Client Testimonials
"Melissa has been a breath of fresh air In my fitness routine! While I have always valued fitness and my overall health, when I started my own business I quickly began neglecting making time for myself and having Melissa there to hold me accountable and motivate me made all the difference. Aside from that, Melissa and I worked together through my pregnancy and even post-partum! Because of her knowledge and pre/post natal certifications she was able to build my strength leading up to labor, keeping my core strong, which allowed me to recover faster and I was fortunate to not suffer from any diastasis post-partum. And, to top it all off, Melissa is the absolute sweetest, most personable and caring person I know and just so fun to be around! Her bubbly energy makes every workout fly by, AND delivers results! Train with Melissa, you won't regret it!"
-Kara R.
“I was thrilled to hear that Melissa was starting her own fitness business. I have known her as my personal trainer for well over two years before the pandemic. I have had many trainers over the years, and no one has compared. She focuses not only on strength and fitness, but balance as we age and life movement (so as to prevent injury and falls which so often come with age). Additionally, she individualizes a program just for you and frequent checks to make sure your fitness goals are being met, as well as if the previous workout caused pain or discomfort. I find her so responsive to my fitness needs that I am pleased to endorse her without reservation.”
-Susan F.
“Melissa’s positive attitude and deep knowledge of fitness has been the perfect recipe that drive me to better health”
-Kevin C.
"Melissa is an amazing trainer -- I can't recommend her enough!! She is motivating, fun, non-judgemental, and pushes you hard towards your goals without making you dread working out. I hadn't been to the gym in over 5 years, and was very apprehensive about starting anything fitness-related. Melissa made everything approachable, fun, and set me up for success to continue my fitness journey for years to come. Melissa was a key part of both my physical and mental transformation - which I believe goes hand in hand - and I can't thank her enough!"
-Emily D.
“Melissa is absolutely the best! She helped me get healthy and fit after having my first baby and trained me through my second pregnancy. She’s ALWAYS positive, uplifting and encouraging. I look forward to all of our sessions and I always feel great after. I hope she never leaves the Chicago area because I’d like to train with her forever!”
-Emily N.
“Melissa is a great personal trainer and a great person. She has such a friendly personality and disposition that it was immediately clear that we would get along to achieve my goals of getting active again. She actually sits and listens if you have concerns or issues with any exercises you do. This was very important to me since I have a long history of back injuries, but she was able to tailor all our workouts to accommodate my comfort level and ramp me up over time. I highly recommend her as a personal trainer and believe she is one of the best in the business.”
-Omar E.
"Having Melissa as my trainer completely transformed my workout routine. She helped me feel confident about using weights and comfortable at the gym. Plus working out with her is fun too! Now I work out 7 days a week and have never felt better! Melissa is more than just a great trainer and now I consider her a friend."
-Nicole H.
“I loved working with Melissa! As a mother of 2 under 2 and struggling with weight and energy, I reached out to my gym to connect me with a personal trainer. During my consultation I had explained that I needed to lose weight, build muscle and gain energy. I also shared that I was never a "gym type" so I wasn't familiar/comfortable with exercise equipment and had trouble incorporating exercising as part of my normal routine. Immediately, they recommended Melissa as she had training with working with pregnant women and postpartum moms. As soon as I met with her, I was at ease. Our first chat was all about who I was, what I was dealing with as a mom, what I'm comfortable/uncomfortable with and where I wanted to be. That alone did it for me. Not everyone coming into the gym has been going to the gym for years and can jump right into a burpee. She truly listened to my situation and created a program that would fit me. Throughout my time with her, the plan was clear and direct. I felt like I was in control and she was there with support and also to keep me the push I needed. Needless to say, I lost weight and gained my energy. I was stronger and able to carry my toddlers with more ease. I would highly recommend Melissa if you're looking for someone to not only be your trainer but truly your partner in achieving your exercise goals.”
-Esther K
“I have been training with Melissa for several years now. During the first few sessions, she developed a fitness program specifically for me and my health needs: stability and range of motion. The other trainers I have experienced made some small adaptations to their standard fitness programs to accommodate my particular needs. Melissa's program for me, and her attitude toward accommodating the needs of her clients is distinctly different from and far better than any I have experienced. I hope to be a client of hers for my life.”
-Barry L
“When I started training with Melissa, I couldn't do a push-up. I had probably never done a push-up before. Melissa started with me from step one and through her program, a combination of strength training and cardio, helped me lose 60 lbs. Melissa always keeps it fun (even in virtual training) and holds me accountable to my goals. And, yes, I can now do a push-up, and way more than I ever thought I could!”
-Sarah S
“I started training with Melissa virtually during the pandemic. As the mom of a 3 year old, it's always hard to make time to go to the gym or find time for myself. Training with Melissa gives me a fun, challenging, and personalized workout right at home. I am proud to show my son that I am making the time to keep myself healthy.”
-Allie B
"I met Melissa when she was planning her wedding. I was doing the alterations on her wedding gown. My first impression of Melissa was her being so happy and positive, tons of great energy and very mature for her age. Not to mention extremely physically fit. I so enjoyed our fittings and getting to know her. Upon her gown pick up, I asked her if she would be willing to train me remotely because of Covid. She agreed but I was truly scared as I had not been in a good exercise routine for years. I told her I needed her to take it slow and ease me into it. Melissa was 100% on board with that. It was tough in the beginning, I even told her take it easy after the first session, but by and by she began to work me up to a good routine. She is very patient and knowledgeable about training . She is interested in not only your exercise routine but eating habits as well. So cute, with personality plus, Melissa is a joy to work with."
-Gail T