I began working with Christina since May of last year as I wanted training for overall health and fitness. I was previously living a sedentary lifestyle (driving from home to work to home etc.) and not much walking in between. I was looking for a trainer who could help keep me motivated through the cold New Haven weather and get out of the sedentary rut. At my first fitness assessment I scored very poor in cardiovascular fitness and after consistently working with Christina about twice a week for the past year I've since scored above average in fitness cardiovascular fitness. The fitness tests are measured objectively (HR, timed assessments etc. ) so you can more accurately chart your progress. Along with the improved cardiovascular fitness, I have noticed greater energy and tone overall. Not only is Christina an excellent trainer who listens to your needs and comes up with an amazing tailored program for you, but she is an awesome person to get to know. She has been a pleasure to work with and is incredibly knowledgeable. She gives great feedback for improving posture to prevent injury and is very attentive. She is an outstanding and passionate trainer, I highly recommend! read more

Christina and Drew make an amazing team. They offer different skillsets to their clients but both share fundamental values that make Active Wellness a truly personalized experience. They welcome people from all different backgrounds -- their clients represent ALL ages, body sizes, and levels of fitness, and they know how to cater to what you need, even as those needs evolve. Drew is incredibly knowledgable and pretty no-nonsense as a trainer (while still being very warm and amicable). He challenged me and taught me a lot about why the exercises we did were important from a physiological perspective. I came in with back issues and an ankle injury and very quickly found my posture improving and that I was gaining strength. Christina shines as a wellness coach. She is understanding, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. She helped me think about my health from the perspective of my vision for my life and the values that drive me. Being able to find your "why" is the only real way to motivate you to integrate fitness into your daily life. The self-reflection she fostered has given me more tools than I imagined for moving forward in my fitness journey, and in all areas of my life. read more

I first met Christina and Drew of Active Wellness when they gave a "Feel Fit in 5" lunch and learn at the company I work for in March 2014. Right from the start, you could tell they loved the work they did and were passionate about helping people get active. That same month they showed us how to properly use exercise equipment found in the company gym. Christina and Drew had us perform a few stretches and helped us get in correct form. Since then, Christina has run eight week yoga classes in the winter and boot camp classes in the summer. She also ran a healthy eating for weight management class last summer. Christina gave me the motivation to get active! I started running and lost approximately twenty pounds. I've kept off the weight and I'm in the best shape of my life. I have an endless list of great things to say about Christina but I'll just keep it to a few. She cares so much about everyone that takes her class. Every exercise we performed, she always showed different levels of difficulty and modifications. She is extremely knowledgeable about the human body and how to properly exercise it. I owe so much to Active Wellness! read more

5 Stars! I've been working with Christina and Drew for about 9 months now and I can't praise them enough. I meet with them several times a week for personal training sessions where we cover several different areas like balance, cardio, and weightlifting so it never gets boring and repetitive. They helped me not only set goals but also check in on my progress. I received a lot of great advice that's useful outside of Active Wellness, like strategies for improving my running at home and positive diet changes. Following Christina's excellent advice and coaching, I've lost almost 20 pounds since starting! I joined with the goal of getting in shape to take the police fitness test and wanted to learn proper exercise forms and techniques. Leaving Active Wellness is bittersweet because I really look forward to my sessions with them, but I'm going on to real "boot camp" with the army to train for military police so I can't complain too much about getting ready to take on my dream job! But many fun and interesting conversations were had with Christina and Drew and I'll miss their smiles and laughs! read more

I wanted to lose weight before I got pregnant, stay fit while pregnant and lose the baby weight afterwards...my trainer helped me meet all of these goals! On a daily basis I was physically challenged and learned to focus on my goals through the workouts designed just for me at the studio and at home. Coming here helped me make my fitness a priority. I came 2 times a week and worked one on one with my trainer on my specific needs (getting my abs ready for a baby was a big priority). During my pregnancy I was able to continue working out safely by wearing a heart rate monitor and following my doctors guidelines. Now, I have a healthy baby and am back to my old size. read more

Active Wellness was life changing. I walked in with being extremely self-conscious/anxious about my body and today, I have become so much stronger. I had so much fun and felt safe while training. My trainer was incredibly helpful and knew exactly what steps I needed to take to achieve my fitness goal. The amount of support and motivation you receive while training is incredible. The trainers truly listen and care about your well-being and health. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you for this amazing journey Active Wellness! read more

I have been working with Christina for about 9 months now and have lost 75 pounds so far. I feel the best I have ever felt in such a long time. Active Wellness has helped me in so many ways. Not only losing the weight and being able to go off my blood pressure meds, but it has given me so much more confidence in myself. I feel great and I look like a new person. Let Christina and Drew help you too. You will not be disappointed! read more

Training with Active Wellness has changed how I feel about fitness! Christina and Drew make working out FUN and effective. They keep the bootcamp workouts motivating, challenging and interesting. I'm in the best shape of my life and have developed a strength I never thought I was capable of. I even ran my first 5K and 10K with the help of Christina. I can not recommend them enough - try Active Wellness, you won't regret it! read more

Christina and Drew are both patient and understanding with all questions and concerns. They both have a knack for reading moods and knowing exactly what kind of workout you need for that day. In the four months I've been coming here I've gained strength, mobility, and confidence. It's been a pleasure coming here and I recommend them to anyone looking to get in shape. read more

Active Wellness is, without a doubt, the best Bootcamp out there! In addition to Bootcamp programs (am and pm!) there are many great programs in which anyone, at any fitness level can participate and work with qualified, knowledgable and dedicated trainers who really care about all of their clients. I've learned so much from Christina and Drew!! read more

I highly recommend using Active Wellness to get in shape and lose weight. I've been coming here for over a year and have reached my fitness and weight loss goals. The trainers are supportive and helpful. As a busy college student, I need my workouts to be effective and efficient and that's what I always recieve in a session here. read more

I wanted to find a studio where I could workout with a professional, educated trainer in a comfortable environment and I got lucky to find it here. This place is clean and private and the trainers are focused on my individual goals. In my 6 months here I lost 27 lbs and I am so much stronger. I would highly recommend!! read more

Active Wellness has a wide range of fitness programs for everyone, from couch potato to serious athlete. Christina and Drew are incredibly motivating, fun and kind, but not afraid to kick your butt and make you sweat and push you to the next level. They are the best! read more

I experienced great results (back to a size 8) with only two workouts per week for the last six months. Drew and Christina are fun and inspirational trainers and I'd recommend them to anyone, whether you need to reshape that extra ten pounds or lose a hundred pounds. read more

Over the past year, I've been training with Active Wellness twice a week and in that time, I have lost weight, built muscle and gained endurance. I also really enjoy the boutique feel of their studio and appreciate the fact that they specialize in personal training. read more

My sessions varied depending on what I needed and were tailored to my needs at the time. I did Pilates, kickboxing, strength training, and cardio. I'm armed to work out better on my own and know what it takes to keep my strength at my desired level. read more

My trainers took a holistic approach to health that includes physical and mental wellbeing. I worked with them for one year, and their sessions were fun, responsive, and high impact. Highly recommend!! read more

I learned valuable lifestyle habits and ate healthier when being coached. Training sessions were fun and I looked forward to them and I met my cardio fitness and weight goals! read more

A great, supportive place to workout. My trainers have helped me to lose 55 pounds. I feel strong. Even with back and knee problems I have been able to exercise safely. read more