• National Strength and Conditioning Association Personal Trainer

• American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer

• American Aerobic Association/International Sports Medicine Association Fitness Expert/Sports Nutrition Specialist

• American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals Medical Exercise Specialist

• International Association of Fitness Professionals Master Member

Specialties:
Corrective exercise and spinal stabilization, post-rehabilitation exercise, adults with chronic disease, older adults, sport-specific exercise and pre-surgical programming

Testimonials:
"Mona created a program for me to enhance my muscle definition for a fine art photography photo shoot. Her concise program produced significant results in a brief period of time. Her body building background combined with her experience with injuries gives Mona a very unique approach and her jokes aren't too bad either!"
– Carol Overdahl

"Mona is more than just someone who helps me exercise. She is the first person that I met at the WAC and her friendliness has made me feel welcome. Her skills as a personal trainer are just what I need to continue my recovery from a car accident and surgery. She understands my need to deal with the whole body (physically, mentally and emotionally) as we train together. I think I appreciate this the most. She urges me to work through my anxieties to try new exercises and celebrate my successes that then lead me to feeling stronger and more confident in other areas of my life. Mona is my trainer, my cheerleader, my coach and my friend. Thanks, Mona!"
– Julia Harding

"Mona is an excellent personal trainer. She constantly provides new ways to torture me and provides the perfect combination of inspiration, entertainment and humor to keep me motivated. No matter how my feet are dragging when I come in, I always leave with a spring in my step. Mona is the best personal trainer on the planet. Seriously."
– Victoria Corcoran

"I had not worked out in two years prior to beginning my personal training with Mona. Since then she has helped me set goals, structure my training process, and provided me with support on an ongoing basis. Mona has made every effort to know what motivates me and how to best keep me on track and focused. I feel better and stronger and more informed about what's best for me as I develop new workout habits."
– Katherine Satre

"Mona is great at working with me where I am and helping me set new goals to advance. I always look forward to working with her. She brought quite a few fresh insights to a conditioning program that I'd been using for over a year, and I truly appreciate her patience and steady encouragement."
– Marilyn Gist

Favorite way to motivate clients:
A client is empowered by a trainer who is ‘present'; being in the moment and focusing together produces a powerful client-trainer dynamic that yields amazing results.

Exercise/Fitness Philosophy:
Living a healthy lifestyle is an act of self-love that enhances your life and the lives of those around you.

Hobbies/Interests:
Hiking, kayaking, traveling, reading, softball, team sports and movies