Dooley Noted: 9/10/2015
The Person: Christina Devos
Profession: massage therapist, kettlebell instructor, performing strong woman
How I know her:
Christina and I met at our Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) I certification. We were both lamenting on dropping the bell on our snatch tests.
I had no idea I was meeting one of the strongest women I will ever meet.
We are sisters in strength, obtaining our StrongFirst Level II girya certs on the same weekend. We went on to learn to bend steel and rip phone books together, although she has long surpassed me! I continue to look up to her.
How she’s changed me:
Christina has shown me that strength comes only from a place of perseverance. She eliminates all negative self-talk that can stand in the way of strength.
Knowing I don’t enjoy massage, she offered to treat me with ashiatsu. It was the most comfortable, incredible experience, and I fell asleep on her table.
Everything she does comes from a place of care and pure love. She is my sister in strength and my direct line to every positive outlook.
Watch her bend steel, press bells, or do handstands. She’ll show you strength comes from within a positive mindset.
She can do anything because she believes she can.
Her responses to a list of questions:
Books that changed you:
“Full Catastrophe Living”
~ Jon Kabat-Zinn
“PathNotes of an American Ninja Master” ~ Glenn Morris
“The Tao of Pooh”
~ Benjamin Hoff
Best website:
Google
Biggest mentors:
Dave Whitley and Chris Rider
Secret to success:
Do what you love
Secret to happiness:
Just BE
Secret to fitness:
Have FUN and make it your own
Secret to wealth:
Put good things OUT into the universe.
Best advice you’ve been given:
Be Yourself
Acronyms following name:
LMT, SFG II
Know and acknowledge the people that change you.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley
