Desiree is a trainer at our corporate HQ in Sunnyvale. This review represents the combined opinions and contributions from several of our employees. Desiree is an awesome trainer. She is very knowledgeable and focuses a lot on correct form vs just pounding out reps. She pays attention to both the group and individual persons and tailors the workout to fit where they are at (vs blindly following a strict regimen). Her workouts are always hard and effective, and generally combine a focus on a specific muscle group with an overall full body workout. In addition to her technical skills, she is fun, is a great motivator, and provides encouraging support. Desiree goes out of her way to call out individual successes and encourage additional effort to push the limits of each athlete. She is always trying new techniques to motivate our class, including bringing and handing out a trophy each week to the athlete who she feels worked the hardest in that particular class. read more

I am nearing 40, a single mom to three girls, and feel I have many life experiences which have helped me evolve into a better person. My expectations for a life coach is quite high since I basically coach myself a lot. But always setting goals for myself both professionally and spiritually, I thought hiring a life coach would be a great benefit to my journey. When I first heard about Desiree through a mutual friend, I was hesitant. I thought to myself, "what can she teach me that I don't already know?" Well to answer that question, (for me that is) not much (notice, I'm a pretty arrogant know-it-all)...it wasn't more so what she taught me but my experience with her that was life-changing. And the little that she did teach me, was the simplest of information but the most powerful that was necessary. She's a breath of fresh air. She's the strong powerful woman with a soft empathetic nature. She exudes positivity which in return makes you want to emulate. She provides feedback you already know but don't want to hear. She makes you face your demons in the most supportive, comfortable, and safest way, as well as, cultivating dreams you wish to pursue and finding break throughs on how to get started. What Desiree does, is fill you with passion to break through these barriers holding you back. My answers were always inside of me the whole time. She just encouraged me to lead with love and to let go of fear and find my answers. After every meeting, I always felt rejuvenated and fearless. I am forever grateful for her spiritual maturity and professionalism. She has shared with me her light that is priceless and for that I thank you Desiree. Sending you much love and light on your journey. And kudos to you for being such a great force in this world! read more

Desiree is the the kind of coach I feel completely comfortable with. She is open, has a great sense of humor, compassionate, genuinely cares about your dreams and goals...and she really works with you in a strategic and supportive way to change your life. She maps out core issues and turns them into breakthroughs. Desiree's support has allowed me to motivate myself to reach career and emotional goals that have not only shaped who I am, but also I feel complete in my souls' calling. I have been able to identity habits and qualities in myself that hold me back..and now I am more confident in the work that I do today. Thanks Des for being super supportive, excited for my life, and a great coach! read more

Desiree is a fountain of positivity and has a great energy for life. When she runs her workshops, she is very attuned to every individual. Should she encounter a situation where the zeal for life is lacking, she can completely change the energy in the room. The tools she shares are focused on improving quality of life and she packages it all into bite size pieces that are easy to digest. I see Desiree work with psoriasis and psoriatic disease patients through the National Psoriasis Foundation Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis Meet Up group where she leads workshops. She is articulate sharing her story, knows how to engage others, and motivates individuals to reach towards a life where they aren't just living, but thriving. Desiree's passion for a vibrant life comes through in all she does and her ability to motivate others to do the same is invaluable. read more

Desiree has been helping me with both my life and career goals. Three things that set her apart from other coaches I've worked with are - She doesn't have you follow a fixed program, and will work with you based on your timeline which is great with different people with different schedules. Many other coaches have a 3, 6, 12 month plan before any changes come into play which can cost a lot before you start seeing results. - She changes her methods frequently to reflect what works today vs years ago. This is key as many people claim they have 10-20 years of experience, and use outdated methods. This is especially important in the Bay Area as things are moving faster (as a society and mindset wise) compared to other regions. - She will spend time with and check up with you after sessions. Other coaches will only devote time during the session, hence pushing you to come back. But, she does check ups on a weekly basis to make sure you're moving along on your path to a better self. Desiree is truly someone who will help you succeed in work and life. I myself wanted more fun in my non-work life. The Bay Area always is asking more from us and preventing us from enjoying the now. My first goal with her to getting my "Now" back. And, I can definitely say I'm much happier compare with one month ago. Now, I'm working on my career goals with her as my own self confidence has increased. I look forward to working with her in the future. read more

I found Desiree through a referral from a friend. I was at a point in my career where I had lost focus on my purpose and wanted to work with someone to get my life and career goals reset and clearly defined. We got to work right away on the first session and I immediately started seeing results. Desiree's positive energy is undeniable. She has laser sharp focus when coaching, helping you define your path, and then challenging you to break through those mental barriers that are holding you back. Action items are clearly defined in each coaching session and you are never unclear as to what you should be doing or focusing on. I would recommend Desiree's services, it has been an incredible help to me on my work goals and helped balance my life goals. I really appreciated the assist. read more

I had monthly sessions with her for about a year when I took on a new role with broader responsibilities at work. She is a great listener and provides a safe space that you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and expressing your feelings freely. I really needed someone to talk to and listen to my somewhat random thoughts about my career at that time, and she always did active listening and found areas for me to focus on while giving me cheers and motivation. I felt better after every sessions, and it helped me figure out myself with clarity. Now, I have moved on to having occasional sessions with her. I like the flexibility and also appreciate that she checks in with me time to time, which makes me feel that I have a lifetime coach I can lean on whenever I need. I definitely recommend her! read more

Desiree has been a positive motivator in my life for quite awhile. She has such a zest for life, always striving to live to her fullest potential. She doesn't just talk the talk but she walks the walk. Everything she teaches, she practices in her life. Her positivity is so contagious. You can't help but want that passionate drive for yourself. I can't thank her enough for guiding me on my journey to a better healthier me. While I knew what steps I needed to take, the hardest part was getting out of my own way. Desiree helped me overcome those road blocks with her valuable input. She inspired me and helped ignite that fire to pursue my goals. She genuinely cares about helping you live a full and vibrant life. I've had the pleasure of attending her seminar a few weeks ago at Body Evolution in Newark. Her seminar was helpful and filled with great info. The seminar topic was perfect to start off the new year. Resolutions - what they are, why they are so hard to keep, and how to stay motivated to keep them. Desiree engaged the audience with her insight. She also created a comfortable environment where the group was able to share their thoughts as well. I'll definitely be signing up for the next seminar. read more

Desiree is an amazing coach with not only the skills to get the job done, but also the personality, drive and focus to get it done with a smile. I came to Desiree not knowing what I needed, but I needed a change in my work life, health, etc. as my life was not going in the direction I wanted. After working with her, not only did I accomplish the goals we set together, I gained the confidence and tools to walk away from a toxic job to start my own consulting agency (which was her idea). I highly recommend Desiree as a coach who is always willing to go the extra mile(s). I owe so much of my success in every part of my life to her. Thanks, Des! read more

I'm the type of person that likes to solve my own problems (i.e. reading self-help books, seminars, lectures,etc). Do you know may problems I solved on my own? none. Why? Well perhaps I needed a little more direction and clear thoughts. For me time is money, Desiree's coaching is a great way to save yourself time, get instant feedback and direction. With her, I don't have to go searching in amazon or googling my way through my situation - she just puts everything into perspective. For some reason there is a calm method to her coaching. Her energy is just positively radiant, perhaps that's her secret. You make even ask if she is an expert in whatever your issue may be but i'm telling you it doesn't matter - her methods are tried and true. I attended the workshop held at Body Evolution in Newark. From that I learned to take small steps towards my goal by imagining the end result - big picture. Then working on simple habit, or goals, helped set things in motion. Lastly, the absolute list allows me to firmly set aside time towards reaching my objectives. All-in-all it was a great experience and walked away with lots of ideas. Save yourself some time (and money) - get in contact with Desiree today or at least sign up for her newsletter. read more

Was looking for a life coach for almost half a year and could not be happier that I found Desiree. Desiree does not have a one-size-fits-all program for a client but instead personalizes sessions to each client, not limiting her expertise to just one vertical like work, family, etc. - Desiree covers it all! Desiree is incredibly positive, warm, and energetic at each meeting, also diligently checking-in post-meetings as well. Desiree takes the time to really listen and understand and is always open to feedback on what types of methods are working. I have seen tangible improvements over a few sessions and very highly recommend Desiree to anyone looking for a life coach. read more

I have been training with Desiree for the last three months and she has done an awesome job working with me and my injury. She took plenty of time to figure out what my physical limits were due to the injury and what workouts were safe for me to do. She did a great job putting together workouts for me and a plan to help me reach my goals. She even incorporated some yoga stretches that have helped me out a lot with my injury, and have been the best sense of pain relief. I'm also very glad she helped me with my nutrition plan, which I thought I had down but she pointed out many helpful things which I overlooked and am currently working on. To sum it up she is an amazing trainer who is very knowledgeable, professional, and full of positive energy that can motivate anyone into living a healthier life. I would recommend her to anyone looking to get fit and live healthy! read more

Can I just say, I love Desiree!! No, not like that, she is just an amazing person to work with. Her energy is off the charts. It doesn't matter what mood you're in when you start, she can take you to a positive place, if you let her. In the three years I've worked with her, she just keeps pushing me along, to where my massage practice and personal life continue to grow. Thanks Des for all you do and keep at it! read more

Desiree is great! Always makes sure to help me stay on the successful path. Starting off I didn't even know my own capability then Desiree helped me go farther distances then I would've ever imagined. read more

I have been working with Desiree for a while now. I am very happy to have her. She is like the lemon water that you need to detox your body, mind & soul. read more

I worked with Desiree this past year and it was perfect timing! Her guidance and true passion for her work really helped me tune in to my strengths and set up consistent routines to create a more healthy balance in all aspects of my life. I am forever grateful and looking forward to our continued work together! read more

I loved my session with Desiree. She made me get in touch with my emotions the way I was expecting. It was a total surprise but also very cathartic. And what surprised me even more is that she keeps in touch even after the session is done. There were days where I felt I was slipping back and I would see her text in the morning and I would feel motivated. She doesn't have a fixed program, so you don't feel rushed. She is a great coach and I can't recommend her enough. read more

I just attended one of Desiree's workshops, and I feel like a new me. She has the ability to motivate people to make better choices and create new habits. I'm excited to start working on my life with Desiree helping me along the way. read more

Desiree is someone with whom you connect from the very first moment. She is a wonderful listener and desires to help you the way you want/need to be helped. You never feel as though she is promoting her own agenda. I have been connected with Desiree for about 6 months and looked forward to our weekly meetings. She found just the right ways to keep me moving forward with my health goals. She is a winner and can help anyone become a winner too! read more

Attending Desiree 's seminar is totally worth checking out! I must say her vibrant personality and positive outlook on life is so refreshing. Talking with her or just hanging out with her is a simple reminder of what's important - taking care of yourself, first and foremost! With that said, Desiree's ability to motivate, mentor, and help others reach their fullest potential can and has definitely made long-term positive impacts. Her personal story and passion in providing life-changing service is inspiring. Her seminar is worth attending, as it jumped start my 2015 with a different yet positive outlook for my own personal growth and development in achieving my goals! Desiree Rocks! read more

First off I just want to thank Des for just being such an awesome person. No matter whats going on she has a positive outlook at everything. You feed off that the moment you talk to her. I also have the pleasure of traing Des, and even when she is exhausted she is smiling and still coaching everybody else up. Coaching is in her DNA. I hosted one of Desiree's Seminar at my Company Body Evolution and it was a great success. She really helps you break down those walls and gets you to really understand why you are doing things and what you need to do to make it better! That was in a group environment so imagine 1 on 1. I've also had personal buisness meeting which ends up totally off topic and more towards life coaching. We are currently working on hosting our next Seminar together! so be on the look out. read more

I met Desiree at the gym and I instantly like her because she is friendly and has an energetic personality. When the gym offered Desiree's free Goal setting seminar (how generous of them!), I know I have to give them my support. I'm glad that I did because Desiree's seminar is quite informative. I like how she kept things simple and clear. Sometimes I go to other seminars and end up feeling overwhelmed with all the information but not this time. I definitely would recommend Desiree Garrido Coaching. read more

Desiree is the ideal personal trainer who combines expertise in the physical and nutritional aspects of fitness and sports training with deep insight into the whole person. Working with her, you have an opportunity to focus your training experience on a particular fitness or sports goal, or on your overall personal development and well-being--or why not on both? She is tough enough to help drive you to great results, but also a compassionate and understanding person who makes it fun and energizing to get where you want to go. She helped me very much when it came to both clarifying my values and improving my health and fitness--a great trainer to work with, starting on the first day of the rest of your life. read more

I have known Des for for the last 4 years and it has been great to see her develop into the person she has become, both mentally and physically. I am fortunate to have Des as a friend and as a life coach. She knows how to really pin point the grey areas in my life and the areas I need to improve on to reach my goals. Life is a constant struggle and we are constantly going to reach hurdles that we may think we cannot obtain but with Des's support I focus less on what I cant do but more on what I can do. Sometimes we need someone to point out the obvious and I couldn't ask for a better coach. I never thought I would really need a life coach in my life given that I had the mentality that I can get things done alone but why? Why run into a wall constantly with no solutions? Life is too short and Des really is helping me with things I though would take me a lifetime. I believe in myself. I believe in her. She is real. She is down to earth. She has all the tools to help you succeed in any aspect in life. Hit her up read more

I made a very specific request to Desiree, I wanted to train my injured knee in a month to go on a multi day hike. Needless to say she did a great job, not just getting the strength in my knee back, but also improving my core!. She is awesome to work with and pushed me harder every time. I have to say i finished my 6 day hike well thanks to her, and will be signing up with her again!. read more

I have known Desiree for a number of years and found her inspirational from the moment I met her. Over the past several months, I began working with her as my personal coach. I knew how fantastic she was, but working with her one-on-one has been a huge event in my life. I have worked with other coaches in the past, but none have motivated me and committed to me as she has. Her insights are spot on--when you need that nudge, she's there. I look forward to continuing on the path I am moving on since I've started working with Desiree. Her knowledge, training, and experience bring a huge insight to her work. I could not recommend her more highly! read more

Desiree is an amazing coach with an energy that keeps you motivated to succeed. I have been on a roll coaster of diets, and she helped me realize with her nutritional weigh loss plans that eating right wasn't about dieting. I have gained and lose weight many times, but this is first time in 18 years. I have been able to sustain what I have been taught and keep motivated. In the first 5 months of training with her, I lost 17 inches and almost 25 lbs. Not only have I continued to lose weight but prior to meeting Desiree, I had been on Ambien (sleeping pill) for insomnia for almost 18 years and could not get myself off, with Desiree nutritional plan and the right exercise, I have been off Ambien for almost 9 months. It feels great to have control of my weight and my mind. Desiree sincerely loves helping people transform their lives and I feel very blessed to have crossed paths with her. read more