Education/Certifications

·         B.A. in Exercise Science and Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN

·         Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Iowa State University, Ames, IA

·         Registered Dietitian

·         Licensed Dietitian in ND and MN

·         Certified in Adult Weight Management by ADA

·         Certified in Motivational Counseling

·         Certified Aerobics Instructor by AAAI

·         Working on Certification for Personal Trainer from ACE

Professional Experience

·         Served as Lieutenant for United States Public Health Service

·         Worked in Alaska for the Diabetes Prevention Program performing various duties

·         Have coached track athletes from junior high level to college national caliber levels

·         Weight lifting, weight loss, diabetes education, eating disorders, metabolism

·         College cross country and track middle distance runner

Personal

·         Enjoys time with husband Gabe, and three children, Ethan (4 ) & Elliot (2), & Gabriella (4 months)

·         Hobbies are running, outdoor activities, traveling, family time

·         Half marathon PR of 1:24, 10K PR of 38:08, 5K PR of 18:24

·         Aspires to motivate and encourage others to be the best person that they can be

"The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but instead will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease."
Thomas Edison

"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."   Matt. 19.25-27