"Ilona is helping me heal my relationship to movement. In a world where weight-based discrimination is the quiet norm and diet-culture infiltrates every space, training with Ilona has been a safe environment for exploring my body's power and limitations. I have been doing duel sessions with my friend, and I am not exaggerating when I say it's the most hilarious, exciting, and important type of intentional exercise I've ever experienced.
I like to think that I'm healing my childhood gym class trauma by training with Ilona because his style is opposite of the disciplinary, “no pain no gain,” jock-centered coaches of my past. He’s gentle and fun, while being serious in his support of my ultra specific goals (that have nothing to do with weight loss!)"
Ollie, current client
"Ilona was amazing to work with as a virtual trainer. He did a great job creating interesting plans that kept me engaged and working towards my ultimate goal of doing my first pull up! He was very responsive and always willing to adjust my workout as needed. I’ve been lifting for years on my own but having a structured plan really helped me see consistent gains while staying injury free."
Amy, former client
"Training with Ilona has been more transformative than I could have imagined! I hadn't done strength training for 2 years after dealing with long covid and Ilona has been amazing in helping me build more confidence in my body, while also being super attuned to the different physiological and nervous system components at play.
He is an enthusiastic cheerleader, a dedicated investigator of all things happening with my body he wants to better understand, and a deeply thoughtful coach. I would enthusiastically recommend to anyone to work with him, particularly if you are looking to deepen your understanding of the interplay between your physical body and nervous system and feel stronger and more confident in what your body can do."
Ori, current client
"Ilona has helped me explore entire ways of moving my body that I had been afraid to try. He has been sensitive to both my fears and my dreams - lovingly affirming where I'm at, while gently and playfully challenging me to try new things.
I've learned more than I ever expected about what my body can do! Plus, I used to think strength training was boring, but Ilona has made it fun and exciting! Working with him has been a deeply educational, joyful, and empowering experience."
Sophie, current client
“As a trainer, Ilona is curious and communicative. He is a great listener and observer, and escalates workouts at the pace of my body's ability, rather than following any presupposed timelines.
I have seen so many functional improvements to my daily life because of our work together!”
Thair, former client