THE STORY
WHY DMK EXISTS
Where It Started
I went through a period of extreme stress where multiple life events and medication side effects overwhelmed my nervous system. While all this was occurring my dad had started dialysis every other day — which was at home or at the center — and most of you know the relationship I have with him.
I developed severe anxiety and dissociation (DPDR), which was terrifying and isolating at the time. After proper medical care, support, and lifestyle changes — especially returning to training and movement — my system slowly stabilized.
“Training and discipline gave me my sense of self back when I felt lost.”
What The Brand Represents
These are designs I created to represent mental health awareness — the green ribbon and the green around it — and to represent the people who use working out and any type of physical activity to help cope and improve their mental health.
Why It Matters
Getting the chance to coach and be around the next generation of athletes gave me the mindset that these athletes needed a role model — one who could steer them in the right direction and be there for them at the same time. That experience is why I'm passionate about creating spaces where people can use fitness as a tool for mental resilience and recovery.
MENTAL STRENGTH IS TRAINED.