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Raven is a pleasure to work with and be trained by. He is professional, knowledgeable, and very encouraging. I highly recommend him as a trainer.

Raven is a FANTASTIC trainer! I was never an athlete growing up so I had no idea how to workout. About 7 years ago I had an injury that caused a bulging disc in my spine and after 4 years of chiropractic care to manage the pain I finally decided to have surgery. The surgeon recommended that I start working out and that's how I stumbled upon Raven. His background in kinesiology gave me confidence that he was going to teach me how to workout in a way that wouldn't make my injury worse, and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. The first thing we did was talk about what my goals were. Based on that he tailored our sessions to fit. After just 3 weeks of working with him I was already feeling the benefits -- I was stronger and more importantly I wasn't in as much pain! He's has tons of great knowledge and his teaching style is just amazing. He knows exactly when to push you without being a drill sergeant, and he knows exactly when to give you a break and tell you an interesting story to distract you. He's patient and is willing to explain how/why an exercise works an area of your body. And if you're like me and certain exercises just hurt too much to do because of injury, he's quick to think of an alternative that will give you the same benefit without the pain. If you're serious about getting in shape hire Raven!

Working with Raven has been great. It all started with great communication between us. Even on my first session it felt like we knew each other for months, not only an hour or so. He's easy to talk to and you could relay on him with helping you reach your goals. I like that there are many new exercises I'm trying and I do feel sore after each session, which is great, it means we do something good. I already started to see results and looking forward to every session I have with him. If you're looking for a trainer, Raven is the right choice.

I started training in July with Raven. I was super determined to commit to working out & eating right. I wanted to make a big change in my lifestyle & thanks to Raven I'm on my way there! I'm currently down 25 pounds, many inches & feel great!! I wasn't sure what to expect when I started training with Raven, I had never had a trainer before. Each session we do something different which keeps me interested & motivated. I've really surprised myself with what I have been capable of doing. If it wasn't for Raven I would never have challenged myself this much & realized what I could do! He is very patient & always encouraging. I actually look forward to working out & trust me I never have before! Thank You Raven!! ~Jennie

Raven is an amazing trainer. I've worked with him for a little over two months and I've had some pretty significant results. He listens and is willing to work as hard as you are to achieve your goals. So far I'm exceeding where even he thought I would be at this point. The workouts are tough but he makes them fun and he's very adamant about form and being safe. I suffer from should injuries and he's tailored my workouts so that I can carefully build the muscles without injury. I would recommend anyone who's serious about training to give Raven a chance. You won't be disappointed.

I came across Raven on Thumbtack in my search for someone to help me get back into shape. From our first conversation I knew Raven was the guy. Raven is very professional and knowledgable in all that has to do with fitness and nutrition. On our first consultation, Raven had me do a series of simple exercises. With these exercise moves Raven was able to access my condition and identify my problem areas. Raven also came up with a nutritional plan to follow going forward. I have been seeing Raven 2 times a week for 12 weeks now and have recently switched over to 3 times a week. In the beginning, I was anxious to start out 3 times a week but Raven was honest in saying that I was not ready. This showed me that Raven was the type of trainer that cared about his clients and was more interested in results than selling number of sessions per week. Raven's work out routines are also very creative but affective. Raven is not the type of trainer that takes joy in working you till you collapse, he would rather see proper form and a steady build up of strength and endurance, especially in the early stages. When I first started with Raven, I was 198 lb. (5"8" height 42 years old). Today I am 178 lb. and feel over 10 years younger. Friends and family compliment me all the time. My journey is far from over but I know that with Raven's guidance I will reach my goal of being in the best shape of my life.

I can't believe the results I see after a month of training with raven. This guy is very knowledgeable and I'm happy with my results.

UPDATE: 10/31/2017 Raven is as expected, an awesome trainer! Very knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition and exercise. And also very knowledgeable when it comes to acupressure points and even Asian medicine! He’s a wealth of knowledge. Lol I’ve lost several inches around my body since working with him. Which is very helpful when you’re a professional model. I recommend! I've been working with Raven for a short time and he's helped me achieve great results within that time. Very professional and helpful. Very knowledgeable when it comes to exercise and nutrition. Overall, he's great to work with and he has great energy. I'm also a huge fan that he's there to ask questions whenever you need! There have been many times I've sent him a text to ask about food choices and nutrition and he's always there to help you out! You don't get that with a lot of trainers. Five-Star quality for sure!

As a 36 year old woman, I had always been petite and rarely ever exercised. Then seemingly overnight: Boom! I looked up and had packed on 30 pounds. I tried various yo-yo diets like Atkins and Keto to try to get the weight off with only temporary results. I finally decided I needed a professional and lifestyle change. When I met with Raven, I was clear about everything I wanted: Fat loss, lean muscle and to keep my feminine curves. I even showed him a picture of the exact body style I wanted to build together. Raven was honest and straightforward in telling me my goals were realistic and achievable, but I had better be ready to work! He started my training where I was and we have progressed in intensity as I have grown stronger. No matter your fitness level, he makes you feel strong and confident in your abilities. There is no judgement with Raven. He is optimistic, encouraging and motivating. During our sessions, he demonstrates each exercise and explains how each workout fits into the big plan. I especially like that he avails himself 24/7 to answer all of my food and nutrition questions, and offers guidance on activities I can do outside of our sessions to bolster our work together. Two months in, I have dropped two inches from my waist, the appearance of my jelly (cellulite) is starting to improve, and I can see muscle peeking through in my arms and legs. In addition, I am more disciplined with my food choices and now look forward to working up a sweat in the gym. If you are serious and want to partner with a confident and professional trainer who will hold you accountable, Raven is your man. He will provide you with the training, tools and knowledge to help achieve your fitness goals. The work is up to you.

Raven is always very encouraging and has a vast knowledge of his profession. He makes working out enjoyable which is hard to find in a trainer and I have seen impressive results. I had various trainers in the past but Raven is definitely the best at what he does.

I am 77, and after some falling I had long time very little activity, my body was in terrible shape. Raven convinced me to change my poor diet, prepared nutrition plan for me, witch is not only healthy , is very tasty. The only problem is I need to prepare every meal, plan daily meals, what I did not do before. My eating was chaotic and as result is being seriously overweight . He is so smart and professional and you trusthim the minute you meet him. Amazing , passionate person, I am glad I met him. Eva D.

If I had the Money I would fly him out to texas everyday.

It was an honor working with Raven & Pierre over the last 4 months, I was trying to put on size and muscle mass which I gained 25lbs, I didn't think it would be possible but they really know what they're doing. I learned a ton and I will forever be grateful to them for turning my life around.

Raven is an awesome trainer! I have never had a personal trainer and Raven definitely made me feel very comfortable. Raven is extremely qualified and is very knowledgeable about all aspects of fitness, nutrition, and the human body. Although he kicks my butt every session the hour flies by! Before coming to Raven I was in physical therapy for hip pain, since working with Raven my hip pain has decreased enormously. He always makes sure you are using correct form which helps prevent injury and ensures you get the most out of your workout. Definitely recommend!!

Raven, has been awesome. He has been everything that I was looking for in a trainer and more. He is very supportive and cares a lot about your personal goals. I am very glad that I selected him to do my training. My training is very personalized and I have many issues including nutrition and health that he has been able to address and is continuing to help me with. Besides, I feel very secure and trusting when I work with him!

Raven is by the far the best personal trainer I have ever met. When I first started with him, I was 250 lb and lost 25 lb within 2 months (meeting only twice a week...when I wasn't traveling for work, which by the way he was very willing to work around). His system draws from a lifetime of experience and a PhD in Kinesiology. He custom designed a specific exercise regime for my body type that was shocking effective. It is hard to describe how much progress I made. I did not expect the results I got. His insight into fat reduction and strength conditioning blew my mind. I learned more in a few sessions with Raven than I had in my entire life. Working with him, I realized how ineffective my past exercise experience was (I worked so hard for a lot fewer results). Not to suggest Raven won't push you hard (in fact, he'll push you to your limit), but it's incredible how he makes the session so fun and fast. For example, in the past, I avoided a "difficult" exercise because I was afraid of hurting myself or vomiting. With Raven's guidance, I was given the courage to go further than I ever had (without evening noticing!). When I threw up for the first time, we celebrated together! It was a rite of passage and I am very proud of testing my limits. If you want to lose fat in a sustainable way, Raven's whole body health philosophy will take you the distance. It's not a gimmick and it takes hard work, but he will get you to your desired weight and body shape faster than anyone out there. Don't sign up if you don't want to put in the work, because Raven expects your best effort. But if you are committed to his diet and exercise program and want to laugh a lot along the way, he's your guy. (And don't worry about your motivation...Rav's an expert motivator and has a way of energizing your desire to get better every day).

Dr. Raven knows what he is doing, the workouts make you feel strong, and there are no quick fads - just old school tested methods!

Raven is awesome as a person and as a trainer. So much fun to work with him. The training session flies by quickly. A lot of fun and hard work mixed together. On day one he was clear on expectations and goals. He spent a lot of time figuring out what works best for me. Between the meal plans and my body measurements. I think that's what makes him the absolute best trainer you can ever work with. He definitely knows what he talks about. I've worked with Raven who is now becoming more like a friend for the past 2 months. He is very respectful and very professional. The results are amazing. I've been working out forever with different strategies and what not and did not get even close to the results I got with Raven in only 2 months. Simply just give it to the pro. I can not say enough of how happy I am with having him as my trainer. I look forward for more and more session with him!

Freakin Dr. Raven Flores the bestest and the most helpful Personal Trainer and Nutritionist you can find! He honestly can say is my First and my Last Personal Trainer/Nutritionist I am going to until the day I die. Raven is such a helpful person and he is passionate in what he does and always gives you so much support, encouragement, and criticisms based on what you do, eat, and exercise. And by asking small to big questions, Raven basically has all the answers with great background reasoning. He definitely knows what he is doing and very honest to what you need to hear! Either if it is based on your eating habits, exercise, and/or business. He is very punctual and will spend hours for you just to have your goals and success to be a reality!! I learned so much from him from training with him as well as learning what to eat and not to eat. He also has a great personality as well! He is such an outgoing, chill, and hilarious person to be around! He will tell you some awesome and hilarious stories that will just keep you a moment away from the pain of working out. He understands the pain of exercising so he is very clever and brilliant to keep us laughing and entertained while reaching for your success! You will absolutely never be disappointed on his work ethics and knowledge! I really do HIGHLY RECOMMEND this man. So GO CHANGE YOUR LIFE WITH DR. RAVEN FLORES!!!!

I signed up with Raven on 2.21.2020 (The initial 1 hr consultation was easy to schedule, we discussed about my personal goals, He took my current measurements, went over package details and scheduling). Raven is very approachable, answers all your questions and lets you know what is realistic and what is not. He is detail oriented, he got me on the meal plan immediately after, The weekly meal plan, is a strict diet plan but has a variety of food combinations for each meal and if there is something you don't like, you could always reach out to him to ask for substitutes. (I replaced ice-cream with a date, salmon with chicken etc., he is there to answer your questions and raises a red flag on the substitutes that you've to be cautious with. I really appreciate his organized way of doing things, be it weekly meal plans or workout schedules. and he is available over the phone if you've ANY questions. Very responsive and friendly person. I've had only 2 personal sessions so far and I can say he knows his stuff, he starts from ground level, focussing on building your strength and muscles to attain the results you are after. The 1 hour sessions don't feel tedious or boring at all, it goes by so quickly, chatting with him and listening to his stories while working out. I find him encouraging , supportive and equally focused towards making my goals come true. Training with him gives me hope that anyone could have a beach body if you really want to have one. He never says its easy, but if you're up for the challenge, he will help you achieve it "irrespective of your current level of fitness". I found him respectful of race and religion, I had so many questions due to my dietary restrictions and he worked with me answering all the small and big questions and helping me find workarounds. I plan to be with him longterm and transform my body like I never did Before!! There is laughter, fun, training & Fitness all in 1 hour session - I absolutely enjoy my session with Raven!! I look forward to my next sessions and excited to find out what we will be doing that day., no two classes are the same, he custom creates the workouts based on your own ability and strength and each workout is fun, its not easy but its fun. Its too early to talk about my results since I just started but I feel positive about my decision to go with Raven. I will update my posts on my results after 3 months.