My diverse background includes a Bachelors of Communication Studies and a Bachelors of Education. My 16 year fitness career evolved as a group fitness instructor/trainer, manager, competitor and eventually health club owner. As a passionate teacher I let my path further evolve into corporate education. I am a devoted wife and the mother of two lovely children. In 2006, at the age of 38, I was diagnosed with stage II Breast Cancer. As with all of my life experiences, I have embraced this one to look for the opportunities for growth and education. My posts will contain relevant content that will inspire you to lead a richer life; which will in turn lead to better health.  It will occasionally make you think hard, feel a little weird or laugh out loud.

I have been published in various magazines and have appeared on many regional programs. I regularly contribute the LIVEwithTHRIVE! Online magazine. My latest book, The Pink Notes is a raw and honest account of my journey to find beauty, hope, and healing while peeling back the many layers of cancer. My R-N-R Mind/Body Wellness Program is an interactive website which provides the body of my work in a time efficient practical manner. I’m about helping you find the balance between healthy living and ‘real life’.

“I have always believed in the importance of proactively implementing life strategies that result in personal and professional success and fulfillment. My recent experience with cancer has confirmed that the power truly lies within us and when unleashed can overcome obstacles and surpass any of our greatest expectations.”