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“I had a wonderful experience working with Allison! I was very hesitant to share my poor eating habits and some insecurities about where my health status had been… That all went to the wayside after getting the chance to meet her in person. She makes you feel extremely comfortable to share openly and honestly how you’re feeling mentally and physically from throughout and even after the entirety of your program! I learned an immense amount while working with Allison, not only about diet / nutrition and exercise but about how to correct your mindset towards your day to day health. Not feeling shame or guilt towards habits you’re working to improve and know the path isn’t always straight and narrow! She is an incredible advisor and coach.” C. Palmer, Cleveland Ohio
“Working with Allison for the past almost 10 months has been the best decision I could have made for my overall health and well being! I have ALWAYS struggled with being active and eating well. I was absolutely clueless whenever I would attempt to go to the gym and I wouldn’t stick to it for more than a month or two.
I was drawn to Allison because of her focus on women’s health and holistic health. I think what kept me going to her was her training style. She kept me motivated and made me work while still having grace. She does not have that “drill sergeant” approach with me which I love because I have never responded well to that. She worked with me to set realistic goals together based on what I want to achieve, but also pushes me past my comfort zone.
Since starting training on average twice a week with Allison I have lost 15 lbs, 4% body fat and have gone down 1-2 sizes in clothing! I went from sleeping 12 hours a night and still not feeling rested, to having more energy and requiring less sleep to feel rested.
My mood has significantly improved. I find myself looking forward to going to the gym, even alone! A complete 180 from what i ever thought would be possible for me. I am so so so thankful to have found Allison! I literally could not have gotten this far without her.” B. Zapitelli, Cleveland Ohio
“After working with Allison for the past year, I can honestly say that at 35, I look and feel better than I have in my entire adult life! I have established better habits, and I’m not afraid of going backwards because nothing I’m doing feels like extra work since it’s enjoyable and a part of what has now become my normal routine. Allison is not about quick fixes and was able to help me integrate manageable changes over time in my exercise, nutrition, and other wellness behaviors. She really knows her stuff, and I know that she provides sound advice based on the latest research. If you struggle with your energy, mood, weight, or general fitness and feel ready to make some lasting changes in your life, I highly recommend completing a wellness program with Allison. I consider my investment in this individualized program the nicest thing I’ve ever done for myself and one of the best investments I’ve made!” Constance P, Cleveland Ohio
Allison has helped me in so many ways, especially in the last year. I first met Allison around 2015 when my life was a mess and I really had no clue where to start my health journey, other than calorie deficit and lifting heavy almost everyday, burning myself out. Fast forward to 2019 when I started doing challenges on her Holistic Health page on facebook. I quickly saw how knowledgable she was about being healthy, and continuing a happy, healthy lifestyle. She dedicates a lot of time and energy into helping her clients in all ways possible. She’s constantly learning the best solutions to help everyone reach their goals. What I appreciate most about her, is her energy is very positive! Also, her recipies are DELICIOUS! She knows the potiental her clients have, and gets them see it and reach it. If you have a problem, she has a solution. She’s been my health coach consistantly for a year now, mainly helping me with loosing weight. I get in my own way and it’s a constant struggle for me, but I believe Allison will help get me there, and beyond. I highly recommend Allison for any health coaching. You won’t be disappointed!
-Carly Peters
“When I started with Allison, I had hand surgery on both of my hands (removal of bone) I was not any where near my normal weight workout. I had to start from the beginning and that was extremely difficult
for me, but I was ready to get back to the gym (my happy place). During my sessions and coaching online with her, Allison stayed percent focused on ME. She never allowed me to get so overwhelmed that I wanted to quit. Allison has a unique way of showing compassion towards her people. She is sensitive to ones individual needs yet she pushes to get the results that you are looking for. The biggest benefit that I received is that I’m back to being strong in the gym and out of the gym I’m starting to see myself again. I know that I would not be where I’m at today if I haven’t had the professional support that Allison provided for me”. J. Rumienski, Ohio
“My initial goals when I met Allison were to maintain my level of fitness. My previous trainer moved and I found Allison thru my daughters. At 72, I have a few barriers, including different physical injuries have popped up due to arthritis. My latest was having a hip replacement last month. But since working with Allison and keeping my routine, I was able to get back with Allison two weeks after surgery. Staying in shape pre surgery was important. Taking it slow these first few weeks back are getting me back to my norm. My motto has been move it or lose it as I age. Allison is in perfect agreement. She keeps me moving. So…Put your feet on the floor and go!!!” T. Gleason, Kirtland Ohio
“My initial goals (when starting with Allison) were that I wanted to see my body transform and be more fit, lean, and have more definition. My biggest struggles were Consistency, motivation, knowledge on what to do in the gym, and injury set-backs. Allison keeps me committed to being consistent and safe from injuries. She provides a challenge and variations to my workouts, confidence in utilizing the gym, and provides workouts I can follow on my own. Allison also listens to what I want personally and gives
me ideas and guidance to reach my goals.
I’ve learned to appreciate and truly value the importance of the gym for the mental and
physical benefits. I’ve learned how to safely use equipment to transform my body and
avoid injuries. I’ve also learned how to use equipment I would have never known how to
use or have tried. Most of all keeping me consistent and accountable!!!
My advice to others? I would try to fit having a trainer into your fitness goals, making yourself a priority. If you know your pitfalls, having that commitment keeps you in the gym at least weekly and it is
less likely you’ll completely “fall off the wagon” and have a major setback. Those setbacks
make it harder and harder to start up again and less likely you’ll stay on track.
I am so thankful for the commitment I’ve made to working out with Allison and reflecting
on this decision makes me want to challenge myself more to try to get the full benefits of
her help. Allison is truly great at what she does, passionate about health and wellness, and
offers all the support you need to be successful!! Thank you Allison for changing my
outlook on working out at the gym and helping me to prioritize this in my life!” T Preseren, Willoughby Ohio
“Allison is a great fit for me. I was initially drawn to her because of her transparency: she will show you her REAL life and her REAL struggles – this makes her approachable and relatable. She doesn’t pretend to be someone she isn’t and she makes me feel like I have a friend and role model, not just a coach. The most helpful part of working with Allison as my coach is being held accountable in a safe and non-judgemental way. It’s not the strict “you MUST do this to succeed or you will FAIL” mentality I was used to hearing, both physically and mentally. Allison teaches me how to change my mindset from those internal thoughts of shame and guilt into a much gentler voice of acceptance. I can really enjoy my “me” time, knowing that it is ok to say no to people sometimes if it means putting my needs first.
Allison helped me figure out what my “non-negotiables” are and to prioritize them as much as possible. When I let those slip, I have come to realize how much it affects my day. While it may sound odd, I think of Allison several times a day – I hear her voice when I am at the gym, when I am planning my meals and when I fill in my habit tracker at the end of day. I hear her celebrating my successes and questioning “why? what can we do to change that?” when I fall off my plan. And that voice helps me evaluate what happened and what I can do better the next day.
As I continue to work with Allison, I look forward to her extensive knowledge on why I eat what I eat and how to do more of the things that help me be a better woman! Thank you Allison!” C. Robishaw, Cleveland Ohio
Most of my adult life I suffered from chronic digestive disorders. Although I sought treatment from my doctor(s) only to get better for a while, I decided to approach my health through holistic means. I started reading articles on the internet only to realize I could not do this alone. A friend told me about Allison. After contacting her, we scheduled my orientation session and my wellness journey began. Allison’s personalized plan started helping me build healthy choices and habits. Working with Allison is so easy. She has a way of making me feel in control of my health and wellness. A year later, I’m still following her plan and have improved so many areas of my life. Allison I hope we continue my journey together as I really appreciate you. Thank you, Michelle H.
I started working with Allison almost a year ago, and my quality of life has significantly improved as a result of Allison helping me implement and maintain a healthy lifestyle. In that time, I have lost 15 pounds and my body fat has dropped from 26% to 22%. Allison listened to what I wanted and needed and created a personalized program tailored just for me, including accommodating exercise limitations from past injuries. In addition to nutrition and exercise improvements, Allison has helped me with other personal health goals like enhancing my quality of sleep, increasing my energy levels, and reducing pain from an old injury. I now consider Allison’s coaching services a necessity in my life and plan to continue working with her indefinitely. I feel so much happier and calmer when I am living a life in line with my health goals. I am able to accomplish those goals with Allison’s support and know I would never follow through on my own because I tried and failed countless times before hiring Allison. If you want to improve your health using a holistic and sustainable approach, I encourage you to work with Allison! -Anonymous client, Cleveland, Ohio, April 2019-present
“Selecting Allison to be my fitness coach has been amazing for me! Personally I needed a trainer who would be supportive, not intimidating and was able to be flexible with a workout and diet that fit my needs. When I first met Allison she took the time to sit with me and find out what I truly needed and was looking for! Allison created a meal plan that gave me easy options to make while also teaching me nutrition tips along the way! She was able to adjust a meal plan and workout for me through pregnancy, which helped big time when trying to get back in shape post baby! Allison is extremely passionate about what she does and truly cares about the health and fitness goals of her clients.” (Katie, Cleveland Ohio)
Allison works out at my gym and I always noticed how mindful she appeared to be about her form when performing exercises. I have been working out for many years and am always looking for new ways to work different muscle groups. I had no idea that she was a personal trainer, but I noticed she was doing some interesting new moves that I had never seen, so I approached her with a couple of questions. Little did I know that I was just scratching the surface!! I hired her to train me for a few sessions and I was hooked. I am a middle-aged woman trying to manage and get ahead of all the physical changes that come with that part of life. Allison literally took my entire approach to exercise, nutrition and overall health to the next level. Her knowledge base is incredibly comprehensive which gives her a unique ability to address the entire picture rather than just a single area of health. As someone who has been concerned with educating myself and focusing on overall wellness for many years, I really didn’t think there was much more for me to learn. However, Allison gave me the tools I needed to change and enhance my understanding of how to reach my goals. Her expertise coupled with her thoughtful approach and balanced mindset gives her a rare skill set that is invaluable. In addition to being complete professional, Allison is an absolute pleasure to work with which is just an extra bonus!Diane G. (Cleveland, Ohio)
Allison coached me for a total of 9 months. There are 3 things I feel most important to point out about Allison. 1) Balance. Allison does an amazing job at balancing what you want and value and what she values as a coach. Allison highly values overall health as a coach. Throughout her coaching process she will never suggest or ask you to do anything that will hurt your overall heath. Now, if you only value winning and want to do whatever it takes to win she will keep what you value in the forefront of her brain and figure out how to do it in the safest way for your body. She balances your values and hers. 2) Knowledge. It doesn’t matter what you need to know if you ask her she will figure it out. I’ve asked her so many questions that didn’t Relate to coaching or nutrition and she would email me links later to answer whatever questions I had. Acne, sleeping issues, overall skin care, stress, vitamins, etc. . . She’s an endless well of knowledge. 3) She’s always working. Just because you haven’t heard from her that day or maybe for a couple days doesn’t mean she isn’t working for you. She is always checking in on your MyFitnessPal (food log), comparing photos, checking your social media to see what your day is like. She’s always watching over you and your actions whether you know it or not, she is. Your working day in and day out to meet your goals and so is she. Snowy D, Cleveland
“I came across Allison’s page when I was in the beginning steps of my fitness journey, and I am so glad I did. I reached out to her and she shortly became my coach, and that is when I learned all about macros, aka IIFYM. She is SO knowledgeable in the field of macros/food, and answered any and every question I had. She always asked me how I was feeling and doing, and got to know me on a more personal level. I was never hungry, the workouts were intense, I pushed myself to new levels, nothing was “cookie cutter,” and most importantly; I saw results and became much more confident! Without Allison I would not be where I am today! ” Kathleen Alexander, (Florida)
“I found Allison on social media when searching for information about Adrenal Fatigue recovery. One of her posts came up and I was super impressed to see how she had recovered from Adrenal Fatigue all on her own! After following her for a while I decided to message her and ask for some help with my diet, as I was struggling with AF myself and unsure of how to eat while trying to heal my adrenals. Shortly after this I got engaged, and that led me to hiring Allison as my complete nutrition and training coach! I have worked with trainers in the past, and I want to say that Allison is so much different (in a good way!) She actually listened to every single one of my concerns – from my food preferences, to my knee and back issues, to my damaged metabolism, to my post-eating disorder mindset and being worried about falling back into unhealthy habits, to wanting to heal my adrenals and hormonal imbalance. Not only did she create a plan that was made to fit EXACTLY with what I needed in my life, she helped me so much with the emotions and fear that come with changing our habits and our daily lifestyle. SO MANY TIMES I emailed her with negative thoughts and feelings, and never ONCE did she complain, even though I know that had to be annoying. She talked me through my feelings every time and helped me see how new concepts like counting macros and lifting heavy were not only beneficial to my body, but completely doable. I learned how to view food as simply carbohydrates, fat, and protein, rather than “good/bad” or “clean/unclean”. I learned how to log my meals and my workouts, and learned the importance of progress photos over the scale! Through all the programs she wrote for me, she always kept my overall health in mind, and her top goal was ALWAYS healing my adrenals and getting my body back to a healthy place. Allison is BY FAR the BEST trainer I have ever worked with – I only wish I had found her sooner!” Becky Gee (Indiana)
“Allison was fabulous. She was extremely thorough in gathering information about me and creating a plan that was tailored to my needs. She was attentive, professional and I really could not have done any better with someone else. She was also very affordable.” Dini K. (Cleveland, OH)
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