"As long as I can remember, I've admired women who are fit, lean, & muscular. Achieving that myself though has always escaped me despite trying almost every popular workout/diet program & video series. 

In early 2016, I had been working out 6-7 days/week consistently for three years. My diet was overall pretty healthy and focused on lean meats & whole grains. I also suffered from low back pain that doctors had told me I needed to avoid all impact exercises. In less than a year, I was turning 40 so I decided I wanted to try one more time to achieve my ideal body, but this time I knew I needed help. 

When I met Donna, I took one look at her personal level of fitness and knew that was exactly what I wanted to achieve. Within minutes of our first conversation, I knew she was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about training.

By my 40th birthday on January 5, 2017 I was amazed at the results I saw in the mirror. In a few short months, my body went through a total transformation and I was now looking at the fit, lean, muscular body I had always wanted. What's even more shocking is that I did not lose a single pound and my back pain was completely gone! 

DBT classes are the foundation of my weekly workouts. Every class is uniquely different and provides ample doses of cardio and strength training. As she did with my back issues, Donna is able to provide every client with a personalized approach whether you go to her classes or do personal training with her. Last but certainly not least, the DBT community has become a huge part of my life with the friendships I've formed there. It's so refreshing to go to a group workout class where everyone is genuinely supportive of your success & to have a leader who pushes us all past our limits to achieve physical and mental strength."

"In a few short months, my body went through a total transformation and I was now looking at the fit, lean, muscular body I had always wanted."

ERICA V. 

"This past fall I hit my breaking point. I couldn’t fit into my clothes (was using a rubber band to close my pants). I was tired all the time. I was feeling sorry for myself, which in turn meant that I was short with my kids and husband. I wasn’t eating terribly, but I wasn’t exercising and I was feeling more and more heavy and sluggish.  I made sure to always stand behind my kids in pictures because I was so unhappy with how I looked.

At the same time, I am a working mom, with a demanding full time job and 2 young kids, and I couldn’t imagine finding one more moment to do anything else, I felt stretched so thin. The only way to add in anything into my life felt like losing more sleep, which was already in short supply. However, I also knew that something had to change. 

I had heard Donna’s name and knew that she was a personal trainer. I had had a personal trainer in the past, and knew that a little extra accountability would be helpful. I was particularly drawn to Donna though because she also was a working mom, juggling the demands that that includes. We met and quickly connected and soon I was saying that I would be at 5:30 am classes and one on one training sessions. I wasn’t really sure how it would all work, but I decided to just start.

And amazingly, it not only fit into my schedule but it gave me more energy. I started falling asleep easier and the exercise gave me energy through the day. Plus, I felt accomplished by 6:30am. After about a month of working out with Donna, she referred me to a nutritionist that helped with the final pieces around my eating. I hadn’t been eating poorly for a 30 year old, but as my metabolism shifted, I hadn’t kept pace and needed to make some adjustments at 40.

It is now not a question for me. If I miss Donna’s class or we can’t fit in personal training I miss it.  I feel strong and confident and I’m looking better too.  I love the comments from friends and family, but even more so, I love getting dressed in the morning easily and having the energy for the bike riding, hikes, and swimming with my kids.  I’m not done with my journey yet at all, but I’m excited to be on this path."

"I love the comments from friends and family, but even more so, I love getting dressed in the morning easily and having the energy for the bike riding, hikes, and swimming with my kids."

LORA C.