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About Sonja
Sonja's ability to motivate others and lead by example are the keys to her success as a fitness and nutrition professional. She has trained people of all ages and abilities for nearly 22 years. A skilled fitness programmer, Sonja holds Personal Fitness Training Certifications with ACSM and AFAA as well as AFAA specialty certifications in Youth, Senior, and Pre-Natal Fitness. Sonja is also an ACE Certified Health Coach which allows her to work with the allied health field caring for clients with more critical needs such as Diabetes, Lupus, Epilepsy, Heart Disease, Obesity, Cancer, Auto Immune conditions and many other health challenges. She is also a USATF Certified Running Coach, a Nutrition & Weight Loss Certified Counselor and CPR/AED Certified. Sonja has a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the College of William and Mary. She has published fitness and running articles in Runners World Magazine and Health & Fitness News. A natural and motivating public speaker, Sonja has performed as the keynote speaker for race expos, athletic banquets, Rotary Club functions, and national TV affiliates.
My favorite exercise
Anything that improves mobility.
My favorite quote
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle
My training philosophy
You should leave the session feeling better than when you arrived and this should carry over into your daily life week to week and month to month.
My training experience
27 + years for all ages and abilities
Areas of Expertise
- Core and Balance
- Nutrition
- Strength Training
- Weight Loss
- Flexibility and Mobility
- Boxing
- Muscular Definition
- Functional Training
- Sports Performance Training
- Cardiovascular Conditioning
- Wellness
NCCA Accredited Certifications
ACE Certified Health Coach
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Additional Certifications
AFAA Weight Management Specialist, AFAA Certified Youth Fitness Specialist, CPR/AED/First Aid, AFAA Behavior Modification Specialist, AFAA Senior Fitness Specialist, ACE Strength & Conditioning Specialist, ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Level 2 USATF Coach: Jumps, Sprints, Hurdles, Relays, AFAA Prenatal Instructor
Education
BA in International Relations
Who I Especially Like Working With
Bariatric, Law Enforcement, Overweight/ Obese, Peri/Post-menopausal, Pre/post-natal, Runners, Seniors, Student-athletes, Women, Youth
Medical Conditions Experience
Addiction, Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Asthma, Back Pain/Issues, Bone/Joint Injury, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Hip Pain/Issues, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Lower Body Pain/Issues, Obesity, Osteoporosis, Piriformis Syndrome, Plantar fasciitis, Postural Issues, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Shoulder Issues
Training Areas Served
In-home or Outdoor Training
Her programming is efficient and keeps me challenged, yet still feeling like I am progressing each week. She makes the workouts actually enjoyable! They are rarely the same in design, but it is obvious she follows a progressive plan based on sound principles related to my goals (weight loss around my gut area and building muscle in my upper and lower body). Sonja also is very knowledgeable in nutrition and keeps me on point and informed in this regard. She is one of the best in her field and her resume is proof of this...but in person she is the real deal. You will be happy you chose her!
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