I AM a father first.  My amazing son, Masen, is the reason I AM still alive! 

Because of him, I became a man on a mission!

I transform lives! As a personal development coach/ fitness trainer, I specialize in helping people recover from addiction through a unique, proven blueprint I created. It integrates fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, and ancient wisdom. My approach aligns the mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change. you absolutely do not need to be an addict to benefit from my teachings!

After overcoming a decade-long opiate addiction and transforming my life, I founded Higher Awareness Academy to teach others how to rise above their pain, take back control, and live a purpose-driven, sober life.

I want to share the raw, unfiltered journey of how I went from rock bottom—losing my parents, my marriage, and myself—to creating a blueprint that not only saved my life but is now saving others. This isn’t about theory; it’s about real-world results. I will dive into how my system, based on fitness, mindful practices, and timeless principles, addresses the gaps in traditional treatment and creates breakthroughs where others fail. What I will teach you  isn’t just about addiction recovery—it’s about resilience, leadership, and the power of personal responsibility. My principles will leave you inspired and armed with actionable tools.

Through my programs, I provide the same tools and strategies that helped me (and others) achieve lasting recovery and live a life of alignment and purpose. I am also passionate about spreading my message to a wider audience through social media, offering free content and resources to anyone ready to take their first steps toward change. I am not just promoting a program—I am promoting hope and a road-map to freedom.

I am NOT your average coach/trainer. I was born and raised in York, PA. I grew up in a tough environment influenced by a broken home, bikers, violence, and addiction. My dad was a Vietnam vet and an alcoholic who drank his trauma; my mom fought her own demons and battled with her own struggles with substance abuse. When they both passed during my darkest years, I spiraled further into addiction, failing rehab seven times and losing everything—including myself. 

I fought my way through. My blueprint was built from battle-tested experience, not theories. It’s not just a story of recovery; it’s a story of building an unshakable mindset and helping others do the same. I’ve turned my pain into purpose, and now I am on a mission to help others do the same!

*You DO NOT need to be struggling with an addiction to benefit from my blueprint!*