Dan Chisholm Fitness and Massage

I’ve had training sessions with Dan now for just shy of three months and he has defied my preconceived notions of what seeing a personal trainer is. He’s firm, gives constructive advice on when and what to eat pre and post workout and what acceptable time frame to consume the calories. Scheduling is easy — I’m convinced he never takes a day off since I’ve been able to have appointments early mornings to evenings. I guess I was most worried about receiving judgement for being out of shape and thought it would be like going to boot camp and neither worry could be further from the truth. I would and do recommend Dan to everyone I know!

I was looking for a trainer and came across Dan’s website. I notice that he offered a lot of services outside of personal training, such as: massage, waxing, facial, etc. I’m not big on massages mainly because I’m don’t like randoms touching me, but I was interested in his waxing services.
Now I’m no wooly mammoth, but I do had some hair on my upper back around my shoulder blades that I’m not a fan of. So I figured I’d try waxing and since Dan’s prices are reasonable I reached out to him.
Dan was very responsive and friendly via email; quickly setting up a time for us to meet. He does his waxing services at his apartment, which is clean and easily accessible via bus or train.
Dan made me feel at ease, being this was my first time ever being waxed and I was as scared as a nun in Sing Sing (the correctional facility). The overall waxing went pretty quickly and didn’t hurt, except for a little when he waxed at the base of neck.
I’ve seen Dan 3 times and I highly recommend him for his waxing services. I can’t speak on the other services he provides.

Met Dan at HiFi Fitness for a workout. I’m from out of town and had scheduled it in advance. He’s got more energy and focus then you would have a right to expect out of someone at the end of their day. Before I arrived he had communicated with my regular trainer, designed a program for me based on what I had been doing, and went through the session making notes on his iPad.
He also had a good focus on stretching and flexibility, which is a huge thing for me as poor flexibility has been the source of the bulk of what injuries/​pain I have had.
Dan’s also irreverently funny with a dry sense of humor (which I like) that keeps you smiling during the workout. Overall — he’s top drawer and knows what’ he’s doing — no question.

This is only a review of my interaction with Dan. I emailed him with some simple questions about pricing and the hours he was available, not open, but what hours are free on his schedule. I got three emails in three days exhorting me to come in the next day so we could talk about my program, asking if I had received his email and asking again if I had received his previous emails. What wasn’t in the emails was his pricing and his availability. If I am trying to decide between ten places I’m not visiting ten places for an hour each. I need to narrow them down somehow, with things such as availability and cost. Since I couldn’t get an answer from Dan he eliminated himself. All nine others were happy to provide me with pricing and availability.

I recently began working with Dan to do some strength training. I had been going to the gym for a long while, but my workout had become stale and I needed someone to shake up my routine. Well, Dan certainly has done that. I’m in the early days of my new workout, but I’m already seeing progress. Overall, I’ve found Dan to be professional and very well versed in the science behind the workout. He’s also very responsive in designing a plan according to your fitness goals. I’ve found his plan to be realistic yet challenging enough to make sure you show progress.
I’ve also had a massage treatment with Dan, and I had a good experience. It couldn’t have been further from the creepy experience posted by another reviewer. It was professional and completely non-​sexual. I’d enthusiastically recommend Dan for both his training and massage services.

I’ve been working with Dan the past 1 ½ months after I decided I wanted to add in weight training to my fitness program and have been very happy so far with my decision.
He offers a free initial consultation so that you can meet and discuss your goals and what his philosophy is on working with clients etc. He’s very personable, professional and has a fun sense of humor that makes you feel comfortable.
Based on that meeting I decided to move forward with working with him 2x a week on my fitness goals and one thing I really liked is that you pay as you go and there is no push to purchase a certain number of training sessions when you really don’ t know the person or if you are going to click as times goes on (like at my gym).
Dan shows up on time and works you through a program that he’s designed specifically for you based on what you want to achieve and where you currently are health wise. He talks you through what your doing and why and I feel like in the short time I’ve been working with him that I’ve already learned quite a bit and am seeing results.
If you are looking for a personal trainer or massage therapist (he ends each training session with a very relaxing mini massage) then I’d definitely recommend you giving him a call.

Dan has been my trainer and massage therapist for over 9 months.
I wrote a review which for some reason was deleted by the site. Dan is extremely professional and a talented trainer and massage therapist. I would highly recommend him for either service.

Dan has been my personal trainer and massage therapist for two years now. I am an experienced weightlifter, and have had therapeutic massages from some of the best professionals in the world, including those associated with the leading ballet companies in the world. I train with Dan twice and sometimes three times a week
I would rate Dan as absolutely at the top of the field in both areas. His extensive knowledge of the science of exercise physiology is combined with his charm and easy manner both in the gym and in the studio. But he is no light-​weight. He is a serious trainer for both those who are experienced and want to be pushed to excel in the gym, and also, I expect, is very good for beginners, as well. He is patient and understanding, and at the same time, motivating, concerned, and genuine. You can’t learn these things. You either have it or you don’t — and Dan definitely does.
I offer my highest recommendation.

I had a massage from Dan about 4 months ago. It was fine. Professional. Non-​sexual. Well rounded. Filled the bill. I let him know during the work that my regular guy was out of town and that I appreciated the work. I haven’t had a massage from him or contacted him since.
Today Dan text messaged me soliciting another massage. I wrote him back, «No thanks. Pls don’t text ads to me. Best to you. M». His response to me was «no prob. And lose my number u fat old piece of shit.»
I have archived the text messages in the event anyone wants to question the transaction.
The decision is yours.