About Me

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I am born and raised in the Netherlands. With my husband and two sons of 20 and 18 years old I’ve been living in Dubai for almost 10 years now. 
I am a level 3 personal trainer accredited by Focus Awards UK and REP’s UAE.
I hold a masters degree in educational psychology and a bachelor degree in elementary education.

My whole life I’ve been passionate about sports and physical activity.
I started my volleyball career at the age of 6 and played my way up to division 1. I am still enjoying the game, will it be a more recreational level now.
Another passion is running. Nothing can beat the absolute freeing feeling during and after a run.

Two years ago, I started to play golf. My husband and two sons play golf and are absolutely loving it and are talking about it a lot too. What else was there for me to do then pick up the game as well. As the saying goes “If you can’t beat them, join them.”

Why Me?

Motivation:

I am very passionate in helping you to reach your goals. I will bring expertise, support and enthusiasm that will ignite your desire to reach your goals, to stay committed.

Expertise:

By staying up to date with my professional development, the latest fitness trends, research and techniques I will provide you with well-informed guidance.

Customization:

I care about your success and take the time to understand your goals, preferences, and limitations to create a personalized fitness plan to help you maximize results and minimize injury.

Accountability:

I believe in maintaining regular communication and check-ins to support you to stay on track with your health and fitness routines.

Energy and positivity:

My passion will bring energy and positivity into your training. Enthusiasm, humor and a motivational ‘push’ in every training so that you have a more enjoyable experience.

Role model:

Practice what you preach! I am very committed to a healthy lifestyle and are looking forward to working with you!

Certifications

  • Focus Awards UK Level 3 Practitioner in Personal Training (IQ-Lifestyle)
  • Focus Awards UK Level 2 Fitness Instructing, Exercise to Music (IQ-Lifestyle)
  • ASHI First Aid, CPR & AED
  • Golf Fitness Certification (NASM)

Previous Experiences

  • PE teacher in special needs education
  • Volleyball coach for 6–10-year-olds
  • Fitness instructor, steps, Tae Bo, freestyle exercise to music
  • Educational psychologist
  • Teacher elementary school
  • Dutch Mother Tongue teacher