Hi, I’m G.

There. I laid it all out on the table for the first time in my life.
For the first time in my life I look at all of these words that define me, even the bad, and I embrace them.
All of them.
But how did I get there? Lots of therapy. Lots and lots and lots of self work.

About 4 years ago I started showing signs of autoimmune disorder, without really realizing it. Isn’t that how it always starts? You continue to get misdiagnosed, let yourself forget after a flare because now you feel fine, never follow up, and then the cycle happens again. and again. and again.

What was the last straw for me? What was the start to taking charge of my life, health, and advocate for myself? What made me start to take me power back?

I GOT FED UP.

I got fed up with our broken system. Our medical system. Our wellness system. Our foods. Our so-called physical therapies. Our complete lack of diversity. Or complete lack of accessibility. Lack of accountability. And the list goes on.

I was sick of not being seen. It took a long time for me to finally find a doctor that truly saw me. OMG, it was amazing, like a weight was lifted. That was just the beginning.

After countless blood tests, MRIs, X-Rays, studies…

I got a diagnosis. HLAB-27 Gene. 
Snap, its hereditary. Fibromyalgia, they said.
Oh wait, now I have Spondyloarthritis,
and by extension Ankylosing Spondylitis.
And don’t forget the Rosacea.

If you’ve gone through this yourself you know how it goes. But that first diagnosis was really all I needed, because it made me feel like I got my power back. Putting a face to what you’re dealing with arms you to be able to not just deal and tolerate it, but live with and embrace it.

I enrolled in NASM’s Certified Personal Training program and passed the certification with flying colors - I continued on to complete the Virtual Coaching certification and First Aid/CPR. And I didn’t stop there! I am currently working towards my NASM Certified Nutrition Coach certification and the Weight Loss Specialization. I feel completely re-energized - I’ve taken my power back. I’m so passionate about using movement to stay healthy, because I know firsthand what it’s like to feel and be debilitated and hopeless. But I also know how to get out of it and get stronger. That’s why I do what I do.

So this is me in all my glory, sharing and advocating for my experiences so that I can help the next person go through their life struggles with confidence. Representation is everything. Spread the medicine. that’s what it’s all about. Hoka hey!