SJ is a licensed fitness instructor certified in MixxedFit®, Barre Above, Group Fight, and many others. SJ serves as a MixxedFit® Master Educator in Iowa and participates in various events around the country regularly. SJ is currently working on additional certifications in aqua and chair fitness, to serve a wider demographic.
As a fitness instructor, SJ strives to encourage her students to go further than the last time. SJ teaches specialized classes as well to meet the needs of the clients she is serving. SJ leads the fitness program at two different agencies, working with those who have special abilities. SJ does not see limitations but instead opportunities to learn. She calls them her “FAVORITE SUPERHEROES”!
SJ serves as an advocate in the community for survivors of abuse and neglect full time. Additionally, with over 20 years field experience, SJ partners with agencies to provide staff development for human service providers. SJ has a heart for advocacy and believes anything is possible- it’s just figuring out how to do it!