olympian | manual osteopathy student | coach | multi-sport and science fiction enthusiast

From the sports fields in Hamilton growing up, to varsity track at Dartmouth College and the University of Guelph, to races all around the world, running has given me so many amazing opportunities. It has helped me build self confidence, explore my ambitions, surround myself with lifelong friends, and appreciate the gifts of movement, being outdoors and nature.

Among many wonderful experiences in the sport, I was lucky enough to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in the 800m, as well as other international events while representing Canada. After the Olympics, struggling with a nasty achilles tendinopathy, it was strongly suggested that I seek out the help of Kris Sheppard at the Runner’s Academy. Our first session together was groundbreaking for me, with a new perspective on the skill of running and how to take care of my body in the context of the sport. That experience gave me much more control in the injury process, a new understanding of a sport that I loved so much, and a vision for my path moving forward.

The joy that good health and pain free movement can bring is priceless. I decided that I wanted a career like the one Kris had built. As competitive running was winding down, I transitioned into coaching, strength & conditioning, and began a four year Manual Osteopathy program, on track to graduate in the fall of 2024.

I’m extremely excited to join the Runner’s Academy community at the Hamilton location, in my hometown. I hope to learn and grow here as a practitioner and coach, while teaming up with runners and athletes of all levels to help them pursue big goals and gain a better understanding of their bodies.

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