“Working out with Pelin was a game changer for me. I went from a post-pregnancy rut to feeling strong and having more energy. Pelin believed in me and my abilities even when I didn't. It is because of her that I stopped shying away from physical challenges and trained for one of my greatest physical accomplishments - a half marathon.”

- Anupa Shah Wijaya

“I have had the privilege of training with Pelin for over four years and find her dedication and professionalism to be very inspirational. Pelin takes great care in personalizing her sessions to meet the goals of each client. She always wants her clients to feel confident in their fitness environments so that visits to the gym in between training sessions can feel less intimidating. 

Working out with Pelin has become an important part of my weekly fitness routine. As I've added vinyasa yoga, martial arts, and dance to my activities, the strength training and overall conditioning I do with Pelin has significantly helped me reach my fitness goals. I am much stronger and have better muscle definition due to the work we do together. She makes adjustments either around injuries or areas I may need to improve upon so that all physical activities I am doing are met with the correct form and proper approach. She is very helpful in helping the client visualize which muscle groups are being worked and how they fit into the larger plan of total body conditioning.

Training with Pelin has not only increased my strength and performance, but also makes me look forward to going to the gym!”

- Dena McCoy

“I am forever grateful to Pelin for turning my biological clock back at least ten years, and to my cardiologist who recommended her to me. Through Pelin’s tailored exercise program, I have been able to regain the strength and agility I thought I had lost due to a decade of curtailed activity. I especially appreciated the way in which she was able to work at a pace that was appropriate for me.”

- Solomon Magid

“Shortly after giving birth to my first child, I started training with Pelin. Her custom-designed workout routines helped me restore my abdominal wall, lose the baby weight and gain the strength and energy that I needed to meet the demands of motherhood. Pelin is a very smart and sensitive trainer who adapts the workout to her client’s needs. She is also a lot of fun!  I have known Pelin now for almost 5 years, and I am forever thankful to her for helping me overcome my personal limitations when it comes to strength training and cardiovascular activity. She sat me on a path to greater health and better posture.”

- Begum Taft

“I started training with Pelin almost five years ago. I was embarrassed by how out of shape I was, and afraid a trainer would scoff at my low muscle tone. I was surprised at how supportive and encouraging Pelin was of me. We set realistic goals together and worked hard to meet them. She is not one of those trainers that stands around talking while you work out. She is right there next to you going through every rep with you. Pelin is great at pushing you to your limits and helping you realize your true potential. Whenever you feel like giving up, she is right there to support and praise you. My body went from postpartum mush to a much leaner, toned version of my younger self! My body has never looked better; but more importantly, I feel strong and confident. Her knowledge of the human body really helped me get through some recurrent knee issues. Her tailor-designed workouts to specifically strengthen the muscles that support the knees saved me from years of physical therapy. Her routines were never boring as she constantly amends them as you reach new goals. Over the years, Pelin has become more of a friend than just a trainer.”

- Christina Cenname

"I have always been an avid gym goer. I enjoy exercising and find that I need someone to push me to work even harder. I trained with Pelin for about four years; and she helped me with strengthening my core, improving my balance, correcting my posture, and gaining greater strength and overall ability. It was easy to communicate with Pelin and she was a great listener. I told her of my goals, and we stuck to them and even more. I found that Pelin went above and beyond for me. The perfect example is when I mentioned her during our first session that I had rounded shoulders, she had prepared for me - to my surprise - a printout of various stretching exercises that I could do at home and brought this to the next session. Wow! Pelin was a focused trainer, knowledgeable, punctual, reliable and professional. I have worked with a few trainers and Pelin is my favorite. I would book an hour with Pelin and we would work together for that complete hour. My body was in the best shape when I worked with her and I look forward to moving back to New York next year to start again."

- Denise Nash

“Working out with Pelin was a pleasure.  She pushed me to my limit every session; but managed to keep the sessions interesting and fun.  The exercises varied from session to session, so the workout never got boring. She showed me a lot of exercises that required little or no equipment so that I could do them at home on days we didn't meet.”

- Florina Klingbaum