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Retirement was coming, and work had been what grounded me and gave me purpose. With that going away, I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life feeling the way I had spent my life so far: all that anxiety and gloom and doom, and an awful lot of self-condemnation. I wasn’t the best person I could be for myself or for those other people that I thought were giving my life meaning. I can slap a smile on my face and I can fake it well, but on the inside, it was hollow. What would my purpose be without having to work? I didn’t think I was as important as the other people in my life that I took care of.

Working with Trina, what’s been vital for me is learning to love myself and think about truth as I perceive it versus what the truth really is, learning that I don’t have to be perfect to be enough, and being able to talk that through in a safe environment where I’m not threatened. I’m not pushed. I’m just allowed to go at my own pace and my own speed. I understand negative self-talk now, what it looks like and sounds like, and how to actively disengage that switch inside my brain. I’ve realized that I have to fill up my own cup before I can serve others well, instead of running on empty all the time. I’ve learned the way to fill up my own cup, and I accept my imperfection as being perfectly me, with all of my flaws.

Working with Trina has been worth every dime and every minute. I have come away with so much more than I expected. Before, I was living, but only partially. Now I am living fully, comfortable in my own skin and at peace with who I am. And on the days when I’m anxious and circumstances are not what I want them to be, they don’t define who I am. I can center and focus and be still and mindful. It centers me to be able to say, “That is not true. And this is true.” I am walking away with that discernment of what is real and true, and what is not, and that’s worth more than anything I could have.

Melissa

Private Coaching Client

Before working with Trina, my work and my family always came first and I put myself last. And one day I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize myself anymore. I felt horrible. I’d be out of breath after just a flight of stairs. I couldn’t keep up with my husband and kids and they started to notice. I’d try to play with my granddaughter and chase her around, huffing and puffing. I wanted to be a better example for my kids. I needed to take control back, to find my power and my strength. I needed to take better care of myself so I could be with my family, to be active with them.

When I first started working with Trina, I thought I already knew what to do and that working with her I might get more motivation. But working with her I accomplished so much more. I learned that all the little changes add up to big things. The psychology of it was so helpful, the questions she’d ask me.  Trina had such a calming influence on me too. I looked forward to talking with her every week. It made a big difference. She was so encouraging and had such great ideas.

Trina helped me envision who I really am, and I found that part of me I’d forgotten and given up on years ago – the athletic, strong, healthy me. Now I look in the mirror and say “I’m back!” I feel great! I run up the stairs 2 at a time. My husband can’t keep up with me and told me he wants to get in shape too. I can keep up with my granddaughter and I have so much energy and joy now.

Vickie S.

Private Coaching Client

Before working with Trina I felt overwhelmed and was trying to cope with increasing anxiety. My health was suffering and I was struggling to make even the smallest changes. From working with Trina my anxiety has decreased so much that it is not even an issue for me anymore. Having Trina as a coach has been one of the best things that I have done for myself. Working with Trina has not only been invaluable, it has been enjoyable too. She is fun, personable but most of all attentive to your needs. My health has improved, my attitude has improved, my outlook has improved. I feel better about myself than I have ever done and I have Trina to thank for that.”

Client name withheld to protect privacy

Private Coaching Client

Before working with Trina, I was always driving forward, in a self-sacrificing hamster wheel addiction, and I felt like I had gotten out of control. I would be shaken by others’ disapproval, rejection, and misunderstandings. I initially hesitated to contact Trina about coaching because I wasn’t sure I wanted to delve into the personal, vulnerable matters that were limiting my wellness path. Then I realized that following through in achieving my goals would send me the message that I matter. What I have liked best about working with Trina is that she provides a safe, nonjudgmental space and creates curated teaching information for me. As a result of working with her, I have had more real conversations with those close to me and have forgiven others close to me. With family I am responding with boundaries and self-respect like I never have before. I am learning that approval from others doesn’t matter as much to me as it did when we started the coaching process. It is not necessary to sacrifice myself and who I am for the sake of what other people think or what I think they think! I don’t have to ask anyone for permission to nurture and nourish myself. Intuition is a beautiful word and gift, and I want to honor the intuitive wisdom that is mine. Reaching this level of settledness is so wonderful! I feel like I have come home to myself, and instead of visiting for a while like I have done in past, I have moved in with the plans to stay.”

Client name withheld to protect privacy

Private Coaching Client

Before the group coaching program I had tried everything and became more and more discouraged. The program helped me to get over the hump and started me on the right track. The group was supportive and fun to be with. Trina is an excellent coach. She never discourages you but supports you and helps with ideas to help you not hinder you. She makes you want to commit to the program and be a success and she shares your joy with you because she has been there like us. Keep up the good work Trina and thank you for giving me my self esteem back.
B. D.
Group Coaching Client
I have hypothyroidism with Hashimoto's Disease. My metabolism has nearly shut down. Fatigue is something I fight daily. Learning more about the way foods process and affect my body has really helped me to discover what changes I need to make.

As I continue with this mindset, I believe I will see other health benefits from that. Trina made everything easy to understand and took me through things, step by step. She is definitely in your corner if you need guidance.
Chantel T.
Group Coaching Client
Before working with Trina I had chronic pain in my lower back, targeted to the right side, with sporadic throbbing pain in my right thigh, in addition to shifting, hurting hips. That was accompanied by constant muscle stiffness from the base of my skull and down my entire back. This chronic pain was debilitating in a lot of ways: I couldn’t play with my daughter, stand at the sink and wash dishes, pick items up off the floor. Even getting in and out of a vehicle was challenging. Even on good days, I took constant breaks to lay down and rest my back. I have always been an active individual, so being so limited was extremely frustrating. It also made me sad, knowing the limitations I had with interacting with my own family.

The first session with Trina was the most eventful. I experienced body twitching (abdomen, feet, shoulders) and pressure in my forehead to my temples. None of which was painful, but definitely not like anything I had ever experienced previously. In addition, I felt my sacrum drop into place.

As a result of working with Trina, my chronic lower back pain is gone and my hips no longer shift. My muscles are starting to loosen as well, albeit I admittedly am still working through the muscles stiffness.

Give it a try! You never know what will be the right treatment for your body and your specific situation. Working with Trina could be the breakthrough you need to start getting over chronic pain, like it was for me.
Laura
CranioSacral Therapy Client
Before I started working with Trina, I was working with a therapist who really understood anatomy and truly practiced deep tissue massage. She moved and I was so sure I wouldn’t find someone of her caliber, I went without massage for several months and all of my familiar aches grew worse. I didn’t want to pay for a “fluff and buff” massage, one that feels relaxing, though formulaic, but doesn’t provide any relief for muscle pain. I had regressed so much, I decided to give Trina a try and...voila! She is exactly what I was searching for!

During my sessions with Trina, I feel she provides the appropriate amount of pressure for me, checks in on this throughout the session, and pinpoints my areas of tightness and tension. She does this in a clean and comfortable space where she is very attentive to my comfort; providing heat and pillow supports if I want them. (And she has such relaxing choices in music!)

When I get a massage from Trina, I don’t just feel relaxed, I feel that my muscle strains that are reinforced daily at work are beginning to heal. I have better range of motion and get further with the exercises I use to support my neck and back health. If you’re considering massage for the first time or are shopping around for someone to help you on your health journey, I highly recommend Trina. I only regret that it took me so long to try her out.
Sally L.
Massage Therapy Client
Before I started working with Trina, I had been going to a chiropractor for a long time to ease the chronic pain in my lower back and shoulder. Many nights I had difficulty sleeping because of pain in my shoulder. I would shift position, find a little relief, fall asleep, and then awaken an hour or half hour later due to pain.

During my sessions with Trina, I noticed that my shoulder pain was gradually easing up. I had more range of motion, and I was able to sleep for longer periods without pain. As a result of working with Trina, I often have entire days pain-free. My range of motion is improving.

What I appreciate about Trina is that she listens to the client and strives to make him/her comfortable during the massage. She can feel the aggravated areas of a client's body and use a combination of techniques to address the pain.
M. M.
Massage Therapy Client
Before working with Trina, I was having a lot of muscle pain in my back and shoulders. During my sessions with Trina, I began to feel relaxed and felt that Trina was really able to target my problem areas. As a result of working with Trina, I have had less discomfort in my shoulders and lower back. I can move without feeling the pain. I would tell anyone to try a massage with Trina. As a matter of fact, I felt my daughter could benefit from a session with Trina, so I bought her a gift certificate for an hour massage, and took her there myself!
Pat Shrout
Massage Therapy Client
It’s a great [12-week 1-on-1] program and so fun, and it was so great to have Trina on my team guiding me! Working with Trina was wonderful because she always put me at ease. She is a great listener and her comments are helpful. She let me think before I answered if I needed it.

From the beginning I felt like I was really making progress, one step at a time. I felt more successful and learned there was not something wrong with me. Everything we did together each week was really simple but new to me and very applicable. And it was so well thought out to anticipate and deal with the bumps in the road.

When I met with Trina for our sessions over the phone, what she said really hit the nail on the head every time. It was uncanny! The program breaks down to exactly what I needed exactly the week I needed it. When the program ended I realized I really can achieve my goals. I know it and Trina knows it. When we started, I got the whys. Why am I not successful? Why am I going to the fridge instead of fulfilling myself another way? The program provided everything I need to keep going.”
R. Yeary
Private Coaching Client
Trina is one of the kindest, most caring people I know. She gives you her complete attention, listens calmly and with great sensitivity, and has a way of instantly putting you at ease. Because she has struggled with her own fitness issues, she truly understands where you are coming from. She herself has "been there" - which she will freely share with you. During our Breakthrough Session, she shared her story with me. She listened with kindness, patience, and empathy as I described my own longtime struggles with my lack of energy. Trina is an awesome coach! Just talking with her already gave me a lot of insight into my issues. She really "gets" me. And she's so upbeat and positive. If you're looking for a health coach, Trina's the best!
Sandra H.
Breakthrough Session Client
During our sessions, I appreciate that Trina explains what she’s seeing and feeling and what she’s doing and why. She’s so professional, happy, easy-going and peace-filled, and she makes me feel at ease. When my shoulders ache, my neck is tight and I start having tension headaches then I know I’m overdue to schedule another massage. Massage is so good for my mind and body. Afterwards I can always tell that my muscles and nerves are “freed up.” And since I’ve been receiving massages from Trina, I do not have the constant pain between my shoulder blades. I’m not distracted by the pain and with less pain I have fewer headaches. I can enjoy my days rather than spending them sleeping off a bad headache. I highly recommend Trina!
Melissa SearsMassage Therapy Client
Massages can be very beneficial physically and emotionally. You deserve a massage! Trina is very professional and easy to get along with and makes you feel very comfortable.

I contact Trina for a massage when I’m feeling a little run down, my muscles are tight, and I feel less relaxed than usual. After my massage I’m so much more relaxed, I sleep better, and I have a better sense of well-being.

I enjoy getting massages from Trina because her treatments make me feel better. Her options for treatment are wonderful.

Trina’s personality is kind, warm and sincere. I feel more comfortable with her than any massage therapist I’ve ever had. And she has a wonderful sense of humor! I’m really impressed by Trina’s knowledge of massage and in her interests and hobbies. Trina is a joy to be around and is a true gem in Washington County. I’d never go anywhere else for massage.
Emily SilerMassage Therapy Client
I know I need to schedule a massage with Trina when my muscles are stiff and I have pain in my back, neck, shoulders and arms. After receiving a massage the tightness is gone. I have a better range of movement and less pain. What I like best about a massage with Trina is that I can direct her to areas where I have specific problems and she focuses on those problem areas. Trina is friendly and maintains a high degree of professionalism. By discussing what to expect and boundaries, I have never felt uncomfortable. I look forward to massages and the whole experience is good and in a comfortable setting.
Client name withheld to protect privacyMassage Therapy Client
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