My love for fitness and staying active started when I was about 8 years old. I was diagnosed with a bone disease in my hip and had crutches for 2 years. Having the desire to be active but not having the opportunity, made me appreciate my health even more once I overcame this condition.

Since then, it was always in the back of my mind that if you have the chance to be active, you SHOULD!

In college I was on the Varsity Rowing team for 3 years and was named the Captain my senior year. I graduated with a B. A. in Physical Education with an emphasis in Corporate Fitness.

Since graduation, I have spent the last 20 years working with clients of all ages and fitness levels: youth, seniors, high school/collegiate/professional athletes, power lifters, and beginning exercisers.

I have trained and managed several athletic clubs around the Seattle/Eastside area and worked as an Executive Director for a non-profit organization devoted to youth fitness programs in the Central District.

In 2005, I started my own In-Home Personal Training business, Shelby Fitness Consulting. I enjoy the challenge of creating effective workout routines that fit in with a person's unique lifestyle, schedule, and goals. It has always been a passion of mine to help people reach their fitness goals and change their lives in the process.

Read more about my Fitness qualifications and background on my Education, Certifications & Experience page