About

My background and journey as a personal trainer

hi, I'm issree

A NASM-Certified Personal Trainer and WSWCF-Certified Calisthenics Coach passionate about helping people feel stronger, move better, and live with more confidence.
Over the years, I’ve worked with clients from all walks of life, busy professionals looking to stay active despite demanding schedules, beginners wanting to learn proper form and build confidence, and experienced lifters aiming to break through plateaus.
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My Journey

At first, everything felt confusing and intimidating.

But little by little, I started learning proper form, building routines, and realizing how much my body, and my mindset, could change with consistency.

Picture of Issree before she started working outIssree (before working out) sitting on concrete stairs holding a smartphone and smiling.

I didn’t grow up as a “gym person.”

In fact, I had no experience with fitness or working out when I first started. I just wanted to feel stronger and take better care of myself.

Issree performing assisted dip exercise using resistance bands in a gym with bright natural light.

That journey inspired me to become a personal trainer.

I know what it’s like to start from zero, to feel unsure, and to push through those early challenges. Now, I help others do the same, to move better, get stronger, and feel capable in their daily lives.

Issree lifting two black kettlebells in a gym with dark walls and fitness equipment in the background.

What began as a personal goal quickly became a passion.

But little by little, I started learning proper form, building routines, and realizing how working out taught me discipline, confidence, and patience. It showed me how far you can go when you stop chasing quick fixes and start focusing on small, steady progress.

Issree performing tricep dips on parallel bars in a gym.Issree lifting a barbell on her shoulders in a gym.

Why work with me?

Whether you want to simply get stronger, get your first pull-ups, or learn calisthenics skills, my focus is to help you build real capability, not just chase quick fixes.

01 Empathy

My approach is patient, supportive, and understanding. I’ll meet you where you are, but I’ll also challenge you when you need it. I don’t sugarcoat, and I don’t shout. I guide with honesty, respect, and a belief that you’re capable of more than you think.

02 Education

I’m not just here to guide you through workouts. I’m here to help you understand them. My goal is to give you the knowledge and tools to train confidently and sustainably for life. You’ll learn proper technique and the “why” behind everything we do. So that one day, you can feel completely at home in the gym, even on your own.

03 Confidence

Confidence comes from competence. As you gain the knowledge, strength, and control over your body through training, you start to trust yourself more, both physically and mentally. That’s what I aim to build through every session.

04 Integrity

I don’t sell gimmicks or overnight transformations. I believe in real, sustainable progress built on education, consistency, and trust, not quick fixes or fitness fads. I’ll never pretend to know something I don’t, and I’ll never make false promises. You can always expect honesty, transparency, and a genuine commitment to doing what’s best for you.

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