I originally found Shannon as I was looking for a trainer to provide some cross training for me during my marathon training plan.  She was extremely thoughtful in the training she provided me to help me get ready for race day.  I really felt that incorporating her cross training into my running plan made me feel very strong on race day and helped prevent injuries

After I was done with my race, I was hooked and continued to train with Shannon because I loved how strong I was feeling.  I increased my sessions with her and this is when I really began to see results.  Inches came off and I was progressing in the amount of weight I could move in the gym.

 Shannon is a results driven professional and one of the kindest humans I know.  She has provided me mental and physical support, in and out of the gym.  The relationship does not end when you leave the gym with Shannon which I really appreciate.  She pushes you in the gym and the workouts are never boring or repetitive.  She constantly throws new challenges at you to continuously improve your physicality.  I cannot recommend Shannon enough as a personal trainer and honestly wish I could work out with her every single day!

-Meredith S.

"Shannon always put in so much thought into how to train me to meet my fitness goals.   At our first two sessions, she assessed me and then moved forward to pushing me slightly past what I thought to be my limit.  Her constant monitoring of form has helped me lift weights more efficiently and her carefully planned work outs are always different, which keeps things interesting.  This has allowed my body to become the strongest it’s ever been and for the first time ever, be proud of the definition in my arms, even after having three children. 

Within a few weeks, I saw change and in a few months, I lost inches off my hips, waist and biceps.  Shannon also worked with me on nutrition by reviewing my food log.  She gave helpful suggestions on how to make improvements in my diet to reduce bloating and help fuel my muscles for a stronger work out.  She makes our sessions educational as well, giving me tools to optimize my own work outs when I am at the gym on my own.  

I love how encouraging and passionate she is about exercise and my overall well-being.  It has definitely rubbed off on me and my other friends who train with Shannon.   She checks in constantly to make sure we are recovering from our work outs, which makes me feel like she is always nearby to consult with me on any fitness question I may have..

 I love working out with Shannon.   She makes exercise fun and enjoyable.

- Michelle K.

"Shannon's knowledge is unmatched. Every week, the workouts are different and methodical, and she always makes it interesting. Because her workouts are strategic, I have gotten great results"

- Kathy B.

"Before Shannon, I could never see myself working out with a trainer.  I regularly work out on my own and assumed it would be the same with a trainer.  I was wrong.  Shannon is an incredible and knowledgeable trainer who provides the best motivation.  I never thought I could do the things that Shannon made me do, and now I am much stronger and leaner because of it.  Shannon knows what she's doing, and she makes sure you work out right.  The best part is that every workout with Shannon was different and challenging but always fun!  Highest recommendation!!"

- Mane S.

"After working with Shannon, I have seen amazing results.  I am stronger & more active and, most importantly, I now enjoy working out.   Every session with Shannon is challenging and she always encourages and motivates me.  She is such a great, caring person and I feel fortunate to have met her.   Highest recommendation!"

- Seung L.

“Shannon has transformed my mind and body and has helped me realize that I can be strong and healthy again.

Two pregnancies and 9 years of poor eating choices with yo-yo diets and inactivity had left me in a rut. To compound that baseline, I got into a horrific car accident that left me in chronic pain from my injuries.

It was at this all-time low that Shannon came into my life and helped me realize through our workouts that we could achieve my goals of being healthy, losing the 60lbs that had creeped on, and do all this without further harming my injuries.

She is so in tune with what my body needs, how hard she can push my workouts, and watches every move so closely and modifies everything around my injuries so as to not flare up my pain.

She is the most focused, caring, involved, knowledgable, aware, and inspirational trainer. She shows up with the biggest smile and encourages and empowers me through every workout. I have not felt this strong and healthy in mind and body for so long. Shannon has been the most positive change my life.”

-Sylvia A.

“I have been interested in weight-training AND boxing for quite some time, but wasn’t sure where to turn. Life gets in the way, time passes and I neglected my search and, in turn, myself. Luckily, Shannon Derby was highly recommended to me by a mutual friend and I’m forever grateful. Shannon makes it clear that her mission is to provide the perfect combination of a fitness routine, in a safe and most effective manner, with the rigor that suits your body and needs. She’s professional, educated, an expert in her field, passionate about her work and a delight. I always feel great after my work-outs and look forward to the next one…Thank you so much, Shannon!" 

-Cindi D.