About Us

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I am an owner of Cavalier Fitness Training and Cavalier Fitness Studio. I have years of experience in personal training and group exercise fitness, I am a certified personal trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a former student at the University at Buffalo In Exercise Science.  I have multiple group exercise certifications in TRX, Group Cycling, Pilates Mat, Yoga, Body Pump and more. 

I started my fitness journey in the early nineties as I paid my way through law school teaching step aerobics as an AFAA instructor. Since then I have run six full marathons and dozens of half marathons.  I am a partner in a busy law firm but over the years I have made fitness a priority. I am thrilled to be part of a team with other women as engaged in fitness as I am.  While its not my full time job, it is an avocation that I treasure and I cannot wait to bring my enthusiasm to you.  Because I am not full time, I relate to the challenging balance we face between career, family and finding time for our own workouts. 

I am a Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation Instructor, 200 certified through the Yoga Alliance.  I started my journey teaching in San Francisco, CA and made my way back to NYS after accepting a seat at UB Dental School.  I truly believe that yoga can be for everyone!  Each and every practice should look different, trailing to different body types, needs and expectations.  I work to create a safe space where students can tune into their bodies and use modifications that suite their practice.  I incorporate vinyasa asana, or flow yoga, with meditation allowing my students to move, relax and settle in to the present moment.  I hope my students can take what they learn on their mat into their personal lives, creating a more balanced and well-rounded lifestyle.

I have been an enthusiastic fitness professional for 25 years.  I began instructing group fitness at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1995.   I am certified in several disciplines including: step, BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT, and yoga.  I also hold a National Group Fitness Certification.  My personal goal in each and every class I instruct is to make sure you leave felling energized, empowered and ready to take on any challenge that comes your way!

I have been a certified Group Fitness Instructor for over 16 years, “Teaching is my passion and not a job for me, it’s a fun way to workout and interact with a great group of people.  I love my students and the positive energy they bring to class”. I teach a variety of classes, for a broad range of participants, including being a Livestrong Cancer Coach.  I teach Boot Camp, Circuit, Cycle, Step, TRX, Total Body Strength, LesMills GRIT and Core.  I believe that if you enjoy what your doing and have fun doing it, you are more likely to make it a healthy habit. “It’s not about being the best, it’s about being better than you were yesterday”.

I have been teaching group fitness classes for fourteen years.  I believe health and fitness are such an important part of everyone‘s lives.  Though I have taught many formats, dance being my passion, I now focus solely on Zumba fitness.  I became a member of ZIN (Zumba Instructor Network) in 2010.  I graduated from SUNY Brockport with a degree in dance and studied overseas at the University of Ghana.  I currently dance with a professional performing company.  I truly love combining fitness with dancing because it’s good for your body, soul and mind!  My Zumba classes are high-energy, fun and it’s a workout you’ll feel good about.  I also love Zumba because no experience is necessary.  You don’t need any background in dance to enjoy, move and feel great!

I have been practicing and teaching yoga for several years in the local Buffalo community.  I came to yoga practice originally as a means to stretch and lengthen my weary running muscles, but have found the continued time on the mat brings awareness of various breath, while moving and time to stay and be still, and the mindfulness, which all keeps me coming back for more.  After practicing for several years, in 2014, I chose to take the next step in my practice and enrolled in a 200-hour Expand Your Power Baptiste Style Training in October 2018.  I enjoy allowing students the opportunity to experience the sensations and full breath of an asana while in it and explore the potential of a posture within themselves.