I started dancing at age four, and was immediately hooked. I fell in love with the structure, discipline, focus, and strength it takes to make something so challenging and athletic look so effortless. My professional training continued from childhood to adulthood, where I performed throughout the country before finding my home in New York City.

Eventually, my body (hips) started to give out, and I had to retire at 29 after surgery, dedicating myself to teaching ballet and dance. I wondered what was next. Fitness, of course! I started teaching "Barre" and quickly rose to become a Master Trainer at Xtend Barre. I continued my education in all forms of fitness, becoming certified in Pilates Mat, TRX, Pre/post-natal, and so on. 

I started Training and Dance by Amber to apply my knowledge and experience to help my clients achieve their individual goals (spanning a wide range of situations and levels) - from my “hardcore” clients to those needing more of a physical therapy approach. I've worked with clients who are vision-impaired, as well as breast and bone cancer survivors, and those undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

I've worked extensively with pre-and post-natal clients, athletes for strengthening, endurance, and injury prevention, and clients who are (or were) injured, seeing them through to recovery. 

I approach each client as an individual. Each of my clients has a unique personality, body, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. There is no cookie-cutter approach to my job, which I love.

It's always a fun challenge for me to help my clients get where they want to be - and further. I push when I need to, and I use the gentler touch when it's needed, because not only is every person unique, but every day is different for each of us.

I encourage you to call or text so we can discuss your goals and learn more about one another. I look forward to hearing from you and working together!