Testimonials
Real experiences. Real progress.
I’ve been training with Nadia for two decades, and I can honestly say she has changed the way I move, feel, and live in my body. Her approach goes far beyond workouts. She takes the time to truly understand me—my goals, my physical limitations, my body composition, and how those things evolve over time.
What makes her exceptional is the care and precision she brings to every program. Nothing is generic. Every exercise is chosen with intention, designed specifically for my needs, and adjusted as my body changes. Because of that, I’ve become stronger, more confident, and more physically resilient than I ever thought possible.
I’ve avoided injuries, gained functional strength, and maintained long-term consistency—not because I was pushed recklessly, but because I was trained intelligently. Her attention to detail, deep knowledge, and genuine investment in my well-being have made this a sustainable, empowering journey rather than a short-term fix.
Twenty years later, I’m still seeing results—and that says everything.
Kym Geddes, College Professor
I began working with Nadia in the summer of 2023. We initially began working together as I wanted to enter my first bodybuilding competition. Coach was incredibly supportive and showed me that this sport is much much more than the physical. There are many emotional aspects that need to be addressed, and she supported me through a lot of my own emotional growth and roadblocks. Nadia is by far the most knowledgeable, supportive and honest coach out there. She is kind yet tough and has years of experience and accolades behind her. Coach has transformed my life in ways that no one else has been able to. She believed in me when I didn't, gave me words of encouragement when I was too tired to give them to myself. Her unbreakable belief in me helped to develop my own sense of worth, strength (emotional and physical), and desire to be better each and every day. Coach Nadia is one in a million, and I am so thankful to have her in my corner.
Amrita Baraya
I have been training with Nadz since 2022 and in that time I can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better. While I've never been one to back down from a challenge, sometimes when you have goals, the pathway to get there can seem daunting. Nadz makes you put in the work, endure the pain and get through all your sets without yelling or any similar nonsense. She reminds you what it takes, and she knows - her experience speaks for itself.
She tailors her programs to work for your goals and schedule, and even when you're not feeling 100%, she motivates you to get through it (and offers excellent psych therapy too). I can't speak for others, but she doesn't suffer fools either. If you want to improve your physical health, you have to put in the work (as it should be). With Nadz, I always feel like I am progressing, and if/when I am not, I know the fault is mine, not hers. She's tough, but fair and nice and genuine. You can always be yourself around her.
Simon Leve, Law Student
Nadia is the ideal personal trainer! She challenges you, listens to you, and gets you the results you’re looking for. She has better work ethic than any trainer I’ve ever worked with and my program is always tailored to my specific needs, injuries, and goals! I’ve been working with Nadia for almost a decade and I can safely say I have never looked for another trainer. I am always driven by Coach Nadz!
Erica Elias, Occasional Teacher @ The York Region District School Board
Nadia is a sought-after and accomplished veteran in the fitness industry and I know first-hand how working with her can change your life. When I started working with Nadia, I had never in my life found the motivation to exercise regularly. But after having two children and a year into the pandemic, I knew I desperately needed to care for myself mentally and physically. Nadia transformed how I saw health and exercise — and transformed how I saw myself. She is an extremely knowledgeable, motivating and patient trainer. Not only does she genuinely care about improving your life, but she makes the experience fun. She built workouts that were perfect for me — for my goals, my schedule, my preferences and my physical limitations. She understood my injuries and miraculously, within months, my old aches and pains disappeared through strength work. She's helped me sustain the motivation to exercise several times a week. I'm healthier and stronger than I've ever been.
Melissa Leong, Money expert · Keynote speaker · Award-winning author · Media personality
I've been working with Nadia since 2021, and the transformation has been incredible. I came in with some serious challenges—a compressed nerve that limited my left arm and, later, a fully ruptured ACL—but through it all, she designed programming that was not only effective, but completely individualized. Nothing is one-size-fits-all. What I value most is her no-fluff approach. Our hour together is focused, efficient, and purposeful. She doesn't waste time coddling or overextending warmups I can handle on my own. Every minute is used to build strength, push intelligently, and get results. Nadia brings clarity, precision, and integrity to her work—and that's exactly what makes her so effective.
Sophie Matis, Founder & Owner @ Training Lane