Our Story
A native of Cold Spring, Tara’s career started from her background as a dancer and fitness instructor. She grew up with a nursing influence and also living with an ill parent. This all influenced her career decisions. She went on to study Human Performance Science at Adelphi University. While working in cardiac rehabilitation at the 92nd Street Y in NYC she completed her first Masters Degree in the field and went on to work in Hamilton, Bermuda and at the Riverdale Y before marrying and moving to Tennessee and Germany. She has worked for the Red Cross, several health and fitness clubs, ran an in-home daycare in Germany and finally settled back in Cold Spring with her family. She is currently a Dutchess Community College Professor where she teaches the program she developed 20 years ago: Exercise Science.
Tara is lifelong student! Completing a second masters and now pursuing nursing, she feels learning never ends. Tara has worked with the very young to the very old. She is an avid health nut and fitness guru. She’s been a fitness model and acted on TV and in a movie. But she also experiences chronic pain and migraines. She has Celiac Disease (15 years) and Fibromyalgia (20 years) and has always found that alternative healing is key to optimal health.
“This store is more to me than a business, it is a lifestyle that I want to share with everyone.
I am here to make your life a little healthier and manageable any way I can!”