Testimonials and Success Stories

If I have inspired you or have made a change in your life,  and you would like to be included on this page,  you can e-mail me at eve@evestjohn.com  Include your  name, title and picture (optional) with what has kept you inspired or what part of my fitness program you love the most.   

Janet Hayday--- "I joined The Gym several years ago and tried many classes but never stuck with any specific insturctor until I met Eve.  I always wanted to add Core work  to my workout.  I've always been very athletic but found I needed to work on my core and had heard that nothing works as well as Pilates.  Ever since I tried Eve's classes I'm hooked on her.  Eve's classes are very challenging for me but they are always different.  Her routine works my core.  Eve incorporates different teaching techniques and makes her classes fun.  Eve has a very positive attitude and makes you want to come back day after day."

 Jennifer Mazzuca---Full time HR Coordinator and Owns a wedding and event planning business---" Eve's classes are such an escape from my streses and my long do to dlist's.  Eve's regimen is easy to follow, it's never boring and her positive energy and encouragement helps you through her work-out, no matter how tired you feel.  I have greatly increased my stamina, flexibility and weight loss goals from taking her classes.  After her classes, I feel great, I have energy and a clear head to get back to takling my hectic schedule.  Eve's classes are truly addicting.  I feel terrible if  I  have to miss a class.  Eve truly cares about each and everyone of her student's fitness goals, which means alot when you choose an instructor.  I can not wait for the DVD to be able to take one with me when I go on vacation or use on the days I absolutely can not get the the gym."

Susan Mattocks, 51 Mother of 3----"I absolutely love Eve's Abdominal, core and oblique work.  It is intense.  I love Eve's personality and word cues, just when I want to give up she tells us, you can do it, you can do anything for 10 seconds and she is right.  She is very motivating makes us  visualize the results we are all looking for  sleek and sexy muscles!  She is very unique in her teaching.  I feel so great when I am done taking her classes.  Eve's classes has helped me with my strength, posture, flexibility, length of my muscles and most of all my abdominals.  Her name should not be Eve it should be super shaper"

Joanne Gonzalez----"I am fifty years old and have been working out consistently for 25 years and have managed to stay in good shape.  About 3 years ago I needed a change and decided to add Eve's Power Yoga to my exercise regime.  I immediatelly loved Eve's yoga routine.  I developed strength and muscle tone as well as balance and flexibility I was not able to achieve before.  I lengthened my limbs so I wouldn't get a bulky look.  I also run, which takes a toll on your hips and when I do Eve's  yoga all the aches and pains seem to go away.  Most of all Eve is a great person with a wonderful personality whose classes I truly enjoy and hope she never retires."

Doreen Gallahue, 40---"Eve's classes has made me stronger, tightened core muscles, improved my balance, lost 25 lbs & down 3 sizes.  Eve's classes are a total body workout.  I love Eve's class because I don't feel intimidated when I can't complete an exercise.  There are always modified versions to keep us going.  It is a great group of women who I look forward to seeing each week.  I also love Eve's humour she uses for motivating us; sexy muscles, stunning in the slinky dress, not spilling your favorite drinks, burning off the chips & salsa & candy, etc.....she says things that we can all relate to.  Eve's classes are the ONLY class that works all areas of your body without killing you."

Janet ----"Eve's classes give me a great workout.  It is always challenging and I feel much better afterwards.  She always mixes it up & we always have few laughs in class.  She really focuses on my core and it has helped my full body strength.  I have seen RESULTS of the work that we do."

Angela Phillips, 42, I am a mother of 3 girls. I work 2 part-time jobs. I have been taking yoga classes with Eve since March 2005. My lower back was causing me trouble, so I figured I would try yoga. Yoga with Eve was not what I imagined yoga to be. It's challenging like you wouldn't believe! I come home and show my kids some of the poses and we crack up as they try to do them! As much as yoga has helped my back, I have to say it's also given me a leaner look. I am a runner since HS, so it's always been my fall back exercise. With my back issues, I had to really cut back. The crazy thing is, I started getting A LOT of compliments on my legs. I figured since I wasn't running, IT HAD TO BE THE YOGA! I am totally hooked! I leave Eve's class feeling so good- it's a stress reliever, it's mind clearing and you get to look and feel great in the end! I credit Eve with the compliments I get. Thank you Eve! 

 Julia Moore, 52, ---(double mastectemy cancer survivor) "I  love the way Eve's  classes combine serious exercise with light-hearted truths, "if it were easy,.... everyone would look this good!"
I feel better than I have for the last seven years, and more able to cope with the many life changes I'm making.  I'm NEVER giving Eve up!"

 Pete Morgan, 45, President, Peerless Boilers----" I just hate Eve!!!! "Put your leg around your head, breath deeply, relax your head, your neck, .....", Ok, sure Eve, just give me a second here, any 45 year old guy can do that!! I started training with Eve almost two years ago after doing traditional workouts my entire life, a lot of cardio after college, even some personal trainer stuff in recent years.  My wife Maureen and Eve said they were sure this would help me, so I tried it.  I have never felt as exhausted/refreshed/exhilarated(hard to explain the feeling) as I do after one of her classes, NEVER!  The sweat pours off me like it would off Mike Tyson if he were on the TV game show jeopardy!!   My son Corey, 11 and daughter Spencer, 14 sometimes take the personal training with us and they love it.    The other thing I like is , if I take Eve's group classes that there is no pressure to keep up with these women that twist themselves into pretzels, (which still amazes me) she stresses that you do what you can and pushes you to make small improvements each session.  She makes the group classes feel almost like personal sessions with constant encouragement.  She also works around your injuries and helps you recover from whatever may be ailing you at the moment, which is different every day once we reach our forties!  Oh yeah, I love cursing at her under my breath in the back of the room if I am taking her group classes.  Eve has made A LOT of people feel better, healthier and has a passion for fitness like nobody else I have ever seen.  We love her!  She makes a difference and cares about her clients, which you don't see in many businesses today.  I recommend her to all my family, friends and Over 40 baseball teammates as a great way to relieve stress and maintain strength, balance and flexibility.  I am begging you to try a class or one of her DVD's.  You will be trilled and instantly hooked, like a junky, you'll see you can't get enough of her training!  Believe me, and you can ask her yourself, If I , Pete Morgan can do this, ANYONE CAN!!  Thanks Eve,  you've made a difference in the Morgan Family and we are grateful, and yes, I still do hate her!!!  :-) "

Arlene Dudsak, 49, Executive Assistant, Dajon Associates, Inc., Mother of 2- "There are trainers and instructors and then there are trainers and instructors.  Eve is under the later.  Before I began training with Eve, I went through approximately 5 trainers over a 3 year period and was not satisfied with the results and effort I was putting in with my instructor's routines.  I was toned but still needed tweaking.  I approached Eve and said that "I want my body to look like yours, defined, toned with elongated muscles".  I began working with Eve and people began approaching me inquiring what I did differently with my workout and who my instructor is.  I replied "Body by Eve".  Eve's workout consists of lengthening, strengthening my muscles and what no other trainer worked, the core.  I found by working and strengthening the core muscles first, I was able to do my workout in a stronger capacity and enjoyed my workout instead of laboring through it.  I then decided to try her Yoga classes for flexibility.  NOW I understand the draw to her classes.  She is totally amazing in motivating, making the classes enjoyable and while you may think that it is just Yoga, your muscles at the end of each class feel as if they actually had a workout on the machines or with free weights.  I remind her from time to time by saying "Earth to Eve, Earth to Eve" that while she says "you can do this, it took me a long time to do this pose" I would laugh and say to her that she never had challenges with Yoga.  Another asset of Eve's teaching abilities is that you never feel Yoga challenged by taking her class.  Eve will inform you of the modified version of the pose throughout her class until you mastered it.  Eve, you are truly phenomenal as an instructor.  You are second to none!  You transformed my thin body to being well defined and toned.  Best of luck on your dream! You deserve it! "

Diana Lyons Brazill, 48,----"After years of trying to mix-it-up both in the gym and outside on the road, what I  missed most about working out were the dance classes of my youth, and the joy of using your body to achieve amazing moves and exciting routines.  I found theis excitement again in Eve's classes.  She works consistently and diligently to get  her students to focus on joy.  Her power yoga, yoga, and personal training classes, put the skills back together for me.  I trusted Eve to teach me how hard you really have to work to achieve balance and ability, and now, instead of moving away from painful yoga positions and difficult strength training sessions, I have replaced that pain with knowledge and confidence.  I have never felt as good as I do after taking her classes or training with her.  I don't look at my body and see what is missing, instead I look at my body and I see what I've accomplished.  I have learned patience to accept that great changes happen slowly and at my age that is more than I can hope for.    Eve is very encouraging, if you can't take one of Eve's classes or train with her due to your location, I highly recommend that you get her DVD's.  You will feel Sexy, strong just after your first workout.  Thank you Eve for giving me the power to believe in my self and improving my body/mind and fitness."

John Leber 58---- " I love the way Eve combines Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi and Strength into new programs that are always innovative and guaranteed to never allow boredom to surface.  I've finally learned to breathe into the stretch from you, and I've applied that same technique to my Zen meditation.   Eve  has inspired me in the field of fitness.  After her suggestion I've  decided soon to begin a new career as a certified trainer.   Eve; I just want to thank you for your support, expertise and enthusiasm over the past few years.  Thanks again."

 Susan Fazio,----"I take Pilates and Tai Chi classes with Eve.  She always encourages you to do what you can but that makes you want to do even more.  I have seen my strength, flexibility and overall toning improve.  Eve is an inspiration to us all and I appreciate her knowledge as my instructor.  She is beautiful person both inside and out and I look forward to her video's."

Mary O'Connell 51, Teacher---"I have taken classes with Eve for over 6 years now and I'm still never bored and find myself always motivated by her.  Whether you are brand new to physical activity or an avid exerciser Eve will help you expand your horizons physically and mentally in a way that's best suited for you body.  Her power Yoga class has all but eliminated my lower back problems and my last bone density test amazed my doctor.  It showed an overall 2% increase in my bone density!  I have tried other instructors over hte years, but all have paled in comparison to Eve!"

Joan Black Educational Consultant,---"Eve St. john is the most inspirational instructor I have ever had the pleasure of working with.  Her techniques are amazing and her style is supportive and easy to follow.  Regardless of one's experience and physical condition, Eve provides a well guided and fantastic workout.  She is a wonderful teacher and mentor."

David Colin---"I have worked out most of my adult life lifting weights, running, martial Arts including Kuk Sool Won, Jujitsu and Ti Kwan Do.  Each time I had to eventually stop do to lower back issues.  Since discovering Eve's Yoga two years ago my back has never felt better and my core body strength has greatly improved.  the classes are always fun to attend and you leave feeling physically pumped and mentally relaxed it is a great way to work out.  A huge benefit has been my golf swing is better then it ever has been.  The classes are geared towards better balance and smooth continues motions which is so important to proper swing mechanics."

Amy Rutherson---"Eve is simply the very best instructor, trainer that you can ever experience.   No matter what kind of mood you are in, when training with her, you will leave her feeling so much better than when you started.  She is very energetic, motivating and makes working out so much fun.  I love the results of my hard work that she puts me through.  Everyone noticed the changes in my figure with in the first 2 weeks of working out with her.  I highly recommend for those that can not train with her to try her personal training DVD"

 Deborah Celentano, mother of two, Sales for Executive Reports Corporation---"Eve's classes has given me so much motivation.  I have had stressful times in my life and by the time I walked out of her classes, I felt like a new person.  She has the ability to motivate me.  My doctor who is my cardiologist says "My cholesterol has never been better".  I have heart disease and her classes has helped me tremendously.  I would highly recommend if someone could not take your classes or train with you , that they should by your video and use it at least once a week if not more.  Any health problems someone might have, your total body rejuvination DVD workout could only make them feel better and stronger.  I am so lucky to have her as my instructor."

Ronald P. Verdicchio--- College Professor- Yoga with Eve has become part of my life.  The sessions refresh the mind and the body both of which are the foundations for a happy and productive day.  Eve inspires all of us to be focussed and in her words, "solid strong".

 Bonie Malajin--- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, single mother of 2 teenage boys--- "Eve is my personal trainer and she has the amazing ability to personalize my workouts which target my problem areas, and help me reach my goals.  In the first 2 weeks I dropped a size in pants, felt increased energy, jump started my metabolism she has helped me feel more focused and motivated than ever to get and stay fit.  Her expertise, guidance, personality and program are top notch!!!"

Ingrid Allison---"Eve is a talented and gifted instructor.  I have taken several of her classes over a period of 4 years and enjoy them all.  I have become more fit, flexible, and toned taking Eve's classes.  My balance has imporoved tremendously and so has my muscle strength.  She motivates us to want to exercise.  I come away from her classes feeling stress free.  Her Total body rejuvination is about making you feel so relaxed and centred.  After taking her TaiChi/Yoga class I always feel as though I've been away on a great vacation or at the best spa.  Eve works on our mental and emotional states as well.  She helped me clear a writer's block so that I was able to complete my dissertation."

 Laura Gibbons---Mother of one---Manager of Global Web Content & Business Development ----"I have been trying for years to re-shape my body and have a flat stomach.  Working with Eve, I was able to achieve these goals, plus lose inches and, gain body-confidence.  Eve provides a unique and winning combination of training knowledge, personal experience, encouragement, and compassion that provide the motivation necessary to achieve all of your goals.  I am so happy with my new shape and outlook due to her training!"

 Warren F. Clark----ESQ.  " I am a 55 years old and still very active with tennis, golf and even baseball.  Training with Eve's yoga course for 10 weeks made me much stronger,better balanced and more flexible.  I added considerable length to golf shots and was much quicker on the tennis court and baseball field, with the added bonus of no injuries all summer.  Yoga is now a very important part of my fitness, and permits me to compete in sports as though I were many years younger."

 Linda Parisi----"As a mom of triplets your classes helped me sculpt my abs back.  Thanks!  I enjoy the variety of different techniques.  It is never boring."

Lisa Northrup----42," I love Eve's class, style and encoragement.  Thank you for helping make my body more fit & tone.  I'm complimented all the time.  I feel that the mind/body connection is so important.  I leave your classes feeling empowered & strong.  You are the best! Thanks."

Brenda De Jong---40, "Eve's workout is creative, very challenging and changed my mind about yoga.  I was hesitant to try a yoga class because I just had chanting and humming as my opinion of yoga.  I really enjoy Eve's power yoga and what keeps me coming back is the results that I see."

Ronda Lutfey---46, "I enjoy Eve's personality, energy, her class and style are very unique & great.  I love her positive energy."

Jaime Gillies---30," I'll be one of the 1st ones in line to buy Eve's DVD's, since I can't take her classes as often as I would like to due to work"  She is challenging, motivating and touch upon all muscle groups in each of  her classes.  Her words are very motivating and always positive. Ex: ("You are going to look so good", "You're melting inches away")

Christine Okezie,--- 37,mother of two, "  I have a four year old and a 16 month old (both C-sections) and until Eve’s classes my old gym routine was not meeting my weight and fitness goals.  Her Pilates regimen has absolutely transformed my body and given me back a fitness level I have not had in almost 10 years.  She gives you an absolute total body workout that creates lean muscle tone and great core strength.  Eve has a positive personality that makes the classes fun and motivating – not to mention addicting!  She creates a therapeutic mind body connection that leaves me energized, strong and empowered. I can’t wait for the DVD!  Thanks Eve!     

Christelle Millet-Robinson---34 Mother of two, " I love Eve's classes so much. The feelings I have during and after any of her classes are endless. She helps me face the day each time because I am a better version of myself. I am a mother of two, Isabelle 4 and Alex 2, and you are helping me by giving me the energy, the mental and physical strength to handle each day differently with my children.  The physical reward is just amazing, I have never reached such physical fitness, I am more flexible and still improving and I can feel the difference each time. I am stronger than I have ever been. When I heard of your power yoga class the first time last fall I thought "hey, what ever I'll give it a try" and with not much conviction I ended up in my first class with you. I could not believe it, I was speachless I could not describe your class nore the physical state I was in with any other word than AMAZING. And "Amazing" is still the same word I use to describe your classes to any body, my husband, my friends and co-workers. I want everybody to know how GREAT you are. Thank you Eve for making a difference in my life.  I can't wait to get my hands on your Power Yoga DVD, I will be thrilled to be able to spend 10 minutes on the busy days to just give me the little plus that I get after your classes to get me ready for the day.  Thank you Eve for making a difference."