I’ve been a regular exerciser since I was 14, but I didn’t become a more avid fitness enthusiast until about a year after college. I spent years experimenting with numerous exercise programs and soaking up anything I could read like a sponge. I referred to myself as a recreational bodybuilder. I didn’t want to be 300 lbs, nor did I ever want to subject my body to steroids, or anything else potentially unhealthy. I was just a health and fitness advocate about “building” your body. I think it’s incredible how the body can adapt to the natural stresses we place upon it. It’s pretty amazing how we can almost design our own bodies to be how we would like them to be! Sure, it doesn’t necessarily come easy, and good genetics certainly doesn’t hurt, but still, it’s pretty fortunate for us, we DO have a lot of control!

In 2003 I suffered a minor neck injury due to over-training (what I know now was the result of a very-common muscle imbalance) and had to see a chiropractor. During this time I was also studying for my first personal training course so I’d often pick my chiropractor’s brain. The combination of his knowledge, my formal studies, and my real-life exercise-related injury experience really helped to fuse the pieces together. Within 2 years, I also developed horrible foot pain and shin splints from regular running. I ended up getting another very common injury called plantar fasciitis. This increased my dive into exercise science and multiplied my desire to help others not only reduce any current symptoms but to prevent them from ever having to experience them by learning proper technique and habits in the first place.

For the last 5 years I’ve been improving the lives of local residents. I was a trainer at Bally Total Fitness in Clearwater, FL. In early 2011, I decided to leave Bally to work for myself, eliminate the need for hard gym sales tactics, and make it easier for people to have their own personal trainer. My company originally known as Personal Trainer Clearwater FL (Since 2011)  changed to MPowered Personal Training in 2014. I’m flexible and am able to meet up with clients virtually anywhere from St. Petersburg to Clearwater and surrounding areas. I have limited availability so I’m selective about the clients I accept into my training program. I only want clients that are dedicated to improving their lives. I admit that the client is responsible for achieving the results, and that it takes an enormous about of discipline and determination. Although my techniques do soften the blow by making workouts fun, challenging, and a bit different each time. It cannot be underestimated how much easier and more effective it is with a dedicated accountability partner, an experienced personal fitness coach, and a positive source of encouragement and motivation.

I’m certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist and recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). I’m CPR and First-Aid certified by the American Heart Association. I’m the former Fitness and Marketing Director for Fluid Interval Training (FIT) and Fit Express, Inc. (They were bought out in 2014). I’m also a Certified Mental Coach and a Certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach (Tony Robbins/Cloe Madanes). In addition to one-on-one training I’m also available for speaking engagements on a wide variety of health, fitness, stress management, and other work-life balance topics. I’m also available for corporate health-initiative group fitness or one-on-one incentive programs. My company is 100% debt-free, locally-owned and operated, insured, and in compliance with local and federal guidelines. I believe that it is important to give back. I volunteer locally in Pinellas and I also donate 10% of all profits to charities and non-profit organizations. For more information about anything please feel free to ask! Thank you again for visiting my site and learning about my organization.. I hope to hear from you!! 🙂