After graduating from the CCA, and completing her training with renowned chef Julian Serrano, Yvonne spent time in France and Italy working in several restaurants honing her skills before returning to the US. Once back, Yvonne worked in corporate food service as a food service director, where she developed organizational skills she restructured to fit the family kitchen, now a cornerstone of her unique approach to cuisine in the home.

All that cooking was expanding not only Yvonne’s experience, but her waistline as well. While working as a sous chef in Washington state, Yvonne joined the local health club and began taking aerobic classes. She loved it so much she decided to begin teaching. She soon opened her own aerobics studio and juice bar and quickly became so busy she open two more. The town in which her studio was located was supported by a large Navy and Marine community, where Yvonne became known as the “Lou Gossett in leotards”.

In addition to assisting private clients, Yvonne is co-owner of Poised™, a private health and wellness company specializing in personal fitness training, nutrition counseling & lifestyle consulting. She has been featured on TV and radio sharing her kitchen organization tips and simply delicious and elegant recipes. Her first book, Your Fit Gourmet, Cooking Secrets for the Overscheduled Woman is packed with tips, tweaks, and techniques.