theBodyMindCoach Reviews

Jennifer O. lbe 2026.09.29

     

I usually don't write reviews but as a woman I feel like I need to share how amazing it was to work with someone like Marwa as a trainer and a running coach. Long story short I was diagnosed with endometriosis at 38 and it was years of ups and downs with pain and exercise. I knew exercise was very important to my lifestyle, but I would always get frustrated when my body refuses to cooperate, especially when running. I would start running for 15-20 minutes and get severe cramps in my pelvis that I have to stop immediately. I am also a clinician who works in Women’s Health so this issue was extremely frustrating from a personal and a professional perspective. I wasn’t looking for a certain goal in mind but someone who understands this condition to help me manage it and continue to work and improve my fitness and Marwa was the perfect choice for that. Her understanding of how to manage endometriosis and how to adjust intensity in running and weight training was exactly what I had been looking for. After almost a year of working together now, I can see that I am getting much stronger and my running is improving significantly without feeling the frustration and loss of not managing my condition. She’s hands down the best woman personal trainer and running coach you can find in Toronto.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.29

Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and for trusting me with such a personal journey. Seeing you grow stronger and enjoy your running again, without the frustration you used to carry, means so much to me. I'm infinitely proud of your consistency and your patience with your body. Can't wait to see where this next year takes you!

Liam Theodore 2026.09.26

     

I was working with an online running coach to prep for my last marathon and unfortunately I ended up tearing my hamstring while finishing my marathon. It was an extremely difficult surgery to have and rehab post-op took over 8 months and I finally wanted to go back to running but was very concerned about that injury creeping back. I was recommended to Marwa by a good friend of mine who’s an ultra runner and she was a fantastic running coach to work with. She’s really knowledgeable about running injuries and built a complete return to running program that included strength, mileage and recovery.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.29

Hi Liam,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for trusting me with your return to running. Coming back after such a long road takes real courage, in body and mind, and I'm so proud of the way you've shown up for every part of the process. Can't wait to see you back on the start line 💪

Aishwarya Shivin 2026.09.22

     

I used to run quite often prior to having my third child, but after my pregnancy, my body was never able to get back to my initial load. Every time I ran more than 30 minutes I would get severe pain in my hip joint which was later diagnosed as a torn hip labrum by my doctor. My PT told me I should stop running but I really wanted to continue as it was one of my favorite activities. I felt so lucky to have a running coach like Marwa, her initial assessments were all on track with my Dr and Physio said, but instead of telling me to stop running, she was able to help me build a running plan from the ground up and work on my hip instability. After a year of working together, I’m running 3x a week now with no pain and about to sign up for my first 10K since 6 years ago.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.29

Hi Aishwarya,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It has been so inspiring to watch you never give up on running and your determination to rebuild from the ground up. Running three times a week pain-free is such a win, and it's all thanks to the work you put in. Can't wait to cheer you through your first 10K in six years!

Leonard Rinser 2026.09.18

     

I started running around 2 years ago and worked my way from walking to running 10K which was great. But I wanted to run a half marathon and in training when I reached 12K I started to develop severe pain in my lower leg which eventually led to multiple shin splints and stress fractures. I reached out to a few running coaches in Toronto and Marwa was the best one I found. She was extremely through in her assessment and her gait analysis was spot-on. It was very neat to see how much imbalance I had in my hips as my pace changed. She understood the origin of my pain and helped me put a plan to strengthen my muscles and manage my mileage. Now I feel much more confident running the Waterfront half marathon in October as I hit the 18K goal without any pain.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.29

Hi Leonard,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. Hitting 18K pain-free is a huge milestone, and it came from your patience and trust in the process, even when it would have been easier to rush. I'm so proud of the runner you're becoming. Can't wait to cheer you on at the Waterfront half in October 💪

Patricia Collins 2026.09.14

     

As an older woman, I wanted to stay active without constantly aggravation an old injury. Marwa understands how the whole body works together and was able to identify weaknesses and imbalance that no one had explained to me before. She is patient, attentive and knows when to challenge me and when to modify something. I have more strength, better balance, and far less fear around exercise than when I started.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.29

Hi Patricia,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Hearing that you feel less fear around exercise truly fills my heart. You've built so much strength and balance, in your body and in your confidence, and I'm infinitely proud of the work you put in every session. Can't wait to see what we accomplish next!

Albert Collado 2026.09.10

     

I started personal training with Marwa in my last sixties because I was losing strength and finding everyday movements more difficult. She took the time to understand my body, including my joint stiffness and the areas where I felt weak or unsteady. Every session is adapted to what I can safely do while still challenging me to improve. I now feel stronger!

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.29

Hi Albert,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I'm so proud of the way you show up to every session ready to work, and seeing you move through your day with more strength and confidence is the best reward for both of us. Here's to getting even stronger together 💪

Chris Brandt 2026.09.07

     

I've torn both of my ACL's as an ex-rugby player, and at the age of 32, I still loved working out and cared about the gains, but felt like it's come to a point where there are so many muscle imbalances on my left side (from the most recent tear) than I’d like to let linger. I decided to research some coaches in the downtown Toronto area and Marwa’s profile showed up. She is hands down one of the most knowledgeable strength coaches I’ve seen in my ten years as an athlete. Her knowledge about the injuries I had all over my hips and what I needed to rebuild from where I was made the decision of working with her one of the best investments I made in my health.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.07

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I am incredibly proud of you as your coach and a fellow athlete because of how you show up every day and continue to push yourself consistently. There are so much more winnings for us to do together 💪

Sadeem Al Attar 2026.09.03

     

I've worked out on and off for years and always ended up injured. Marwa completely changed that. Her knowledge of physiology and experience as an athlete helped rebuild me into someone stronger and more balanced than ever. She adapts my program around old injuries and always takes a 360 approach. Almost three years in, I can’t imagine stopping and I’ve recommended her to my wife and sister too.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.07

Hi Sadeem,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. You are an incredible client to work with and I am very happy to be your guide in this amazing fitness transformation you got.

Can't wait to see what's more in store for your body and mind!

Jamie faulkner 2026.08.31

     

I'm in my late fifties and I had stopped working out a long time ago due to a combination of injury and lack of motivation, but Marwa helped me get back into strength training. Her functional approach improved my everyday strength and helped me enjoy golf without getting injured. Three years later, I’m stronger and in the best shape of my life.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.09.07

Hi Jamie,

Your health transformation (not just your fitness but also your mental transformation) is one that fills my heart every single day. You've come a long way and seeing you getting back to golf without injury or pain is one of the most rewarding experiences of our journey, can't wait to see you in tournament next summer! keep crushing it 💪

Anna Van Z 2026.08.27

     

Marwa is the best running coach I've had over the past 3 years. After a serious injury and six month break from running, she helped me rehab my right glute tendinopathy with a detailed, focused approach. Her gait analysis and strength testing identified my weak right hip and SI joint issues, and she gave me specific exercises to address them. After 3 months, I completed a half marathon pain-free and am now training to PB in October.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.08.27

Hi Anna,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am so glad we were able to work together through your rehab and I'm infinitely proud of the person you are showing up every session, I can't wait to cheer you in October!

Nicoleme lendez 2026.08.21

     

My family has a history of sciatica and I've always been very apprehensive of going to the gym because I’m always scared I’d injure myself. I initially started going for a few months, then gave up after my lower back pain got worse. I decided I should find a personal trainer to help me learn proper form and tell me what to do. I found Marwa through a friend of mine and was very happy that I did. She helped me with a program to strengthen my body around my sciatica pain and would give me exercises to do on my own that didn’t cause flare ups. I now feel so much better in my body as I started to notice visible muscles and I started sizing down!

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.08.21

Nicole, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. You've gone so far from where you started and you're growing more confident in your body and that's the best thing I can hear from my clients, thank you infinitely for your trust

Erick De Leon 2026.08.18

     

I used to work out a lot when I was younger. I did a lot of hard core weightlifting and ended up with a few herniated discs and a destroyed knee. I had to stop working out for more than six years and gained a lot of weight in the process. I had zero motivation to do any sort of movement besides walking around my house because it was very painful to do everything else. After putting on more than 70 lbs over the years, I started developing heart problems so I decided it was time to find help and get back into working out. I came across Marwa’s profile and was impressed with her careful approach in our first session. She was very considerate and met me where I was at my level and that was exactly what I was looking for. She knows how to motivate me without pushing. We’ve been training together for two years and I’ve never felt more capable in my body. I even started going to beach and playing volley on Saturday.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.08.21

Erick, I am truly proud of you for taking the decision to change your life and for how consistent you show up and push yourself no matter what, your fitness journey has been transformational and I know that this is the beginning of a lot more transformation to come!

Silva Derderian 2026.08.15

     

Marwa is an amazing running coach! After a difficult pregnancy and pelvic floor dysfunction, I struggled to run beyond 10k without pain. Working with Marwa twice a week on strength, mobility, drills and running form helped me reach 15k pain free in just two months. I'm now on track for my first NYC half marathon.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.08.17

Hi Silva,
Thank you so much for your wam words, I'm so proud of your achievement and how hard you've pushed yourself and stayed consistent. I can't wait to see how your HM will look like, next is a marathon to tackle!

Sean Ruddy 2026.08.12

     

I was training for the Toronto marathon in October and got a bad knee injury three months into training. I went to physio and he told me I needed to stop training for almost 8 weeks. I was following a running program I got from an online coach, but it was time to find someone who can tell me what I was doing wrong. I saw Marwa’s run coaching program and I signed up for the gait assessment. I think this was by far the best investment I made in my running journey. The assessment was very detailed, it showed me exactly where my weaknesses are (I’m very quad dominant and have a very tight IT band). Marwa gave me exercises that I needed to work on strengthening my glutes and I finally started training back after 3 weeks of working with her. Fast forward three months, I finished my marathon, pain free, with a personal best 3:45. Now I’m training for an ultra and I feel much more confident with Marwa being my running coach for it, she’s simply amazing to work with!

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.08.12

Sean, Thank you for the warm words and congrats again on that 3:45 PB, especially coming back from injury!

Watching you go from "can't run" to pain-free and stronger than before was honestly one of the best parts of our training journey.

Can't wait to see what you do at the ultra, you got this!

gilda crispino 2026.05.14

     

Working with Marwa was the best investment I made for my marathon training. I had only done a half marathon before and I kept getting my IT band injured on every long run when I tried to increase my long runs. By the time I got to 30kms my knees flared up and were so swollen that I had to sit out from running for 5 weeks and see a physio. I decided I needed to work with someone who could check my running form and tell me what I was doing wrong in my lifting. My physio said I need to get a gait analysis so I don't get injured again. That's when I started working with Marwa, and honestly she was everything I was looking for. She's not only super knowledgeable as a running coach, but she's really good at explaining and breaking things down to make it easy to follow. She's also a very warm person to work with who truly cares about you and your goals. She would wake up at 5AM to accommodate my busy work schedule and come run with me on the track to see my progress. I managed to finish the marathon in under 4:40 and that's thanks to her. I highly recommend Marwa if you're looking for a running coach in downtown Toronto.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.05.14

Gilda, thank you so much for your heartfelt words.
I’m beyond proud of you for achieving this milestone for the first time in such a record time, can’t wait to unlock more milestones together!

yousr hegy 2026.04.21

     

I wanted to get into strength training but had no idea where to start. Because I work at a desk all day, I've always had issues with my lower back and shoulders, they get so tight and painful until I eventually threw out my lower back at an F45 class because my form was bad and no one corrected me. I knew I needed to work with an actual coach to correct my form and build strength without constantly worrying I would injure myself. That's when I found Marwa. In our first session, she did a movement assessment and caught compensations I didn't know I had. She then built a training program around my body's needs that was super beginner-friendly. What I love most is that she actually teaches you why you're doing something and what good form feels like. I've been training with her for 5 months now, I'm lifting weights I never thought I could, and my back and shoulders feel so much better. I actually feel like I'm much more open and loose. I can't recommend Marwa enough.

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.04.22

Thank you for your kind words, Yousr. I'm beyond happy and proud of your progress so far, in such a short time you've become much stronger through your discipline and consistency, keep up the good work!

Sally Eltahan 2026.03.30

     

J’ai eu une très bonne expérience avec Marwa en tant que coach fitness. Elle prend le temps de comprendre mes objectifs et propose des entraînements adaptés, ce qui les rend vraiment personnalisés. Elle accorde aussi beaucoup d’attention à la technique et à la posture, ce qui m’a aidée à éviter les blessures et à maximiser les résultats. Elle sait motiver sans être trop insistante, ce qui m’a permis de rester constante. Depuis que je m’entraîne avec elle, j’ai constaté une nette amélioration de ma force, de mon endurance et de ma condition physique en général. Je la recommande vivement à toute personne cherchant une coach compétente et à l’écoute 👌

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.04.20

Merci pour ces mots, Sally, ça me touche. Te voir progresser en force et en endurance a été un vrai plaisir, et je suis vraiment fière de ce qu'on a accompli ensemble 💪

Naomi D. 2026.03.26

     

I had a good experience working with marwha, I was a complete beginner and she was able to tell me I had some alignment and posture problems that I never noticed before and later got confirmed by a physiotherapist. A lot of the excersizes she recommended were also recommended by the therapist, so she could save you some money if you're worried about posture!

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.04.20

Thanks for sharing this, Naomi. Catching posture issues like this early is exactly why I focus so much on movement quality from day one. Really glad the physio confirmed what we were working on and that you're on the right track now 💪

Ahmed Hegy 2026.03.26

     

Marwa is beyond professional and very passionate and knowledgeable coach, she uses science based approach in her programs that is promised to give you results if you put it in the work. She designed a 3 months program for me to lose weight on a tight schedule and I followed her program and I got the promised results. She went above and beyond to make sure all my questions are answered and that I was following the program exactly. She also encouraged and motivated me every step of the way. I definitely recommend Marwa if you are looking for a healthy transformation and if you want to get real results. Thanks coach Marwa 🙏

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.03.26

Thank you Ahmed for taking the time to leave such a heartfelt review, I am so proud of your progress and cannot wait to see what's in store for you!

Nehal Ali 2026.03.26

     

One of the best trainers in Toronto! Marwa is not only knowledgeable but also super encouraging and understanding. She pushes you just enough while still making you feel comfortable. I’ve noticed such a difference in my energy and consistency. Highly recommend!

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Reply from theBodyMindCoach 2026.03.26

Thank you for your kind words, Nehal. It's all your work and you've been doing it so well, keep up the good work, so proud <3