personal trainer & nutrition coach

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Hi!

As a certified personal trainer as nutrition coach, I have a passion for wellness and believe it is an important part of leading a meaningful and successful life. I am also a dancer, runner, and exercise enthusiast. Witnessing the benefits of movement and integrative health in my clients’ lives brings me a sense of purpose.

I wholeheartedly believe moving every day and finding joy in habits that support your health can make your life, work, and relationships better. I encourage my clients to prioritize self care as a strategy to perform better in all aspects of life.

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 try new things and approach their lifestyle habits with an open mind and positive attitude!

The people I work with improve their abilities in order to move well and achieve results that last. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, I’d love to help you.

Let’s do this together,

Denny

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what my clients are saying

  • “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

I often help people with

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 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 cardio, I’m confident we can have you feeling and looking your best.

 

pain reduction & management

Learn how your body works and how to utilize your exercise routine to reduce pain, and minimize future ones. By addressing mobility and full body strength, we can manage pain in a way that is effective & long-lasting.

nutrition & lifestyle coaching

I get many questions from my personal training clients about nutrition. Nutrition, sleep, stress, 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. Everyone is different, so I personalize my recommendations to fit your life.

 
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Qualifications

What makes me the right coach for you? Finding the right professional is so important, and I want you to feel confident going into our work together. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Michigan and 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

Pronatal

a little more about me…

When I’m not coaching clients and creating exercise programs, you can catch me walking my dog in Venice, going to dance classes, or catching up on a new show or book.

Intentional movement has been a part of my life since I was a little kid, when I started taking ballet classes. I totally fell in love with dance and over the years found a passion for fitness and exercise in general too. I realize that not everyone has a positive experience with exercise, so I use personal training to help my clients enjoy the work that goes into achieving their fitness goals.

After years of dancing, I developed tendinitis in both legs which prevented me from running and doing other high-impact activities for years. 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.

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

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

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