Testimonials
We’ve been doing this for over 15 years, and many of our clients have stayed with us for just as long. Not because we push perfection, but because we’re consistent, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping you feel good in your body. We’re not just your partners, we’re your cheerleaders and part of your support system.
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Here are just some of the many testimonials we've gotten from clients over the years.
I’ve been working with Alex and Elise for a little over a year now, and it would be an understatement to say that they have changed my life.
A few years ago, I had a craniotomy that left me with extremely poor balance and depth perception, as well as a whole host of autoimmune issues due to my subsequent antibiotic usage to prevent post-surgery infection; ironically, I was getting 3+ bacterial infections a year in the aftermath. My hippocampus and my kidneys had been completely fried, and I was constantly compromised by illness and constantly fatigued. I was sort of at a loss as to how to move forward.
Since working out with Elise, my life has genuinely become infinitely easier. There is so much I couldn’t do before that I am able to do now. For years, I struggled with basic tasks that required balance or depth perception: lifting boxes and bags, playing any kind of sport, even walking in a straight line sometimes. Never in my life has it been easier to MOVE. Elise has always been empathetic to and ultra-aware of my struggles, and the plan that she’s put me on reflects that. I’ve improved immensely as a result. I can run distances, climb inclines, hike and throw without tripping, losing my balance, or completely missing my mark. If you have a working brain, you have no idea how bad your aim can be.
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A diet plan isn’t necessary with Atvolve, but I elected for it with the hope that it could help with my immune issues. It absolutely has. I get sick less often, and my illnesses are far less debilitating. More than that, I actually enjoy it. They provide structure without removing joy.
I feel better than I ever have. My training with Elise has not only improved my physical health, but my mental health. On gym days, I wake up excited to work with her and glad to be in my body.
I couldn’t recommend Atvolve enough. If you’re hesitant to make a change, don’t be. I can guarantee it will be for the better.​
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-Jensen Manelski on Google Reviews
I've been training with Alex for almost 10 years and in that time I've lost 170 lbs...and counting! It hasn't always been a straight path forward, many ups and downs, but her ability to navigate challenges in life is what has kept me on the path forward. She has helped me completely change the way I eat and helped me build value around exercise. If it wasn't for her, I would not be where I am today. ​
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-J.M. Los Angeles, CA
Working with Alex has been amazing! She brings her knowledge, patience, and sense of humor to each of our sessions. In the 18 months that we've been working together, she has customized my workouts to make space for multiple old injuries and several longterm illnesses (including pneumonia last winter). I always feel like Alex's direction keeps me working hard while protecting my longterm health and wellness. She's been very knowledgable and helpful around food and diet, as well, including working with my Celiac, Hashimoto's, and several rounds of AIP (autoimmune protocol). After a decade of feeling lost when it came to exercise, I feel stronger and better than I have in years and credit Alex with so much of that!
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-Caitlin Gorman on Google Reviews
I started working with Elise in the spring/summer of 2024. To say I had complex needs was an understatement. On one hand I was dealing with a series of chronic illnesses I had little to no understanding/ control of. But I was also a ballet dancer trying to return to her previous career, before illness and injury. I needed to be pushed for my career, but I also needed someone who understood how hyper mobility, chronic fatigue and chronic pain impacts a body. I needed someone who understood the "dancer brain" as well as an understanding of the complex physical needs for my sport.
Color me surprised when Alex randomly reached out to me when I made a desperate post on reddit, mentioning that she had a trainer who was not only a dancer but specifically works with people with different mobility needs. Little did I know working with Elise and Alex would be the key piece to what I needed to get back on track.
I went from being exhausted by a 10 min walk to taking on an intense 5 workouts a week schedule. Elise and Alex are just a wealth of knowledge. I have come to them with complex problems and they've been able to help work me through it.
Elise is an incredible trainer. She is so good at knowing when to push you and when to take a step back. She knows how to cue in a way that just clicks in your brain. Her dry sense of humor and absolute enthusiasm when you reach a goal can keep you going. Her approach to training is intelligent and intuitive. I would say working with Elise you can see that she draws on lived experience and has the intellectual curiosity to back it up.
Anyway. I love them highly recommend 10/10
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- Imani Curry-Johnson on Google Reviews
Alex is everything I could ask for in a trainer. I have a significant limitation with one of my feet and she finds creative ways to work around the limitation and continuously makes me feel challenged and engaged. Working with Alex has also helped me build strength and learn stretches to significantly reduce the impact that the foot injury has had on my everyday life. She has even made stretching videos and sent them to me on the spot when I have texted her about pain or discomfort. The stretching and strength has been so much better than physical therapy, and the personalization has helped me avoid injury and feel better about myself. When we don’t work out in person, she uses a cool app that includes videos and timers to let me work out on my own. Most importantly, she helped me develop an awesome back that I got to show off in my wedding dress!​
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-R.H. Washington D.C., Maryland
I've been working with Alex for a decade and have never considered stopping. She's informed! She's motivating! She's inspiring! It is clear that Alex is thoughtful when structuring my personal plans (for fitness, food and overall health). And maybe most importantly, she listens, she really listens to what I need at any given moment. We make plans together for my goals and I appreciate her willingness to listen and encourage me. Truly this carries over into many aspects of my life beyond physical fitness. Specifically related to fitness and health, we talk a lot about the reasons why I have the goals I have, we talk about how they can change. I love love love the specified workouts and the commitment to discussing overall health. 10 stars at least!​
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-A.M. Los Angeles, CA
I have been working with Alex for 5 years now and she is incredible! I have seen some amazing physical changes in my body but the best changes are with my mental health. Consistently moving my body has really helped improve my life overall!
One of the things I value so much about Alex is she will meet you where you are. Whether it's helping you do some rehab so you can run again (thanks achilles tendonitis), strengthen your hips and core to remove lower back pain (thanks sitting all day), or just adapting a session on the spot to meet you where your energy level is at (thanks life), she can do it all and with a smile. She also is super open to feedback on what is working and not and partners with you to build an exercise program (and lifestyle) that meets your goals and evolves as you need/want it to.
Highly, highly recommend working with Alex!
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-S.J. Chicago, IL
I started working with Alex in January 2024. I was sedentary with chaotic food habits. In our first 3 months, I focused on small but progressive and sustainable changes. Then a friend asked me to hike the Inka Trail…leaving only 5 months later. Alex didn’t flinch when I told her that I wanted to complete the 4 day, 26 mile hike with significant elevation gain. Alex created an amazing pre-hike training plan that fully prepared me to complete the hike without allowing “training” to consume my entire life. She balanced cardio and strength and stairs in a variety of workouts and activities that allowed me to still have a personal and social life and never become bored - she was an amazing mental coach. In September, I completed the hike. It’s still a tough trail but her training paid off and I was able to enjoy the hike, not just survive it. Thank you, Alex!​
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- Stephanie Salwen on Google Reviews
Alex is knowledgeable, fun, and truly meets you where you are. I've been training with Alex for over 4 years now and working with her has been the best investment I've made in myself and my health during that time. Alex really takes where you are in your life and in your day-to-day and creates workouts that fit with that - keeping your own goals and constraints in mind. The workouts we do together each week act as an actual workout, a space to learn new moves and techniques, and an opportunity to check in. Alex also creates a few other workouts for me to do on my own time between our sessions - they're easy to follow, and ensure that I'm able to keep making progress (or just serve as a reminder to move my body and take some time for myself). Working out remotely with Alex has been a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a trainer!
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- Lauren Vucovich on Google Reviews
Working with Alex the past two years has been life changing. I started working with her after being fully diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. I thought that fitness was out of the question for me, but with her help I am the strongest and healthiest I have EVER been. I have never met a more humble, kind, and knowledgeable person in their craft!​
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-E.M. Pasadena, CA
I used to work long hours, neglected my body and a health scare brought me to the ER for the first time in my life. I began training with Alex which taught me how to create boundaries. I began to have a better work/life balance, paid attention to what I was putting in my body and learned to love fitness again! I'm healthier, happier and advocate the importance of fitness everywhere I work now!​
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-M.F. Santa Monica, CA
I have been working with Alex since 2013. We have worked together to craft an overall mind and body health plan that works for me. She has encouraged me and flowed with me through all life's ups and downs. Her encouragement to prioritize health (physical and mental) has given me strength and tenacity in all aspects of my life - career, fitness, romance, friendships, etc. Alex's extensive knowledge and commitment to her own personal journey and growth is admirable. I'm so glad to have my Atvolve Community!​
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- Andrea Denike Martinez on Google Reviews
Alex was fantastic to work with! I’m 44 and I’m in the best shape of my life after training with Alex. This is the furthest I’ve ever been in my fitness journey. Alex taught me how to eat the right foods to have energy and lose weight at the same time. After meeting my goal weight, we adjusted my food goals so that I could build muscle and maintain weight. Alex has challenged me and pushed me to go further than I thought I could! Definitely recommend her services!​
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- Julie Koo from Google Reviews
I've been working with Alex for over a year now. I'm 48, and despite trying my own routines, joining gyms, and even working with a trainer live in a gym this is the first time I've been able to stick with a consistent workout. It's also one of the only times I've been able to make a significant, and so far consistent, change in my diet and see those results.
We do two live sessions per week and I do two that Alex sets up for me in the app. We also talk about nutrition and diet and how that relates to exercise and how to use the two together to get results. The app Alex uses is great - it narrates the workout and makes it easy to record. Knowing someone else is watching and tracking my workout and that we’ll talk about it next session has kept me consistent. I’ve definitely noticed changes in my body and people have noticed and commented. I’ve noticed a positive change in my mental health as well. Knowing more about how food affects my body and my workouts has helped me make better choices about what I eat.
I’ve appreciated how Alex is flexible and creative with the workouts. She uses what I have available to me and has recommended some minimal equipment when I haven’t had it. She’s been able to change workouts when I have access to a gym, or tailor workouts when I’ve been off camping and hiking. We started with simple movements and lower weights or body weight, and I’m now maxing out my weights on some moves, which feels amazing. She’s slowly, successfully nudged me into doing more than I thought I’d be able to. She’s laid back and keeps the in-person workouts both challenging and fun. I look forward to each one.
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-P.T. Santa Barbara, CA
Alex has been an incredible source of support during the year we've been working together, offering a level of commitment and encouragement that I've never experienced before. I've always struggled with consistency, but being held accountable by her has been a true game changer. Thanks to her guidance, I've made more progress than I ever thought possible.
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- Rafael Campos on Google Reviews
I’ve been working with Alex for nearly 10 years and in that time she’s helped me transform my body and has helped me uphold a healthy lifestyle. When we first met, I was not working out or eating well. She’s provided me with the tools I need to make healthy choices and maintain a strong body. Her bubbly personality makes it easy to work with her and I genuinely look forward to our sessions. She listens to my needs and comes up with dynamic fitness plans to help me reach my goals. She truly is the best!​
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-L.D. Denver, CO
Alex is knowledgeable, fun, and truly meets you where you are. I've been training with Alex for over 3 years now and working with her has been the best investment I've made in myself and my health during that time. Alex really takes where you are in your life and in your day-to-day and creates workouts that fit with that - keeping your own goals and constraints in mind. The workouts we do together each week act as an actual workout, a space to learn new moves and techniques, and an opportunity to check in. Alex also creates a few other workouts for me to do on my own time between our sessions - they're easy to follow, and ensure that I'm able to keep making progress (or just serve as a reminder to move my body and take some time for myself). Working out remotely with Alex has been a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend her to anyone else looking for a trainer!​
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-L.V. Santa Barbara, CA
Once I made working out a priority, it became clear how necessary exercise is to my ability to achieve a successful work life as a TV writer. Exercise helps me clear my mind, focus on what I need to accomplish, alleviate stress, and most importantly, sleep longer and better. Doing so refreshes and energizes me, giving me the clarity of mind to concentrate on the creative work that I need to get done. Alex has helped me stay on track with all of this for years, she is truly the best! ​
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-A.M. Los Angeles, CA
I hadn't worked out in years, mostly because of emotional baggage from being a competitive athlete when I was younger. Alex helped me with my physical journey for sure, but what I appreciate even more is how she guided me to healing my emotional baggage with food and exercise. I take much better care of my body and mind since working with her and that's had a positive impact in every aspect of my life.​
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-C.A. Los Angeles, CA
I have been working with Alex for almost two years! I like that she is careful and really tries to understand where your life/body is at as she directs you to be your strongest, healthiest self. I feel like I am in the best shape of my life, and that is due to us working on flexibility, balance, and strength every single workout. I would highly recommend her.​
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- Hazal Yuksel from Google Reviews
Our mission is to help you build a body you feel confident living in
Every piece of your program is made just for you — not a template, not a cookie-cutter plan, not something we copy/paste. You get a plan that fits your body and your life. That’s the partnership. That’s the goal.