personal trainer & wellness coach

 
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Welcome to DG Personal Training! I’m Denny and I am a certified personal trainer and wellness coach. I am a dancer, runner, and movement enthusiast. Witnessing the benefits of bringing movement and integrative health to my clients’ lives brings a sense of purpose to my work.

I have a passion for wellness and believe it is an important part of a meaningful & successful life. I strive to normalize self-care and leisure while still maintaining a high performance lifestyle.

I help my clients find ways to bring movement into their daily practice and find joy in habits that help make their life, work, and relationships better.

I have a soft spot for working with runners and hyper-mobile individuals like yogis and dancers, but I love working with anyone who is willing to work hard and is open to change. The people I work with improve their abilities so they can move well and achieve results that last. I am excited to work with anyone who is willing to try new things and approach their lifestyle habits with an open mind and positive attitude! If that’s you…

Let’s do this together,

Coach Denny

 

my clients often come to me

for the following reasons:

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body composition & weight loss

Many of my clients come to me with similar goals: to have a more toned look, to see better muscle definition in their arms, legs, and abs, and to decrease body fat. I have years of experience working on these kinds of goals with my clients. Through a combination of resistance training and cardiovascular training, I’m confident we can have you feeling and looking your best. During the first six weeks is when you may start feeling changes in your body like feeling more energized and strong throughout the day. Between twelve and twenty four weeks is when you can expect to see changes. This is where the magic happens!

 

pain reduction & management

Learn how your body works and how to utilize your physical training to reduce, minimize, and prevent pain. By addressing mobility, strength, and full-body integration, we can manage pain in a way that is meaningful & long-lasting. I have worked with many clients over the years who came to me having experienced back pain, knee and shoulder pain. All of them felt improvements in this area in addition to other benefits from working with me as their trainer. I lived with tendinitis for years, so I can tell you from experience how life-changing it is to free yourself from recurring aches and pains.

nutrition & lifestyle coaching

I get many questions from my personal training clients about nutrition. Nutrition, sleep, stress, life phase,and relationships can all impact how you show up physically and mentally. With so much information easily accessible, my clients find it helpful to work with me directly to ask questions and dive deeper into their lifestyle habits. Find out what habit changes are key to you reaching your fitness goals. Learn what behaviors help you succeed in feeling and looking your best. We will address your movement, nutrition, and recovery practices to create habits that are suited to your life and that you feel confident in incorporating into your daily schedule. Everyone is different, so I personalize my recommendations to you.

 
 

Qualifications

What gives me the right to coach you? I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Michigan, I am certified in personal training and corrective exercise through the National Academy of Sport Medicine, and in Nutrition Coaching through Precision Nutrition, in addition to other specialized certifications listed here.

B.S. Kinesiology, University of Michigan

NASM-CPT

NASM-Corrective Exercise

Precision Nutrition Level 1

Kettlebell Athletics Level 1

Pre/Postnatal training

Testimonials

  • “Denny and I started training together just before quarantine and at the time I thought our timing was unfortunate, but it’s actually proven to be incredibly poignant. Our virtual training sessions have provided structure and reprieve from an otherwise chaotic time. She’s shown me what is possible when you simply show up. Her patience and commitment to my progress have helped me see results both physically and mentally.”

    Katie V

  • “I started working out with Denny in November 2019. I really needed that extra motivation to get to the gym. She is an incredible trainer on so many levels. She is super encouraging and really wants to dig in and understand what her client is feeling in their body. I’ve been incredibly lucky to be able to have her as my trainer. She genuinely cares about the success of every client she trains and makes sure she gets to know them well so she can facilitate them achieving their goals.”

    Erin L

  • “Denny is the best personal trainer I’ve ever had. She is a perfect combination of taskmaster and compassionate. She is extremely knowledgable, but she also listens and incorporates feedback - all aspects of how much she cares makes her extremely effective. I highly recommend her to anyone, especially people with advanced flexibility or mobility. ”

    Dibella C

  • “I have been working with Denny and I couldn’t be happier with the results and experience. Denny is extremely encouraging and pushes me to achieve [my] goals. She listened and understood what I wanted to accomplish in my [training]. I look forward to each session. Denny is personable and a well-rounded trainer. I can’t express enough my thanks for the results we achieved from our many hours working on building my strength, muscle growth while learning proper form and technique, and overall good health.”

    Christine H

  • “The care and detail that Denny gives to each of my movements helps me feel confident and strong during each exercise. I feel strong and in control. I get so many great insights from Denny’s instruction. It feels really good to feel so connected to my body. The changes have been significant, both in reducing my back pain and knee pain, controlling my breathing and managing anxiety. I continue to feel stronger. Dealing with GI conditions, with Denny’s support I have implemented tools that help me focus on quantity as well as quality of what I eat. Denny is incredibly easy to work with. She’s intensely passionate about her craft and in helping people achieve their goals.”

    Emily G

  • “Denny is a person I'm grateful to have in my  life and on my team. Her knowledge, care, and attention to detail make her an incredible personal trainer, and I appreciate the thoughtful way she teaches, listens, and holds space for [my] individual needs. With Denny, achieving my goals is not just genuinely doable but also joyful, fun, and empowering. I came to Denny with some chronic pain from a few past injuries, and after a few months of training the pain was gone. I've never trusted my body more or had more body confidence, just by nature of feeling this strong, mobile, and capable. Along with gaining strength and feeling more fit than ever, Denny also taught me how to really rest and recover. Training together has enhanced so many other  parts of my life, and I would recommend her to anyone. “

    Julia C

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a little more about me…

When I’m not coaching clients and creating movement programs, you can catch me at the beach, hiking with my dog, or on an outdoor run. Being active has been a part of my life since I was a little kid, when I started taking dance classes. I realize now that not everyone had that opportunity, so I bring that lifestyle to my clients through coaching.

After years of dancing, I developed tendinitis in both legs which prevented me from running and doing other high-impact activities for years. I finally decided that I wanted to be proactive and take control of my life and my body’s abilities. I have experienced first-hand what it’s like to let pain and injury dictate what my body can do, as well as the freedom and confidence that comes after healing and taking action to change those circumstances. Today I can confidently say that my body is strong and moves freely.

Working with people to find what movement practices work for their body brings me a sense of purpose. By incorporating efficient movement, optimal nutrition, and strategic recovery practices, my clients find peace in their bodies and satisfaction in life.

I am passionate about helping my clients create sustainable movement habits and nutrition practices so they can achieve consistency with exercise and long-term vitality.

If you’re ready to prioritize your fitness so you can run, do yoga, dance, jump, and move any way your heart desires, let’s connect.