Rachel was such a great trainer to work with. She was incredibly informative and paid close attention as we went through exercises to make sure that I my form was correct to maximize the efficiency of the workout. She was able to balance out pushing me hard without going over the edge. I highly recommend her services if you are looking for a motivational, passionate, and knowledgable trainer to help guide you through your workouts! read more

Rachel really got me into shape! She's harnessed the perfect balance between being a tough driving force and keeping it fun. She customized the work-out to my specs, body type and some minor injuries, and gave me a wealth of knowledge in post-work out stretches, how to stay healthy and diet/nutrition recommendations. She one of the realist people I know. read more

I had a great experience working with Rachel! She pays close attention to your form to make sure you are working out as effectively as possible and doing each movement correctly and with intention and focus. Our sessions were always unique and focused on different muscles and movements each time. The variety was helpful to figure what worked best for my body. She is very engaging and makes sure you still have fun while working out. Once the sessions were complete, Rachel made sure I had the tools I needed I keep working out on my own by sending a handful of sample workouts I could continue to do myself. I highly recommend training with Rachel! read more

One of my new year's resolutions was to get in shape. So I have been spending a lot of time at the gym. After getting injured from a workout in April, I decided to find a professional who could push me to my limits while preventing injuries. I had not had any luck until this May when I met Rachel in Raise the Bar Fitness. I just completed my 8th training session. I couldn't be happier with the results. At the beginning, I could hardly do 5 push-ups, but now I can do 40 standard push-ups in 1 minute. Before, I could barely finish one mile running; now, I can easily run 3 miles in 30 minutes. I can feel that my energy and stamina have continued to increase. My body is getting toned. People around me were impressed by the change. But more important, I have never been injured during training. She is an expert in injury prevention. Once I felt pain from my knee during training. I was panicky and afraid that it came from an injury. Rachel asked me about what kind of pain and how bad it was. According to the symptoms, she inferred that it was caused by IT band tightness. She had me roll my thigh with a foam roller at the end of the training. She was right! The pain was gone immediately after the rolling. From then on, I have always trusted her judgment. Not only does Rachel tailor optimal workout plans for the in-class sessions, but she also designs a workout routine that has helped me enhance my progress after class. She listed a detailed day-by day plan with images and instructions. With it I can do a scientific workout by myself. Rachel is a motivator. She is patient, but firm. She definitely knows how to push me to the potential she knows I have. She makes each workout different and interesting and I never dread going to work out. Rachel isn't a typical trainer who only focuses on workouts. She cares about my nutrition and eating habits. She introduced me an App to manage my eating habits. I shared food pictures with her and she taught me how to eat more efficiently and healthily. It is worth every penny and I highly recommend her! read more

I've had a lot of trainers in the past, and where Rachel stands out is how much she tailors your program to fit your needs and how careful she is with her clients. I've had a lot of injuries caused by over exertion, and she helped me work around and/or through my trouble spots. Add the fact that she's incredibly friendly and easy to get along with and flexible with her schedule, and she easily earns a 5 star rating from me. read more

I have been working with Rachel for over a year. She is fantastic, and I am no easy customer. I am over 60, with knee, back and toe issues. I have a difficult and unpredictable job. And, I can get discouraged. Rachel is expert, motivational, creative and patient. She is flexible with my schedule. She adjusts the workout to take into account my daily situation. She understands that my needs and objectives are really different from someone half my age. Oh, and did I mention she is totally fun? Finally, she really gets results!! She not only understands specific muscles and exercises, she can help with diet and the whole science of workouts. I am stronger and more confident because of her, and I am still working out! read more