I entered the world of strength training at the age of 14, and has pursued it with a passion ever since. Unfortunately, some of my early instruction was suboptimal, and I sustained a significant lower back injury while following the improper techniques I had learned. I had back surgery and then worked with several physical therapists before returning to the gym. With an L5/S1 herniated disk, I had a newfound motivation to learn the right ways to move, train, and get stronger. I graduated from James Madison University with a BS in Kinesiology and a Minor in Business and became a competitive powerlifter. I transformed my own training and have since brought these healthy and highly effective techniques to personal training clients throughout the Northern Virginia area.PhilosophyI work with a wide variety of clients who have goals ranging from weight loss, to competitive powerlifting, physique development, and high school athletics. The underlying principles of fitness that get these clients to their goals are the same: muscle, strength, and cardiovascular fitness are forged in the gym, while a lean and healthy looking body is built in the kitchen.SpecialtiesLower back injuriesWeight lossStrength trainingPowerliftingYouth athletics and group instructionCertificationsBS Kinesiology, JMUNSPA CPTUSAW Level 1Former Instructor for the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI)