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Real Transformations with Shawn Phillips Training in Los Angeles

See how Shawn Phillips’ holistic training transformed lives in Los Angeles.

Hey there! If you’re on the hunt for proof that holistic personal training can truly change lives, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. As a top holistic personal trainer in Los Angeles, I’ve had the privilege of guiding countless clients through their fitness journeys—helping them crush fat loss goals, build muscle, boost energy, and feel unstoppable. This page is packed with inspiring testimonials from real people with diverse goals and body types who’ve experienced massive shifts thanks to my program. Whether it’s shedding pounds, gaining strength, or optimizing overall wellness, these stories show what’s possible when you commit to a balanced, science-backed approach. Ready to get motivated? Let’s dive in!

Real Results from My Clients

Transformations in 10 Weeks and Beyond

These before-and-after photos represent the transformative changes clients achieve with my personalized programs, including significant fat loss, muscle gain, and toning. While privacy limits the number of images we can share, my clients consistently lose 20 pounds of fat and 4 inches off their waist circumference in 10 weeks on average, while gaining about 1.5 to 2 pounds of muscle per month—or up to 130 pounds of fat and 16 inches off their waist circumference in a year for much heavier clients—through sustainable lifestyle shifts. Throughout the process, clients feel full and energized, not hungry, on the diet, and become increasingly motivated as their hormones balance and brain health improves, shifting from low energy and inconsistent drive to a self-sustaining enthusiasm for their new habits.

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Our Google Reviews: 30+ Glowing Testimonials and Growing

Don’t just take my word for it—check out what clients are saying on Google! With about 30 stellar reviews (mostly 5-stars), my clients rave about the personalized coaching, holistic focus, and life-changing results. On our new website, we’ve got a dynamic scrolling review section right here—swipe left to right to browse through all of them seamlessly. It’s like a highlight reel of transformations!

Seeing these reviews in action? It’s the ultimate motivation boost. If you’re ready to add your own success story, let’s chat!

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YASSER BHATT, M.D.

Shawn has one of the best if not the best training programs in Los Angeles. After training with Shawn I completely reshaped my body. His diet and training program helped me achieve all of my goals...

BARRY MANILOW

Musician

Shawn has helped me with my performances by changing my diet and exercise program to increase my energy, stamina, and productivity...

Cyndi Nieto

Breanna Mcallister

Olga Aleman

Vansh Arora

Shilpa Mittal

Jitesh Singh

I've tried multiple online fitness programs, but nothing compares to Shawn Phillips' training. His workouts are tailored to my goals...

SKY

Kevin Longo

I really enjoy working with Shawn. When I started I thought I was in good shape, but he retooled my diet and exercise regimen and after only a few months was back to playing semi pro soccer...

Jason Walker

LA has a ton of personal trainers, but I doubt you'll find many who are as knowledgeable about fitness, nutrition, and human physiology as Shawn...

Sierra Patzke

Working with Shawn has been an amazing experience. When I first started with him, I was struggling with my sleep, energy, weight gain, and just overall feelings of unhappiness...

Sierra Patzke

LA has a ton of personal trainers, but I doubt you'll find many who are as knowledgeable about fitness, nutrition, and human physiology as Shawn...

Susana Benaim

Since I started his holistic program (which includes not just training and nutrition, but also managing your sleep and mental health), my energy is...

Virginia Welch

I've always struggled finding motivation for workouts but Shawn adjusts each one to my energy level, mental state, and physical condition...

Beauty Bandits

Shawn is great! He is extremely knowledgeable and has helped me so much. My health issues have...

Kenya Bear

Hello there I am a client of Shawn Phillips and this is the first person that I have met the knew better than my nutritionist he’s the first person that I’ve had some success of weight loss...

Amy Y

Shawn is THE BEST!! Why? He is BOTH a certified nutritionist and certified trainer for customized exercise together with knowledge about your body and proper nutrition...

Samara Wright

The origin of the word, "Health" comes from an old English root word meaning "Wholeness, or to be Whole". While there's many diseases and things we each strive to personally...

Maximilian McCallister

Jenna ross

Farouq Akhdar

Olivia Mack

Martin Wang

Mirna Bard

nilda Phillips

Retirement was very welcome and relaxing, but along with it came the weight gain. That's when after 27 extra lbs. Shawn came to the rescue...

E. Nickson

Katherine Lee

My KCAL 9 News Transformation Challenge

One of the highlights of my career was being featured on KCAL 9 News, where I trained TV producer Skye over four weeks to help her lose fat and get in shape. We tackled everything: diet tweaks, strength training, cardio, and more. The results? Skye dropped 10 pounds of fat, felt more energized, and looked incredible! Check out the video clips below to see her progress firsthand—it’s raw, real, and super inspiring.

This segment showcases how my holistic methods deliver fast, sustainable results, even under the spotlight. If Skye can do it on TV, imagine what we can achieve together!

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Shawn has one of the best if not the best training programs in Los Angeles. After training with Shawn I completely reshaped my body. His diet and training program helped me achieve all of my goals.This was my first experience with a trainer and I came into the program with the expectation that I would learn to develop a long term weight resistance training program that would keep me healthy and injury free. I had played soccer competitively in the past but had lost some of my ‘game’ and I hoped this program would help with that as well. The best thing about Shawn’s program is that it is a total body and life ‘workout’. He developed a nutrition plan with me that helped me lose weight but more importantly got me eating healthy – I have managed to keep my new diet for 4 months now! I got fitter, faster and more energetic with the diet and exercise. The sugar highs and lows are eliminated and I perform better at my job and the soccer field. I highly recommend Shawn – he is the thinking person’s trainer!

YASSER BHATT, M.D.

I lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks. My skin and hair are much healthier. My energy has increased a lot in the last 4 weeks. Shawn is the best personal trainer in Los Angeles! My skin looks so much better and I simply feel better overall. I have more energy to work and workout. The diet was not restrictive and I never felt hungry. Actually, it's a lot of healthy food to speed up my metabolism. This has been a great transformation!

SKY

Shawn has helped me with my performances by changing my diet and exercise program to increase my energy, stamina, and productivity. He’s wonderful to work with. Very easy going, patient and a very good teacher. I’ve had a lot of trainers since being in the industry and Shawn is by far the best. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in changing their body and their lives.

BARRY MANILOW

Shawn is great! He is extremely knowledgeable and has helped me so much. My health issues have gotten so much better because of his program.

Beauty Bandits

I've tried multiple online fitness programs, but nothing compares to Shawn Phillips' training. His workouts are tailored to my goals and fitness level, making them both challenging and achievable. The one-on-one support is incredible!

Jitesh Singh

I really enjoy working with Shawn. When I started I thought I was in good shape, but he retooled my diet and exercise regimen and after only a few months was back to playing semi pro soccer. His extensive knowledge of both nutrition and exercise enables him to take a much more holistic/thorough approach. I highly recommend his services.

Kevin Longo

I couldn’t believe How simple Shawn’s weight loss plan was for me to follow. No quick Cheat codes and no insanely hard or restricting diets to get used to. Shawn’s program taught me how to eat real food and to nourish my body with wholesome ingredients. In just one week I lost water weight along with 5 pounds of fat.Week after week I would lose more and I am now down 25 pounds! Shawn offers more than just a weight loss program. He offers advice on the right supplements to take for a better mental clarity, and to help with energy and stress levels. Overall, I feel, look and perform better!

Breanna Mcallister

I recommend Shawn Phillips as a personal trainer and health coach. He is very good at what he does and is highly educated and very professional. He has helped me with my weight loss and muscle gain goals,he definitely met all my expectations. I have better sleep at night my mood and energy is much better than it was,couldn't be happier with my results!!!!! And I’m still improving each and every day,I love working with him. He will give you confidence and will make sure you achieve your goals.

Olga Aleman

Before working with Shawn, I was lost when it came to fitness. I tried every random workout I found online, but nothing seemed to work. His structured approach gave me a clear plan to follow, with workouts and nutrition advice tailored to my body and goals. I’ve seen more progress in a few months than I did in years on my own. If you’re tired of guessing and want real results, Shawn’s online coaching is the answer.

Vansh Arora

I’ve struggled with consistency and motivation for years, but Shawn Phillips changed everything for me. His online training isn't just about following workouts—it's about building sustainable habits that actually last. Every plan is customized to my needs, and he checks in regularly to keep me on track. I’ve never felt stronger, more confident, or more in control of my fitness. If you’re tired of trial and error, trust me—Shawn is the trainer you’ve been looking for!

shilpa mittal

LA has a ton of personal trainers, but I doubt you'll find many who are as knowledgeable about fitness, nutrition, and human physiology as Shawn. He crafted a program that immediately focused on sculpting my body how I want it, and has taught me a lot in terms of clean eating and fighting cravings. I saw results right away and my restful sleep improved quite a bit.I train at his West LA location, but I know he does in-home personal training as well.

Jason Walker

Working with Shawn has been an amazing experience. When I first started with him, I was struggling with my sleep, energy, weight gain, and just overall feelings of unhappiness. In just a few short months, things have completely turned around. We went through a specific process for me that healed certain things in my body and my sleep has drastically improved; with that has come higher energy levels and more motivation to do everyday things. In addition to that, I have lost 5 and a half inches off my waist in 5 months. I am feeling better than I have in years and I have Shawn to thank for that!

Sierra Patzke

Since I started his holistic program (which includes not just training and nutrition, but also managing your sleep and mental health), my energy is through the roof, my immune system is much stronger, and I'm losing weight easily. I couldn't recommend his program more, worth every penny.

Susana Benaim

I've always struggled finding motivation for workouts but Shawn adjusts each one to my energy level, mental state, and physical condition. I really enjoy coming to each session and feel so much better afterwards without feeling burnt out. I very much appreciate his well rounded approach - physical, diet, sleep habits, mental health and I'm excited to see how my body changes as we continue to work together.

Virginia Welch

Hello there I am a client of Shawn Phillips and this is the first person that I have met the knew better than my nutritionist he’s the first person that I’ve had some success of weight loss with he go slow so I can get you out of pain and then you’re able to do more and burn more calories and it really helps when you’re eating properly and he regulated all of that for me in one fell swoop he’s a good person he knows what he’s doing and I am so appreciating that I have found him. He’s highly educated in the field that he is in and I fully trust him

Kenya Bear

Shawn is THE BEST!! Why? He is BOTH a certified nutritionist and certified trainer for customized exercise together with knowledge about your body and proper nutrition. I thought I was eating well and found out the many, confusing myths about our food today. I am a 72 year old woman and almost gave up believing I could lose weight safely and whittle down that middle/old age spread. I had to lower my blood glucose levels too as there is Type 2 diabetes in my family. Well, so far I have lost 12 lbs. of body fat, gained muscle (!!!) and lost 2-1/4 inches from my waist in little over 2 months. I decided to invest in better food and work my body instead of spending money on pills and doctor's visits.

Amy Y

The origin of the word, "Health" comes from an old English root word meaning "Wholeness, or to be Whole". While there's many diseases and things we each strive to personally overcome, there's an even greater state beyond that of what the fullness of life and health can be. Shawn has helped me take simple steps in my own life, not only to address the things I feel weigh me down physically, emotionally, mentally, etc. but also to enhance the quality of life to live in a more whole state. His simple approach that taps into foundational principles of holistic living has put health within my own reach and has empowered me to make the changes needed for living a more fulfilling, balanced, and healthy life.

Samara Wright

I recently took online nutrition coaching from Shawn Phillips, and it was an excellent experience. His approach is clear, practical, and completely personalised to individual needs. He didn’t just provide a basic meal plan but actually explained the reasoning behind each recommendation, making it easy to follow and sustain. He made everything simple and achievable, ensuring that I could stick to the plan without feeling restricted. The guidance I received has already made a noticeable difference in my energy levels and overall health. I highly recommend Shawn Phillips. His expertise speaks for itself!

Deepali Mittal

No trainer or exercise program I've ever done has helped like Shawn has. It's been a complete mental and physical health game changer. My chance of relapsing into bad diet habits, mental health struggles, etc. feels like it has gone to near zero. Shawn just knows what to do for your needs in particular — on a given day, in a given year, for any given program or goal.
He just knows, senses, and addresses what I need. If you want to truly change your habits and reach a goal — mental, physical, whatever — Shawn should be a part of it.
My energy is better, I'm down 30 pounds, nutrition is great, we're on a supplement program (never successfully stuck to one before), staying on top of my blood work and improving those results, I'm breathing better, and my sleep is much improved. And I look forward to the sessions since they boost the mood.
It's a holistic approach and gives you a solid toolkit for your goals. Shawn figures out the root cause, so you can really turn a health challenge around, and get the most out of life. Truly awesome stuff

Maximilian McCallister

I would highly recommend Shawn's program to anyone. I was struggling after having a baby, I couldn't lose the baby weight, felt super anxious and tired- I didn't feel like myself and really wanted to prioritize my health not only for myself but for my new baby. Before I started working with Shawn I was killing myself in the gym and wasn't seeing any results- felt burnt out and frustrated, constantly tired and anxious.
I called Shawn and currently have been working with him for about 2 months. I am blown away on the results I have seen thus far and most importantly, how I feel. His program is nothing like I've ever done before. His holistic approach touches all critical points to make you feel your best and is custom to your needs.
In just 2 months I have lost 13 pounds, 3.5" inches around my stomach, have a much better understanding of a holistic approach to health. I sleep better and really have gotten my anxiety in a much better place.
I am so thankful for this program and the positive difference it has made in my life!

jenna ross

I have had several personal trainers throughout my life and my experience with Shawn has, by far, been the best out of all of them. This is because Shawn's approach is far more holistic than simply doing weights and gym training. For life-changing results, there are other, more important factors, like sleep and meditation that need to be explored. Shawn does this unlike other trainers and this is why I have seen better results than with those other trainers. For example, I was able to see my body start taking shape for the first time in my life and lift weights I was previously unable to lift. I also appreciate the fact that Shawn listens and responds well to questions, I am never afraid to ask him questions and this is one of my favorite things about him. Overall, he is not only an extremely educated and curious individual that knows what he is doing but he is also an overall great human being to learn from.

farouq akhdar

Shawn is more than just a personal trainer/nutritionist... he is a lifesaver. I found Shawn when I was looking for a nutritionist near me that could handle the complexity of my stomach issues. I was 31 years old, 113lbs @ 5'10" and nearly dead. I wasn't able to eat food, I wasn't sleeping and I was so weak that I could barely walk. I had seen many Doctors, been in and out of the hospital and received nothing but drugs I didn't want to be on. In a very short period of time Shawn had me off the drugs, eating food, sleeping well, and strong enough to start taking care of myself again. After 3 months Shawn had me up to 140lbs and confidently lifting weights.
During my training with Shawn, he displayed a vast depth of knowledge that assisted me in all areas of my life - mental, emotional and physical. His positive attitude and ability to calm my fears got me through some really dark times.
Quite simply, Shawn saved my life... and for this I am infinitely grateful.

Olivia Mack

I can’t say enough about Shawn! He is truly the best and most knowledgeable trainer and holistic professional I’ve ever worked with. He not only knows about fitness and training, but also amazing at nutrition and health issues. Because he truly cares and wants clients to see results, he spends a lot of time on the assessment phase. Shawn took the time to assess everything I was going through (even with my emotional and mental health!) and put together a comprehensive personalized program to get me on track with the fastest, healthiest route to long-term results. I am sad I don’t live in LA so I can work with him for a lifetime. His clients are all lucky to work with him!

Mirna Bard

I am a 68 year old male and have been working with Shawn for 2 years. We designed a specific plan for me including special diet, cardio exercise, dealing with my lower back issues, and nutrition, etc. I have seen much improvement including my posture, my physique is more defined and am eating more nutritious foods including supplements, and healthy shakes. I can't recommend him more highly in that he identifies specifically what your issues are and designs a program according to what you need most. Thanks again for helping me live a more healthy and happy lifestyle. Les

les joseph

Retirement was very welcome and relaxing, but along with it came the weight gain. That's when after 27 extra lbs. Shawn came to the rescue. I always thought I ate healthy, but nothing compares to Shawn's Nutritional and Organic program along with supplements. Today I look and feel great. Migraines that used to ruin my life have abated. With the changes he made I have recovered my sense of smell. I lost it years before I retired and no doctors could help.
Now I'm back to my normal size 8-10. Thanks to Shawn's perserverence, I'm more conscientious of what I eat, keeping long walks on the beach, stretching and biking. All the above has given me more energy. I learned a Diet is not to do without, but learning how to choose what you can do with it!

nilda Phillips

I have been working with Shawn for close to two years and I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone who not only wants to work on their physique, but wants to look at the root causes of why such a goal has not been achieved. Shawn is highly intelligent, well versed in nutrition and supplements, and most importantly empathetic. Shawn understands the challenges we all face in our quest to improve our minds and bodies. Shawn is not your typical trainer. A session with Shawn is not going to consist of lift this and lift that and nothing else. Shawn looks at your life circumstances, your nutrition, your genetics, your obstacles, and many more things. In my case, I have suffered from mental illness for the majority of my life. Shawn started to look at the biological root causes of my symptoms through review of my diet and calorie intake, several in depth tests, and referrals to additional professionals who could help me on my journey to a better body and mind. Shawn has graciously made himself available to me on off hours in order to provide additional support to me. I have made great progress with Shawn and honestly have never encountered a trainer quite like him. I am extremely grateful that I came across him and would highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking a full body and mind strengthening.

E. Nickson

I started working with Shawn two years ago, not knowing much about fitness and just wanting to “look better.” After learning about my fitness goals, Shawn was able to customize a program for me. Shawn is unlike any other personal trainer–because he looks beyond your appearance and also considers your overall health and holistic well-being. For instance, I work 80 hours a week in a high-stress environment, and my sleep quality was awful. Shawn realized that and introduced me to meditation techniques, which have tremendously improved my sleep quality and overall energy. Over the course of two years, Shawn helped me gain 10 lbs of muscles while maintaining my waist measurements. (It blows my mind.) That’s why I would gladly recommend Shawn to anyone interested in looking (and feeling) better.

Martin Wang

Shawn is terrific! He is very knowledgeable and takes a holistic approach to addressing all of your issues and concerns. I have worked with him off and on for about 5 years now, ever since I was diagnosed as prediabetic based on my HbA1c number. He helped me get my number down to where my doctor said I was no longer prediabetic! He did this by first assessing all aspects of my life (work, personal, mental, physical, emotional) and then making changes to my diet and recommending some great supplements to enhance my results, which I have been maintaining. At first I was resistant to the changes because I didn’t want to give up my delicious fatty junk foods, but he took the time to explain the science behind the changes he was asking me to make, what the foods he was asking me to eat would do for me, and frankly I feel much better now and have more energy and vitality! He has also changed my body through different types of exercises with phenomenal results. I feel like I have a new lease on life! I’ve also had the great fortune of attending a few of his lectures throughout the years, and every time I come away with so much knowledge and a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration to be my best self. This guy really knows what he’s doing! Consider yourself lucky if you get to work with him. I highly recommend him without hesitation.

Katherine Lee

I started working with Shawn Phillips about three months ago, and both his program and his coaching have been true game changers. I’ve put off exercising for most of my life. I never particularly enjoyed working out and could never stick with it. When I finally decided it was time to find a trainer, I knew I needed more than just workouts I needed guidance with my diet, my routines, and my overall lifestyle and happiness. From the very start, Shawn has been everything I was looking for and more. He has me tracking my sleep, my meals, and even focusing on mental health. As a recent empty nester, I was feeling somewhat lost and unsure of my purpose after so many years of raising my kids. Not only did I avoid exercise for years, but I also put off addressing my mental health and overall life satisfaction. Shawn has helped me tackle both.What sets him apart is that my training sessions go far beyond exercise. We review my sleep quality (he introduced me to the Oura ring), my nutrition, and we work on quality-of-life goals. For the first time, I’ve been asked to reflect on my passions and how to pursue them. The best part is that he doesn’t just talk about it, he holds me accountable. We literally sat down and made a list of things I might want to try, and he follows up with me about those piano lessons I mentioned or the flower arranging class I wanted to take.The results have already been quite impressive. In only 3 months I can see a notable change and I think this may be the first time ever that I am not hiding behind a cover up or shorts at the beach , I have more energy and focus than ever. Shawn has helped me understand that it isn’t just about “exercising”, sleep, nutrition, and pursuing passions are all part of the equation.He keeps every session interesting, and his compassion and genuine love for what he does make all the difference. He’s always exploring and doing deep dives into a wide variety of health and fitness topics, and he’s introduced me to many valuable tools and anti-aging practices. I highly recommend Shawn, for the price of a trainer I also have a nutritionist and life coach!

Cyndi Nieto

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