“Since I cannot motivate myself, I have now been training five times a week with Julie for the past two years. Now, I cannot even imagine going through a week without a training session. I am in the best shape I've ever been. Thank you, Julie , for continuing to motivate me!“ --Michelle B, age 26 “I have tried so many times and so many ways to lose weight, but had not been very successful. From our very first session, I have felt I was in good hands with Julie. For the first time, I felt as if my trainer saw me as a complete person instead of just focusing on my physical shape and abilities." --Jennifer F. “Julie Christine helped me train for my first marathon and I could not have wished for a better trainer. I could never have gotten into this shape and would never have achieved this kind of endurance with my own limited know-how about the abilities of my own body.“ --Lydia

I met Julie in 2013 when my mom introduced me to her yoga class. I eventually started coming her bootcamp classes with my mom and started to see results. I late 2014 I started working on my Master's degree and eventually my exercise took a back seat. In that time I was not working out and was not in the shape I used to be in. I finished my degree in summer of 2016, but was not in the right mindset to get back into working out and I was also embarrassed to come back after leaving for so long. In the beginning of 2017 after I came back from a trip I realized it was time to take back my health and get back into shape. Julie welcomed me back with open arms and within 11 weeks I lost 6.5% body fat, lost 4in on my waist alone, and was stronger than I was at my peak of working out. Julie has really helped empower me and reshape me into a stronger better version of myself!

I was introduced to Julie three years ago when I joined 24 Hour Fitness, l was recovering from my third lower back surgery and needed a cane and walker to get around. The manager said Julie had extensive experience and would be the best trainer to work with me. I will always be thankful to that gentleman because with Julie's help I am able to travel, hike around in mountains, continue my building projects, and enjoy an active retirement. The training started once a week at 24 Hour Fitness and then moved to my house. Each training session lasts about an hour, and is followed up with some deep tissue massage. At first Julie asked a lot of questions trying to figure out what exercises would be most helpful. Over time we developed a program concentrating on flexibility and core training that I practice everyday. As I get stronger, Julie is constantly pushing me by introducing new exercises. Having a strong core has allowed me to be on my feet and move around with very little pain. As long as I continue following Julie's program there is no reason why I cannot continue an active life style. Julie motivates me to keep training and I plan on her being my trainer indefinitely.

Lorena’s journey… You never know if you don’t try. This was definitely not me. I constantly lived with the reminder I had to get on a diet and exercise every time I went through family photos or when trying out new clothes. Throughout the years, I kept saying to myself, as long as I do not hit X number of pounds I am still ok. The day came when I hit the scale at more than 200 pounds and I was shocked! Wow, was I naive. It was just a poor excuse I was making to cover up the real problem…the increase in my weight. In August of 2010, I started taking Zumba classes at the gym and this is where I met Julie C. Piansay. I was a bit intimated by her because she was an instructor and a trainer, but once I started to get to know her she was the sweetest person. One day I took the courage to ask her for a CD for her Zumba music and in the conversation she offered to do a boot camp for a friend and myself. At first, I was a little scared because I have cerebral palsy and did not know if I was able to handle the exercises and scared to try a new form of training. The first day of boot camp, I was nervous and within 15 minutes of starting the session I actually got winded and had to stop immediately. For a moment, I was discouraged but Julie was so patient and explained this was a normal reaction especially not being used to doing this this type of workout. This was the beginning of my journey and the changes to come. Since then, I have become a different person and I am not just talking about the change in my body, but my relationship with food and fitness. It had to be a lifestyle change not just physically, but most importantly mentally. It has not been an easy journey; however, I am a strong believer that if you put your mind and energy to something you want to change, anything is possible. I went from a size 18 to now a size 6. This is definitely an everyday commitment. Now I really enjoy working out, eating healthy and motivating others to make health and fitness part of their everyday lives. Over the years, my perception about exercising was seen as, “I will exercise when I need it”, but now I see it as an everyday ritual that is a huge part of me. Yes, I lost the weight but it does not stop here. I am fully dedicated to making a difference in educating others especially with my personal experience of having cerebral palsy. This has not prevented me in doing the workout program and constantly pushing myself to the extreme of my capabilities. I am proud of myself and truly thankful to Julie for her dedication, inspiration and being a huge part of my journey to a better future. Losing the weight is awesome, but what is most important for me now is how I feel about myself and how this has impacted to make changes in my life. Now at age 40, I feel at my prime time enjoying life more than ever and continue challenging myself wth life choices. If you really want something you sacrifice and persevere until you reach your goals. I am a perfect example of accomplishing something with limitations, but now that I think about it the only limitation that exists is not trying. Your life ultimately is the result of the choices you make. Thank you Julie!!