TESTIMONIALS

LISA – Personal Training
“Earlier this year I made a decision to focus on getting stronger and eating better, I had been struggling in perimenopause and was ready to make some changes. I knew I needed some help in reaching my goals and that’s when I met Abbie.

I have been training with Abbie once a week since March and can honestly say it has been the best decision. Not only am I physically stronger, eating better, but my mental health has improved tenfold. The buzz I feel after a PT session carries me through the whole day.

Abbie has such great energy, is a fantastic listener and with gentle encouragement has pushed me further than I thought possible. I actually looked forward to my 6.30am PT session and can’t believe how fast the hour goes!”

DAYNA – 10 Week Online Coaching Personal Challenge
“Abbie your 10 week challenge has help me come so far in my postpartum weight loss journey. It’s helped me massively to start rebuilding my confidence!

The workouts being designed to suit my needs and fit around my life were really helpful and the nutritional advice spot on.

You’ve been there every step of the way helping me to change habits in my life and give me the knowledge on how to continue this journey going forward.

Thank you so much for dedicating the time and effort to help me!”

SUZANNE – Personal Training
“I have never been someone who goes to the gym, always preferring swimming and walking/running as my go to forms of exercise, but in my mid-forties I realised that something was missing.

I started my sessions with Abbie five months ago and I can honestly say it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Abbie has completely understood me and my goals, and is brilliant at knowing when I need encouragement, when I am at my limits and when I need to be pushed further. There is never any judgement. I really look forward to my sessions with Abbie (and I never thought I would say that about PT!).

I feel stronger, more toned and better about myself than I have done in a long time. I even do some sessions at home as Abbie has given me the confidence to do so with her excellent tuition in technique.

I am only at the start of my journey but I am really excited to see what I can achieve. I never thought PT sessions would be me….oh how wrong I was! Abbie doesn’t realise how much of an impact she makes and how great she is as what she does.

If you are thinking about PT sessions, you couldn’t have a better person in your corner, so go for it! Thank you so much Abbie!”

ANDREW – Personal Training
“I have been working with Abbie for 10 months now and the impact to both my fitness and wellbeing has been huge. I came to Abbie with a number of injuries, a high BMI and a fitness level that was as low as it can get.

Abbie has been patiently but firmly pushing me forward each week to achieve more and more and recently I have been able to move up to three sessions a week.

With Abbie’s help and watching what I am eating, I have lost 2 stone, taken six inches of my waist so far and heading to a healthier weight. I would not hesitate to recommend Abbie to anyone.”

HAYLEY – Personal Training
“Abbie is a fantastic PT!

She has helped me face many things over the last couple of years when it comes to my exercise and has also helped me boost my confidence.

I have never liked exercise and hated going to the gym until I was recommended by a friend to try sessions with a PT. Since doing sessions with Abbie she has made me see that exercise can be fun and has helped me push myself out of my comfort zone and created a helpful training plan for me to follow.

Apart from our PT session Abbie has helped me with exercises for several injuries and also with my diet and how to substitute different items to make my meals more enjoyable which has been a big help. Abbie has helped me open up more about how I feel about my body and weight and spoken about how we can work together to improve the way I feel about my myself.

I would 100% recommend Abbie as she is a great personal trainer and fun to be around and just makes every session enjoyable.”

BECCI – Personal Training
“I started training with Abbie in 2021 when I rejoined Nuffield. Although I enjoy it, exercise has always been a challenge to me and ‘gym fear’ is real.

Abbie made me feel comfortable and by using her plan confident to train on my own. When she decided to leave and set up her on her own, the decision to follow was an easy one to make.

Abbie motivates and pushes me when I need it but when it’s just not happening is nothing but supportive.

She adapts exercises and plans to your own needs and long standing injuries and celebrates the small achievements with you.

If you’re looking for a PT she gets 5 stars from me!”

JANE – Personal Training
“I have always been into gyms and keeping fit, but in recent months I have found myself getting bored and stuck in a rut with my current exercise routine. The same classes every week were becoming quite monotonous and with limited results.

So at 58 years old, I decided it was time to try some personal training sessions and I signed up to Abbie’s 12 week programme.

Before I even stepped into the studio, Abbie spent time talking to me to learn and understand about my goals, motivation, current fitness level, and any health related issues. This enabled her to then create a program, specifically for me and my goals.

Abbie has been brilliant and I really like that her focus and attention during the weekly session is entirely around my needs and development. She places a strong emphasis on correct technique, gives the right mix of challenge and support, and makes me work hard within my level of capability and boundaries.

I am genuinely starting to feel stronger, fitter and more toned, but more importantly, thanks to Abbie, I have got my motivation back with my exercise regime.

I would highly recommend Abbie. If you have been thinking about getting a PT – don’t hesitate – sign up with ‘Moves with Abbie’ it is definitely worth it.”

JULIE – Personal Training to help with vertigo symptoms
“I approached Abbie for help following a fall from which I received a blow to the head. A diagnosis of BPPV created major issues with balance and a continuing fear of falling, particularly with stairs.

Abbie has taken the time and trouble to research particular exercise programmes pertinent to vestibular dysfunction in order to help my recovery.

Abbie has been nothing short of amazing! Her calm, compassionate manner was so helpful in me getting my confidence back, working slowly with basic exercises and then building up at my pace. I am so grateful to her especially as I was recently able to take a 17hr flight to Australia without a vertigo attack!”

DAYNA – Postpartum Personal Training
“Abbie is an amazing PT.

She helped me build my confidence back up with exercise after having my first child. I had 14 sessions in total with her to begin with and I can’t believe how much we achieved in that time.

I would highly recommend”

KRYSTAL – Postpartum Personal Training
“I started sessions with Abbie postpartum suffering with severe pelvic pain. I have noticed a huge change in myself, body and mind! I have increased confidence and no longer have any pelvic pain post partum at all!

I am so grateful and will be continuing my sessions with new goals in mind! Thank you Abbie!”

CHELSEY – Pilates Review
“I turned to Pilates following successive bereavements as I was desperate to find something to help me switch off and relax.

I didn’t really know what to expect having never done Pilates or Yoga before, however I quickly came to love Abbie’s class.

45 minutes of focused breath work whilst doing controlled movement exercises and stretches has allowed me to shut off the racing thoughts in my head. Classes take place in a serene and beautiful barn surrounded by fields and trees, which really help in creating a calming atmosphere.

Abbie’s class is incredibly inclusive. All of the exercises are demonstrated with variations to either make them a little easier or slightly more challenging, with the emphasis always being on working out to your own abilities.

I look forward to my Pilates sessions with Abbie every week, she is a fantastic instructor, passionate and knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend Abbie for anyone looking to start Pilates for the first time.”

MARIKA – Pilates Review
“I look forward to my Pilates class with Abbie every Thursday. From the very first week, Abbie made me feel included. She demonstrates and explains all the movements and breathing so clearly.

She offers different levels and challenges to support everyone’s abilities. Her calm yet inspiring personality is a welcome change to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Thank you, Abbie.”

SARAH – Personal Training
“I have been training with Abbie since February 2024 and have enjoyed the personalised approach and progression with a lot of support from her and a beautiful new setting in the barn at Raff PT.

Highly recommend”

LINDSAY & JUSTIN – Partner Personal Training
“We’ve trained as a couple with Abbie as our PT for a couple of years and we always look forward to Abbie’s training sessions.

Abbie personalises each session to meet our needs from the exercises to the music. Abbie provides a unique environment to train us where we can work hard and have fun.

Abbie is the perfect referee for our competitive nature, we highly recommend Abbie as a professional, highly focused PT.”

“Abbie trained me pre op, post op, all the way through to recovery. Abbie listened to my requirements, planned and customised each session to meet my needs and to support me to keep working out whilst managing hypertension. Throughout training Abbie provided a safe environment, focused on technique and kept me motivated to reach my goals.” – Justin

KIM – Personal Training
“Since having my son, I’ve struggled with my weight and wanted to make a change to my lifestyle and be happy with my body again.

Not only has Abbie helped me to achieve my weight loss, improve my physique and better health, I actually love fitness!

Abbie has made be believe in myself and I’m extremely grateful. She’s friendly, flexible and knows what she is doing to get you where you need to be.

I would definitely recommend Abbie to anyone at whatever fitness level. Thanks Abbie!”

CATHY – Menopause Wellness
“I recently booked a Menopause Wellness Session with Abbie. Abbie is really lovely and instantly makes you feel at ease.

We discussed all aspects of Menopause and Abbie was knowledgeable and suggested some realistic things to try and goals to work towards including diet, nutrition and wellbeing based on what I wanted to achieve and provided a pack to take away and offered a follow-up session when I wanted. I would definitely recommend.

Also her mobility sessions are fab, I really feel better afterwards.

Beautiful setting too at Raff Studio too! Thank you Abbie”

JOEY – Online Programming
“Abbie’s programs were amazing and helped me in so many ways I cannot thank her enough!

As a ski instructor it’s hard to find specific exercises in a gym which target the muscles that I need to strengthen, but within a chat with Abbie she was able to figure out what sort of training I needed to be doing and write up a program for me.

The programs were clear and concise and what I loved most was that if there were any exercises I did not get on with due to injuries or not finding that they worked for me she was able to suggest various others which would target the same muscles.

Within a few months of Abbie’s programs I was ski ready and was able to train and progress my skiing much faster.”