I have been training with Cecilia for over a year. This woman is a keen observer and knows how to make your movement harder or easier or just more efficient and has the discernment to know which would better serve you. She seems to know when to push and how far. She gives thought to her workouts and is keenly observant throughout the workout. She has a huge toolbox full of surprising ideas. She brings a sense of fun to her workouts. She is also an expert at Z-Health. I am (almost) 64 and doing something this intense has been a challenge (especially with a shoulder with limited movement), but Cecilia has worked with me at my beginning level and has made me much stronger and, better yet, my physical movements in day-to-day living has been much more effortless. When I started I, intended to learn just enough proper form to do at home as it is a 20 mile (one-way) trip to the City, but working with Cecilia in person is a special treat - for the workout, the fun and the tremendous support. So, I do both. Cecilia is about living and not just about kettlebells. Thank you Cecilia!

I have been training with with Cecilia for over a year. Cecilia is smart, observant, and precise. She never says too much, but when she speaks you better listen. She saves her words to articulate the best feedback and response possible in hopes to improve her client's performance. I would recommend Cecilia to anyone who is looking to work hard and cut out a lot of the BS you may find with other trainers and instructors.

I have now worked with Cecilia for over three years. I first discovered hear after learning about kettlebells and doing som on-line research. She has been great to work with and brings expert knowledge of kettle bells/RKC protocls and theories, but is also very well versed in other modalities such as Z-health. Every work-out is new and interesting and she is very tuned in to my body and what works and what doesn't. Highly reccomend her.

As soon as I saw Cecilia's DragonDoor profile, I knew she was the one I needed to connect with to get me on the right kettlebell path. I needed help, badly. I had a couple private sessions with her and joined her for one group class. She took the time at each step, dead lift, goblet squat, swing, press, & TGU to provide me with a wonderful RKC foundation. I just attained RKC status in Chicago this month and I owe much of my success to her getting me off on the right foot.

-Forever Indebted

I had the pleasure of being an assistant with Cecilia on Team Nepodal at a RKC Level II certification in July, 2011. She is an amazing instructor. She has a lot of great knowledge and demonstrates unreal technique. Cecilia is also a very caring instructor who does go above and beyond the call of duty to help her students learn. Cecilia is also a strong lady. I highly encourage you to have Cecilia as your instructor. No matter what you are trying to achieve, whether it be strength, endurance, conditioning, flexiblity or fat-loss, Cecilia is your answer.

I was a pretty serious athlete in high school and college, which meant two things: 1) my body was used up like a crushed beer can, and 2) I had basically been doing the same kind of workout continuously for the past 15 years. I was bored with the gym, and every joint had an issue. I'm really glad I started working out with Cecilia.

In addition to really challenging and engaging me, Cecilia's integration of Pilades into her workouts, her uncanny ability to inspire proprioception, and really solid understanding of how the human body works netted me quick results and had me feeling fitter than I had in years.

And then I had to move to New York... dammit.

Small, steely, and strong. That is the description of a kettlebell that i would offer to anyone who did not know what i know.

Small, steely, and strong. Cecilia Tom. Unobtrusive enough to refrain from demanding a leadership position, yet groovy enough to know that she could hold one, CT will likely floor with with the initials after her name [Stanford!] and then reanimate you with yoga, kettlebells, Z-Health, and the like.

I have only worked with this young lady a few times, still i'm aware that it is her nature to seek her best self in order to help you acquire your own. Go ahead and get silly enough to think that the Tiny Tank can't make it happen. You may not get up off the floor.

My wife and I have been learning Kettlebells under Cecilia's instruction for 8 months.

She has taken us from weak and novice, to confident, competent and strong.

Classes incorporate components of other disciplines, such as Yoga, Pilates, and Z-health, which draw on Cecilia's considerable and diverse experience. The body awareness that she has fostered in us could not have been achieved through bells alone, and I believe we're better at bells as a result.

Her instruction is concise, refined, and personal. Patronization isn't in her nature, which is an enormous plus.

Cecilia has built us up to a level where we are both more than confident enough to safely workout at home (and we do), yet her instruction and classes are unique and challenging enough to keep us coming back, week after week.

I had the privilege of attending Cecilia's introductory class in San Francisco. Her attention to detail and her clear instruction on the basic movements paired with her depth of knowledge make her an excellent teacher. In a class of first timers she was able to address individual needs while maintaining the energy of the group.

I look forward to learning more from her.

I met Cecilia Tom at the USF Joint Mobility class. After three or four months of physical therapy, core strengthening and pain management work I had reached a plateau, was in pain and un-energized. Then hope was restored ... one 75 minute class with Cecilia and I felt an awakening of strength, energy and confidence.

Cecilia leads her classes with continual instruction throughout each move, which allows students the opportunity to make corrections and maximize both learning and performance. I have experienced the benefit of her expansive and ever evolving training and expertise.

Since I felt the best after Cecilia's Joint Mobility classes, I started taking kettle ball classes with her. I was nervous about the class due to a lower back injury and knee surgery recovery. I shared my concerns with Cecelia and she took the time to explain the benefits of the kettle ball workout both verbally and in writing, addressing each of my questions and concerns. The class is a needed challenge and Cecilia's instruction style, motivation and attention to my physical concerns provide the push to keep going and to celebrate strength. Thank you!