"The mind is the strongest muscle in the body."- Dr. Ross

Dr. Ross, a proud Arizona native and mother of two daughters, brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as the Owner and Founder of Renew Mind and Body Performance Coaching. Her distinguished 13-year career in the Army National Guard, where she served as a drill sergeant, combat medic, and the first female infantry soldier for the Arizona Army National Guard, has shaped her exceptional leadership and consulting skills.
 
With her extensive military background, Dr. Ross now excels as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider, adopting a holistic approach to mental wellness. Her dedication to educating and empowering clients extends beyond her private practice; she also contributes as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Psychology department at Grand Canyon University.
 
An advocate for an active lifestyle, Dr. Ross values fitness, nutrition, and health. Her recent achievements include earning professional status in bodybuilding with the International Federation of Bodybuilding. Her athletic journey includes high school basketball, track, and playing women’s club rugby at Northern Arizona University. Her interest in Performance Psychology was sparked during her time at the United States Drill Sergeant Academy, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class, earning a spot on the Commandant’s list.
 
Dr. Ross pursued her passion for Performance Psychology through graduate studies at the University of Western States, earning a Doctorate in Sport and Performance Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She completed over 1200 hours of clinical counseling and performance consulting with collegiate athletes, teams, coaches, and students during her doctoral candidacy at Arizona Christian University. She also holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an M.S. in Sport and Performance Psychology from the same institution. Her undergraduate degree in Biology is from Northern Arizona University.
 
Throughout her career, Dr. Ross observed that many students and athletes lack effective stress management strategies, leading to burnout and other mental health issues. This realization motivated her to start her consulting practice, with the goal of helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve optimal living. She is committed to providing support, awareness, and education to enhance mental wellness for both performance and general populations. Dr. Ross's eclectic approach combines fundamental principles of ownership, accountability, and resilience with empathy, authenticity, and compassion, empowering clients to realize their full potential. She believes that with the right mindset, training, and holistic perspective, anything is possible.