Good movements but my back is really hurting . Loved the variety of equipment. See you Friday! read more

Ok so my dad age 79 was essentially bedridden after a series of hip surgeries. Physical Therapists told us to do certain stretches, but did not do really any hands-on help. I prayed for a miracle to help us find someone that could make a difference for my dad, and thank the Lord I found Dawn on Yelp. I reached out to her and she was the sweetest right away. She works with my dad 3 times per week. She has made an incredible difference with him. He is able to stand and march in place, even with a remaining leg contracture from surgery. With her help, the leg contracture has released more than we ever thought possible. He is really strong and healthy now. More than that, Dawn is an angel to communicate with. She's the highlight of his week because she's so sweet and empathetic, and makes the sessions so fun and enjoyable for him. She's a light in both our lives, and we are so thankful for her. Some people are blessed with different gifts and her gift of empathy and helping others-along with her amazing skillset and experience- is truly incredible. read more

Dawnell is great! A friend recommended I attend Dawnell's bootcamps since I said I wanted to get back into shape. I'm not going to lie when I heard the word bootcamp I cringed a little, I pictured a hard core workout junkie yelling at me to do 100 push ups. While Dawnell is hard core (in a good way) she is supper nice and supportive. The only thing she yells during bootcamp are words of encouragement to keep everyone motivated. She lets everyone work at their own intensity so you leave feeling like you got a good workout out. I then took it a step further and signed up for Dawnells 60 day challenge, I had been starting to loose weight but I really wanted to shed the pounds and get to the next level. This challenge provided me with the nutritional information I needed as well as workouts to do at home and of course I still attended bootcamp to better my results. Once the challenge was over (I got 2nd place!) I kept up the nutritional routine Dawnell laid out for me as well as the workouts. I am proud to say that a year later I am 30lbs lighter! I have reached my weight goal which I thought would never happen. When I went to college I gained the freshman 15...twice, and was devastated, thinking that I would never be able to take all that weight off (especially because I was attending the gym regularly). Dawnell showed me that with the right work out and diet plan anything is possible. I can honestly say working out with Dawnell has changed my whole life for the better. I look better, I feel better, I have a more optimistic attitude about everything in my life. My bf definitely doesn't hate the new look either ;) Basically to sum everything up, if you are tired of trying and failing then go to Dawnell. Totally worth the time and money! read more

Dawnell 100% transformed my life! I came to her because I needed help with strength training and she's been invaluable to my fitness journey. Her uplifting attitude, variety of exercises and constant encouragement make her sessions fly by. I've lost 20+ pounds, gained enormous strength and muscle and have just signed up for my first 5k race, all due to Dawnell. Hire this chick, you won't be sorry!! read more

Ashley fletcher Dawnell is an amazing personal trainer and has wonderful nutritional advice. I did her 30 day challenge and Lost 13 pounds in just a month. I feel amazing have so much energy and I am so happy with the results. She is always in contact with her clients and is always available to answer any questions that you have. She made it possible for me to get back into a healthy lifestyle and get back into the gym and start working on myself. I give her a full credit for getting my healthy lifestyle back. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to change their life. Her personal training facility at her home is wonderful as well. Thank you you rock Dawnell. read more

Dawnell is great! She was my personal trainer for six months. She is professional, knowledgeable, upbeat and a pleasure to work with.. She works closely with her clients to personalize their workout routine and nutritional needs. When I had to discontinue working with a personal trainer she documented my routine, going so far as to diagram each position with step by step instructions to ensure I continued my workout safely achieving the best results. I highly recommend her. read more

Ah... where do I begin? I have been a client of Dawnell's since I think 2011 or 2010, although then it was once a week, and a on and off again routine. In 2013, she contacted me and asked me to participate in a Fitness Challenge she was hosting. It was the BEST thing I ever did. She gave us a workout and guidelines for nutrition. She was ALWAYS available for help, I don't know how many times I would text her late at night asking a question in regards to a workout or about food. And the best part was she would always respond. Within one year of working with Dawnell in personal training, bootcamps, and participating in her challenges, I was able to lose over 15 pounds and 8% body fat. I HIGHLY recommend her boot camps. She has great music, and the participants are always fun to be around. Everyone works at their own ability. We encourage each other to keep working, to keep sweating, to push harder. Today, I would consider Dawnell to be more than my personal trainer. She has motivated and guided me to be a better person physically and emotionally. If she didn't reach out to me last year in 2013, I really don't know where I would be emotionally. She has a great spirit, a positive attitude and a passion for everything she does. And she has always has something new up her sleeve to change your workouts. I always learn something new that I can always take home. read more

I emailed her about training. She emailed me but after I emailed back with some information about myself and my goals she did not follow-up with me. I even tried to email her one more time but nothing. She also had my number. Any professional should at least return a inquiry. If she could not do it she could have said so but instead complete slience. I wouldn't go with someone that can't follow up a simple communication process. Sorry. This is probably number 2 of bad reviews I have done of 140 plus. Anyhow, I contacted Noelle who was a better communicator. read more

While preparing for some major surgery, I worked with Dawnell to build muscle mass and strength in addition to also boosting my nutritional intake. It really paid off. After surgery I was way ahead of everyone in my PT class and only needed to attend 2 sessions. She has a solid understanding of how to work with all age groups. My husband was so impressed that he is working with her now too! read more

I signed up with Dawnell a few years back at nearly 240lbs and miserable. Dawnell changed my life by educating me and helping me understand how the weight loss and muscle building process takes place. I lost 80 lbs working out with Dawnell in a year. As our contract ended I found myself prepared to maintain my weight loss because of all the valuable nutritional advice and one on one guidance to meet my goals. If you are ready to dedicate the time and effort, Dawnell will definitely do the rest. If you want to change your life forever like I did, sign up with her and see for yourself. : ) read more

Dawnell made it possible for me to get into a healthy work out routine and eating program even though I live in Alameda. She communicated with me via email once a week on my progress and helped make any adjustments if necessary. Her professionalism, patience, and good hearted nature motivated me into becoming a healthier individual. I just ran my first 10k two weeks ago and am now preparing for a half marathon! Thank you Dawnell!!! read more

Meeting Dawnell and going to boot camp plus the personal sessions was the best thing that could have happened to me and my family in the past year. I was able to lose 80 pounds over the course of one year and I have kept it off. Dawnell is very kind and considerate, but her encouraging. Nest trainer I have ever had. read more

Have been going to Dawnell for 6 months now and she is an inspiration. I started as a birthday present from my daughter who thought I need to get in better shape. Dawnelll keeps me coming back to her because of great support and motivational talks as we work out. The proof was this holiday season when I fit into a skirt I hadn't worn in 5 years! I have never stuck to an excise program my entire life and I feel guilty when I don't see her at least once a week. She has helped me change my life. read more

I love Dawnell. Such a great personal trainer. I just recently completed the 60 day challenge. Dawnell helped me get great results. I lost over 21lbs and 13 inches. Dawnell has reasonable prices. She has true passion for health and will get you great results. I highly recommend. read more

I have been training with Dawnell over the past few months when my schedule allowed. She is very sensitive to my needs, and cautious since I have had injury in the past. She is professional, cheerful, and very knowledgeable. She is able to meet the needs of any fitness level thru personal training or her group boot camps. I always leave her feeling better. Great trainer...I love her! read more

Dawnell was my personal trainer for over a year. She was Great! Since I was training 5 days a week I was initially concerned that I would get bored with the same routine. However, I was pleasantly surprised that she was able to change up the workouts so that I maintained interest and saw great results. She is very knowledgeable about fitness, as well as nutrition. Allthough I often fell off the wagon with the nutrition she continued to motivate me to make changes in diet. I found Dawnell to have great enthusiasm and energy, as well as a love for fitness. I highly recommend her. read more

I started with Darnell doing a 30 day challenge in Jan. She taught me to pay attention to what I ate, be creative and try new things. She is there every step of the way. Even when I am in the grocery store looking for something that I cannot find she answers the phone. My husband tells my family how she support s me. We share recipes and I can text her and ask her cooking questions, she responds immediately. I have a handicap from an accident and I am limited in my exercise routines so I cannot join an exercise class or group. She is my personal trainer and I am working out with her twice a week. I can feel the changes within and see the changes on the outside. She has given me confidence to change my way of eating for life. I am excited to continue working with her in my journey to live a healthier and happier lifestyle. read more

Amazing!! I came to Dawnell about 2 months before I leave for the Navy and I asked her to kick my butt to get me ready and she absolutely did. Over the course of working out 4x a week and for about 6 weeks, I can't recall doing the same workouts twice. I thought I was in good shape before, but Dawnell took me to another level. Scheduling and availability was very flexible which made things stress free. Prices were extremely affordable. I wish I would've gone sooner. Girls kicks some serious ass!! read more