About Me

Hey! I’m seriously so stoked you’re here. If you’ve made it to this page, it means you're curious, motivated, and ready to take a step toward something better—and that’s exactly the kind of energy I live for.

So, who am I? I’m Monica, a coach, trainer, nutrition nerd, and lifelong student of how we grow—physically, mentally, and emotionally. I’ve been in Law Enforcement since 2011, and that job taught me a lot about discipline, resilience, and grit. But in 2016, I started turning my focus inward—toward my own health, fitness, and overall well-being.

At first, fitness was just a hobby. But then came 2017—a rough year that tested me in ways I didn’t expect. Life hit hard, and when it did, I found peace in the weights. Counting reps became my meditation. That post-workout soreness? It was a reminder I was still showing up, still fighting. And somewhere in the middle of all that sweat and soreness, something clicked.

I hired a personal trainer to level up my own journey, and after a few months, it was clear: this was more than just a passion. This was purpose.

By 2018, friends and family were asking me to train with them—and after every session, they’d say, “You’re a natural. You have to do this.” So I did. I went back to school and earned my Master’s in Health Education, Exercise, and Fitness from the University of Cincinnati. (Shoutout to everyone who’s ever juggled school, work, and workouts—you’re my people.)

Since then, it’s been full speed ahead. I got certified as a Personal Trainer in 2020, added Sports Nutrition and Group Fitness in 2021, picked up Tactical Fitness in 2022, and tacked on Level 1 Nutrition Coaching from Precision Nutrition in 2024. I’m also diving deep into the science of Pre- and Post-natal fitness with Girls Gone Strong. Why? Because the best coaches are always learning—and I’m here to give you nothing but my best.

Now I get to do what lights me up: coach, educate, and empower people like YOU to become stronger, more confident, and more in control of your health than ever before.

You can find me at Finish Strong, where we lift heavy, laugh hard, and do the work. Let’s crush your goals together—because you're not just capable, you're unstoppable