that has helped me get through some of the hardest moments of my life (leaving an abusive marriage).

Anchor is for Hope & Stability ~ Being “anchored” in a place of safety with people that are safe, gives people the stability they need for growth to happen… which in turn brings hope.  I believe Lake Effects is one of those places.

The Lotus flower is for Growth & Rising up to the light from darkness ~ lotus flowers grow up out of the water, towards the sun from the mud.  I feel that this is a metaphor for my life… I have had to continually work hard and persevere (& still do) to grow and get through so many things in my life.  It is my passion and purpose to help others in whatever way I can along their journeys.

I believe we all need to work on all aspects of wellness (physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, & environmental).  The workouts/programs that I design are focused on the individual needs and goals of each person that I am working with.  My goal is to help each person live a healthier more fulfilling life.

I am a trauma survivor and I do specialize in a trauma-sensitive approach in everything that I teach.  Every workout/program that I design can be modified for any individual’s needs.  Using proper scaling and modification methods, I can work with any injury or physical limitation.