I began working with Coach Cassandra shortly after delivering my second son and I immediately realized that she was the right fit for me...
She encouraged me to exercise cautiously, making sure I never overexerted myself. She understands the rigors of motherhood, the stresses of sleepless nights and breast-feeding, and she brings respect and encouragement to those circumstances. Cassandra is the perfect mix of motivating and affirming. Through her help, I have strengthened my core, lost my 43 pounds of pregnancy weight, and, with her assistance and guidance, improved my running tremendously.

Cassandra has helped me to both meet and exceed my goals. During our first runs together, I could barely make a 4-mile loop without stopping. I now stand here three weeks away from running my 3rd marathon — in the best shape of my life and running faster than I ever dreamed possible.

I think that women tend to be set on giving to everyone else, with little regard for their own wellness. My fitness level (and the positive energy that accompanies it) is paramount to my ability to care for my family and to contribute in all the other arenas of my life. As my 40th birthday approaches, I can share one unequivocal fact with you: Cassandra is the best money I have ever spent and the best gift I could ever have given myself (and my family)!

— Sherri Duskey-Rinker

After only 3 months on her program, not only did I lose all the weight (and then some), but I toned up and strengthened my core. She integrated strength training and circuit training, which made me push myself hard, but was not as difficult (or painful) as I thought it would be. She also recommended a course of walking and provided nutritional guidance outside of our sessions.

I can happily say that I am now in better shape than I was before I got pregnant... and I plan to continue working with her to maintain what I've achieved.

— KW

After years of eating and drinking too much and not exercising regularly, the pounds slowly started adding up...

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It got to the point where I frequently felt too tired to go exercise. That, coupled with my love for junk food and a good beer, I was destined for trouble. I never seemed to notice a few pounds gained every year, but after 12 years out of college, I was over 30 pounds heavier and 3 sizes larger. I knew I needed to do something, but still couldn't motivate to get myself to the gym.  

Then a friend asked me to join her in an outdoor exercise class called "Summer Butt Blaster", and I was introduced to Coach Cassandra. I loved the class and Cassandra's training style and at that point decided that personal training was for me. Cassandra also connected me with a great training partner from the class so that we could sign up for dual sessions to save a little money. Each week, sometimes twice a week, we continued to work out with Cassandra. I signed up for her other winter and summer workout classes and continued with the personal training as well.

Cassandra does an outstanding job in developing a wide variety of exercises and provides clear motivation for leading a healthier lifestyle. After the workouts, I would leave feeling great and that would encourage me to eat healthier. I never went on a diet, but instead started eating smaller portions and added more fruits and vegetables to my diet. In addition, I made simple substitution of trying to eat whole wheat instead of foods with white flour. I never gave up the junk food and beer, but just ate/drank it less frequently.

One year later, the combination of working out with Cassandra and simple changes in my diet, I've taken those 30 pounds back off. Along with losing the weight and feeling great, I got to go shopping for a brand new wardrobe! I owe it all to Cassandra and I know that I never could have done it without her.  I've heard others say it about their training time with Cassandra and I couldn’t agree more…"This is the best investment I've ever made!"  

— Anonymous

Working with Coach Cassandra has been a positive and very valuable experience for me...
Her holistic approach to training is extremely rare. She takes all factors of my life into account when planning my training each week. We talk about nutrition and my other physical activity during the week, but we also discuss topics like my energy level, stress and health concerns. The changes I have seen in my physical appearance, including the loss of 25 lbs, are a direct result of our training. Coach Cassandra is also a great motivator. At the end of each session with her, I feel stronger and more motivated to exercise and stay on track. Training with Coach Cassandra is an irreplaceable part of my overall heath plan.

— Megan C. Moran

Due to injuries I sustained earlier in my life...
I have always feared injuring myself again and in the process avoided weight bearing exercises, further weakening the muscles surrounding my injured joints. A friend of mine introduced me to Cassandra after seeing her for an injury she had recently sustained. After being in constant pain from her injury, Cassandra helped her regain strength and get back in shape. She is doing the same for me. Cassandra is highly intuitive, knows a great deal about physiology, nutrition and what it is like to live with a chronic injury. Through our one on one sessions, I have gained strength, confidence and have a renewed interest in exercise and all the benefits it offers. In addition to our time training, I occasionally receive educational and nutritional emails and feel that she is actively involved and supportive of my goals and aspirations.

— Krista Lynn

Cassandra's gentle ability to encourage me and believe in myself is what I have found the most amazing...
Her coaching approach to make gradual permanent life changes, in addition to her very original core training, has been a winning combination for me. I've lost 30 pounds, and over 12 inches, and it's been done with complete EASE for the first time ever!

— Jennifer Kramer, Director of Sports Development, Mayor's Office of Special Events

Since I began working out with Coach Cassandra I feel stronger and have much more energy...
She is dedicated to helping us achieve our goals, and she is inventive with the exercises we do. She always gives advice and makes suggestions on how we can keep on track outside of our sessions.

— Amy Cooper