I've had dozens of trainers over the years, so I can speak with conviction when I say that Yvonne is among the best out there! She has an integrated approach to fitness that incorporates nutrition counseling, cardio, weights, spin, pilates, yoga, gravity machines, balance and more. Yvonne created custom work outs every time we met so that the routine never was old and always was challenging. She reinforced our workouts through regular check ins by phone or email to ensure that the work out was effective and that I was adhering to my routine when not working out with her. In addition, Yvonne has a great personality and is always a joy to work out with, so I (generally) looked forward to my work outs with her.

– Josh McCarter, the former President of Arbitech

I have been working out with Yvonne for approximately one year now. The energy and strength I have gained is enormous. As a working mom with a busy schedule, I did not make time to exercise for many years. I finally hit the lows of energy and stamina, and luckily I met Yvonne. I have dropped at least 10 pounds and am in better shape than I have ever been in my life. Yvonne has been instrumental in my fitness program and strength training. Her Pilate’s instruction has helped me to strengthen my core muscles while also getting an incredible work-out. She is very knowledgeable about injuries and how to avoid and work around them. Her nutrition counseling is an added bonus. Yvonne is a certified nutritionist and is compassionate about not only fitness but nutrition. She is devoted to helping each individual with their own nutrition and fitness plan. She always motivates and challenges her clients to improve their physical capability. As a physician, I really appreciate her commitment to health and well-being.

– Ann Marie Raffo, MD

Yvonne has worked with me for nearly four years, and the results have been great. At a phase in my life when most of my peers are losing muscle mass and getting soft around the middle, Yvonne has helped me get bigger, stronger and more confident. She has achieved these results intelligently and efficiently, with only two hour-long sessions per week, and without causing me injury. Yvonne has also taken a 360 degree approach to my wellness by advising me on nutrition and lifestyle choices. Because of her efforts I feel better about myself than ever before.

– Doug Kari, Executive/Attorney, Laguna Niguel, CA

Training under Yvonne has been a fabulous experience. Yvonne's knowledge and positive and supportive style have really helped me achieve my goals. When I started with Yvonne I was relatively out of shape. Since I started working with her I have shed about 30 pounds and was then able to complete and excel at half marathons and other athletic events, now including triathlons. With seemingly relatively easy changes in exercise and nutritional habits instilled in me by Yvonne (and some hard, but fun, work along the way) I am now able to sustain this fitness level.

– Bill Hewson, Corporate Executive, Canadian Pacific Railway

Thank you so much for helping me achieve my weightloss goals. I appreciate you helping me stay focused and being accessible during this challenge. You were right, trust the workouts and eating plan and results will follow. You are awesome!

– John Fischbeck, President/ Co Founds, Tresor Properties, Laguna Beach

I am Stefanie a 22 year old female, from Germany. I started working out with Yvonne a couple months ago and i lost 16 lbs over this time. I like the way she stays in contact with me to check how the diet and the workout go on a daily basis. Her little compliments on my improvements made me work harder and be more disciplined on my workouts. The atmosphere in ther studio is cozy and warm.
Powerful,funny,personalized and balanced,that's how i would describe her training with me.
The one on one training made it comfortable to speak about my weight and eating problems.
I had such a great time with her. Thank you for pushing me back into a better and healthier life.

– Steffi Eggink

Yvonne is an instructor's instructor. She is the best of the best. I've had the pleasure of attending Yvonne's Step Pump, Core and various other classes when she taught at Fountain Park Health Club in Calgary Canada and they were so so amazing. The workout was sensational, the format was fantastic and the classes were so much fun. Yvonne was an inspiration to all that attended and you could sense her energy level and her kind and caring attitude. The studio was always packed when Yvonne was teaching so you had to show up really early in order to get a spot. Yvonne also taught me how to run in her runner's classes and supported and encouraged me throughout all of my marathons. I run five half marathons a year along with a full marathon every other year. It's thanks to Yvonne that I started running and maintaining a fit and active lifestyle. Thank you so much Yvonne for all the training, for your encouragement, inspiration and motivation. I could not have done it without you. You are the nicest person that anyone could hope to meet and you are the best instructor and trainer that anyone could hope to have. We miss you very much here in Calgary.

– George Kruk

I have had the pleasure of partaking in Yvonne’s classes which consisted of boot camp, core strength, step pump, and weight training for a number of years. Yvonne also became a personal mentor in the areas of nutrition. My individual goals for fitness and well being were not only achieved but surpassed due to the constant encouragement and leadership shown by Yvonne. Her classes were innovative and fun which created an atmosphere of comradery with all those attending her class – a bond that has been maintained by a number of individuals since Yvonne left Calgary to further develop her passion for fitness and good health. Those of us that looked to Yvonne for inspiration lost a valuable teacher and friend when she left and I know that anyone who has the privilege of her instruction will truly benefit from her coaching and her continuous interest in raising the bar in the world of fitness. Yvonne has only one goal and that is to make her clients healthy both mentally and physically. She is truly a role model.

– Carol Oxtoby, President and CEO, Heritage Pointe Properties Inc.

Yvonne truly cares about people and that is what makes her so unique. She builds relationships not clientele. I had worked out for years without seeing results. Once I met Yvonne things changed, I worked harder and learned more about nutrition. Through her coaching I learned to eat better and pushed myself harder and quickly saw results. Yvonne was always there and showed me how much more I could do. She's such an inspiration that I soon became an instructor and still use a number of her great routines!! Thanks for who you are Yvonne a true inspiration to all of us.

– Bonni Pietrocarlo, Manager Yard/ Road Process Performance