IF WE WAIT UNTIL WE ARE READY WE WILL BE WAITING THE REST OF OUR LIVES.

I think your class is the best one and you are a rock star instructor.  True.  I'm a professional ;)  I know these things. You are a fantastic instructor - and best music of anyone. Keep up the great work - you really have peaked and in your stride.  Bravo. xo

-Kara M. 

I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Tessa.

She brings such positivity and energy with her every time we meet.

She is so very passionate about her profession and truly, truly cares about helping people feel good from the inside out.

It took me a while to achieve inner peace but I am getting there.  Simultaneously, I am also losing the weight I so desperately need.

Again, I could not have achieved this feeling of happiness about myself both inward and outward without the continued support from Tessa.

She is an energetic trainer, positive life coach, inspiring mentor and most of all a great friend.

Overall, she is the best and most sincere person I have ever met. I am so fortunate to have her in my life. 

KELLEY 

Tessa and I started working together when I was in high school and started to get passionate about fitness. I’ve been a dancer my entire life and always loved to move my body. She taught me the foundations of building strength from a new lens and I will always be grateful that I started with her. She really knows how to tune out the noise of what’s trendy in the space. She helped me build my foundation to fitness and taking care of my body backed by her extensive expertise. Our time together has carried throughout many years and phases of life, through high school, college years as a dancer at URI Ramettes, and through post college years to this day for which I am very grateful! Couldn’t recommend her enough!  

-JENNA MATUSZEK, D1 COLLEGE ATHLETE 

I absolutely loved working with Tessa.  I trained with Tessa right before my wedding.  She was extremely motivating, very high energy, and always switched up our workouts.  Tessa was really good about constantly checking-in with me. She had me keep a food journal which we went over weekly. Anytime I had any questions, I would email her, and she always got back with me with answers to my questions. I realized that it was ok to "fall off the bandwagon" every once in awhile because she taught me how to pick myself up and keep on going. Her support got me through! I reached my goals with Tessa and had a wonderful wedding! I still check in with her now and then and continue to learn new life-changing tips. Most importantly, I have learned that it's the combination of what you eat, your workouts, and your mindset that truly change your life. Thank you Tessa! 

- Maria Scerri Godzik, Accreditation Specialist at Harvard Medical School 

“I have to say, I am amazed at how I feel after I leave a session! I have done a few different modes of working out but this has been by far the best that I have found.

My body feels amazing after I leave and I don’t feel pressured to compete with others. I truly enjoy it so far and look forward to many more sessions! I need to thank my wife for telling me to talk with you, but most off I’m thankful for what you do!!

DENNIS ROCKWELL, FIREFIGHTER

“When I first started with Tessa, I was a little hesitant because my back had just gone out, and I had just joined Weight Watchers to help me lose weight. But after one session, I immediately felt relief in my back; and after one week health coaching, I quit Weight Watchers because I’d finally begun learning how to listen to my body’s needs instead of worrying about how many “points” my food was worth. I 100% trust being in her hands and know I am constantly getting mentally and physically stronger.

Though I lost pounds and inches, it was what I gained that I loved even more – a great community, a healthy outlook, and a high level of energy that compels me to keep moving.

I love this girl so much. Her energy and enthusiasm is just awesome. It’s what keeps me coming back.”

LAURA GLADDING, SCHOOL TEACHER + LIBRARIAN

“I met Tessa at a dark time last winter 2015.  I was recovering from a slip on the ice, that resulted in a broken ankle and fibula and getting hit with the flu twice. Being sedentary was difficult for me as a 50-year-old busy mom, teacher, yogi and runner who was carrying around an extra 40 pounds.

She taught me to accept what I could not change, be patient through my healing, and make healthy food choices. Perhaps most importantly, she provided me with a strong community of support both in-person and online. I am so grateful for Tessa! I am down 23 pounds, and I have adopted “mindful healthy eating habits” that specifically work for me.”

LISA OLAYNACK, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER + ASPIRING YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Over the past 10 years, I have tried it all, home workout videos, going to the gym, paying lots of money for nutrition guidance, and personal training, to doing over the top crash diets, but none of these were really working and they were not sustainable at all. To make my mental gymnastics worse when I started my business, I had the idea that I had to locate part 100 pounds and wearing a size 00. This is not what success looks like and Tess helped me to realize that. This is where Tessa separates herself from the rest of the industry she doesn’t just put you on some arbitrary plan. She listens to your needs and goals and guides you as you discover what really matters to you. She helped me have a better relationship with food and with fitness not only from a physical standpoint but more importantly, a mental one. Six years later, I have successful business that makes me happy and it has nothing to do what I look like, but who I am. I highly recommend Tessa as she will rock your world.

-JOCLYN LOMBARDO OWNER OF JACLYN L PHOTOGRAPHY 

“You helped me gain my power back. 

I have been doing everything you have taught me, and it’s working! I have gotten stronger, and I feel sexy in my body and confident in myself. Being a mom of 3 rugrats, this was a huge for me!”

RACHEL M, HEALTH COACH + MASSAGE THERAPIST

I am an active tennis player and contacted Tessa about improving flexibility to move and play better. Tessa did a great job understanding my body and designed a specific program that greatly improved my range of motion, core strength and body posture. Tessa smartly combined functional training, yoga related stretching exercises with core strengthening. 

I felt great both after our sessions and throughout the summer as I played tons of matches free from nagging pre-and post match aches and pains.-

 Paul A.

“My name is Bobby Brenner, and I own and operate a Martial arts school and fitness center in North Kingstown, RI.

Throughout the stress and minutiae of life and business owning along the way, I started focusing more on my clients and students and stopped taking care of myself. When I met Tessa a year ago I was at the highest weight and lowest level of fitness I’d been at in as long as I can remember. Now, a few weeks into my program  I have my energy back, I’m getting more mobile and feeling better, and I’m well on my way back to my awesomeness!”

BOBBY BRENNER, OWNER + OPERATOR OF NARRAGANSETT BAY BUDOKAI

As for my physical well-being, the movement and strength improvement in my shoulder has been amazing as well as the rest of my body. I’ve never had good flexibility, but now I can even touch my toes! I have stopped favoring my shoulder, and can even do quite a few rounds of push-ups again! Though I am still far from my goals, I recognize that it’s an ongoing process, and it’s so nice to know that I have the support and enthusiasm from this community as I continue to take time for ME!”

KIRA MARINO, X-RAY TECHNOLOGIST

“As Tessa’s husband, I am a living, sleeping, eating and breathing example of what can happen when your get the chance to work with her.  She is filled with an unbeatable combination of wisdom, dedication, compassion, and magic that is hard to put your finger on. I have learned powerful information about what foods work for me which has made an incredible difference in my life. I never had any idea how significant these minor changes could be.

Her knowledge and dedication is impressive. Whether it’s nutrition, exercise, or simply good life advice she is sharp, on top of the latest science, and walks the talk that she teaches/motivates/inspires others as well. She has a unique way with people and an incredible talent for attracting other absolutely amazing people. 

And I can honestly say that having access to specialists in her professional network (Pam Reif (owner Setupstrong), physical therapy (Michelle) has also been huge in keeping me healthy and active. My wife/coach has continued to change my world!”

DANIEL WOODFORD, OWNER OF TWO BROTHERS PAINTING + SUSTAINABLE EARTH ADVOCATE 

“As someone who ran track and cross country all throughout my middle-school and high-school years, I never had to think about my weight or staying in shape; Being on a team forced me to stay active almost every single day. When I got to college, however, like many others at a loss for a routine, I started on a downward spiral with my physical fitness, and continued in that direction until my senior year in college.

Tessa came into my life when I needed help most. Living on my own for the first time in my life after college, I don’t know how I would have survived that first winter if she hadn’t been in my life to motivate me. Tessa’s motto – “It’s your body, it’s YOUR life”, resonated with me right away, and I was immediately inspired and affected by her contagious enthusiasm. She pushed me to get up, bundle up, and get myself outside, even in the freezing cold weather — NO excuses!!!.

Tessa helped me get into the best shape of my life that winter. Learning to treat my body with that much love and respect made me feel on top of the world! And, if I had been aware of how important nutrition was during my high school years of running, I know I would have flourished even more not only athletically, but also in all other aspects of my life. She taught me how easy it was to break down and understand nutrition labels, make time to cook and make healthy choices with real food that would leave me satisfied. Tessa – your influence has forever changed my life for the better… in so many ways!“

MEREDITH WOODFORD, BUSINESS OWNER 

Tessa is a knowledgeable professional who motivates you to keep working and constantly changes up routines to keep the workout fresh. When I began, I had not done strength training for more than 5 years. Tessa mapped out a plan and followed it. She listened and closely monitored my progress. She taught me that personal success should be ongoing and measured along the way, rather than a single goal or outcome. The best part about working with Tessa is that she is practical and realistic, and she instills knowledge that can be applied every day and in every aspect of my life. I steadily increased my routine and now work out 4-5 times a week. I find myself using what I learn in each session and applying it to other areas: nutrition, work, physical and personal challenges. The results have been amazing both mentally and physically and continue to motivate me! It was worth the investment. 

Urvi Mujumdar, MPH. Senior Consultant, Cardinal Health

“Flexibility, stability, and strength. You can have one without the other but you can’t have balance without all three. We strive for balance in our lives, but often don’t with our fitness goals. Working Tessa has been all about achieving balance both in my workouts and in life.

Since starting my journey towards achieving that balance, my body feels better than it has in 10 years, regaining the energy and confidence that I had lost along the way. Thank you Tessa for helping guide me towards that balance, becoming a healthier, more energetic, and more confident version of me along the way.”

BRIAN FISH, SALES MANAGER AT PIER CLEANERS + DIRECTOR CONSULTANT WITH BNI