I am the founder of Built for Life. My approach to human performance is rooted in a lifetime of movement—from my years as a competitive athlete through college to nearly two decades of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Today, I have transitioned that expertise into my specialized practice as a Movement Reprogramming Specialist.
While my professional background is clinical, my work at Built for Life focuses on high-level movement and strength training. I hold a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer—a combination that allows me to bridge the gap between traditional rehabilitation and peak functional longevity.
Why I Founded Built for Life
I created Built for Life because I saw a recurring gap in how we approach movement and functional longevity. Most people are either pushing through workouts that reinforce poor habits, or avoiding movement altogether due to chronic tension, past injury, or a fear of making things worse.
My passion for movement started long before my clinical career. Growing up in an active family, spending years on the soccer field, and competing as a springboard diver taught me early on how the body performs at its peak—and how it feels when it breaks down.
Living with an undiagnosed connective tissue disorder for years gave me a personal, firsthand understanding of joint instability and chronic compensation. As an adult, I had to teach myself how to reprogram my own movement to stay active and pain-free. Today, whether I’m running Vermont trails, riding my bike, or hiking with my family, I apply the same principles of longevity that I teach my clients.
True longevity isn’t just about “fitness”—it’s about how your body sustains itself over time. Too many people are moving on top of compensations: subtle mechanical patterns the body adopts to survive rather than thrive. I founded Built for Life to share the bridge between high-level performance and long-term joint integrity.
The Clinical Edge
I specialize in identifying the subtle mechanical breakdowns that standard training often misses. By pulling from two decades of clinical observation, I provide more than just a workout—I provide a biomechanical reset.
Using a combination of stability reprogramming, mobility work, corrective movement and strength, I help you move with precision. This isn’t about pushing harder; it’s about training smarter so your body works with you, not against you.
My mission is simple: to help you move better, feel stronger, and create a body that is truly Built for Life.