I was born with ants in my pants and a passion for freedance from the time I could walk.  Not interested in classical dance studies I kept on dancing on my own while pursuing a career in medicine. Trained both as Board certified Family Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine with a lifelong committment to holistic health I fell in love with Nia since my very first class in 2001.  I was an overweight, stressed out, over forty  professional on adownward health spiral. Nia's practice of the Joy of Movement brought me back to my own body and greater and greater fitness potential.  It has since become my self-healing practice and passion. I did my first White Belt for personal growth in 2002 and later fell in love with teaching Nia. I went on to complete my Blue, Brown and Black Belts and have been teaching Nia to all comers no matter what age, fitness level or body type since 2003.  I am also currently a certified Hatha Yoga teacher.  I feel gratefell to be able to share this amazing healing practice to others as a teacher ad White Belt trainer.