Owner & Operator
of
~Authentergy~

My passion for working with people to collaborate on improving each clients lives through wellness modalities began at a young age.  Now in my mid forties, I look back at my journey in life so far and how all my experiences have unfolded to bring me to the best opportunity at this present time to share my knowledge and experience with my clients, giving them an opportunity to enhance their lives through wellness practices.

My personal journey began as an active kid and competitive athlete, experiencing coaching  that taught me to push my body in training beyond what I ever thought I could, allowing me to experience the thrill of victory & accomplishment in competitive athletics. It was also an opportunity for me to realize how much I liked working with others to reach goals, as well as encourage others to be better.

In college, I started out wanting to be a teacher, then changed majors when I learned there was a degree that sounded more in line with my passions and focused on exercise science.  I was excited to learn anatomy, physiology, & exercise testing and how the body worked to help people move their bodies most efficiently to accomplish what they desired, or needed with their wellness goals. 

Once I received my Bachelors degree in 1998 from Missouri State (then Southwest Missouri State University), I went straight into a job with the same company that I did my college internship with, Saint Luke’s- Shawnee Mission Health System.  This is where I began gaining experience in Corporate Wellness, as a Fitness Specialist, instructing fitness classes of all kinds, administering treadmill and bike V02 stress tests, developing fitness and wellness programs for clients, and personal training.

I loved everything I was doing, the people I was meeting, and wanted to keep learning more, so I continued to study while working, getting another degree in Naturopathy and certifications in personal training, yoga, meditation, and Bioenergetics.  I have worked in the wellness industry continually throughout my entire career of 24 years thus far, in corporate wellness, alternative health clinics, and private training studios.

In August of 2021, I opened up my private wellness studio, Authentergy LLC, and it is filled with all the smiles, sweat, and deep breathing that makes my heart happy, because I know everyday, I am working alongside people who want to and are getting healthier and staying focused on keeping wellness practices in their lives consistently.