Running was my first passion in the health and fitness world, from the age of thirteen to running my first marathon last fall. From a young age I was diagnosed with anxiety and I felt as if running, keeping myself healthy both mentally and physically, helped me to keep my anxiety under control. Flash forward to college, I learned that not only was it important to train my body anaerobically, but that strength and interval training was also important in keeping my body healthy as an athlete. I have been blessed within my college career to be able to find a community of people at RISE Fitness Community who truly enjoy treating their body with the respect and the challenges it needs. As a lifelong student and soon to be graduate from Ohio State University looking to pursue a career in occupational therapy, I understand all to well what the media and society can do to cause a distorted body image view and an unhealthy relationship with eating. It is my passion to help others create a healthy balance in life- balancing exercise, work, a social life, being a parent/student. It is my goal to get our athletes to the point where they understand that fitness and living a healthy lifestyle can and should be fun. I'm so excited to have the opportunity to share my passion with you.