Tell us about yourself? Teaching, in some capacity, has almost always been a part of my life. I was an elementary teacher for eight years, and became a certified yoga teacher in 2021. I am excited to now extend my experience into teaching fitness classes with FIT4MOM! I will be teaching FIT4BABY classes beginning in August! I started taking classes with F4M OPRF in the summer of 2019, when my daughter, Alma, was about 4 months old.

What made you decide to become an instructor? My daughter was born pretty soon after my husband and I had moved to Oak Park, and FIT4MOM was one of the first places where I was able to connect to other moms in the community and not feel so alone. I hope to pay this sense of support forward through teaching, and am excited to support expecting moms in connecting with and strengthening their bodies through pregnancy.

What can moms look forward to about having you as their instructor? I try and create an environment where you are comfortable, but challenged. I want you to be able to come as you are and leave a better version of yourself. I want you to feel motivated to grow both physically, mentally, and emotionally.

What would you say to a mom considering joining Our Village? Do it! This has been one of the most welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgemental communities that I have ever been a part of. Finding community and connection in motherhood is so important; we don't have to do this alone.

Learn more about FIT4BABY at https://oakpark.fit4mom.com/fit4baby

FIT4MOM Oak Park River Forest offers fitness classes for women in all stages of motherhood, including prenatal, stroller & moms only classes. Your first class is free! Click here to try a class.