1. Interviewer: Can you share a bit about your journey—how did you get started in teaching?
As a kid, I really struggled with movement, I was very uncoordinated. In high school, I started doing cross country and weightlifting, but then when I tried gymnastics, I fell in love with it. That eventually led me to discover natural movement ideology on YouTube, which completely inspired me. I started exploring parkour and even became the captain of my high school gymnastics team.
In college, I dabbled in silks and continued parkour, but I found myself mostly in the gym with friends, where I naturally started helping them with their workouts. That led me to discover and explore animal flow workouts and natural movement more seriously. Since the natural movement community is still relatively small, I hit a wall at one point and started branching out into somatic movement. Eventually, I joined a coaching program, and I am currently working on an Alexander Technique certification, and becaming an Evolve Move Play coach.
2. Interviewer: Have you had any mentors or key influences that shaped your coaching and teaching style?
Yes, two people stand out—Robin Avalon and Rafe Kelley.
Robin was incredibly sensitive to her students’ needs, helping them not just with movement but also with pain and emotional challenges. She really saw teaching as an art form rather than just instructing movement.
Rafe is a pioneer in the natural movement space. He’s a deep researcher, always bringing in new information and practical ways to apply it. His approach really shaped how I think about movement and teaching.
3. Interviewer: What class(es) do you currently teach?
Tuesday 6pm – 7pm – Parkour 10+ I am so excited to be now getting some classes of my own! For the last month or so I have been shadowing and working close with Derek during his Parkour classes. Soon we will be adding two Parkour classes to the schedule. I’ll also be teaching a very unique and new class as well called Recess Games on Tuesdays from 7pm-8pm.
Monday 6pm – 7pm – Parkour 10+
Tuesday 6pm – 7pm – Parkour 10+
4. Interviewer: What goals or outcomes can students expect from your classes?
Students can expect to develop:
- Strength, mobility, and coordination.
- A deeper understanding of how to learn movement.
- A sense of their own physical capacity.
- A feeling of connection and belonging.
When I was in gymnastics, I remember struggling to learn something because I kept hearing the same feedback over and over, and it just wasn’t clicking. But when I was teaching myself hacky sack, I realized something—learning isn’t just about copying what you see. It’s about feeling movement internally through your own senses. That’s a key element of what I teach.
5. Interviewer: How would you describe your teaching style in three words?
Playful, Connected, Exploratory.
6. Interviewer: What’s your favorite part of teaching and coaching?
I get deeply invested in my students and their growth. Movement is a vehicle for personal transformation. Watching people push past their edges, overcome challenges, and gain confidence through movement is incredibly rewarding.
7. Interviewer: How do you tailor your approach to meet the needs of different individuals or groups?
I use a constraints-led approach, which means I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all method. Everyone has their own movement journey. My job is to observe where someone is getting stuck, adjust the feedback or the exercise to make it more accessible, and then turn it into a game—so it never feels like a step backward, just a new way to explore.
8. Interviewer: What sets your class apart from others in the field?
Natural movement is based on how our ancestors moved, but in today’s society, we’ve lost a lot of those capabilities. It provides a strong foundation for all types of movement, making it easier to move confidently in any discipline.
Teaching natural movement in a broad, structured way is still relatively new—only about 20 years old. The coaching philosophy I follow combines science and philosophy, which makes it unique and at the forefront of the field.
9. Interviewer: Can you share a favorite success story or a moment you’re particularly proud of in your career?
Last summer, I was hosting Evolve Move Play sessions, and there was one session in particular that really stood out. I had created a movement-based game, and as we played, I saw everyone completely engaged, excited, and alive. The energy in the room was incredible, and in that moment, I knew this is exactly why I do what I do.
