When I started I wanted to learn how to strength train and how to eat right to lose body fat. Before working with Candace I was going to Barry's Bootcamp and Corepower Yoga semi regularly but wasn't seeing any measurable progress in my body composition and I wasn't motivated to be consistent for a long period of time. I definitely recommend Candace for personal training. I'm enjoying it and it's motivating to see progress. I've lost 2 inches in 6 weeks and it's noticeable with how all my clothes fit. I feel that having a personal trainer as a guide helped me to make smarter decisions about my nutrition and I am now informed on how to strength train to lose body fat. It's been a really positive experience! read more

It's an amazing thing when you meet a trainer who is not only knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about their profession but makes things personal and tailored to fit your life. I worked with Candace at a point where I was low on energy, didn't feel good about my appearance and didn't make time for self-care because I was so busy with work. Her support and program helped me turn things around where now I'm doing daily walks and getting back into the gym on a regular basis. I'm learning how to carve time for myself to relax and monitor my stress while cutting back on the all or nothing work mentality. If you are considering a trainer hire Candace! She'll cheer you on and hold you accountable to make sure you follow through with your intentions. read more

As someone who has PCOS I was struggling to lose weight to create a healthier lifestyle. I was working out on my own 3X/week but didn't see any results so I looked into personal training. I was concerned that any extreme changes in my routine would aggravate my PCOS symptoms but Candace assured me that her program is not about extreme makeovers but about gradual, sustainable changes. The program was easy to follow and it helped me be consistent and not stressed. Training with her for almost 3 months I have more energy, feel less bloated, my clothes fit better, and I've lost inches and seeing positive changes in my body already which is a great positive start for someone with PCOS. read more

I was gaining weight little by little each year for the past 5 years especially around my stomach, and I was not fitting into the clothes I wanted to wear so became self-conscious about how I looked. I decided to hire Candace and my experience has been great! I see her twice a week and dropped 7 pounds in 5 weeks without going on a diet. I'm surprised and proud of the progress I'm able to make so far, and I'm gaining strength every week. I highly recommend Candace especially for people who are like me and don't like to exercise. I never imagined myself loving training so much. Personal training is far more effective and efficient than anything I'll try on my own. I also really love how Candace is knowledgable, supportive, helpful, and just fun to chat with, which is important for me if I'm going to see someone twice a week! It's a great experience training with Candace! read more

It's been a great experience training with Candace and I look forward to my workouts with her! I tried personal training back in 2017 with someone else and after 4 months of working with them and eating clean I saw no changes. When I hired Candace she was very thorough during her consult.. We spent time going over my goals, my lifestyle, and what has worked well for me and what hasn't worked to figure out the best approach. Her training programs are constructed thoughtfully and personalized to me. I've been getting stronger in the gym and in less than 3 months of training I lost 3 inches while building more tone just in time for my 30th birthday! She's very methodical in her approach and right from body fat calculation to regular measurements, it's been a meticulous journey so far. Look forward to continue working with her! read more

My experience with Candace as my personal trainer has been great! I had never done strength training before so I wanted an expert to help guide me.    Before training with Candace I tried working out on my own with YouTube videos but it was hard to judge if my technique or form was correct. When I went to the gym I would feel lost at figuring out what to do and how to do it. Training with Candace has helped with my form and technique and I feel more confident about weight lifting now.   Candace was patient in giving me lots of tips to help me improve on particular exercises and to not give up especially with my deadlifts. She also suggested changes to my diet.  In the past I had approached a few trainers who actually frowned when I told them I was vegetarian, however working with Candace for my diet was a pleasant experience and she recommended vegetarian/vegan proteins options to support my eating style. read more

I decided to reach out to Candace to lose some weight before my wedding. I wanted to get into shape before the big day and knew that Class Pass and running wasn't going to cut it. I had some extra love handles that I wanted to lose and look my absolute best on my wedding day. From the beginning Candace took the time to understand my goals and assess my workout history and what shape I was in to design a custom workout program with nutrition. She taught me proper form with challenging workouts and gave me healthy eating guidelines on portion control without putting me on a diet. I've gained ~3lbs of muscle and lost 7lbs of fat. I feel stronger, have a more defined stomach with lean abs just in time for my wedding. Candace really cares about you and she's the most professional, skilled, and focused trainer I've ever worked with. read more

Working with Candace has helped me to build a stronger mindset. The weekly coaching calls around mindset and the science of behavior change have taught me to not give up and keep pushing through the challenges on my journey. My lifestyle has changed because I learned mindful eating and how to effectively manage my stress by including a relaxing component during my day. Having the right mindset helped me to see progress and to stay motivated by shifting my focus on what I can control and I created my own Star chart to track and reward my behaviors. I traveled internationally where access to the right foods and a gym was challenging but Candace helped me find creative ways to stick to my goals, and I continued to make progress while away. Now, I feel like meal prep and strength workouts have been integrated into my routine. It's been exciting and motivating to see that my habits are paying off and I'm seeing results. read more

I've been strength training at home with Candace once a week for 2.5 years now. I'm a moderate eater who tries to stick to mostly eating healthy stuff but as a working single mom with 3 kids, I am no stranger to pizza and McDonalds. Since I started strength training I've found it easier to maintain my weight and I feel and look stronger. Although the other regular exercise I do is walking and gardening, lifting has helped to improve my endurance and I've noticed a clear difference before in my overall body tone and arm and leg definition since I started training with Candace. read more

During 2017 one of my goals was to complete the Marin Metric Century (62 miles biking) in August. However I was traveling abroad frequently at the beginning of the year and not in great shape. In June I started training with Candace 3 times a week. I tried working out alone but wasn't making enough progress toward my goal so I decided to hire Candace to have her design a customized exercise program to prepare for the long bike journeys ahead. Candace is always on time, attentive and focused during every session. I love that she challenges and pushes me to my limits during my workout. She's very knowledgeable and gives me detailed feedback during my sessions to make sure that I had great form to get the most out of every exercise. I'm very grateful for the all the leg workouts we did that not only helped me complete the Marin Metric Century, but also bike 250 miles across Canada on a Backroads trip in July and complete a full 100 mile Century in November. Training with Candace definitely took my biking performance to the next level! read more

I have worked out with a personal trainer before and tried following YouTube videos of workout programs but there is so much bad content out there that it was hard to separate the good ones from the bad. What differentiates Candace from other trainers is the fact that she cares about clients outside training hours too. After the initial few workouts with her, she messaged us to ensure that we were doing good. She suggests workouts for us outside DIAKADI and recommends modifications so that we can do exercises with the limited equipment in our gym. She was also open to looking at videos of our workouts and give us feedback about what we were doing wrong. The progress I have made while working out with Candace, both in terms of technique and the amount of weight I lift has been amazing. I have been progressing in every single exercise. Her workouts have been very effective for me. Candace's nutrition helped me lose 4lbs in the first month without following any unsustainable diet. I definitely recommend hiring Candace even if you've been working out for a while. She's someone who can help you correct your technique and form and speed up your progress to get leaner and fitter. read more

Candace helped me get to the gym regularly after 7 years of not being able to do so. Her support and accountability helped me to create healthier habits and capture my daily wins which showed me the progress I was making and got me to stay motivated. I learned how to be free from diets and to stop overthinking about diet plans. This helped me manage and minimize my disordered eating thoughts and focus on self-compassion and forgiveness when I went off course. Prioritizing self-care and asking for help from a coach is something new to me and I'm super happy that I worked with Candace on this. read more

After having 2 kids I decided to get back to working out and hired Candace because I wanted guidance to learn the proper exercises without hurting myself. I got a customized training program that addressed my goal to flatten my post baby belly and getting more toned but also challenged me without the risk of hurting myself. I am impressed with my experience and have become more confident since training with Candace. She takes her time to teach me proper form for all the exercises and is very knowledgeable and responsive when I have questions. I feel more motivated to do things I didn't do before coming to the gym and have increased energy from our workouts and eating healthier with guidance from her. My legs are more toned and stronger from my workouts. I dropped 2.5 inches around my waist in 3 months and my stomach is much tighter and flatter. For the first time in 4 years I am able to get back into my pre-pregnancy jeans and shorts. If you're thinking of hiring a personal trainer hire Candace! She's professional, knowledgeable and very motivating. read more

I've been training with Candace twice a week for the past few months when I'm not traveling for work which was half the time. Before I started training with Candace I was doing a at home routine and inconsistently going to the gym. I wanted to improve my flexibility, stamina, be healthier and lose weight for an upcoming sailing trip. My first session with her was going over my goals, nutrition, and lifestyle habits. Within the first four sessions I noticed that I had more energy and was becoming more flexible. Candace coached me through making some simple diet changes which made a big difference in how often I experienced hunger during the day and gave me more energy. Over the course of two months I lost 6lbs of fat and 3 inches around my waist while maintaining my lean muscle mass. Candace is always attentive and focused during every session. She consistently challenges me during our workouts which include strength training, core workouts, and cardio. Training with Candace has made me in the best shape of my life! read more

My experience training with Candace has been very rewarding! I've tried other personal trainers who were not as goal oriented and just had me do random things based on what they felt like but Candace kept an online log of my workouts and increases weights/reps/types of workouts as time goes on, to push me further. She also checks that I reach a certain set of macros a week, since my goal is to lose weight/inches while still maintaining muscle. So far I've lost 2 inches in 12 weeks and my bodyfat dropped from 20% down to 16%. I like that we did an initial assessment of my body weight/took photos so it is easier to see progress. I also appreciated that Candace did certain 'warm up' exercises to see how my body dealt with certain movements, which helped her figure out an appropriate program. It's hard with all the information floating out there in the world to figure out exactly what to do to get to what you want. It's been great having not only someone help me with my workouts, but also having someone to consult and ask questions about my health and fitness. I feel like her answers are more helpful than Google, since she knows my specific body type and problems. I also really like her upbeat and positive attitude during workouts. It makes those hard training sessions much more pleasant! read more

I've been working with Candace for exactly one year. We started at the gym and have moved to remote during the pandemic. Working with Candace has changed my life. I am in my mid-fifties and my goals were to build muscle mass, get in better shape, and lose a few pounds. I have done all that thanks to her. She knows her stuff, is firm yet supportive, and always positive. Candace "gets" me and doesn't have a cookie cutter approach. She's very motivational without being aggro. She also moved seamlessly from a gym program to a home program even though I have almost no equipment at home. read more

I started training with Candace to build back my stamina and to get more toned. I used to do Crossfit and took a break but was not motivated to workout on my own and instead hired Candace to hold me accountable to show up for my workouts. Candace tailored each workout to fit my needs and my goals. She did a full body assessment and an eating habits questionnaire to learn about my general eating patterns to design nutrition guide specifically for my goals and eating preferences. I learned a lot about nutrition and Candace educated me about protein shakes and provided great suggestions for healthier, natural sources protein. During each workout I got feedback on ensuring that I had good form when lifting weights so that I got the most out of each exercise. Training with Candace was a very rewarding experience." read more

Before I started training with Candace I was struggling to maintain a good schedule of workouts with the right level of intensity. I wanted to improve on my climbing and snowboarding skills and lose 15-20lbs. During my training with Candace she helped me lose 2 inches around my waist in less than 2 months. I now have more energy for snowboarding and am able to ride longer and more confidently. At the same time, her methods for training core strength have improved my rock climbing endurance and I have built up the strength to climb longer without tiring. It's been a very positive experience working with her and she helped me create positive feedback loops that helped increase my energy levels and I'm sleeping better and thinking more clearly. It's good to have dedicated time to working out and having someone holding you accountable. read more

Candace is a motivational trainer! I've trained before but wasn't receiving the motivation like I received from Candace. Her workouts gave me major improvements physically and mentally and she's the best at giving advice. read more

In one month of training with Candace I dropped my bodyfat from 24% to 19% while maintaining my lean body mass. Candace educated me on a healthy diet, eating clean while teaching me how to monitor my diet. She also gave me tips on snacking and counting calories and trained me to know where my limit is and how to push my limit without injuring myself. I now feel more comfortable working out on my own and know what to do when I have sore muscles. She is very knowledgeable and designed what was best for me to achieve my goal. read more

I worked with Candace for several sessions with a goal of increasing my mobility as a means of improving muscle strength. I've never actually worked with a trainer like Candace and really resonated with her approach. After an assessment of my goals, she spent time creating a program tailored especially for me, which included nutrition education, foam rolling, and alternating exercises for mobility and strength training. I think her background (MS!) in bio increased my confidence in her as a trainer too, and I liked how she was able to clearly explain they 'why' behind many of the exercises. I would highly recommend her! read more