I am so excited you are here!  I am a mother, wife to an active-duty sailor, group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and native of Oxford, Alabama.  My professional experience includes work with adults and children with disabilities, older adults and people with chronic health conditions.  My passion for fitness started five years ago with my personal journey to improve and preserve my health.  Since that time, I have earned certifications in Group Exercise, Cycling, Les Mills Body Pump, Silver Sneakers (Classic), Nutrition, and Personal Training through American Council on Exercise (ACE).  My continuing education certifications include Adaptive Fitness Exercise Programming (ACE) and Leadership for Chronic Conditions and Disease (Silver Sneakers).  I am pursuing my degree in Interprofessional Health Sciences through Troy University Online, which includes minors in Community Health, Disabilites and Rehab Studies and Health Promotion.  I am proud of the aforementioned accomplishments that qualify me to provide excellent services.  However, I believe my most notable credential is one I hold as mother to our special teenaged son, Ray.  Through my journey as Ray's Mom, I developed a passion to serve the most underserved populations. I have witnessed the health disparities; I have heard from our community professionals and health care providers.  I know that with compassion, commitment and current evidence-based programs, we can help older adults and people with disabilities achieve greater independence and health outcomes.

Everyone, regardless of ability and age, deserves the opportunity to succeed.  I am honored to serve your friends, family and the community.  Thank you for trusting me.  Thank you for choosing Ray's Friends.  Let's achieve!