10/08/2026
In February of 2025, I injured my lower back while training at the gym. And the timing felt almost cruel. I was in the best shape of my life. I was proud of what I had built in my 40s. I felt strong, capable, confident… and honestly, a little unstoppable.
Then, in a matter of seconds, everything changed.
The next morning, it took me 15 minutes just to figure out how to get out of bed. For months and months afterward, I could lift only a fraction of what I had been lifting before.
But the physical setback was only part of it.
Mentally, it became an identity crisis of sorts. I struggled to reconcile the person I knew myself to be with this new version of me who suddenly had limitations I didn’t recognize.
Recovery was not quick. It wasn’t linear. And learning to trust my body again took much longer than I ever expected. I learned that sometimes the hardest part isn’t rebuilding your strength — it’s believing you can.
In January of 2026, I started seeing Dr. Lipman, and everything began to pivot.
He listened.
He tested.
He cared.
And together, we made a plan.
That combination — the right person, the right approach, patience, consistency, and a whole lot of self-belief — changed everything.
Today, I can honestly say I’m finally 100%. ❤️
And now I’m on the road to becoming as strong and fit as I was before the injury.
But honestly? I wouldn’t trade the lessons.
This experience taught me that fitness isn’t simply about lifting heavier, looking leaner, or pushing harder. It’s about knowing when to push, knowing when to recover, learning how to listen to your body, and giving yourself enough grace to keep going when your timeline doesn’t look the way you imagined.
It taught me that strength is physical, but it’s also mental.
And it reminded me how powerful the right support system can be.
I’m incredibly grateful to Dr. Lipman Dr. David Lipman for helping me find my way back to myself — and to Anthony Lolli for referring me to him. I am so thankful to you both 🤍
This chapter has given me a different perspective on what I believe fitness and wellness should look and feel like. I have a lot in store for the future.
This is just the beginning. ✨
