Tell us about your family!

My husband, Armando, and I lived in Pilsen for 4 years before moving to Berwyn in March 2023. We enjoy walking to local restaurants, salsa dancing, and visiting family. Our son, Benito, was born in February 2024. He is a smiley slobbery bundle of joy!

Current/previous career?

I am a primary care pediatrician at Rush North Riverside.

What does motherhood mean to you?

I had a lot of medical knowledge about infants & children, but I didn’t understand what parenthood felt like until I had Benito. So many fears and frustrations, but also so much love!

Favorite local spot?

Dinner at La Lupita (on Cermak) and ice cream at La Michoacana (many locations).

How did you find Fit4Mom?

Maria Horvath invited me to join Fit4Baby last fall. I loved Kristen’s classes! I felt stronger and more prepared (physically & emotionally) for labor.

What's the best part of Fit4Mom?

Working out and socializing without worrying about childcare, because Benito is in the stroller with me.

Favorite class/exercise?

The water-themed Stroller Strides a few weeks ago was perfect for a hot humid day!

Proudest moment?

Completing my pediatric residency at Rush in 2022, after 11 years of education and training.

What is something that would surprise us?

My patients are often surprised that I am fluent in Spanish.

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.