My Story

My journey into fitness wasn’t just about muscle or movement—it was about meaning, healing, and purpose.

From a young age, I was creating and hustling—turning my mom’s lipstick into wall murals, drawing sports mascots to sell in fourth grade, flipping candy from my backpack, and pitching property managers at twelve years old to take on weeding and snow removal. I also had a fearless streak—as a toddler riding my two-wheeler downhill standing on the seat, and famously falling from my aunt’s second-story deck (more than once), somehow always landing unscathed.

While studying finance at Boston College, I experienced a spiritual and emotional awakening that changed the course of my life. A powerful ethics course on corporate social responsibility opened my eyes to injustice in the world—especially around access to healthcare. At the same time, I was hiding the fact that my mother was living with HIV, a condition she contracted after complications following my birth. The weight of that reality, mixed with questions of identity and belonging, brought me to a breaking point—followed by a breakthrough.

What began as a mental health crisis—including a hospitalization and a bipolar disorder diagnosis—ultimately sparked a vision: to heal myself and help others do the same. That vision became FranklyFitness.

Lifting weights gave me physical confidence. Helping my mom inspired my purpose. Managing my mental wellness became my lifelong practice. Fitness became my path to freedom—especially on skis.

Today, after nearly 20 years in the field, I coach with empathy, technical precision, and a deep belief in the power of movement to transform lives. My work is rooted in science and spirit, and guided by the values of longevity, play, adventure, and excellence.

FranklyFitness isn’t just a business—it’s my story, my offering, and my calling.

Experience