I was born in Queens, New York, and raised by Ecuadorian immigrants. I am a competitive powerlifter, personal trainer, and a cat/dog/turtle dad.

I graduated with a degree in biological sciences from CUNY Baruch College. While at school, I learned the fundamentals of science and how imperative critical thinking is. Once I became a personal trainer, I invested my time and money in learning from educational companies such as Show Up Fitness, Pre-Script, Compound Performance, and Barbell Medicine. I've trained people between the ages of 12 and 80, all with distinct backgrounds, training ages, and training goals. My training philosophy involves utilizing resistance training principles and modifying their application to what's appropriate to the client and their goals.