Working with Pattie has been a life changing experience. My relationship with my body has grown deeper and stronger, and with it, my confidence. This affects every moment of my waking life, this sense of strength that lets me take chances.

I am a fat woman, and have been for many years. Dramatic weight loss has continued to elude me. But through intense and personal training, I have shattered myths about my bodies and my ability.

For example, doctors told me my knee pain was a weight-related issue that would continue to worsen as I aged. By working specific muscle groups and working on balance and core strength with Pattie, I have eliminated knee pain. Not relieved or lessened, eliminated! I also eliminated a great deal of fear about attempting physical challenges.

Now I don’t hesitate to ride a bike, hike a steep trail or take the stairs. I don’t shy away from physical challenges as I once did – I know I am strong and flexible.

Pattie is an inspiring trainer who is supportive yet demanding and creative. I am never bored! She knows how to find the perfect balance between challenge and success so that the training experience remains lively and fun.
Patrise H., 46

Saint Pattie has replaced Saint Jude as patron saint of this particular hopeless case. I am a senior citizen with very little flexibility, poor balance, too many pounds and a lifetime of avoidance of physical exercise. I’ve been working with Pattie Cinelli only a short time – less than six months – yet I can’t believe how much I have improved. Her knowledge of the body and its musculature is solid. For 64 years I believed that I had an inflexible spine. In our first session she showed me that the inflexibility was in my legs, not my back, and she’s also convinced me that I can fix it! I am already seeing significant improvement in flexibility, endurance, strength and balance.

While I won’t predict that I’ll ever turn into an exercise addict, I expect to see more and more improvement which will let me to continue to keep on doing what I like to do – travel to off-the-beaten track places in Asia – for many years to come. Of course, it helps that Pattie has a great personality and the patience of a saint.
Pat M., 64

Over the past year and half of training with Pattie I have experienced increased strength and flexibility and my posture has improved. She has designed varied workout routines to deal with my special needs and pushes me to continue to build my performance even when I am resistant.

I sought personal training because I wanted to make sure I just was not exercising without improving my overall body condition. Pattie has helped me to move toward my goal.
Mary B. 59

I began training because I’d begun to feel like a Pillsbury doughboy, especially in my upper body - all weakness and flab with little strength. I’ve been doing weekly training with Pattie for one year and a half and feel and look much better. Even though I know I could probably commit more time and energy to getting fit, my strength is increased, my flexibility is better and I am eating better. My next goal is to lose 15 pounds!
Paul R., 47

I was blessed with a very resilient body and enjoyed lots of strenuous athletic activity. I simply thought my life would always be filled with whatever physical activity I chose to pursue. In short, I took my good fortune and good health for granted. For a brief period of time (about two years) I allowed my daily workouts to lapse. I played tennis infrequently, if at all. I gave up playing seasonal softball. I stopped rollerblading, running and cycling. I knew I needed some help-- first to get off some of the accumulated weight and second to help me build back my overall physical fitness. I joined a program at my gym that combined weight training, cardio workouts and stretching classes for flexibility. That’s where I first met Pattie. She taught me to treat my stretching sessions seriously, and to listen to the quiet messages my body sent me. From the stretching classes, I followed her into Pilates classes and finally into a daily Pilates routine I do on my own. With her encouragement, I pursued a fitness career that I find highly rewarding. Once again, I am physically active. I run, cycle, play tennis, and teach a lot of fitness classes. Very soon I will strive to become certified to teach Pilates. I know how much this form of exercise has helped me; and I encourage others to try it for themselves.
Katherine L., 52

I met Pattie through her Pilates class and asked her to train me privately before my wedding. She not only focused my exercise regimen, but also coached me on moving toward a healthier lifestyle and a focus on health of spirit and mind. Pattie constantly challenged me to try new things and explore wellness from a holistic standpoint. I have never felt more beautiful or more self-assured than on the day of my wedding, and I owe a great deal of that to Pattie's guidance and training.
Allison B., 30