• BODY. MIND. SPIRIT.

    With a background in dance since age three, I’ve always had an appreciation for how the body moves. I got curvy in my sophomore year of high school and tried all sorts of diets to lose “those last 5 pounds.” Then a friend who owned a gym turned me on to training at the age of 15. In just a few months, I lost 16 inches and went down two dress sizes. I got excited about a new way to get strong, and learned that the number on the scale is not the end-all be-all.

     

    My curiosity for body functionality and capability brought me to become a certified personal trainer in 2001. I started my career at Beverly Hills Health and Fitness in West Hollywood, and then trained at LA Fitness on Wilshire in Los Angeles before making the move to in-home training. Having worked with all ages and body types, along with my deep understanding of body mechanics, I have an edge to not just help clients get the best workout, but to educate them on WHY they’re doing specific moves.

     

    I love to include all kinds of training modes, from resistance training with weights and bands to cardio, yoga stretches and Pilates moves. I may even throw some ballet at you. We’ll cover a lot in our sessions so I can keep you engaged, we’ll create sustainable results, and I’ll always take you out of your comfort zone in a fun way.

     

  • SERVICES

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    IN-HOME TRAINING

    I come to you

    Super simple and convenient. We don't need much space in your home or apartment - it could literally be a 5 x 5 area. I'll bring weights up to 8 lbs, other equipment, and a mat (all disinfected after each client).

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    VIRTUAL TRAINING

    Zoom sessions

    If you live outside the Los Angeles area or aren't comfortable meeting in person during these crazy times, we'll do our sessions via Zoom. Don't have equipment? All you need is your determination and we'll make it work with the items in your home.

  • TESTIMONIALS

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    Marian C.

    "I’ve referred her to several of my friends who also regularly train with her now."

    I started training with Retta because I had chronic lower back pain and recurrent back spasms and wanted to strengthen my core. With my challenging work schedule, at-home training was the most convenient. Fast-forward to over 15 years later, we’re still consistently training twice a week, which has resulted in zero back spasms in 15 years, which is amazing. I’ve referred her to several of my friends who also regularly train with her now. Because of her extensive training and experience with all types of clients, she can meet you where you are, and also encourage you to push yourself to get the most out of each session. She’s punctual (to the second…), reliable, and we always laugh, even when she’s challenging me. And during the pandemic, we have not missed a beat, seamlessly transitioning to Zoom (although live is better 😊).

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    Sandra G.

    "She has made me accountable and strong."

    I met Retta in 2001 at LA Fitness. Shortly after that, we began doing in-home training, which made things so much easier for me. With a few stops and starts as I was completing my dissertation, and two kids later, we’ve trained pretty consistently for 18 years. With my busy schedule, I realized that I needed her encouragement to work out. Our sessions always motivated me to take care of myself. She has made me accountable and strong. Retta’s always keeping it new and interesting, and our time together is always fun. I consider her not just my trainer, but also my friend.

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