Our People

I have been instructing fitness classes for over 35 years and have held many certifications. Most recently, I have become certified in Body Pump and RPM. I have a broad background in kinesthetic and firmly believe in the importance of mastering the basics of form and movement technique. Over my last 9 years at the Redmond Athletic Club, I have further developed my enthusiasm for wellness and helping others improve their lives through exercise and lifestyle changes. I believe in cultivating a motivational environment to afford people an opportune climate in which to excel and meet their fitness goals. My passion for fitness and coaching originally began at a young age and was further compounded when I enlisted in the Air Force. After serving 20 years in the Air Force I retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. In addition to the Air Force, I had a career with U.S. Bank for 25 years. I have since been able to focus on my true passions which include: boating, surfing, skiing, bike riding, and spending time with my grandchildren.

I have been teaching Body Combat at the RAC for a little over a year now and truly enjoy having the ability to reach our members on a personal level as well as helping them reach their fitness goals. My passion for fitness classes started at a young age of 3 when I would watch my mom teach aerobics and I would participate “in my own way.” Having always been involved in athletics and team sports growing up, being passionate about group fitness, as well as attending classes regularly, becoming an instructor was natural next step. Since making that decision, it has become so much more! My class participants inspire ME to be better each and every time we share the studio. I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of 4 young warriors. My job is to inspire them each and every day and to make them into the best versions of themselves they can be. I feel like this transcends to my class as well…. to challenge, to motivate, but also have a blast along the way! Life is a bit chaotic at times and it makes those moments spent away from it all, in class, all the more enjoyable! When we step in to “the ring” it allows us to put aside the crazy for just a little while and crush our goals together in a fierce and fun way! “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” -Proverbs 27:17

I have been a group fitness instructor at the Redmond Athletic Club for about 10yrs, and a member even longer! I truly love the friends I have made and the people I have met working here. My certifications are in Group Kick, Step, and GRIT. Among those classes, I have also coached Bootcamp, jump rope, and CrossFit. I have always loved being active and playing sports growing up. I am very competitive and working up a good sweat is one of my favorite things! I have a wonderful family and 3 amazing daughters that are my motivation. I strive to lead them by being an example of making physical fitness and wellness a way of life.

I am a proud wife, and mother of four beautiful children. I have always been into sports and fitness all my life. I love to coach youth soccer and be involved in community youth sports programs. I started instructing Zumba fitness classes in 2012. I love to dance and find such delight and excitement in teaching! I enjoy instructing all age groups and have worked with students ages six through seventy years young! I have instructed Zumba classes at elementary and high school P.E. class. I love to inspire and motivate people to reach their goals while having a fun time doing it.