"Celia Hawley's training has been indispensable in my improved health and energy!  For years I had an injured shoulder.  As a doctor of chiropractic, I worried that my shoulder could drastically limit my ability to serve patients.  Despite my athletic experience my postgraduate training in body mechanics and rehabilitation, I needed help to break through my fragile and frustrating plateau.  Under Celia's coaching I broke through!  I owe a great deal to Celia.  If you want to dramatically change the way you feel and live, call Celia now!" Dan Greenlee, D.C.  Pinnacle Spine and Disc Rehabilitation Center About Dan... "Dan is always finding the best in himself and not content to be average in any sense of the word.  I  have the pleasure of networking with him professionally and highly recommend him to any and all my clients for their spinal health.  He will have a long and healthy life because he started young with his fitness and maintains it both at the studio and using home equipment.  He is also a new dad and knows you can't be wimpy with a toddler in the house. Thanks Dr. Dan!" Celia

"Hi, I just thought I would let you know, Celia's new, beautiful personal fitness studio is up and running!  Here is the website to peruse.  Celia is the best trainer I have ever had for teaching me the latest techniques, proper body mechanics for my aging body and its idiosyncracies, and helping me maintain longevity for health and physical movement."  Love, M.T.  About M.T... "M.T. has been a client of mine for 10+ years and treasured girlfriend!  I first met her when she was in training for her first Seattle to Portland bike trip.  She did awesome!  She can also tell you that sometimes you have to change gears with your fitness protocol to keep fitness ahead of what little surprises our bodies give us.  She likes our Pilates with Mat table, Bowflex and Ball when at the studio, and attends a weekly Yoga class.  She's wise enough to know when she needs help and I'm one of a team she trusts with her fitness.  Thanks, M.T.! "  Celia

" FIt By Design has changed my life.  I feel better, look better and walk taller.  I am definitely healthier, as shown by the results of a recent annual physical. I am a dentist pushing sixty who spends hours each day sitting, hunkered over and bent to the left. I was a TV addict who spent too many hours sitting and munching.  My body had added girth and weight each year for the past twenty years.  I was a grandfather who had difficulty getting up off the floor after playing with Erica and Jarrod.  I was a former active person, but had become aerobically challenged. Like everyone else, I had been thinking about some sort of exercise plan for a long time.  I read books.  I bought equipment.  I set up a home gym.  Every now and then I'd pick up the weights to move them from here to there.  Periodically I'd clear out the excess junk that always seems to blanket the exercise stuff.  Essentially, I admired my little gym for almost three years. The catalyst for action (finally) occurred one evening last year.  I was sitting in the audience at a local playhouse.  One of the lead actors came out on stage.  He was dressed in street clothes and he looked good.  He projected vitality.  Something "clicked" and I decided at that moment to do something.  I was sick and tired of the way I looked and felt. Call it serendipity, but I met Celia coincidentally just a few days later.  I liked the personal one-on-one training she offered.  It was perfect for me. I have now committed to this major lifestyle change for almost fourteen months.  I call it "training for old age." The specter of a bent, unstable, weak and hobbled old geezer provides the daily motivation.  You can't go kicking and screaming into senility properly if you don't have the muscle and cardio to do it right! Initially, motivation began with the decision to look and feel better.  I then made an unconditional commitment to do thirty days of training, whether I liked it or not.  For me, prepaying the first twelve sessions provided the necessary short term commitment.  Over that thirty day period, positive physical changes were obvious and commitment became easier.  At some point, I realized I had so much time and energy invested in myself I no longer considered stopping. Now, fourteen months later, I actually DO look and feel better!  I DO stand taller, both physically and emotionally.  My endurance is improved.  I know I can have the body I should have had during my forties and fifties.  And the best thing?  My wife saw the changes occurring with me and four months ago decided to begin her training.  She's still at it. Thank you, Celia " Randy Snow About Dr. Snow... "Randy keeps us all smiling and is an inspiration and proof that whatever you want to change, you CAN!  I am proud to add that he has improved his overall strength several times over, compositionally by lowering bodyfat by 10 points so far and the physical showed lowered cholesterol.  He has also stopped that decadenal decline and backed it up by improving his lean body mass, posture, flexibility, agility, heart health and he looks way younger than when he started!  Now vitality lives in Randy's body.  He has taken responsibility for making nutrition changes, and has that rare quality to laugh no matter what the day handed him and get himself to the studio even when he'd rather just head on home.   I'm so proud of him for having the guts to stay the course when it wasn't easy and proving to all of us that you can start today and never look back.  He has completed the hard work of laying the foundation for his fitness and has discovered the importance of valuing the process it takes to maintain what he has built.   I am honored to coach his wife as well and she will have a glowing report herself to post soon.  The price is always lower than the prize...and because he said "it HAS to change NOW" he gets to live a healthier life !  Randy invested his time consistently and now he's enjoying the results. " Celia

"Celia is amazing!  After retiring a couple of years ago, I've wanted to do more to improve my overall physical health (reduce blood pressure, reduce extra weight, increase energy, etc.).  I tried a variety of health/fitness programs and nothing seemed to work for me.  A massage therapist I go to recommended Celia.  At first, I was apprehensive about the cost.  But after finishing the first package of sessions, I realized this is the best investment I've ever made! I have more energy, less pain and feel much better overall.  Celia has given me an exercise program that works for me.  Not just for now but for the rest of my life!  Celia doesn't take the traditional approach toward exercise.  She doesn't believe in "no pain, no gain"!  Instead she believes "why pain...it's soooo stupid!"  There are, of course old injuries or other problems that may be painful to overcome.  But Celia is a fitness therapist and she is a wizard at finding the fastest and least painful way of helping you overcome your obstacles no matter what they are;  physical, mental or emotional.  She is really very good at what she does! Celia says she's just my coach.  But she's really much more than that.  She's more like an exercise angel.  Thank you, Celia,  you're the best!!!" Bill G. , Computer Professional About Bill G...  "I wanted you all to see this note from a man who's profession requires that he sit in front of a computer all day.   He has accomplished a commendable amount of bodywork in only one month!  The reason he has is due to his willing attitude, and a workout habit he decided to jump into with a "game on" commitment of three days a week without fail.  Bill's progress  has not surprised me because I knew he would improve in a hurry with a plan like that.  He wasn't sure he would "enjoy" a fitness program when he first came in to talk about it.  So we just had some fun with his program design and ...voila!  He has improved posturally, and is much more flexible, has added overall strength (he says he has "new" muscles!)  and having a great time exploring all the different ways to improve himself physically.  He won't go back to the sedentary life now...he knows too much, and is having too much fun!   Way to start a whole new way to live life Bill! "   Celia

''Celia has been a godsend to me.  Earlier this year, I was feeling very sluggish, overweight, tired, and every doctor I talked to was not able to help me.  My problem was that I was just out of shape.   All my muscles had decided to take a long vacation and were playing havoc with the rest of my system.  Celia and I had to wake them up again!  She works with your doctor(s) to make sure any exercise program is at an acceptable level of physical therapy according to your current physical health.  Friends and family have noticed the difference my energy level, attitude and overall health.  My doctors have told me to keep up whatever I am doing because I am on the right track.    I can do things now that I wouldn't even think about six months ago! I was recommended by my by Naturopath after trying several other options.  Your challenge and goals become easier when Celia and you both work together to achieve success. It is very rewarding to see progress every step of the way.  One thing that I love about going to see Celia is that I know I am doing the right thing, I love the social interaction, and I don't feel like I am a number like you so often do when you are in a doctor's office.  You can be healthy and you can have energy and it only takes a few minutes a day!   I actually miss exercising (and I never thought I would) when I have to cancel or miss an appointment of other commitments.   If you are committed to your health and physical well-being -  working with Celia is the way to go!" Linda Louise About Linda Louise..." When I look at Linda today I see a radiant woman of strength! In the few short months we have been working on her goals I have seen a dramatic change in her posture, strength, flexibililty,composition, balance and especially her sense of wellbeing!  What a joy to watch the transformation and be a part of the process!  Linda is one I brag about to others, and it's all about her determined and focused hard work.  We do love to laugh and have such fun creating the foundation of her new fit lifestyle.  She has come a long way in a relatively short time and her Doctors are pleased as well. What she was too humble to mention above is that she created her new fitness level after a full day of work 2 times a week and then did 2 more sessions per week at home by herself plus daily cardio walking and daily Pilates Matwork!  I have no doubts about her continuing her practices for life...she knows what to do and has the belief in herself that will stand up to any challenge. You inspire us, Linda! "  Celia

"I was referred to Celia by my physical therapist.  I needed to learn how to walk again and get in shape fast! I had broken  a tendon in my leg hiking up a hill at too steep of an angle.  I had been on crutches for months.  I worked with Celia several times a week for a month and was able to walk the cobble stones in Rome  and other places on a vacation that Fall!  I would not have been able to walk all day if was not for Celia's expertise in getting my body back in shape.   Due to previous automobile accident injuries Celia has also worked with me in re-activating my muscles.  She works with you on an individual basis and does not allow you to go past what you are capable of doing.  She always has her pom poms up with her cheer-you-on attitude while you are working out.  She is willing to work with your therapist in assessing your specific needs as well.  I wish her well in her new  location and encourage anyone who needs a trainer with expertise and encouraging enthusiasm to call Celia."  Cheryl "It took time and trust.  Cheryl's fitness journey has not been easy and we did not take any shortcuts.  She did the work and I watched as she gained stability.  It was her laughter and sunny attitude that made it possible to get over the discomforts of re-training.  She's and amazing lady and I have great respect for her.  We still have more to accomplish as her body heals but the positive results keep coming proving that corrective exercise works for her !  Her therapist and I have found ways to keep her in her pain-free movement patterns and we are so proud of her progress!  When your daily life depends on it, fitness makes all the difference. Cheryl, you keep me on my toes and I am a better fitness therapist for having worked with you!

As an alternative to taking prescription drug medication for osteoporosis, my doctor recommended I start exercising with Celia to strengthen my bones.  Celia is very knowledgeable about osteoporosis and provides excellent instruction!  I am able to exercise with Celia's guidance in the studio and then at home using elastic tubes.  I really appreciate the help Celia has given me.  It is fun and doesn't have side effects like prescription drugs do!     Valerie Working on this goal is one of the most rewarding for both the client and the trainer!  I love to share the victories my clients have achieved with weight training, and although it takes time and a lot of effort, it is well worth the time to 'fall-proof" your bones.  Valerie has made a significant change in her muscle density and that translates directly to her bone density.  The results of this kind of training are visible and measurable with the DEXA scan.  The percentage of bone mineral can inprove as well.  Adding weight training regimen to a good diet with sufficient protein and plenty of hydration, and supplementation can significantly change bone profiles.  Valerie has that inner motivation to stick to her program and experience all she can get from it!  Valerie,  I'm so glad you came to me when you did and so proud of your progress!   Your confidence and willingness to work hard has paid off in so many ways!  Stay that course!

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