I was raised in a home where nutrition and exercise were core values, shaping my understanding of health from an early age. My parents nurtured my curiosity—buying me my first computer at age 5—and I quickly developed a passion for both academics and athletics. My dedication led to multiple scholarships, allowing me to pursue my education at the University of Michigan.

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While earning my degree in Biochemistry and Psychology, I supported myself through a wide range of jobs—substance abuse counselor, janitor, pizza delivery driver, alcoholism hotline operator, and waiter—each one teaching me discipline, empathy, and resilience.

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Accepted into Wayne State University School of Medicine, I initially focused on Neurosurgery before discovering my true calling in Sports Medicine, where my love for human performance, fitness, and nutrition came full circle. Prior to med school, I also conducted research in Neuropsychopharmacology, deepening my scientific understanding of how the body and brain function at peak levels.

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During my residency at St. Joseph Mercy, I began training and competing in powerlifting and bodybuilding. With a deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, I optimized my own performance while helping patients transform their health—many losing weight and eliminating the need for unnecessary medications.

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Today, I find purpose and fulfillment in coaching others to achieve their fitness goals, improve their health, and unlock their true potential. Merging medical expertise with firsthand athletic experience, I deliver results that change lives—physically, mentally, and emotionally.