I have known Sofia for several years and earlier this year had the privilege of being her training and nutrition client and now one of her GTX students. Sofia takes great care to make sure you are comfortable with and knowledgeable about what you are doing and why you are doing it. I have learned a tremendous amount about nutrition and feel comfortable with food in a way I never have before. Sofia helped me see there is no "good" or "bad" food. She also taught me about balance in my meal planning and overall eating habits. I no longer have anxiety about food and that is HUGE for me. Sofia truly cares and does not judge. She is compassionate and knowledgeable. I look forward to working with her for years to come!
- Cathy B.
I have been working with Sofia for over a year & a half in both 1-on-1 sessions and in a group class. No matter the setting or class size, she is always right there to show you the correct technique or to help keep you focused. Sofia genuinely likes what she does and who she works with and that comes through during each training session. I wouldn't want to work out without her.
- Jolene N.
Sofia is one-of-a-kind. She is simultaneously the smartest, funniest, most encouraging AND demanding trainer-- no, *person* you'll probably ever meet. When she isn't kicking your butt, she's motivating you to reach heights and goals you long thought impossible. I've been a member at Life Time Bloomingdale since January 2016. During that time, I've worked with several trainers. While all of them have been wonderful, Sofia is on another level. I genuinely enjoy working with her, even when it results in sore muscles and massive sweat loss. She has a knack for helping me - possibly the most uncoordinated person in the gym - to make significant improvements to balance, strength, and stamina. Sofia never settles for anything less than the best I'm capable of. And for that, I'm absolutely grateful.
- Alan H.
Last year in August I decided at 61 to sign up for the 60 day challenge. Sofia was working the 'tent' that Sunday and I am blessed it was her. She was exactly what I needed. Because of several falls and a developing cataract I had become almost afraid to walk down stairs or even curbs. With Sofia's steady guidance and encouragement I was able to strengthen my muscles, improve my balance and coordination, lose weight and regain a confidence I had lost. Today I work out with Sofia 2X every week and follow a structured cardio program 3X. In December I will run a 5K for St. Jude's in Memphis with my family. I joke with Sofia after I accomplish something that I didn't think I could, that she must know what she is doing. Believe me, it's no joke, Sofia knows exactly what she is doing and she is the best!
- Rose M.
“I've been working with Sofia for the last 7 months in her Team Burn class and have seen tremendous results. She is a very knowledgeable trainer who is constantly pushing us to achieve and surpass our goals. Sofia is very good at accommodating physical limitations, after my back surgery last September I was very hesitant to return to the gym and worried I couldn't get back in shape. Sofia took the time to understand my limitations and helped me work around them with modified exercises to increase my core strength. Today I am running, jumping and squatting again with ease. I haven't felt this good in 10 years!”
- Dan F.
I met Sofia when I first joined the gym in January. My intentions were to just try it out for a month to get myself on the right track. (I usually liked to work out by myself) Six months later, I am still training with Sofia and still seeing great results. Not only does she push me harder than I would push myself, she has taught me so much about health and fitness along the way. I am able to take what I learn and apply it outside of my sessions with her. Sofia is truly invested in the health and well-being of her clients, and has taken the time to really get to know me. Sometimes I think she knows my strengths and weaknesses better than I do! She is determined to make me the best version of myself. A great experience and investment!
- Rachelle D.
We joke and say that Sofia is brutal. She is, but she's also super sweet and dedicated! She's so effective at what she does, and the training is so fun and beneficial, that I talk it up all the time. Working out with Sofia has made me so much stronger and healthier, and I'm happy about it every day when it's so much easier to do everything!
- Anne W.
