I have been training with Damien for over 10 years of my life and when I saw his personal results from FRC I asked him to help me with joint pain in my elbows. Amazingly, within just a month of training, the pain was completely gone. I was surprised with how quickly the training took effect. Then, at the start of this year, I decided to pursue Olympic lifting with a goal of achieving a 100 kg snatch and a 100 kg clean. In just six months, Damien has helped me reach a 100 kg clean, and my snatch is steadily progressing, currently at 75 kg. Throughout this journey, I’ve remained pain-free and feel healthier than ever. - Sam Ito

I started working out with Damien just over a year ago in order to continue to grow as an athlete and to better prepare myself for upcoming tryouts. Damien has since helped me achieve goals in the gym I never could have imagined achieving. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and always explains the science behind everything I do with him in the gym. Damien makes all my session enjoyable by being great company and an awesome guy. - Colby

I've had the pleasure of working with Damien as my personal trainer for the past 5 years, and I can confidently say he's played a critical role in my fitness journey. Before I met Damien, I was lost, unfocused, and undisciplined, feeling the need for guidance to achieve my goals. Damien's dedication and expertise have consistently pushed me towards success, whether it was building strength, improving overall health, or hitting personal records. Even in times of serious doubt, he has always reminded me of my goals and positively reinforced me to keep going. His personalized approach and encouragement have kept me motivated and accountable throughout our sessions. Thanks to Damien, I've not only achieved my fitness milestones but also pushed myself to new limits I never thought possible. His wealth of knowledge in health and wellness has been invaluable to my growth. I highly recommend Damien to anyone seeking a supportive and knowledgeable personal trainer! - Emily

One year ago, I dislocated my shoulder in a bouldering accident. Shortly after getting out of the arm sling, I came to Damien to rehab my shoulder and learn some callisthenics/gymnastics skills – before that, I had no fitness training experience. Through in-person coaching and individualized programming, Damien helped me recover full mobility in my shoulder, and in just a few months, I achieved my first press to handstand, ring muscle-up, and 10-second tuck planche. Now with his mentoring, I'm refining my freestanding handstand push-up and working towards a straddle planche. Damien’s knowledge of FRC and expertise on how to effectively train mobility & strength for the entire body is top-notch. He has helped me attain a level of fitness beyond my expectations and live a healthier, more enjoyable life. I think it's safe to say that my shoulders are bulletproof now. - Brandon

Everyone knows personal training is a 50/50 commitment. It’s an investment, and you only get results if both sides show up. I’ll be honest, I’ve had a couple of personal trainers before, and my experiences weren’t great. Poor form corrections, reps being cut short the second things got hard, rushed sessions, and that feeling of “I clearly have more in me, but no one pushed it.” It left me frustrated and honestly questioning whether personal training was even worth it. Training with Damien has been the complete opposite. From the first consultation, he immediately picked up on my mobility issues; the kind you don’t notice until someone who actually knows movement watches you. But more importantly, he listened. We talked through my goals, past experiences, and even sensitive topics like weight - all without judgment or awkwardness. I didn’t feel rushed or uncomfortable - that alone was a huge relief. I’ve been training with Damien for about a year now (and don’t plan on stopping), and what stands out most is how genuinely invested he is. He’s not handing out cookie-cutter programs or rushing sessions. He helps make sure I’m hitting my protein and calorie targets, checks in consistently, and actually remembers the details of what I’m working towards. I never feel like “just another client”; he knows my body, my limitations, my progress, and adjusts everything accordingly. His training platform is something I hadn’t experienced before either. Every workout is logged, so on days I train solo or when life gets busy and I miss a session, then I’m not standing in the gym guessing what weights I used last time or what I should be doing. Everything is there. And the programming isn’t rigid. If I walk in after a long workday with back tightness or hip restrictions, Damien pivots immediately. No “just push through it” - instead, he adjusts the workout plan on the spot and focus on what my body actually needs that day. The way he pushes you is different too - the kind that actually leads to change. With past trainers, if I couldn’t finish reps, that was it. Damien doesn’t give up on you that easily. He encourages, supports, and yes, helps (even though he humbly insists he isn’t). Over time, you notice the difference - sets that once needed assistance don’t anymore. The reps you dreaded become achievable. You stop quitting mid-set because you learn what real effort feels like, and that final rep to failure becomes something you respect instead of fear. I also really appreciate how educational his coaching is. I’m someone who wants to understand the why, and Damien always explains what each movement is targeting and how it ties back to my goals. Nothing feels random or thrown in just to fill time. He’s big on form; the kind of trainer who notices the smallest stance or grip change right away, and he’s always respectful, even asking permission before making physical adjustments. That level of professionalism matters more than people realize. I used to assume male trainers wouldn’t fully understand female-specific goals or stubborn areas. I was very wrong. Within 4 months, Damien helped turn what I used to jokingly call my “flat pancake” into actual glutes, and people noticed. More importantly, I noticed. My confidence went way up. He also helped me completely reframe my mindset around the scale, reminding me that muscle gain can mask fat loss at first, and he was right. What really makes Damien stand out is whether it’s personal training, group sessions, or online coaching, your goal becomes his goal. He adjusts plans, timelines (realistically), and support based on where you’re at physically and mentally. On days when motivation is low, he’ll train alongside you or give just the right push to remind you why you started. There’s never judgment - only support, honesty, and accountability. He knows when to push, when to pull back, and when to simply listen. I genuinely can’t recommend Damien enough. I trust him completely, especially when it comes to form and technique. With his credentials and background as a former Olympic lifter, when he corrects you, you listen because you can feel the difference immediately. Because of him, I’ve built better habits, gained confidence, and actually enjoy going to the gym now - something I never thought I’d say.

I have been working with Damien for just over 6 months now. Before seeing him, I was constantly injured, frustrated with my workouts and had no idea how to get strong (even thought I’ve been an athlete for many years). It’s really easy to use other apps that recommend workouts, but the problem is that they aren’t catered to what your body needs. Damien is hard working, honest and cares so much about his clients. He wants everyone to be successful in their own way. There were numerous times that he has changed workouts or catered to what I needed that week. I’m not really sure how I ever lived without him!! At least now I don’t have to! Would highly recommend for anyone interested in being the best version of themselves.

After years of playing sports I unfortunately tore my ACL. Damien took over my recovery after a year of my own neglect. When I started with him there were some days that I couldn’t walk. After 4 months working with him both in person and online he had me snowboarding again. I learned from Damien what I wish I knew my whole life about joint strength.

Damien is awesome to work with! I started training for triathlon a few years back, but found that I was missing going to the gym to lift weights. Damien made me a plan that had me pushing hard in the gym while not leaving me to sore to do my triathlon training. He helped me greatly with my hip mobility and my overall flexibility. On top of that, he was great in adjusting my training any time I would tell him about a focus area that was bothering me, or ramping the intensity up and down based on my triathlon races