I truly cannot say enough good thing about Dana.
I've been working with Dana since June 2022. I love her; she is just an excellent human. She's genuine, personable, non-judgmental, encouraging, and creative. She's believed I'm capable of things when I didn't (and she was right). She's not afraid to push just a little more if she thinks I've got it in me, but if I can't make it she won't force it nor make me feel like I failed.
I have had a fraught history with working out. I've thought about working with a trainer for years, but didn't want to subject myself to the judgment and disgust of a trainer. Dana's training philosophy is rooted in a health at any size (HAES) perspective, thus whilst weight loss may be *a* goal it doesn't have to be *the* goal; she is focused on helping her clients become strong and meet their personal goals. Working with her has really changed my own perspective and I truly look forward to and enjoy my training sessions with her. I've been eyeing a move, likely to the suburbs, and being able to continue my training with her has been a consideration for me in where I might move. I've even caught myself wondering if I would ever want to pursue a career in fitness to perpetuate HAES training, and training for all.
I will highly recommend Dana to anyone who is seeking a competent and compassionate trainer. This goes double for anyone who's been afraid to start, or felt like they don't belong in the realm of fitness. With her in my corner I know I'm doing something for myself but with a supportive team behind me, and that makes me want to see what else I'm capable of achieving. read more