Welcome to Breaking Through Wellness

My expert qualifications to maximize your time, energy & results include:

Named 2023 Top 3 American College of Sports Medicine Professionals of the Year, after thorough review of my dissemination of cutting-edge women-specific health, fitness & nutrition science.

Named 2020 #1 Certified Health Education Specialist in U.S. This masters degree certification helps me empower you with best solutions to address root cause of health, fitness & performance problems.

Named 2021 Top 10 Performance Coach & 2022 Meta Small Business Hero

Published researcher with the Army Public Health Center, studying how to solve root cause of health, fitness & resiliency problems of the U.S. military & their families!  I helped apply this research to guide senior leaders to take targeted actions to improve the mental & physical health, sleep, fitness & nutrition of troops.

I currently colead a Women Leaders in Science initiative at UMass with other women experts throughout the U.S.!

Best-selling author of The Art of Breaking Through: Five Simple Steps to Take on Any Challenge & Tackle Self-Doubt (on Amazon).

Pros I've helped optimize health, mind & body performance: 5 years with the Browns, Cleveland Indians, Detriot Lions, Radio City Rockettes, Weezer, etc.

My advanced credentials include:

• Degrees: Masters in Health, B.A. Exercise Science & PreMed Biology, AAS Massotherapy.  
• American College of Sports Medicine certifications: Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer & Exercise is Medicine Level 2 (achieve best results with science-based exercise & running plans specific to your body's needs, health & injury history)
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (sports-specific strength training & corrective exercise plans to optimize injury comebacks & prevent injuries)
• Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, Licensed Massage Therapist
• Myoskeletal Alignment Therapist
• Precision Neuromuscular Therapist
• Sacroiliac Joint Specialist (a root cause of many women's injuries!)
• Internships in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nursing & Health Program Design
• I've worked in Physical Therapy clinics, hospitals & collaborated with Chiropractors, concierge MDs & Functional Medicine Physicians.
• I've designed wellness interventions & health technology for companies, communities, fire departments, health insurance plans & school systems.
• Currently head coach boys cross country & co-ed track.

My coaching includes:

• full review of your health & fitness history, where you're feeling stuck, identification of root causes, your current nutrition, training & more!
• 30 or 60-minute virtual or in-person sessions with ability to cover your mind & body health, nutrition, energy, running, lifting, exercise, recovery, massage, stress & more!
• detailed plans & cheat sheets so you don't have to take notes & know how to take action after each session!
• email & text support
• small private community with other dedicated women: nutrition tips, group events, quick answers to your questions & optional challenges!
• virtual workshops & in-person events for those in DE, MD, PA & NJ area.

After reviewing your goals, we can decide if you'd do best with single sessions or my 4-month Breakthrough Academy. Best results are usually achieved via my academy due to women 35+ specific learning modules, on-demand workouts, 1:1 coaching & resources easily accessed via desktop or phone. (Only $297/month or 1 payment of $1188!)

Don't wait to book a call here to learn more!

Clients share it's an incredible value to get all-in-one support instead of:

• passive & reactive medical care that doesn't address root cause
• exercise, running & nutrition programs not designed to your body's specific needs or for women 35+ 
• personal trainers, running coaches, doctors & PTs with limited knowledge specific to holistic women's health & fitness science age 35+

Ex: A 20-minute visit with my Functional Medicine Provider costs over $200 (plus a retainer fee) & 1 visit to a great local PT costs $100-$200/hr. It's $300+ per month to work with a running coach, which doesn't include expert health, nutrition, hormone or strength training support.

Often, working with me replaces:

• a need for medical care due to supporting your best health with nutrition & exercise
• a need for PT b/c you build strength to prevent injuries & gain knowledge of how to best recover specific to your body's needs
• personal training &/or a running coach b/c you understand how to exercise for your body's specific needs, age, sex & goals
• nutrition programs b/c you learn what works best to support optimal health, hormones & energy with tools to make habits stick for life
• a need for supplements, recovery tools & other bandaid solutions b/c your body finally feels its best & stays at its best

If you've read this far, I highly encourage you to save time & energy, booking a free consult here to determine if my coaching is for you :)

Just hit the "Contact Me" button on this website with your questions (found on the navigation bar at top).

At this time, I still offer a free 30-minute consult to potential new clients to discuss your goals, options to work together & if we're a good fit. You can book that here.

You can email me directly at [email protected]

 Finally, opting into my newsletter (using the form above this FAQ section) is a great way to stay up-to-date with my speaking events, live workshops, podcast interviews & latest tips to feel your best!

Yes. Recent male clients worked to mitigate lifestyle stress while training for triathlons, the military, address G.I. concerns, work-life burnout & more!

My 20 years experience includes:

• working on NFL sports med teams + personal massage therapist & health coach to pro athletes & celebrities
• health & fitness coaching male Physicians & corporate leaders
• advising senior military leaders on targeted initiatives to improve the health, fitness & mind-body resilience of their troops
• developing wellness programs & fitness testing for fire & police departments
• working in Physical Therapy, fitness centers & doctors' offices
• injury prevention, mindset & nutrition coaching for elite youth male athletes
• head coach boys XC & track 

Book a consult or hit "Contact Me" on this website to review options to work together.

As for working with pro athletes: Sometimes we have to make hard decisions. It's at such times I believe our values have the ability to shine through.

I no longer travel with NFL teams & instead am dedicated to innovating specific to my clients' individual needs, developing future women leaders in science, speaking & coaching in my community. As a military spouse mom of two, I also hold down the fort while my husband serves the Army.

If you're a pro, I provide the same high level of service as I would any client :)

No. I can review labs you've had done, empowering you to identify trends in your health & have a list of suggested proactive labs you can ask your doctor for based on your symptoms & health concerns. 

With my American College of Sports Medicine Exercise is Medicine credential, I'm qualified to collaborate with your doctor. Taking charge of your health is essential & having done it myself to maximize my health & performance, I'm happy to show you the way. I'd prefer to see you get any lab work you desire covered by your insurance, not needing expensive & trendy third party labs we see on the market now.

When needed, I partner with medical providers (at no additional cost to you) to provide insights. I also partner with a functional medicine doctor who can provide protocols & at home labs if you'd like more info. on your body & your personal doctor will not order them.

Most often, effective lifestyle, training & nutrition strategies can address root cause of your concerns, bypassing the need for any expensive & financially unsustainable third party lab testing. Learn more by booking a free consult!