A Chicago native, Erika empowers others to live their best quality of life through exercise. In her mission to help others gain optimal health, Erika created CORE Fitness, LLC.
Erika's personal wellness transformation began over 25 years ago when her physician recommended a lifestyle change and refused to refill a medication that could be remedied with healthy eating and exercise. As a young adult, Erika underwent knee surgery, gained over 30 pounds while also striving to balance being a wife, homeschool mom and building a networking business. Along with the sudden passing of her sister, Erika started experiencing debilitating back and chest pains. After being rushed by ambulance to the emergency room, an assessment of Erika's daily habits proved to be what was needed to spark her ultimate transformation.
The Ten Steps for Success was created by Erika to model her renewed lifestyle. Excited to be turning 50 in 2021, Erika demonstrates the joy in the journey. Recognize your personal practice as a celebration for what your body can do versus what you ate. Erika's exercise journey proves how important it is to never give up and remember that challenges are opportunities to overcome.
Erika is married to her best friend, Eric, and has two amazing young adult children, Malik and Lauren. She enjoys art, traveling and is an accomplished flutist. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.
Experience:
Erika's personal wellness transformation began over 25 years ago when her physician recommended a lifestyle change and refused to refill a medication that could be remedied with healthy eating and exercise. As a young adult, Erika underwent knee surgery, gained over 30 pounds while also striving to balance being a wife, homeschool mom and building a networking business. Along with the sudden passing of her sister, Erika started experiencing debilitating back and chest pains. After being rushed by ambulance to the emergency room, an assessment of Erika's daily habits proved to be what was needed to spark her ultimate transformation.
The Ten Steps for Success was created by Erika to model her renewed lifestyle. Excited to be turning 50 in 2021, Erika demonstrates the joy in the journey. Recognize your personal practice as a celebration for what your body can do versus what you ate. Erika's exercise journey proves how important it is to never give up and remember that challenges are opportunities to overcome.
Erika is married to her best friend, Eric, and has two amazing young adult children, Malik and Lauren. She enjoys art, traveling and is an accomplished flutist. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.
Experience:
- Founder, CORE Fitness, LLC
- Bachelor of Science, Community Health Education, Clark Atlanta University
- Certified Personal Trainer, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Fitness Nutrition Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- Barre Instructor Training, Barre Intensity
- Mind and Body Specialist, yoga and Pilates, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Yoga Teacher Training, Academy of Holistic Fitness
- 200-hour Yoga Renew Teacher Training (projected completion, June 2021)
- Certified Medical Coder (specialties, Neurosurgery, Neurosciences), The Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Member, IDEA Health and Fitness Association