After struggling with my weight since being a young adult, I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic in 2008 due to my unhealthy lifestyle. At this time, I was also a pack a day smoker. In 2010, I made the choice to start improving my life. First by giving up the smoking habit, increasing my physical activity and choosing to eat less processed foods. Starting in late 2014, the real transformation began and I started attending fitness classes on a regular basis, swimming laps and lifting weights at the Kaliseum gym. I started out attending the Body Boot Camp Fitness class as a student and was asked if I would be interested in instructing the class. I am enjoying every moment and look forward to helping the participants become healthier and lead a more active lifestyle. In my spare time, I enjoy being outside kayaking and golfing or just relaxing outdoors reading a good book.

Hi! I am Sue. Since I moved to Kalkaska, I was looking for a way to use my extra time, passion and expertise to help Kalkaska area residents better manage their money, which would enable them to plan for a great retirement. I was happy to find an opportunity to do this through Tree of Life Body Works, with enthusiastic support and encouragement from Dr. Kareen Oosterhart. It is her mission to provide wellness education, in all of its forms, to the residents of Kalkaska County.