Growing up, I was always an athletic guy. After high school, endurance sports became my life. But then, like so many of us, a major injury took me out of commission. As part of my PT program, I would work out at the gym. While I was struggling with my own rehabilitation, I was forced to learn more about my body. I fell in love with Exercise Science. Slowly, I regained my strength.

My second major injury came in the form of being hit head-on by a car during a training session on my bike. After five spinal surgeries my dream of competing in triathlons was dashed. But, as one door closed a new passion emerged - helping others. Working through my recovery made me appreciate working with injured people, particularly spinal injuries. I was blessed enough to become an ambassador for St. Judes. It's through my own trials that I'm able to amend exercises to those who have gone through similar struggles.