How long have you been working as a personal trainer/certified fitness instructor/ Raw Food Chef?

I have been a personal fitness trainer for four years and have been studying the lifestyle impact of a raw food diet, almost as long. I have been a practicing Raw Food Chef for over a year.

Originally you are from the Bay Area and currently living in Los Angeles; do you have clients in both cities? And if so, how do your work your schedule?

I try to go home to SF at least once every three months to visit my friends and family. When I go home, yes, I still train clients that I had prior to moving to Los Angeles. I have also been flown home by clients to train them for countdowns for a wedding, reunion or even just a quarterly cleanse.

Where do you work out with clients when you are in Los Angeles? San Francisco?

In Los Angeles I work at a gym name “Train” located on La Cienega and Melrose. I also train many clients at their homes as well as do group runs and boot camps. In SF I train my clients in their home or at Dolores Park or Buena Vista.

Currently, do you have more clients for fitness or for your education and experience with Raw Food?

All of my clients that I train in physical activity practice raw either completely, 50% or even 5%. I have a few other clients that are just interested in Raw.

What do you feel you bring to the table that is unique and different, within your workouts and training, from the rest?

I build a relationship with all of my clients and try to create a workout for each individual based on their own personality and physical ability. I build an environment for them to feel comfortable in order for them to step out of their comfort zone. I share activities that are fun and exciting. I teach back from the roots. Most activities and exercises you will remember from elementary school. All exercises can be done both in and out of the gym. Some sessions are done in the neighborhood; others are performed in the park while some are completed in the gym. The thing I try to do best is make each session personal and fun for every individual.

Rumor has it you are working on a book. True or false? Tell us where you’re at with the book?

Yes I have a book in my near future. I am in the beginning phases of the project.

For the last couple of years, you have done a boot camp at Mariah Hanson’s Club Skirts Presents The Dinah, held in Palm Springs every year. Being that you are leaving for this event shortly, tell us a little more about what you do there for Dinah Shore Weekend so the girls know for next year.

I have been the lead event manager for The Dinah for years, though in the last couple I have appeared there as talent. I’m back in this year, doing both! I am in the fashion show, but I am also here running the event again and will be taking an increasingly visible role in years to come.

What other new surprises can we expect from you in 2010?

I am launching “PureRawLove,” which is a prepackaged raw food delivery service. We actually launch April 12th. I am so excited! My partner and I do catering and classes teaching people hands-on how to prepare raw food. We are delivery to small and big local businesses, salons, and gyms as well as homes. CBS is our major client. We will also have a demonstration and sample booth April 24th in Palm Springs at Earth Day.

Female Fyi has 10 random questions for you to let our readers get to know you a
little bit better.

One raw food you couldn’t live without?

Avocados for sure.

One fitness tip that you’ll always keep preaching?

Consistency. I would rather you workout 20 minutes a day all week then one great hour workout twice a week.

Favorite sport?

Softball.

Favorite restaurant in Los Angeles? San Francisco?

In LA, Cru in Silverlake. In SF, I want to say Café Gratitude because it is raw, but I will have to go with Moki’s Sushi in Bernal Heights.

Strangest phone number in your cell phone?

The 12-digit number I got at the bar last night.

Favorite Film?

Love Actually.

Favorite Quote?

You’re OK…. No, really.

Where are you now?

I am actually in Palm Springs now. I have been here since Saturday preparing for the Clubskirts Dinah.

Girlfriend?

Ha, I have learned the hard way not to expose my personal life.

Name one non-profit organization that you support and/or work with and why?

I am honestly just starting to get involved in the non-profit organizations. I would love to support and be a part of those such as PFLAG or organizations benefiting LGBT Youth.