Born in Fayetteville, AR, I grew up in Hot Springs. After High School I spent a year and a half in Europe.  Returning home, I enrolled at Henderson State University where I began dating my future husband. In 1988, Keith and I moved to Dallas, TX to pursue opportunities in our respective fields. We left Texas in 2002 and found a new home in Nashville, TN. 

While studying dance at Texas Woman’s University in the early 1990’s, I was introduced to Pilates, a form of precise movement used for conditioning.  As a dance student, I was required to participate in class but I had no idea what a large part of my life Pilates would eventually become. 

After graduating college with a BS in Health Promotion in 1995, I continued to incorporate Pilates into my fitness routine.  I found it to be more effective than other types of training. During this time I worked to become a certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach.

In my academic and professional life, I’ve pursued paths that allow me to help others in their search for improved health and quality of life. Working in private, clinical, government, corporate settings and with three universities, I’ve designed and implemented health programs and taught health, fitness and dance.  Along the way I’ve had the good fortune to teach Pilates for Belmont University, Vanderbilt HealthPlus, at private studios in Nashville and several fitness centers. 

During my so-called free time, I wrote and published a book called “Life Planning”. It’s a practical method to discover, define and achieve personal goals.  While it can serve as a guide for weight management and fitness, it works equally well for career planning, personal or spiritual growth and other objectives.

My life now centers around helping others reach their goals through Pilates.  When not teaching, I help promote my husband’s music written for Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and Relaxation through our publishing company, A Little Anonymous Music Co.

I’ve worked hard to get to a point where I’m living a good life. It gives me the chance to share my academic training and professional experience helping others work towards their good life as well.