Meet Elissa

**ELISSA SMITH**
*ACE Certified Personal Trainer*
*Exercise Physiologist*
*Certified Holistic Nutritionist*

Elissa is a top notch trainer. She helped me more than any other trainer or physical therapist I came across in years of dealing with back problems. Her knowledge, and personality will motivate anyone to “show up” and trust her to safely advance you to achieving your conditioning goals. I recommend her without reservation.

Jeffrey Diskin

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Elissa has been a fitness expert and wellness professional for over 30 years. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, and Holistic Nutrition Coach, she specializes in Virtual as well as One-On-One training in the privacy of your home. Her clients get her total attention without the distractions of a crowded gym environment. Current clients include both men and women, teens, older adults, pre-post natal and special needs including: MS, Parkinson’s, Stroke and Post-Rehab Training. Her compassionate approach has made her a favorite with seniors and special needs clients.

Elissa has been Certified through ACE, American Council on Exercise since 1994 she also holds a 4 year degree in Exercise Physiology and Psychology from Oakland University, graduating at the top of her class, Magna Cum Laude. She strives to continually learn, using these ideals to help her clients achieve optimal health.

Elissa has refined her teaching with continued education including certifications in Nutrition, Pilates, TRX, and Kettlebells. She is a Women’s Fitness Specialist, Senior Fitness Specialist, Orthopedic Exercise Specialist and Weight Management Specialist, thru ACE. She is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and she continues her Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED certifications.

Trained in Holistic Nutrition, food is her passion! With her Middle Eastern background, she has been cooking and preparing healthy food since she was a child. Elissa offers Nutritional Counseling, Meal Plans, and Cooking Classes. What she calls “Kitchen Rehab” has been a favorite. She helps clients weed through all the confusing, conflicting nutritional advice out there. She loves to share her cooking abilities and recipes with her clients. She offers single and group cooking classes.

Based out of Oakland County, Michigan she has enjoyed expanding her clientele across the United States virtually with her personal training sessions as well as nutrition consultations. She also continues to serve clients in their homes in Bloomfield Hills, Franklin, Birmingham, Sylvan Lake and the surrounding areas.

An avid nature and animal lover, when Elissa is not teaching her clients you will find her outside with her Alaskan Malamutes Tallulah and Nakoa, or in the kitchen creating a new healthy recipe to share!

Barbara Ruskin

2023-09-29

I have worked out with Elissa for many years. In my mid sixties my son was getting married and I wanted to tone up for the wedding. Elissa listen to my needs and on the day of the wedding I felt so confident! I’m now in my late seventies and my goals have changed. I’m working of flexibility, core strength and balance. In the months we’ve been working virtually I have noticed considerable positive changes. I feel confident again about doing everyday tasks! Thanks Elissa for always meeting my needs and at the same time making sure my workouts are productive and safe!

Becky C

2023-02-28

I am SO THANKFUL that I found Elissa! Virtual training with her has worked so much better than I could have ever imagined. Elissa challenges and pushes me to get stronger with each workout. Her steady encouragement keeps me looking forward to our virtual heart pumping and fun sessions! I highly recommend Elissa and encourage you to contact her TODAY! My only regret is that I waited-but, I’m SO HAPPY to be one of her clients now!! :)

William Kulczak

2023-02-09

I’ve been working with Elissa for a couple years she has been very helpful in keeping me strong. Very positive experience I love our sessions.

Kathleen

2023-02-09

I’ve been training virtually with Elissa for a couple years and I love it and her! I was hesitant about virtual training but she makes it fun and I feel so great after our sessions. You will be happy with her, she pushes you and is very conscientious of your form and limitations. I feel stronger and it’s such a great stress relief!

Sharon Garwood

2023-02-08

I love working out with Elissa! I have gotten so much stronger and her knowledge of fitness and nutrition is amazing! After each workout I have a warm glowing feeling! David Weinberg

Merlina Manocaran

2023-02-04

Elissa is amazing!! Just amazing! She pushes in exactly the right way and she makes me feel I want to get stronger! Wonderful energy and I’m so glad I started working w her!

Terry Robinson

2023-02-03

Elissa is a great trainer. She is conscientious and very knowledgeable. She designs you an individual training program and monitors your progress along the way. She has an enthusiastic personality that make the session very enjoyable.

Kathleen Robinson

2023-02-02

Elissa is a very knowledgeable and experienced trainer. She takes into account your fitness level and is very safety conscious. Elissa ramps up the workout gradually and spurs you on to higher levels of fitness. My husband decided to follow my example to regain strength while aging. His increased muscle tone and gentle stretching by Elissa alleviated his chronic back pain. She takes the whole person’s health into consideration, including diet and nutrition. In addition, Elissa is a kind and considerate person.

Cohen Kaufman

2022-09-30

I have been working with Elissa for over a year and could not be more pleased! She is knowledgeable, very careful to avoid injury, and a joy to work with!

Stephanie

2022-04-29

I highly recommend training with Elissa! She has been so helpful expanding my ability to use weights in the gym and increasing my strength. She has a great depth of knowledge with training and nutrition and is also incredibly organized, sending past workouts so they can be repeated between our training sessions.