I never picked up a barbell before I walked into my first functional fitness gym and that first class was scary! I quickly learned that this community was here to encourage and support me, my coaches were here to ensure I moved with integrity, and that my hour at the gym would become my favorite hour of the day. Being prone to some injuries I had previously sustained, I had spent years avoiding activities for fear of aggravating them. Functional fitness taught me proper movement mechanics and enabled me to understand what works and doesn't work for my body. As a coach, I hope to share these gifts that were given to me and enable all athletes to achieve their goals.