Hi!
For as long as I can remember, sports have played an integral role in my life. I played college sports (soccer and track), and after getting my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and starting a family, I returned to sports, enjoying triathlon, running, cycling, swimming, and CrossFit. In graduate school, I learned about the brain and the power of the mind. Harnessing the power that we all possess often takes practice. As an athlete, I spend time training my body and training my mind. I consistently use the mental skills I have developed and honed to perform at high levels in each of these domains. I competed in the triathlon World Championship in Kona three times, was an All-American and All-World athlete in triathlon, and I placed in over forty triathlons. I continue to train and race today. A latecomer to the CrossFit craze, I began competing in my forties and qualified as a regional athlete in the CrossFit Games four times. Competing and excelling at all distances of triathlon and CrossFit reveals the importance of physical training but more so mental skills and acuity.
Working with people to improve sport and performance was the natural synthesis of my interests, skills, and education. As a compliment to my clinical qualifications and competitive experience, I obtained a certification in sport and performance coaching and became a Level 1 Triathlon Coach. I consider myself both formally and self-taught – a voracious reader, researcher, and information seeker, I'm constantly learning about all of the topics that fascinate me related to sport, namely performance, nutrition, strength, and women’s health & fitness. Recently, I have taken several courses with Dr. Stacy Sims (author of ROAR) to obtain the most current information in the field with regard to womens' health and performance. It took me time to find my passion, now let me help you optimize your performance using the tools, skills, and knowledge I’ve accumulated.
Qualifications/Certifications
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Mental Game Coaching Professional
Level I Triathlon Coach
Certified Spin Instructor