It all begins with a small step.

EMBRACE THE PATH OF RAISING YOURSELF

You don’t need perfect Japanese, industry connections, or the “right timing” to change your life. What you need is focus, discipline, and the courage to take one step at a time.

My early years in Japan were much like those of many other immigrant mothers—dedicated to creating a safe and loving space for my children while navigating a completely new culture. I had no network, limited language skills, and no clear direction. But I knew one thing: if I wanted to improve my life, I had to take responsibility for it. That meant studying, showing up, and doing the work—especially on the days it felt impossible.

During those years, I faced hormonal changes, lost muscle mass, and battled chronic stress and anxiety. But instead of letting those challenges define me, I turned them into fuel. I started working out at home—sometimes with my 3-year-old on my back during push-ups—and reconnected with the part of me that had always found strength in movement. That was my first real breakthrough.

What started as “therapy” became a calling. I spent the next four years becoming a certified personal trainer, diving deep into sports nutrition, and specializing in glute development. I eventually fell in love with bodybuilding and started competing—something I never imagined possible when I first arrived here. Every obstacle I overcame—language, loneliness, physical setbacks—became part of the foundation I now stand on as a coach.

With my kids growing, my Japanese improving, and years of training experience behind me, I stepped fully into my purpose: helping others transform their bodies and their lives. Today, I’m proud to say I’ve become the coach I once wished for.

You don’t need to be young, fluent, or experienced. You just need the willingness to grow, to be coached, and to take action—one step at a time.

I’m here to help you build real strength, the kind that begins in the body and ripples out to your mindset, your confidence, and your daily life. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or simply feeling better in your skin, I’ll help you get there through smart programming, real talk, and a deep respect for the process.

The path isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to walk it alone. Let’s build your strongest self—inside and out.

My certifications

AFAA - Athletics and Fitness Association of America

2014 Certified Personal Trainer

IFBB - International Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation

2016 Master in Sport Nutrition (Bodybuilding)

Glutebuilder®

2020 Certified Glutebuilder Trainer

UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship (Japan)

2021 Strength and Conditioning Trainer

Workshop with experts

Glutebuilder® - Coach Arturo Garcia.

Founder & CEO of Glutebuilder Gym equipment.

Training Methodology to Maximize Hypertrophic Adaptations of the Gluteal Muscles.

Ironuniversity - Coach Aldo Paredes

Founder & CEO Ironuniversity (USA)

Glutes training expert for bodybuilding athletes and Miss Olympia 2024, Laurie Chapados formal coach.

Optimization of Hypertrophy Techniques for Glutes Muscle Growth Avoiding Waist Expansion.

The Exercise Educator - Coach Benny Price

COO & instructor of RTS (Resistance Training Specialist) Global Education.

Analysis of the Exercise Continuum and Technical Execution for Functional Training and Sports Performance Development.

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