Testimonials
“I care deeply about each and every one of my clients. I strive to educate, inspire, and empower my clients so that they can accomplish any goal no matter how big or small. I am here to create healthier and happier humans.”
Personal Training Testimonials
As a full time massage therapist for over 15 years, Brenna has helped me recover from various work-related injuries with her extensive knowledge of the mind-body connection. Going to actual gyms is absolutely dreadful for me, so her program allows me to work out at home with minimal space, equipment, and people (haha).
Her one-one-one coaching keeps me accountable, consistent, and safe, as she can watch my form and demonstrate as needed. Brenna’s inclusive, body-positive approach to health and fitness has shown me that strength training is so much more than the physical results. She is the best and I will always recommend her to anyone who wants an alternative to the gym.
-Julie H.
“I’ve been training with Brenna for about a year now, and in that time I’ve noticed my physical strength and confidence grow tremendously. I’ll admit that I was nervous before I started training with her because up until that point I was mostly sedentary, and I was very self conscious about my fitness level. Those fears dissipated within seconds of meeting her. Brenna exudes warmth and empathy and knows how to create an environment where it feels safe (and fun!) to workout. She’s also highly knowledgeable, which was important to me because I have a history of hip and knee injuries. I started training with Brenna in-person, but after a few months I switched to virtual training. Both experiences have been awesome. The instructions that she gives for the virtual workouts are easy to follow and she gives really helpful feedback. She also incorporates a good variety of exercises that keep me from getting bored, which I absolutely love.
Before I started training with Brenna I experienced a lot of joint pain, and it limited the types of activities I could do (which was a huge bummer because I LOVE hiking and really wanted to be able to explore the outdoors without being in pain or worrying about injuries). Since I started training with her, I’ve started hiking again, went on a few weekend-long backpacking trips in the Adirondacks, and even climbed up and down a pyramid in Mexico without any knee pain. I can safely say that training with her has been one of the best investments I’ve made.”
-Willow B.
“As a professional musician who travels regularly I struggled to find a program that I could be consistent with. Yet, since working with Brenna I am proud to say that I have yet to miss a single week of workouts. No matter where I am in the world Brenna sends me engaging and effective workouts that utilize whatever equipment I may have available to me. She creates workouts that are perfectly in alignment with my goals, and the videos and messages I send her allow me to stay accountable to those goals. Brenna’s instructions and feedback are detailed and delivered with clarity and care. She also responds quickly to any questions I may have along the way. My strength has grown tremendously since working with Brenna, and I’m enjoying the new muscle shapes I am discovering in the mirror. Most importantly, I find myself able to use my body in ways that I may not have seen possible before, allowing me to level up my goals and dreams for my body and my life! 5Ks, bike trips, and hiking journeys, here I come! Thanks Brenna!”
-Taína A.
“I’ve been working with Brenna for almost a year now. When I first started, I had just come home from a 3 month stay at an inpatient center for rehabilitation and nursing. I have neuropathy in my legs and feet, and was in a wheelchair for several months. She created a routine specific for me and my goals, and has helped me with my strength and overall mobility. I no longer use a wheelchair, walker, or cane. She’s motivating, accommodating, easy to get in touch with, and has a great personality. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her and the program she created for me, and I’ll be forever grateful. Thank You Brenna!”
-Amanda C.
“I have been working with Brenna for almost 3 months now. After 3 kids within 5 years, I was left with a 3 cm diastasis and no core muscles. My provider sent me to physical therapy and sent me on my way. When I had my yearly physical this year, I was told “it’s better than what was in your chart. Sorry your therapy wasn’t what you wanted.” A workmate told me that she knew of a trainer certified to help women with diastasis and sent me Brenna’s information. During our consult, we discussed my busy lifestyle and how I really wanted to get stronger, close my diastasis for good, and be able to do a full push up for the first time since my early teens. When I first started with Brenna, I could barely lift an 8 pound kettlebell or squat. Now, I’m closing my diastasis, have a stronger core, and not only am I able to fully squat, I can do it with a 25 pound kettlebell! Brenna’s feedback is super encouraging, and she has my program set up to be moved around to fit our hectic life. I highly recommend Brenna and cannot wait to see the results as we continue this journey!”
-Ashley M.
“I have been training with Brenna for about 6 months and I have already seen so much improvement both physically and mentally! Before I started training with Brenna, she took the time to really get to know my activity level, my stress level, my goals, and more. Using this information, she created a fitness plan specific to my goals and my abilities. The most unique thing about Brenna is her holistic approach to fitness. Brenna incorporates empowerment and motivational thinking into every session and appreciates the roles stress and emotional well-being play in someone’s fitness abilities. She knows how to push me but always recognizes my limits and if she sees I am having an off day or even week, she will modify my workout on the spot. As a result, I never feel discouraged! Above all, Brenna provides me with so much advice on healthy eating, alleviating aches, breathing exercises to destress, and so much more. She is so wonderful and unlike any fitness trainer I have ever had! She is also so flexible and acommodating. I always look forward to our FaceTimes and fun chats and I cannot wait to see what else we will accomplish moving forward!”
-Olga K.
Training Update:
Last week (9/17/2020) marked 1 year of training with Brenna. Today (9/25/2021) I ran my very first 5k and did better than I ever expected. Best part was, Brenna was right by my side the whole time! When I started training with Brenna I could never imagine running more than 5 minutes, let alone a 5k. I had tried running here and there but was never successful and eventually stopped trying. Only 6 months ago, we addressed the elephant in the room, the treadmill photobombing all of my training calls, and decided to add running to the mix. I cannot believe the progress I have made in that time. Brenna was also running the race today and since the moment I registered, she patiently answered all of my anxious questions, gave me tips and strategies to focus on on race day, and even met up with me to walk the whole trail the week of the race. Day of, she greeted me bright and early and guided me through an awesome warm-up. Her support and encouragement helped me believe in myself and I ran 15 minutes faster than I expected! Brenna is an incredible trainer and friend and I cannot wait to see what we can accomplish by the Turkey Trot… I mean in the future! Thank you Brenna!!
-Olga K.
I started following Brenna on Instagram and really liked her attitude and approach. She seemed positive, smart, reasonable, and not intimidating. I have always been someone who prefers to do exercise on my own - with video or books but not classes and never a personal trainer. However, when I started to get more serious about getting fit and specifically getting stronger in order to be a more physically capable EMS & Fire service volunteer this past year, I felt like I needed expert guidance on how to reach my goals. Several months in, I am really loving training with Brenna! I have to admit the first week I thought, well, this was a nice experiment but there's no way I can do all of these different kinds of exercises plus videotape myself. Week 2, I thought, well, I guess I'll give it a chance through this month. Week 3 I was feeling stronger, better, and more confident. Week 4, I couldn't wait to sign up for the next month's training. Brenna is great about programming to meet my goals and accommodate my concerns. Her feedback is helpful, easy to understand, and always really positive and affirming. I don't feel embarrassed to have her see me struggle or look goofy as I learn things. I also like not having to think about what I should be doing - which exercise, how many reps, etc. I can focus on doing the exercises instead of researching and reading and wondering if I'm doing the right thing. Brenna has made a big difference in my life and training and I highly recommend her.
-Jennifer P.
Brenna is knowledgeable when it comes to smart programming. She has strength trained me through 2 marathons and has significantly helped my performance. She is attentive to my needs and is in-tune with my body and how it functions. I love that she takes into consideration all that I do for running and creates programs for me that build strength without leaving me fatigue. She has helped me to correct some muscle imbalances and nagging injuries. I would totally recommend Brenna services and expertise
-Sarah J.
“I first started training with Brenna when I was still in college. I needed to start exercising and wanted to do something interesting, so I joined her boxing class and got hooked after the first session. After graduation, I moved out of state but when I moved back to the area, she was the first person I called. I’ve now been training with Brenna continuously for over a year. Even though we’ve been confined to FaceTime for most of that time, she’s still able to help me reach and exceed my goals. She’s very understanding and knows how to tailor a workout to you and your needs while also taking into consideration any limitations you may have so you don’t end up hurting yourself. She’s also very flexible so, if something comes up, I can just send her a text and reschedule with no problems. Plus she’s just fun to talk to. Her vibe is not so much hardcore trainer but more like a friend who makes you do things you don’t like (and she does it well). There’s no one I’d rather train with than Brenna.
PS — she taught me how to do a jumprope crossover over FaceTime which is pretty impressive if you ask me.”
-David K.
“Trying to find joyful body movement I realized that I missed lifting, I used to do it in college while I played D1 volleyball (15 years ago). I also knew that I needed help with diastasis after having 4 kids. I have been going through a whole journey of loving and accepting myself the way I am and was able to have boundaries for what I was looking for in a trainer. I am so grateful for Brenna, she was my magical unicorn! The things I asked for: Postpartum certified, to be pushed but not to the point that I couldn't move the next day, and no talk about food, diet culture or weight loss. I needed to feel safe mentally after having had some bad experiences the last few years working out at gyms in a bigger body. Not only has she met all these needs she really focuses on what my body can do, how I feel, diastasis healing and how I am getting stronger. This has been a wonderful experience and I look forward to continuing to work with her! I like the app she uses for the workouts tailored just for me, and I appreciate her constructive feedback! 10/10 recommend!!!”
-April N.
"I have been working with Brenna since November 2018. At that time, I was 6 months postpartum with my second baby and second C-Section. Although I consider myself to be an overall active and healthy person, my core was weak and I wasn't where I wanted to be and knew I needed a little help to get there. What started as a way to get me out of the house for some "me time" has become a staple in my weekly routine. Brenna tailors each workout TO YOU. We work on things that are specific to me and my goals which I absolutely love. Now, in my 30s, I do push ups better and stronger than I ever have before, my overall upper body strength has increased immensely and we are currently working on correcting issues to make me a better runner. I highly recommend Brenna as a trainer and I look forward to continuing my fitness journey with her."
-Lindsey V.
“So if you’re reading this you are most likely looking for a trainer and wondering if you should work with Brenna. The answer is YES! I have had the pleasure of having Brenna as both a trainer and a boxing coach. She is very well educated and knows just how hard to push each person based on their level of fitness. I have watched Brenna work with beginner through elite level athletes and they all say the same thing, “What a great workout!”
When I started training with Brenna I was suffering from some shoulder issues, she modified my program any time there was an issue. We also begin working on strengthening weaker muscles around the problem area and as a result my shoulder has been getting stronger and less painful.
I enjoy and look forward to my sessions with Brenna and so will you!”
-Ray L.
“I love Brenna! She is wonderful!
I took some boxing and kettlebell classes with Brenna about a year ago and then started working one on one with her this past summer. I’d never done personal training before, so I wasn't sure what to expect. She always meets me where I’m at physically and mentally. She is well versed in all types of strength training, as well as exercises specific to various sports. We do work on the heavy bag and she teaches great boxing technique. She’s encouraging and positive. We have great conversations and she’s easy to talk to and work with. Like therapy but for your muscles! She’s knowledgeable about how to work out when certain muscles are hurting or injured. She takes great care to provide a holistic workout that centers the individual, wherever they might be on their journey. Thanks Brenna! You’re the best!”
-Kate M.
“Brenna can help anyone achieve their fitness goals. She is awesome at individualizing plans based on your physical, mental, and emotional needs. The fact that she recognizes the importance of balancing all three of these elements to achieve true success is not a trait seen by many trainers. Brenna always listens and is extremely flexible with finding a routine or schedule that you can fit into your life, no matter how busy or hectic it is.”
-Miranda C.
“I have been training with Brenna for over 5 years. In this time I have gained strength to do pull ups, push ups, strengthened my core, and have over come a few back injuries that would have not healed as quickly without the skilled guidance Brenna has as a trainer. I feel strong, confident and I am in the best shape of my life thanks to Brenna!”
-Lisa H.
“I have been training with Brenna for a few years now. What I like most about Brenna is her approach to a client as an individual whether it was during a group training of 6, a class of 20, or one on one. She is very focused and will make sure that you are utilizing your muscles properly and not compromising form to get through reps. I now closer to 60 than 50 and I credit her with helping me work through body changes to keep me strong and fit and keep me running races. I've seen her work with children, teens, adult triathletes as well as middleagers who haven't been in a gym since legwarmers and leotards AND she brings that same focus to each client.”
-Carla W.
“I started training with Brenna at the end of summer 2020. I was feeling emotional burnt out and physically weak from life during a pandemic when I started training with Brenna. Since I started training with Brenna my life has done a 180. Not only am I feeling stronger, but I’m feeling happier and more comfortable in my own skin. Brenna has worked with me and built plans around my bad knees and costochondritis. Her plans have even helped me with these issues as I haven’t had a flare up since I started training with her. I have fun every week and Brenna is not just a great trainer but a great friend! I highly recommend Brenna!!”
-Caitlin C.
“I have been working with Brenna for about 6 weeks now and she has helped me tremendously in such a short amount of time! After having my daughter a year ago, my doctor discovered that I had a small abdominal separation (diastasis). She [the doctor] suggested some exercises and sent me on my way. For the past year, I had been faithful about working out and doing those exercises. I have always been healthy and active so I bounced back pretty quickly but there was no change in my diastasis and my core still felt very weak. Brenna tailors my workout program to my specific needs and works around my schedule! Every time she gives feedback she always says something positive and then teaches me something. I never feel criticized or embarrassed! I have learned so much from her. Things I never considered to be that important when exercising! I would recommend Brenna to anyone! She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, flexible, kind, and positive! All qualities of an excellent trainer!”
-Angela J.
“Since starting to train with Brenna (about 4 years ago or so [2016]
) she has turned me into an athlete. She works diligently to make sure technique is correct before progressing, she listens when you want to train harder or in a different way. No one workout is the same as the last. She remembers if you have imbalances, injuries, weaknesses and modifies around them or makes them stronger. She will become your therapist, your confidante, and your friend along the way. Her no BS training style, motivating attitude, drive to make you work (makes you do things you hate because they are what you need) and funny personality make her a pleasure to train with.”
-Carrie C.
“I had been bouncing around to a few different gyms over the past few years until I met Brenna. I’ve been training with her for almost two years now and improved my strength and fitness considerably. Brenna truly cares about her clients and she makes the workouts challenging but also a lot of fun. She knows what each person is capable of doing and will push them, but also knows how to modify when needed to avoid injuries. I’ve never had a trainer who was so in tune with individual needs.”
-Maria R.
“I have been training with Brenna for the past year and a half. Brenna has completely transformed my body giving me a fitness plan that works for me. I have never been stronger physically and mentally. Through boxing and strength training, Brenna has given me confidence and courage that I carry with me daily. Her workouts are specific to my needs and I couldn’t be happier”
-Ashlee W.
“I have been training with Brenna for three years. I wanted to focus on strength training and toning my body. A year ago, when I was in top shape, I tore my ACL in my left knee and needed surgery. It was upsetting since I had worked so hard to be where I was. Brenna worked with me along with my physical therapist to develop exercises that would support my recovery. What I love about Brenna is her attention to detail and form. She’ll stop my exercise if I’m not doing it properly. She stresses good habits to prevent injury. She trains the body and mind and helps with nutrition. She gets that it’s all connected. I would recommend Brenna to anyone no matter what your exercise or health goals are. She’s caring, flexible with her techniques, and pushes me give 100% to my workout.”
-Janine C.
“I met Brenna 2 years ago and haven’t looked back! Was really interested in checking out boxing but fell equally in love with her other classes. I also do private workouts with her. What I love the most is every workout is so different! Yes there are things I don’t enjoy but we do it and might not do it again for while yet continue in other ways to work those muscles! I am stronger than I was two years ago and I am so much more confident when I am in a gym. I travel a lot so I have learned to work with what that gym has, to give me a great workout! Brenna knows how to start you off and when to push you! Brenna’s expertise, her love of what she does, her witty humor are all reasons to invest with her!”
-Denise J.
“I started working with Brenna about 3 months ago consistently with her online one-on-one training and I absolutely love working with her. She developed a program specifically to me and my goals. She is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I’ve tried all types of gyms and trainers and Brenna is the first person that I’ve worked with that has kept me consistently working out 3-4 times a week. I would highly recommend training with Brenna, you won’t regret it.”
-Sam L.