Erica Bethe Levin
Co Founder: www.cheekychicago.com
To Whom it May Concern:
I am writing on behalf of Ms. Kiley Schoenfelder. I would never compose a referral letter
for anyone that I could not wholeheartedly support - both as a professional
and as a person. It just so happens that Kiley is one of the most competent
professionals and moral people that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
I was lucky enough to meet Kiley while working at the Lincoln Park Athletic
Club in Chicago- she left the facility in the spring to pursue her own personal
training/group fitness career. While working together, I was able to watch Kiley
teach, invigorate, enliven and inspire
the members of our Club. Her following was more than any other instructor
or trainer - I know for a fact that these people were drawn to Kiley because
of the intrinsic joy she receives from helping them grow and become happier
and healthier people. I was able to witness Kiley's altruism first hand
when she stayed at the Club until 11 p.m. (when she should have left at 5)
just because one of her clients needed a friend, or another one felt
frustrated at a plateau they had reached, or one of her fellow coworkers was
in a bind.
One of the most beautiful, albeit sad, departures that I've ever seen was
when Kiley left the Lincoln Park Athletic Club. It might sound strange to
describe a departure as beautiful, but if you could have witnessed the
outpouring of emotions from the hundreds of people, specifically women, that
were touched by Kiley's presence, you would find it undeniably moving. The
letters, presents, gifts, public online postings, tears and smiles were
unrivaled by anything I've ever seen. And, to be honest, there were quite a
few people who left the Club because they no longer found it inspiring, what
with the absence of Kiley and her teachings.
I fully, wholeheartedly and passionately recommend Kiley Schoenfelder to you
as a private trainer. You will never find a more
passionate, dedicated, competent, committed, pure, selfless, beautiful person, inside and out.
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions - I would be more than happy to elaborate.
Sincerely,
Erica Bethe Levin
Co Founder
www.cheekychicago.com
Jeannine Santarelli - Manhattan NY
I am a member of Equinox, and was on the market for a
personal trainer to begin getting my body ready for my wedding. I was sort of skeptical about the whole personal training thing. I was in decent shape and attended a lot of group fitness classes. I was nervous I wouldn't
find someone who was the right match for me. Equinox randomly paired me up with Kiley and from the very moment
I met her, I was in love! She is by far one of the most energetic, motivating and inspirational people I have ever
met. She completely whipped me into shape in 4 short months. She sat down with me to understand what my goals
were and did everything she could to make sure I stayed on target and focused. Every session I had with her,
she continued to challenge me and push me harder...but always kept it fun! I never dreaded going to the gym.
What I love most about Kiley is that she didn't just care about my 1 hour sessions with her, she took time to talk
to me about nutrition (I shouldn't eat anything that comes in a packaged box! Almond milk is better than Regular milk!
Eat sweet potatoes, order brown rice with my sushi, try and not drink diet cokes. No salt the week before the wedding,
always make sure I eat before my session...and the list goes on). She also would help me figure out my fitness routine
for the days I wasn't training with her. She truly cared almost as much as I did to make sure that I reached my goal
before my wedding! She kept measuring and weighing me and pushed me towards my goal. Because of Kiley my overall
body fat dropped down 4 percentage points! I had to buy all new pants (size 4!!) and I wore bikinis on my honeymoon
(something I haven't done since I was 4 years old). But most importantly, because of her, I felt so amazing in my
wedding dress! And now, even though my wedding is over, my time with Kiley certainly isn't. I am continuing to train
with her...she is someone I never want out of my life!!!! I can not say enough amazing things about her. If you are
in the market for a great personal trainer, look no further. It doesn't get any better than that.
Mary Crawford - New York, NY
Kiley is truly one of a kind. There's no greater trainer out there.
Not only will she customize the perfect program based on your body-type and goals, but she's encouraging, radiates a positive spirit, pushes you to your greatest
potential, makes exercising fun (which isn't easy to do) and is simply an absolute joy to be around! Kiley is professionally trained and skilled on all the
latest & best workout procedures, and will inspire you to live healthy outside of the gym!
Jennifer Richardson - New York, NY
Kiley is amazing! I went to a few of her classes at LPAC in Chicago and I was hooked on anything she taught after that.
I was happy when she moved to the East Coast so that I could train with her. Kiley is one of the most positive and energetic people you will ever meet. She pushes your limits in such a such fun way
you don't even realize you are doing an exercise you hate! She is the best because she loves what she does and she is not satisfied until she sees the changes in you. With her positive bubbly
approach you forget exercise is a chore and you see amazing results in your body while having fun! Sign up with her today and I promise you will be more then impressed with your results.
Adrienne Rosenbaum - Washington, DC
Kiley is great to work with. She makes fitness and health fun. I would recommend to anyone, any age, and at any fitness level.
She understands personal struggles and is extremely helpful. She develops programs and fitness targets that are realistic to the individual, but challenging. If you are in NYC, she is the one.
She has been a longer distance trainer for me for 10 years.
Jim Escobar - New York, NY
I have trained with Kiley and am speaking from experience. She has always been very professional,
extremely motivating and upbeat - characteristics that I truly appreciate and look for in a trainer. I would definitely recommend her to anyone I know.
Steve Kincheloe - Columbia, MO
Kiley has been a great resource for my family in answering our nutritional needs! She is very knowledgeable and even more
important she is passionate about what she does. She sincerely rejoices with her clients victories and pushes to help us reach our goals. I am glad to have had the opportunity to know Kiley and
would highly recommend her to anyone. I TRUST she would provide anyone and everyone with the same passion and knowledge we received. Thanks Ms. Shoenfelder for caring enough about others to make
a difference.
Lea Crook - Chicago, IL
I have known/worked with Kiley since 2003 and she is an absolutely wonderful person! She brings so much positive energy
to the table that people cannot help but want to be around her. She genuinely cares about all her clients and helping them meet their goals. That is not something you will find in every PT.
We miss her here in Chicago and people at the Gym still talk about how much they love and miss her!
Jessica Canlas - Chicago, IL
I first met Kiley when i attended her group fitness classes in Chicago, then became her colleague when i became a personal
trainer. Kiley is a top-rate fitness professional. Besides her vast knowledge and experience in our industry, Kiley is also a naturally inspiring personality - - a genuine one, at that.
Her ability to motivate and educate is second to none, and her positive attitude and commitment are apparent and infectious. Without a doubt, Kiley has your best-health interests at heart.
Jason Fournier - New York, NY
I went to undergrad school with Kiley at Michigan State University and have known Kiley for quite some time.
Her passion and energy for healthy living (both at and outside of the gym) has been quite affectious. She continues to encourage my commitment to staying healthy, fit, all while pushing me to
strive for the next challenge ahead. Thanks Kiley for everything you do...
Pam Bittner - Boston, MA
Kiley changed my life and the way I look at fitness and health. She inspired me and encouraged me in ways I never thought
were possible and she had me looking forward to our sessions together. The warmth, care, spirit and encouragement with which she trains, is rare and something I am certain can never be replaced.
Boston's loss is New York's biggest gain and any New Yorker looking for a new trainer needs to meet Kiley only once to understand why she is the BEST.
Janet Oskin - Grand Rapids, MI
What a great opportunity to workout with one of the best. Kiley is an inspiration to all. I've known Kiley for years and she's
someone I'd love to have as my personal trainer. She will get you through any workout with her motivation and passion for her job.
MJ Anderson - Chicago, IL
I worked with Kiley when she was in Chicago a few years ago. I started personal training with Kiley when I decided I wanted
to get back in shape after about a 3 year absence. Kiley was inspirational. She trained with me and helped me get fit on my own. We trained for my first 5K and she helped me get strong enough to do the
2-Day Avon Breast Cancer Walk (39 miles). She helped me build confidence and strength both inner and outer through her encouragement. She didn't want me to depend on myself but to find the desire in
myself. Now I'm down 47 pounds, have run a half-marathon, did a 94 flight stair climb for charity and the Soldier Field 10-mile race. I still pull out Kiley's workouts from time to time to refer to.
She helped me build a foundation for health and strength and I can't thank her enough for that!
Olga Caid - Chicago, IL
Kiley is fun and full of energy. She motivated me to keep working out, and I lost 25 pounds while I attended her classes at the gym. I wish she were still in Chicago!
Betsy Nelson - Chicago, IL
Kiley is fantastic! She whipped me into shape after having my son! She was motivational and enthusiastic - two things
that any new mom needs desperately. I can't recommend her highly enough. She needs to be a must on your NYC "get fit" list.
Erin Twomey - Chicago, IL
If you get the opportunity to work with Kiley consider yourself very lucky! I worked with her in Chicago a couple of
years ago and she was the best trainer I have ever worked with! She is extremely knowledgeable & personable. I always felt motivated and energized when I worked with her. NYC is fortunate to have
Kiley!
Marian Nixon - Chicago, IL
Ok, so New York now has EVERYthing. They've got our Kiley. Fine. You are lucky, New York, so there. My arms were never
so beautiful as they were after taking Kiley's body sculpt classes. She'd have the strongest people dying - with 5 pound weights in our hands! I loved it when a new person would come into class,
and they'd grab 10 lb weights, and they'd be so, so sorry when Kiley started her arm workout. Killer. Really. You are lucky to have her NYC! Take advantage of her smarts and attitude!
Tony Amato - Chicago, IL
When I met Kiley, I was in one of her Sculpting classes...it was so challenging I knew I had to get this girl as my trainer.
Why Kiley? She not only brings to the table her expert knowledge...but she is able to consult with you and pull out not only what your personal goals should be, but what she knows you also need to work
on to make it happen. Catch, balance, throw...I told her absolutely do not do this with me...people will look. Kiley's positive energy combined with her fun personality had me doing all of these things
in the end. She helped me to not only push through, but want to. Her technique is one of expert knowledge combined with a positive fun experience! Proof of a good trainer: I still do the things she
taught me and get the best results...
Ryan Derfler - Philadelphia, PA
As a sort of know-it-all former collegiate wrestler and male model, I tend to be skeptical about fitness trainers.
However, when I met Kiley at LPAC in Chicago, her unabashed care for fitness and people led me to have her train me for a marathon, which I ran and finished in 2008. She has been extremely helpful
ever since, and I know it when I miss her. Needless to say, I would recommend Kiley, she is truly capable, knowledgeable, and inspiring!
Allison Guide - Chicago, IL
Kiley was my personal trainer for about 2 years. She is fantastic at what she does! I originally chose her because she taught
my body pump class and I loved her personality. I looked forward to my weekly sessions with her and have taken what I learned from her and utilize it in my personal workouts now. I can still hear her
voice in my head when I'm working out. She is knowledgeable and encouraging without being preachy. So far, I have not been able to find a trainer that lives up to Kiley. She's irreplaceable.
Susan Spickard - Chicago, IL
I first met Kiley years ago - she was paired with me for personal training at a gym. I wanted to make sure that whoever my
trainer may be would be knowledgeable about Type 1 Diabetes...enter the amazing Kiley. From the first session, she got me, understood my needs and how to help me achieve them. Our sessions quickly
turned into something I looked forward to, something I never thought possible - working out and I did not get along. Kiley is real, she never bullshitted me about anything, training, life, good
restaurants, nail polish colors, websites for nutritional information and all the things twenty-somethings talk about.
One of the best things Kiley ever did for me was initiating a schedule for us to do cardio together. She knew how much I hated walking/running and met me at the gym in
her time off so we could walk/run together. She was also teaching a boatload of classes and encouraged me to come to any/all of them (even the one for expecting mothers). She got me in the gym a
lot more often than I ever thought I would. She went far beyond the duty of a personal trainer at the gym. There are times when I am sweating in the gym, or sitting on the couch thinking about how
I should be sweating in the gym, and ponder the idea of moving to NYC so I could train with Kiley. Then I come to and realize that is not really possible, so instead I imagine when
I visit NYC and get to train/visit with her then.
Jennifer Forbes - Boston, MA
Kiley is an amazing fitness professional who works with you to outline your goals and creates a program to meet them.
She expands your perception of what you can achieve with positive, supportive encouragement, while never letting you slide. I would recommend her to anyone for her knowledge, enthusiasm,
professionalism, and for the results she is able to help you achieve.
Sonal Naik - Boston, MA
Kiley was my trainer for a long time in Boston, MA. She is a force of energy, such that I've never seen in any other one
person. She is not just motivational, she has incredible empathy and compassion, she really WANTS you to meet your goals. She envisions the "better you" before you even start working out.
She knows how to reach you, no matter what your fitness level is.
I am a successful, intelligent, professional woman, but I am incredibly insecure about my body. Kiley was not just able to reshape my body, but she helped me to reset
my mind. She helped me to feel like I'm worth the extra effort. I can't even count the amount of times she offered to eat right or get in extra cardio with me, just to get me to do it too. I took
one of her classes and she takes it to the next level for the fit and unfit. She knows how to get you to push past where you think your finish line is, and go even farther. She hears you whine,
but never lets it phase her. Everytime she trained me, she was 100% there in energy, spirit, and mind. Kiley has bad days, but she'll never let you know -- EVER! She's a phenomenal trainer,
a better friend, and an even better person. I would recommend Kiley to the marathon runner who wants to get more cut, and to the medically compromised obese person who needs to change.
KILEY SCHOENFELDER
Private Trainer/Fitness Instructor
ksoptimalfitness@gmail.com
