"I'm a psychotherapist and climbing instructor who does plenty of emotional and physical lifting, but prior to Payton, I felt nervous weightlifting at the gym and never had a consistent training routine. With Payton, I'm developing an accessible routine that's producing tangible results with less time and less effort.

I recommend Payton for two reasons: he knows what he’s doing, and he’ll help you know what you’re doing.

Payton strikes a balance between professional yet personable, results-focused while remaining adaptive to my daily needs. He remembers my training goals, accommodates my injuries, and respects my allergies to latex and chalk.

I value his respectful hands-on adjustments and personalized videos. I’ve already recommended him to several friends. He is a treasure for the community and I think people are lucky to be his client.”

- J. Louie

“Payton’s workouts are phenomenal! They are so accessible - it never feels like more than I can handle, or painful, or overly complicated, but the next day I can barely move I’m so sore. Aside from how I feel afterwards, I was actually able to see a visible difference in how my body looked.

I’ve been in so many fitness classes where instructors yell, or guilt you into feeling like you need to “work off” whatever kind of food. Payton leads classes in a way that is polar opposite to that. He helps you focus on feeling good and moving well in your body. We often pair up and are able to support each other. I think creating a space where people feel comfortable and where there is a culture of support makes a huge difference in being able to engage more deeply in the exercises.

Highly highly highly recommend!”

- A. Luna

“I started working with Payton after a recurring back injury that completely derailed my usual forms of exercise and even my daily functioning. Immediately, I realized that I was working with the right person. From the first session, he could tell exactly what my weaknesses were in my back, and was able to guide me to build strength and mobility, rehabilitate, and most importantly to have hope and confidence for continued movement and healing. After only a few weeks I have been feeling much better and am able to build strength and flexibility through the exercises Payton gives me.

Payton is professional, friendly, encouraging, and carefully plans my workouts based on how I’m doing each week. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for guidance in recovering from an injury and/or for a very personalized workout program.”

- J. Potter, LMFT

"In just nine months with Payton, I’ve gained strength, confidence, and knowledge. He took me from a total weightlifting beginner to confidently (and safely!) lifting and challenging myself. Payton’s thoughtful, goal-based programs not only helped me eliminate back pain and improve mobility within months, but also taught me the purpose behind each exercise, empowering me to build my own workouts. I highly recommend Payton to anyone seeking a personal trainer who delivers personalized, results-driven guidance."

- K. Lardaro

"Don't hesitate - work with Payton. His passion is contagious, and his results-driven programs deliver. Overall, my goal was to build healthier habits and be consistent in the gym as I found myself stuck and unmotivated. By the end of the program, I wasn't just consistent but I was feeling stronger than I ever have before all while finding my passion for fitness again. If you want a knowledgeable and caring trainer who gets results, Payton is the answer."

- H. Eros

"I have been working with Payton for over a year, and he has been extremely helpful in my exercise journey. Payton is an excellent teacher who has not only shown me how to do new exercise movements but also has a deep understanding of which muscles are targeted by each movement, how to combine complimentary exercises into a balanced workout, and how to modify movements to maximize results and avoid injury. In addition to weightlifting, HIIT, and endurance routines I've learned from Payton, I have also gained a new workout mindset and I am very happy with the results I've achieved. I believe his personal training and expertise and direct teaching approach would help anyone learn how to exercise more effectively."

- M. Sharma