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About
I don’t train just because I like to work out—I train because I’m passionate about changing lives.
With over 20 years in personal training and advanced certifications, I bring both deep knowledge and real-world experience to every session. As a one-on-one trainer, you get my full attention, customized workouts, and coaching that meets you where you are.
What sets me apart is seeing and believing in your potential, even when you don’t. Watching clients accomplish goals they once thought were impossible is why I do this.
If you’re ready to move past your limits and see what you’re truly capable of, I’d love to help you get there.
Overview
Hired 17 times
Serves Clackamas, OR
Background checked
1 employee
23 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon5:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Emmy B.
Apr 2, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
He is an awesome trainer, loves how he pushes you to do your best and sets you up for duchess I'm seeing results in just the 3 meetings we've had. VERY involved.. thank you for guiding my journey
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Katherine M.
Mar 3, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dan and I have been training together since 05 May 2020, and we've hit a number of goals together along the way.
After a lifetime of hating running and many false starts at attempting some distance (more than 5 miles), Dan helped me knock out a half marathon 19 days after we started training together with a regimen of steady distance increases, splitting my training runs, and a focus on refueling and recovering appropriately. Determination helped on my part, but I leaned heavily on Dan's training and recovery expertise.
Before training together, my 1 rep max on bench press was 114 lbs and I had long struggled to go heavy. By the end of 2020, I was knocking out 3 sets of 6 reps @ 185 lbs -- well beyond my original goal of hitting a 1 rep max of 162 lbs.
As my goals have changed over time, Dan has adapted our training regime. More recently i've taken up capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, and Dan has adapted our training around the demanding core, shoulder, leg, flexibility, balance, and stamina requirements of capoeira.
Dan is punctual and professional, and I love the time we spend together training. He's a great person to bounce ideas off of, and I get to come away from each of our training sessions having been challenged physically and also often intellectually.
One of my less concrete goals of working with Dan was to feel better about myself and to feel more at-home in my body. I've never been a particularly capable athlete, and working at a desk throughout my 20s has done me no favors in the category of physical fitness. With Dan's encouragement and guidance, i've been able to crush steadily more challenging workouts. I come away from our lifts feeling more successful, more powerful, and ready to take on the rest of my goals each week. I would recommend Dan to anyone and everyone looking for a personaltrainer.
Personal Training
Jodi W.
Aug 9, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I've only had one other PT before. She was enthusiastic, but not conscientious about how the exercise was set up and performed. Dan brings a lot of experience to PT.
Personal Training
Meegan H.
Dec 11, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Dan has been so helpful in the process of me gaining strength and mobility. He is kind yet determined; knowing when to encourage, when to rest, and when to push me harder. I’ve come a long way in the past 3.5 months with Dan’s guidance and I’m looking forward to where I’ll be in a year!
Personal Training
Cassie L.
Jan 1, 2015
It was awesome. He really cares about the person he's helping. He sees them not their weight number. He is honest and up front about everything. He motivates you, cries with you, makes sure you show up or he'll come knocking on your door. He wants you to succeed no matter how small or big. He always has a smile even when working out. When it burns he says that's the love. I had so much love in one day I couldn't walk the next day. Haha! All I know is I was dying until I met dan and started working out. He is a man who has compassion and integrity and a serious compassion about helping people get healthy and fit.
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Daniel La Pointe
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I have set pricing, but I never want cost to be a factor in someone reaching their goals. I can develop a program to meet anyone's needs, and stay within their budget.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Everyone gets a free initial session, with goal setting and a workout. They will at least walk away from that first meeting with some ideas on how to proceed, even if they decide not to train with me. It's a great way to get to know each other and see if it's a good fit.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have almost 20 years of experience in the field. I hold advanced certifications in many specialized areas of training. I am constantly seeking the newest information and gaining new knowledge and skills to improve the quality of my services.
