DeAnna is a Virginia Beach native; she attended Cox High School and graduated with a BS in Biology from Old Dominion University. She is an ACE-certified personal trainer and a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Other certifications she holds include TPI Golf Fitness Level 1 and 2, Schwinn, and TRX Suspension Training. DeAnna began her journey in fitness at a young age when she was a devoted gymnast and cheerleader. She developed a love for running and competed in a number of local races including the Shamrock Half-Marathon. She spends her spare time and expresses her love of helping others by volunteering for the LIFT Fitness Foundation. She believes that through fitness, specific dieting, and having healthy relationships, you can truly live an exceptional life.