Garden of Strength Personal Training and Life Coaching

"Draco is so much more than just a personal trainer. I started with him late in 2021 to prepare for a hiking trip in Peru. I was concerned because although I was an avid hiker, I wasn't nearly as strong as I should be, both mentally and physically. Draco listened to what I was looking for and gave me exactly that. In addition to the training, he tells stories of inspiration and transformation, spirituality, magic, and humor. As with any training, you only get out of it what you put into it, but he inspires me to look past where I thought my limits were and raise the bar high, and I've rarely had a moment since when I couldn't reach the challenge. He taught me that strengthening the body starts with strengthening the mind, and you'll get exactly that with Draco. I used to choose hikes based on what I thought I could do. Now I choose hikes based on what I know I'm capable of. In a million years I wouldn't have thought a 51 year old asthmatic women with rods in her back and foot and knee problems could do Kilimanjaro, but now I'm planning it for 2023"

"Dracos energy and ability to motivate is INCREDIBLE! I have worked with him for almost two years now. He is passionate and always goes above and beyond in helping set goals and plan for success. I have worked with Draco through a couple injuries and the way he can creatively modify to still get in great workouts was impressive to be able to cater to my injury but not lose the gains I had made. He is not a cookie cutter trainer and you will not be disappointed!"

"I met Draco as a kick boxing coach, and after moving I’ve continued to work with him via video calls. Even with a time difference and a different way to train than I was used to, I’ve always gotten a fantastic work out! He has a way of challenging and pushing me in way to make me stronger than I thought I could be, not only physically but also mentally. Draco is not only a trainer but an educator and a mentor, he is such a pleasure to train with plus he makes great Disney references!"

"Draco helped my boyfriend and I prepare for a big backpacking trip on the Colorado Trail last Summer. We would not have had as awesome of a trip without the personal training! Draco carefully crafted a program based on the kind of strength and endurance we needed to develop. He also includes mindset training within the physical training, which sets him apart from other trainers! Julia, his wife, is also an amazing and talented massage therapist who knows a lot about meal prepping. I highly recommend using Draco and Julia's services in combination! You won't be disappointed by the results you get!"