About Us

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• Born and raised in South Burlington, Vermont
• Moved to California at age 18 for school
• Plugged in to the rock climbing community and was all in  
• Coaching career began with youth indoor climbing team in Los Angeles
• Found the sport of Diving and shifted athletic pursuits 
• Athletics provided opportunity to learn, grow, and compete at the University of Arizona
• Moved to Portland, Oregon as a sales rep in the medical industry
• During this time, opened a group fitness facility with a colleague
• Left sales, sold gym, and began with personal training services
• Moved back to Shelburne, Vermont
• Opened Peak Potential Fitness to provide the BEST in Fitness to Vermonters 

My fitness story, which is why I am here today, starts as early as I can remember.  I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (immune system attacks joints) around two years old.  I spent a lot of time listening to the doctors and adults around me deliberate on “what was wrong with me.”  This exposure left me feeling that I faced physical limitations that my peers did not share.  Naturally, I spent a lot of energy exploring these limits as a child and young adult.  Physical movement made my body feel good, while providing me with some kind of influence over these limits that I had in my life. 

Love of movement lead to athletic success.  My journey to develop athleticism took more diligence and perseverance than my peers.  Managing inflammation, while continually adapting to the mechanical stress of sport, requires a more profound implementation of lifestyle and nutrition dedication.  Through sport, I learned what is made possible through dedication and awareness of all the elements that influence performance.  I learned to use all the tools available.

After college athletics, sport was not the primary element in my life.  Movement, however, was still a part of my identity.  General strength and conditioning served as my physical outlet during my efforts to settle into employment after college.  My nature to push limits fostered a dive deep into what is optimal fitness.  I wanted to know what worked, for who, and why.  I knew I would not be as strong and fast at 75 as I was at 25, but I wanted to know how to grow my body and mind with fitness for the long term.

Through walking the path myself, working with individuals in my community to achieve their goals, and tirelessly consulting with the leaders in this industry, I am confident my purpose in life is this:

I am here to help those around me use fitness to Redefine their Limits.

• Born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts
• Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning Focus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS through the NSCA
• United States Association of Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Level 2
• Coaching/Personal Training professionally for 5 years

My journey in fitness started on my high school swim team. Being on that team sparked what has become my career and my passion. I found the physical challenge and subsequent growth a very rewarding process. After college and my swimming career, i found myself spending time in the gym to continue exploring this growth process. I soon went back to school, completing a Master’s Degree in Physical Education with a Focus in Strength and Conditioning, and have since been sharing my knowledge and experience with others. 

As a Coach, it is my purpose to welcome everyone who wishes to improve themselves. Each person has a unique starting point, place they would like to go, and reason for going there. I work to unfold these aspects with each person in effort to build a fulfilling journey. Having a strong, healthy body is incredibly empowering. I am here to provide support with consistent and mindful training.

• Born and raised in Belmont, Massachusetts
• All-American Wrestler in High School, wrestled for one year at Wesleyan University
• Transitioned to Obstacle Course Racing, competed in Spartan Race World Championships
• Currently enjoys mountain biking, bouldering, and snowboarding around Vermont
• Certified Personal Trainer (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
• Certified Nutritionist (Precision Nutrition)
• Coaching for 10+ years

As a kid, I loved moving my body. First it was messing around on the play structure, then formal gymnastics, and eventually wrestling. I had severe asthma as a child.  Looking back, this challenge helped me approach my own physical development with more intention and vigor. I loved feeling how my efforts in training provided the development and confidence I was striving for.  But the biggest thing I noticed was the daily influence of exercise on my mood. I always felt better after I moved my body.

After college I built and operated my own business and experienced first hand how difficult it can be to prioritize fitness amongst a busy life. A few years in, I struggled with nagging injuries and a lack of time. Ever since then, I’ve learned as much as I can about the science of strength training, nutrition, and habit change. I fell in love with training again.

My goal is to take all the knowledge I’ve gained over the years and help clients be as efficient as possible on their journey towards their goals. Whether it is preparing for a wedding, getting off of the blood pressure medication, just feeling better in your body, or excelling in the activities you love, my mission is to help build systems around food and exercise so that they become a source of joy and not obligation. If you can do that, the sky's the limit.

• Born and raised in Shelburne, Vermont
• Currently studying Exercise Science with a minor in Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching at UVM
• Planning to pursue a Master’s and then PhD in Exercise Physiology
• Youth soccer coach at FarPost Soccer Club in Essex, VT
• Competitive soccer player since age 9 
• Certified personal trainer through ISSA
• Co-Founder and writer of The MoveMentum Shift weekly newsletter 

My fitness journey began when I was just 13 years old right here at Peak Potential Fitness. After being cut from the first team at FarPost, I worked with David here at Peak to help me improve the physical side of soccer. At Peak, my strength, endurance, and athleticism quickly improved and I saw the results on the soccer field. I grew to enjoy the process in the gym more and more.  My successes sparked my interest to pursue the field further in college at UVM.  The deeper I get into the exercise sciences the more deeper my attention is captured.  Having an opportunity to share this passion with others is very exciting.

As a coach, I am honored to help inform others on their own fitness journeys. As a lifelong learner who absolutely loves this field, I take this opportunity to improve my own knowledge and ability when it comes to connecting with others. My ultimate goal is to provide everyone with the knowledge and skills to pursue lifelong fitness regardless of their starting point.