Marissa grew up in Holland and moved to the United States at the age of 16. She has lived in several different states along the East Coast before settling into the greater Washington area in 1998.
Marissa is a busy mother of three young children, and balancing time between personal training and being an involved parent is a challenge that Marissa meets admirably.
Like many mothers, Marissa struggled with the challenge to get in shape, to lose weight, and to make time for her own health and well-being. While always physically active, she was never an athlete and exercised only occasionally. However after her third child was born, she made the decision to make a positive change in her life and hired a personal trainer.
A year and 45 pounds later, Marissa has adopted a healthy lifestyle to maintain her weight, and is in the best shape of her life. Marissa is a perfect example of how good health and fitness are within everyone’s reach. Her personal experience has sparked a passion and determination to motivate others to achieve their own success. When she says, “If I can do it, you can do it,” it’s much more than mere words.
Marissa Shenkan is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA) and is working on her 2nd certification with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).
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