Hey I’m Jackie!

Why me? I have been where you are. I tried trendy diets, different fitness programs, and for years was treating my body like it was replaceable. “Can’t” defined my vocabulary and I couldn’t see the power in my being. Through my own journey I have completely changed my relationship with my body, my health, and myself.

I believe in the power of fitness, nutrition, and mindful living to transform you. But it wasn’t always that way. I started coaching and sharing my journey as a way to help other’s who are in a position I once was.

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and now am calling Milwaukee home. Let’s back up though, this journey really started when I was a freshman at the University of Illinois. Did I gain the freshman 15? Yes I did. Was I partying too much? Yup I was. I was treating my body like it could be replaced, I didn’t take fitness or nutrition seriously and figured my 18 year old body would carry me until I was 90. One day, no joke. It all changed. I started running and from that day my journey began to unfold. 

Running came first for me. From a freshman in college who used running as an escape to a 30-something who is fully in love with everything running brings me, running has evolved into my passion and driving force. Over the years I have called myself a runner, I have completed 10 marathons and many many more to go. This journey started as a celebration of what my body COULD do and has turned into a life passion. Running has made me mentally and physically stronger, and more resilient. I have recently added triathlons to the mix and am loving the new challenge.
If you are interested in checking out most (not all results claimed) of what I have done, go here.

Today I call myself a marathoner, having finished 10 so far, and a nutrition coach. I have also started to dip my toes into the world of triathlon and am loving the new challenge. I enjoy working with people to help them discover their healthiest selves. I work with clients on achieving their running and nutrition goals.

Education, Training and Experience

Certified Personal Trainer & Certified Nutrition Coach - National Academy of Sport Medicine

Level 1 Nutrition Coaching Certification - Precision Nutrition

RRCA Level I Coach - Road Runners Club of America

10 Time Marathon Finisher

3 Time Triathlon Finisher