My Certifications

Westside Barbell Special Strength Coaching

Anyone who has heard of Powerlifting has heard of Westside Barbell. I am certified in the Westside Method of Special Strengths. This means that I can help you reach your peak physical strength and conditioning in the most efficient way! 

Westside Barbell Conjugate Tactical Instructor

There is no doubt that emergency responders (law enforcement, firefighters, military) MUST be able to function at a high level with no notice. The Conjugate Tactical program is a template that I can adapt for your specific circumstance, that can keep you operating at a high level day in and day out, year round, for the length of your career. 

Westside Barbell Certified Personal Training and Athletic Coachi

The famous Westside Barbell specializes in Powerlifting and Athletic Preparation. Through their research and experience, Westside Barbell has helped several powerlifters consistantly break world records and they have helped several athletes stay in top physical conditioning year round. They have passed their knowledge on to me and I can help you break through and gain peak physical conditioning.

NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator

One of my passions is to help those who serve to be able to perform at a level that exceeds the demands of their jobs. This certification, along with the Conjugate Tactical Instructor certification provide several options to meet the needs of any tactical athlete (Law Enforcement, Fire Service and Military).

Fit to Thrive Certified Peer Fitness Trainer

There is no doubt that being a firefighter is a strenuous occupation. The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) developed the Peer Fitness Trainer program as part of their Wellness and Fitness Initiative in order to keep fire service personel in optimum health so that they can perform at their very best and lead longer, happier, healthier lives well into their retirement. 

Online Trainer Academy Certified Online Trainer

Many fitness trainers offer technology-based/online fitness training programs. Of these, few have actually studied and certified as an Online Trainer. I have and this certification has allowed me to demonstrate that I can use technology to bring a custom training program to the convenience of your smartphone of tablet, wherever you are in the world!

ISSA Tactical Conditioning Specialist

ISSA Specialist in Strength & Conditioning

Until recently, most people believed that power athletes are born and not made. That has changed. Modern training techniques can make anybody faster, stronger, and more powerful. Athletes at all levels - from grade school to the NFL - can sharpen their competitive edge with the help of an expert trainer. As a certified specialist in this area, I can help you expand your body's capacity for challenging athletic feats while remaining strong and free from injury.

ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist

When most individuals think about the sport of bodybuilding, images of big, dumb guys grunting and throwing weight around are often conjured up. This could not be further from the truth! Serious bodybuilders are part athlete, part scientist, and part artist. As a specialist in this area, I can provide training, recovery, motivational, and nutritional strategies to help you achieve maximal muscle growth and optimize physical appearance.

ISSA Specialist in Senior Fitness

Modern science has given us the ability to slow and even reverse the negative effects of aging. And study after study has shown that seniors are not only capable of real exercise, but can vastly improve their health, strength, mobility, and independence through exercise. As a certified specialist in senior fitness, I can help you set realistic goals for your health, and then enjoy achieving and exceeding them.

ISSA Youth Fitness Trainer

Countless studies show that children and adolescents today are in worse shape than at any other time in recent history. As a certified youth fitness trainer, I understand how timeless fitness and training principles apply specifically to kids and teens. I can help them train safely and knowledgeably for their age, boosting their confidence and giving them a stronger and brighter outlook on life.

ISSA Specialist in Exercise Therapy

All too often, people suffering from debilitating medical conditions are inclined to think that fitness doesn't apply to them. In reality, fitness is even more vitally important to those who are recovering from medical care. As a certified specialist in exercise therapy, I can help you design a fitness program that works around your condition, giving you a healthier and brighter future to look forward to.

ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition

Whether you want to gain muscle, lose fat, or live healthily, your limiting factor usually lies beyond exercise. Poor nutrition is what holds people back. As a certified specialist in this area, I can help you dispel the common myths about nutrition, and then work with you to design a "real world" nutrition plan that you can actually stick with and enjoy.

ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist

Whether you sit for long periods of time, are a weekend warrior, or fall somewhere in-between, it is quite likely that you may have a movement deficiency that is causing suboptimal physical performance and increased physical pain. As a specialist certified in corrective exercise, I can perform movement assessments, make referrals to medical professionals when necessary, and incorporate appropriate strategies into your training program to help you correct movement dysfunctions and muscle imbalances. Ultimately, this will lead to improved physical performance and reduced physical pain.

ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer

It's no secret - fitness training has been proven to prevent disease, strengthen your health and improve your confidence and outlook on life. As a certified fitness trainer, I'm deeply trained in everything from muscle mechanics to flexibility and cardiovascular dynamics. So if you want to live a stronger and more confident life, I've got the training and the expertise to help you every step of the way.