Mindful Strength and Movement (NJ ONLY)

Joan has been instrumental in creating structure in my extremely hectic life. I finally feel strong and comfortable in my body. I’ve gone through 7 trainers and she’s the first one who makes me feel seen and heard. She validates my experiences and teaches me how to work through them.

I’ve lost 25 pounds and am stronger than I’ve ever been in my entire life of 43 years. I’m beyond happy to be training with Joan and I hope you give her a chance to give you the same! More...

Joan is the highest quality trainer I’ve ever come across. The experience she’s created for me is a perfect balance of an excellent workout structure, education and accountability. She’s exceptionally kind, patient and smart. I’ve never had such a holistic experience, I finally feel like I know what I’m doing and I feel capable of doing this in my own too. Joan’s taught me I can train through anything and that I’m not fragile. She’s empowered me and educated me and always provides an excellent workout. I highly recommend her! More...

I was attracted to Joan's Studio because of her holistic and intellectual approach to fitness/movement. My idea of personal trainers before going there was that they were pumped up drill sergeants who were just waiting to yell at you, which is mostly what I had in the past and hated it. My experience with her was anything but that.

Her studio is absolutely stunning, large, filled with light and warmth. Her style is nurturing, caring, but still incredibly motivating in a sustainable way. I have had many trainers in my life who took one look at me and got instantly frustrated at what they couldn't figure out. My experience at MRS was quite the opposite, Joan considers difficult cases a puzzle to figure out. She has the knowledge of a brilliant physical therapist and veteran trainer, the warmth of a therapist, and the encouraging style of a yoga teacher.

On the technical side, she is NEVER late, always readily answers questions and is very clear about expectations. She knows how to run a business. Trusting her with my whole self was the best thing I ever did, it's a one-stop shop. More...

Training with Joan has been a lift altering experience. I approached her with a lot of hesitancy as I haven't had the greatest of experiences with trainers in the past. They were inattentive, under-educated and generally didn't care about my well-being as much as I thought they would. Having a trainer is an investment, and I understand the pricing is on the highest end... but with Joan, it's worth every dollar, if anything, she deserves more.

The day we meet, she spent 90 minutes just getting to know, figuring out what I need, getting all the possible data she would need to actually help me. I immediately felt comfortable and safe in her hands. She was warm, told me stories that were real and genuine, she talked to me like we hadn't just met, it felt like I was in the right hands, despite my hesitancy.

Now after a year together ,she asked me for a review, so here I am, giving my honest opinion that almost anything you could need or want, she can give. She's wildly intelligent, has a million tricks up her sleeve, is a VERY good teacher and actually explains things in ways my non-fitness oriented mind totally understands. She helped me find my strength, got me out of the weird aches and pains I had that NO physical therapist could figure out. I feel like I can actually take a deep breathe, i can lift my kids without freaking out i''ll throw out my back. She is your girl. More...

I started working out with Joan in early June. She has a space that is super open and clean and filled to the brim with all sorts of equipment i've never had the courage to even try by myself! ! I expressed interested in wanting to get strong like I was in my younger years and that, she delivered. I was hesitant to train with someone because I wasn't sure what I would be getting myself into but, thankfully, she knows what she's doing!!!!! More...

Joan has been instrumental during this pandemic. She took me on having only spoken to me on the phone, having desperate need for someone to push me hard during these crazy times. I've been working with her for 4 months now and I'm nothing short of astonished as to how wonderful this experience as been with her. I've lost 10 pounds, I've learned incredibly valuable information, and I can lift my bodyweight off the floor!!! I feel strong, happy and like I can enter Summer without hesitating to put on shorts. More...

Joan is absolutely phenomenal. Joan trained my wife for over a year and I was so happy to see my wife regain joy and comfort in her own skin, i felt it was time to give it a shot. I'm a runner and so, I was a little hesitant to begin strength training however, I can't even tell you how wrong I was. My running is no longer uncomfortable, I'm SO much stronger overall, I'm leaner, and happier in my own skin too.

If you're hesitant, don't be. She will make you feel so incredibly comfortable, happy and challanged. She will teach you something you didn't know every single time you meet with her. More...

I found Joan through a colleague who has been training with Joan for 3 years. My colleague raves about training at least once a week and after finally wearing me down, I reached out to her.

I was pretty hesitant at first, simply because I didn't think I needed a trainer but... yeah I was pretty wrong about that lol. If you're the type to either hit the gym and elliptical your life away, OR, go in without any sort of plan, you need a trainer. I was a little bit of both but wow how things have changed.

The experience has been like no other. Joan is honestly the best. She's not ordinary, you can absolutely feel the deeply rooted passion and love for her work. I'm so impressed with her and how effective her programs are, how down to earth she is, and how she manages to do so much as a solo business owner. I am beyond satisfied with her as a coach, teacher and quality of training. I'm stronger, leaner, and so much happier. Do not hesitate to reach out, seriously!!! More...

I waited a long time before I had the guts to try and find a trainer. I think I was a little intimidated. Joan made the effort to make sure I was comfortable and tailored every thing we did, be it in-person or remote workouts, to exactly what I could do and needed. It's been a couple of months now and I can already see a difference in my endurance. She takes the time and initiative to make each workout and it truly shows. I'm excited to see where this takes us! More...

I wish I could rate 6 stars! I've had so many trainers throughout years and Joan is the best. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Her knowledge doesn't end with a certification, she actually studied in this major and she is a kick ass athlete herself. She is very flexible and her true goal is to help you achieve your goals.
I've waited to write this review after two months of training with her to give an honest feedback and she continues to impress me. More...

I waited a long time before I had the guts to try and find a trainer. I think I was a little intimidated. Joan made the effort to make sure I was comfortable and tailored every thing we did, be it in-person or remote workouts, to exactly what I could do and needed. It's been a couple of months now and I can already see a difference in my endurance. She takes the time and initiative to make each workout and it truly shows. I'm excited to see where this takes us! More...