In 2007, I left my management role at an international commercial gym chain to pursue a career as a Personal Trainer. Along the way, I co-founded and directed Viva Vertical, an innovative pole dance fitness and aerial arts academy that became a cornerstone for the aerial and pole fitness community in southeast Asia. Leading this venture taught me the resilience and creativity needed to foster a thriving business and community.
My journey as a Personal & Group Coach eventually developed into fitness education - where I developed certification programs, trained the trainers, and presented at conferences. As a curious mover, I found joy in practicing parkour, muay thai, brazilian jiu-jitsu, dance, “movement practice” and circus arts.
Each discipline has honed my understanding of movement, discipline, strategy, and the spirited connection between mental focus, physical performance and emotional intelligence. It’s a challenge to be labelled as one identity since I don’t specialize in one form of exercise but I’ll leave you with this:
“Take what’s useful, discard the rest.” - Bruce Lee
diversifying from the start
why it matters to me
I’m driven by the human’s potential - in our ability to rethink beliefs, reclaim our power, and rebuild our lives aligned with our values. I also believe in the power of shared purpose. How we experience things with others have an impact on how we grow as an individual; this is why I do what I do with heart and care.
My mission is to light the way for others as they navigate their own journeys toward health and fulfillment. Through personalized coaching, community projects like Mental Muscle, and the Tackling Minds podcast, it is my honor to help foster resilience, joy, and a deep sense of empowerment.
finding wisdom from doing hard things
Competing on the international stage in pole sports and bodybuilding offered me a unique perspective on what it means to prepare, perform, and persevere. These experiences, both exhilarating and humbling, have deeply informed my coaching philosophy. They taught me the value of setting goals, embracing the discipline to reach them, and the courage to face and learn from both victories and setbacks.
By weaving the threads of entrepreneurship, competitive sports, and diverse movement practices into my coaching, I aim to offer a wholesome and holistic approach to wellness that acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical prowess, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.
bringing it all together
Today, as a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and Sexuality Coach candidate, I am uniquely positioned to guide others through their health journeys. My approach is holistic, recognizing the intricate dance between physical health, mental resilience, emotional well-being, and sensuality.
Whether you're seeking to reclaim your vitality after a diagnosis, understand root cause of a health struggle or find harmony within the hustle of modern life, I offer ally-ship grounded in compassionate understanding and actionable insights.