I graduated from the Florida Institute of Animal Arts in 2010 and attained my National Certified Master Groomer title through the NDGAA in 2013. Specializing in hand stripping, I’ve honed my skills under the guidance of industry leaders such as Irina Pinkusevich, Lisa Leady, and the late Julie Ostoski. Since 2014, I’ve dedicated myself to sharing my expertise as a grooming instructor at various schools, culminating in my role as the Director of Education at the Woof Gang Academy of Grooming. As an award-winning open-level grooming competitor, I’ve consistently demonstrated my passion and commitment to excellence. My expertise extends to breeding and grooming wire fox terriers, earning recognition for my work in preparing terriers for AKC dog shows. In April 2024, I launched the Hand Stripping Directory at coarsecoats.com to connect handstrip groomers with clients.

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