I have been working with Shawn for over a year, starting in April 2022. I had the luck of his amazing wife and partner stumbling across my plea for help via an Instagram post!

I at that time had already started my journey towards my second show, but the coach I had was very hard to reach, did not take my lifestyle and needs into consideration, and put little to no effort into training alterations based on my injuries and equipment availability. I knew this was not a good fit for me, and a quick change was needed to hit the stage that year.

Luckily, Shawn was willing to take me on despite some limitations that presented with living in Costa Rica. From our initial call, the Savage Life Co. team felt like a perfect fit! A group of like-minded, foul-mouthed beasts that push themselves and their peers to the limits! It was a match made in heaven, and I haven’t looked back since! Even got my husband under the Savage Life Co. umbrella!

Since our start, we have built some solid muscle, hit the stage and took home some hardware, gained a better view of where I stand in the various classes, and set a plan to build out so we are undeniable the next time we hit the stage! My physique is literally night and day from where I started with Savage, and since that time, I have easily put on 15 or more lbs of muscle with consideration of a cut in between!

These changes aren’t all that matters; however, Shawn is not just about getting the look where it needs to be; he is even more concerned about getting your body in optimal physical condition to ensure your health is where it needs to be. For me, this has included lots of gut, hormonal, and general muscular issues due to a lack of proper stretching and bodywork. Sometimes, this may mean you aren’t ready to pull the trigger on a show, but when you are, the results will be insane!!

That said, I am glad I have finally found a coach that listens to me, works around my chaotic lifestyle as a full-time working mom of two toddlers, and ensures that my health is a priority. Looking forward to continuing under the Savage Life Co. team as I work towards my pro card and beyond!!