It brings me so much joy to guide classes that reconnect us to the body, the seasons, and the simple acknowledgment of being alive!! I'm excited to be offering SCULPT at GoodMood. A class designed to get the energy pumping, feel your inner strength and most importantly connect to the true gift it is to move your beautiful body! 

I’m here to bring encouragement, laughter, and a whole lotta love to this practice. Can’t wait to move + breathe with you 🫶

My biggest dream when I was a kid was to be a fly girl on In Living Color, just like J. Lo. My path was a bit different though. It led me from East Carolina University with a degree in Exercise Science, to culinary school at Johnson and Wales which led me into a 17 year career in the wine industry. I never made it on In Living Color but I danced along the way wherever life took me. Sometimes professionally and sometimes just for fun, but always dancing.

Since moving to Asheville from Portland, OR, I gave up the wine career to focus fully on dance and Pilates. I started my own private Pilates business, Stay Gold Studio in 2022 after completing 500 hours of comprehensive training of the classical Pilates system. I love teaching and love to shake my ass, and can’t wait to do it with you too. 

I was born and raised right outside of Asheville, NC. I’m a Sagittarius, which probably tells you a good bit about me ;) I have a deep love and passion for animals, and love to travel at any opportunity. It’s a goal of mine to get scuba certified, let me know if you’ve got a hook up! My fitness journey began right after I graduated high school, when I started taking Pilates classes to become more “cool girl” (lol) from there I evolved and I fell in love with the idea of wellness in mind, body, and soul.

I love the fact that movement can actually give me energy vs draining it, and I’m always working for longevity, so I can keep moving for a long, long time. One of my favorite things in life is a good booty workout. In my classes, hype music is a must. My goal is that you will leave class feeling strong, sweaty, empowered, and maybe a little more joyful. I can’t wait to meet you, let’s be friends!

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, I’ve made my home in the mountains of Western North Carolina for the past two years. A yoga teacher for over a decade and a certified Pilates instructor for seven years, I bring a grounded, joyful energy to every class.

My teaching blends mindful movement, breath, and playful exploration; creating space for students to tune in and strengthen physically, emotionally, and energetically. Rooted in the belief that connecting to the body is a direct line to Source, my classes invite presence, curiosity, and deep self-awareness.

Whether you’re on the mat or out in nature, my approach encourages you to move with intention, listen inward, and reconnect with the wisdom within.

Yoga and fitness found me at a young age. I grew up in ballet and sports, then in my teenage years I turned to Rodney Yee (lol) yoga DVDs to soothe my teenage angst. And it worked. And I never stopped. As soon as I stepped foot into my first NYC yoga studio, I knew I was home. Sharing movement of all kinds is my purpose and always puts me in a damn good mood. Thank you for letting me share my love with you.