Here to help you become your strongest after sport.

I believe in the power of community and self-discovery.

    • Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2024)

    • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

    • Bachelor’s degree of Health Sciences (2022)

    • Bachelor’s degree of Biology (2022)

    • Personal trainer at Leg1on Training and Performance

    • Programming for professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes

    • Boxing coach and youth mentor

    • Former walk-on for Duquesne University Women’s Basketball

My Story

Machaela’s journey to help guide others towards a strong mind and body began when she was a walk-on for a division 1 basketball program. Since her identity was wrapped up in her value on the court, her self-esteem decreased gradually when she sat on the bench and could no longer use athletic performance to justify her self-worth. Even while being in the best shape of her life while on the team, her issues with self-worth snowballed into full blown anxiety and depression.

After she decided to leave the program, she met several mentors that helped her realize that she was worthy and whole, regardless of her status as an athlete. This gave her the freedom to pursue movement for her own enjoyment, and her battle with depression and anxiety pushed her to find ways to take back control over her life so that she could be happy again.

She found this through strengthening her body and developing a more resilient mindset, and she’s using her expertise as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and former athlete to helping others do the same.