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36 reviews
5/5 average rating
Casey Tamanaha
Calvin Lam
"I have been working with Mike for almost 5 years and have benefited tremendously from his unique brand of functional fitness. I enjoy his collaborative approach that incorporates my specific goals as well as lifestyle considerations to maximize the utility and effectiveness of working out with highly customized programs and sessions. I can honestly say I am..." Read more
4 years ago
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hugo m. zambrano
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Mike since February of 2016. We've worked together as personal trainers, and Mike has always set himself apart as a leader, exemplifying professionalism, integrity and dedication to his clients. Mike personally coached me for multiple powerlifting meets and in countless workouts together I gained priceless insights into te..." Read more
4 years ago
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Jasmin Lee
"I had the pleasure of working alongside Mike for many years and with all I know, I could not recommend him enough. Mike cares deeply about his clients and puts in a lot of time and thought for each and every one of them. Whenever I was out of town, I trusted Mike to cover some of my sessions. I had zero worries when leaving them in his hands. I am a witnes..." Read more
4 years ago
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Richard Grasso
"Mike is a dedicated individual who caters and thrives upon the ability to help others achieve their fitness goals, no matter their background. Having worked with Mike for over 3 years, I’ve pushed past the plateau that often plagued my fitness/athletic goals. Be it in groups or 1:1, Mike’s attention to movement, form, and function is top-notch. He delivers h..." Read more
4 years ago
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Michael Emmet
"Mike quickly assessed my fitness level and objectives, then put me on a path that has led to significant progress toward my goals. As a bonus, he has been exceptionally easy to work with!"
4 years ago
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Rose L
"Mike takes the time to really get a solid understanding of what my goals are and helps me work towards achieving them in a way that’s both challenging and interesting. He’s really great at communicating, is very knowledgeable in his field, and has a good sense of humor. 10/10 would recommend."
4 years ago
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pam goldman
"I’ve known Mike for about 5 years and he is the best trainer I’ve ever known. In the past I felt that other trainers had a limited understanding of the body. Mike has taken the time to understand how the body works and how each client can benefit from strength training, agility, flexibility at their own level. He is very patient and wholly committed to train..." Read more
4 years ago
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Brandon Kwong
"I had the pleasure to work along side Mike for over 5 years. He wasn't just my colleague, he was also my personal trainer. (Yes, everyone needs a trainer. Even a trainer.) As a personal trainer myself, I have a really hard time following my own training program. I get caught up in my personal and professional bias. I knew I had to consult another fitness pr..." Read more
4 years ago
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Valentina Parisi
"I have worked with Mike through Strength Effect for several years and he has greatly helped me set and achieve my fitness goals. As a woman, I rarely considered the importance of strength training before working with Mike. However, I have learned how important a complete work out program is for my health and wellness (including a mixture of strength training..." Read more
4 years ago
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Cristina Conforto
"FROM THE MOMENT I MET MIKE HE MADE ME FEEL AT EASE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY NOT JUDGED. AS A PERSON WHO HAD NEVER DONE ANY STRENGTH TRAINING - THE MAIN THING THAT WAS HOLDING ME BACK IS THAT I WAS VERY OUT OF SHAPE. I NOW LOOK FORWARD TO MY TRAINING SESSION BECAUSE I AM GETTING STRONGER WITH EACH DAY. MIKE ALSO HELPS ME STAY ACCOUNTABLE WITH MY GOALS AND IS V..." Read more
4 years ago
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"I first began working with Michael in April of 2020 when the pandemic forced my gym to close their doors for good. I’d never had a personal trainer before and can’t stress enough how great of an experience I had! After an initial assessment, Michael came up with a program aimed at bettering my form in the basic movements and strength training. With minimal e..." Read more
4 years ago