My Story

My work that I create is a true expression of the scientific art of mental and physical fitness and wellness. What I am promoting is not a trend, it is a long-term lifestyle. My expertise in Self-Defense and fitness comes from over 15 years of dedication to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in my passion for female strength and health, and in my vocation as a master educator.

As a Teaching Fellow for the National Science Foundation, I led Science Educators around the country to promote critically thinking about the physiology of the body in order to understand our wellness needs. Knowing the science supports the art of living our best.

Taking the risk to leave a successful career to pursue my passions, I left my job to train as a full-time athlete and compete Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the tutelage of the best in the world, Rubens ‘Cobrinha’ Maciel. Simultaneously, I started my first health food business to promote optimal nutrition for active people.

During the 8 years I lived in Los Angeles, I started several businesses in the fitness and nutrition fields; including a health food cafe & catering company that contracted with Mike Tyson and a fitness, self-defense, & wellness program that lead seminars in local school districts and in large corporations.

CC Fit & Wellness is the culmination of my skills, knowledge, and applied experience from being a world ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor, a leader in science education, and a successful business creator in nutrition & fitness.

I look at each individual with having their own internal strength that once accessed, they become who they truly are at their best.