I’m a fifth-generation Austinite with over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. I started PE Fitness over six years ago to create a dedicated space near downtown focused on true personal training. After years of teaching at Barry’s Bootcamp, SoulCycle, CrossFit, outdoor bootcamps, and co-founding a group gym in Tarrytown, I realized many of my clients were craving something deeper: direct focus on proper form, tailored strength programming, and real accountability.
Transitioning from high-intensity group classes to personal and small-group training allowed me to build real, lasting relationships. That’s what I love most about what I do—creating a program around who you actually are, not relying on a template. Today, I’m lucky enough to call many of my clients close friends, and I love living in Clarksville—just a five-minute walk from the studio—and staying deeply rooted in Austin's fitness community.
My connection to strength training started at age eleven at St. Stephen’s, when a trainer told my parents that building lean muscle was key to keeping me injury-free in sports. Spending my weekends working one-on-one with a strength coach gave me a physical edge, but more importantly, it gave me confidence and self-respect at an age when most young girls start criticizing their bodies. I learned early on that taking care of myself physically directly impacted my mental well-being—a principle that has made fitness non-negotiable for me ever since. In fact, I’ve worked with my own personal trainer for over 20 years to keep myself strong, accountable, and moving forward.
Outside the studio, my two kids keep me on my toes. Becoming a parent completely reshaped how I view self-care—they’re the reason I hold the bar high for myself so I can show up fully for them every day. They are, hands down, my greatest accomplishment.