ABOUT HEIDI
WHO I AM
Let me start by telling you who I am instead of rattling off a bunch of credentials. All of those goodies are down toward the bottom if you like those sorts of details. But, I think that who we are as humans and how we connect are far more important.
I’m a lot of things. I’m a woman of color, and my pronouns are she/hers. I’m a mother to three beautiful children, but only one of whom I birthed from my body. I’m a wife and partner to the love of my life. I’m a native Texan, who moved away to the big city but eventually came home. I do my best to be an intersectional advocate, ally, and accomplice to marginalized communities, and I have dedicated my life to helping people stand in their power and be the best versions of themselves.
MY MISSION
My personal and professional mission is to help and support all people in leading happy, healthy, and fulfilled lives.
As a coach, I want to help people become stronger and healthier, but I also want to inspire their desire to grow in ways they never imagined, both in and out of the gym.
As a massage therapist, I want to relax and help alleviate pain, but I also want people to understand the potential root cause(s) and how to help themselves move through life a little easier.
As a birthworker, I want to support people through their transition to parenthood, but I also want them to have the best possible birth experience by being informed, making decisions out of love, and respecting its inherent magic.
Accreditation… for those who like that stuff:
FRSC (Functional Range Strength Coach, Internal Strength Models), May 2023
FRAs (Functional Range Assessment Specialist, January 2023
USAW - Level 1 Weightlifting Coach
Completed Kinstretch certification seminar, June 2022
FRCms (Functional Range Conditioning), March 2021
(Inactive) Evidence Based Birth Instructor, August 2021-December 2023
Certified in Modern Cupping Therapy, June 2021
Birthing Advocacy Doula Training, June 2020
In progress: Mama Glow Doula Training
In progress: Steamy Chick’s vaginal steam facilitation course
Licensed Massage Therapist by the NCBTMB and State of Texas (#MT126768)
BIRTHFIT Leader & Coach, April 2019
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, December 2018
Certified in Thai Massage & Bodywork, November 2014
The Soma Institute - Clinical Massage Therapy, Valedictorian, August 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago - MS in Kinesiology (Ex. Phys.), May 2011
University of Texas at Austin - BS in Advertising (Media), May 2005
