I founded Hurley Health because I know firsthand the impact that fitness has on the recovery process. When I started my own recovery in a 12-Step program over 23 years ago, the support I found and the connections I made there were huge, but I also needed to move by body in order to maintain my recovery. I started with walking, which soon became running. I eventually discovered yoga and strength training and all these years later I still layer fitness on top of my weekly meetings to stay “fit” in mind, body, and spirit. 

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I’ve been combining fitness and recovery support personally and professionally for a long time. I’ve worked in both clinical and non-clinical settings for addiction recovery as: 

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• Executive Director of Minnesota Recovery Connection

• Executive Director at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

• National Director for The Phoenix

 

Along the way I:
 

• Co-created and delivered a recovery coach training for Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS), 

• Promoted ongoing recovery support

• Helped expand a national organization that offers recovery support through fitness

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Alongside my professional work in the field of addiction recovery over the last 12 years, I’ve developed my coaching skills through certifications and trainings in various fitness and health modalities including:

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• Personal Training

• Kettlebells

• Yoga

• Nutrition

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Now, as a person in long-term recovery from addiction, a trained peer recovery support specialist, and a certified personal trainer, I combine recovery coaching strategies with fitness to support people in their unique, ongoing recovery journeys.