To my clients and program participants....

"The most fulfilling part of the work that I do is the joy that I receive in working with you, and having the honor of sharing your process. I am forever grateful to all of you for bringing me into your lives, and in my heart." -Denise

"It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Denise’s Clients Are Saying....

"Denise is a breath of fresh air you didn't even know you needed. She spent some time at our firm offering our employees "Health and Wellness" classes. The employees who participated said Denise was terrific. Her approach is simple, uncomplicated and non threatening. Her results are exactly what you are looking for. And she facilitated a team building exercise for the entire office that everyone really enjoyed. We connected in a way we do during social occasions, but were able to put a business twist on it. We all had a lot of laughs, something that promotes team building in itself.”
                                  Michelle Doran, Law Office Administrator of Jacobowitz and Gubits, LLP www.jacobowitz.com

"Wonderful, Inspirational!  Helped me succeed in my goals" Alan Marker

"Denise Lewis packs a powerhouse punch when she leads the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce's Member Success Program. Her enthusiasm radiates and encourages non-members to join. The last program alone generated five new members. SHE'S GREAT!" --Judy Dries CPS, Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce

‘The first time I met Denise was at the local Human Resource association meeting. She was the guest speaker and really had me feeling good and full of energy after that short hour seminar. The next day we contacted each other and she is full of life and ambition. Since that first meeting Denise has opened doors for me in the local community that I thought would take much longer to do and much more work. Whenever I speak with Denise, I have warm calming feeling that blankets me and motivates me at the same time. If anyone was looking to change anything about themselves, Denise is the way to go!” – Jesse Knapp

"Denise has been my business and personal/wellness coach and working with her has helped me lose weight, maintain a very balanced work and family life, increase business and profits, improve productivity, streamline my office flow and systems and turn the whole process into a fun and always positive experience. Our conversations are always uplifting, inspiring and filled with great humor. Both my business and personal life have taken giant leaps since my association with Denise. I highly recommend her work to anyone looking to live a healthier and more fulfilled and prosperous life."
Lydia Ellinwood, CPA  www.lpecpa.com

“I am happy to tell anyone how good you were for me and my business. Your motivation, inspiration, and go to it attitude have been a tremendous help in me moving forward with some ideas that I was procrastinating on for along while. Thank you Denise for helping me find the enthusiasm to move forward” Patrick Devito

“When I started working with Denise in early March 05, I came up with a mantra. I AM DOING IT!!! Whatever my mood or the space I'm in, it makes a difference to keep that mantra in front of me. Working with Denise has made a difference for me keeping my word to myself, which sometimes has been a struggle in the past. I have been achieving my goals with success and enthusiasm since working with Denise. I have been losing weight consistently and when I complain that it's not fast enough, Denise gently reminds me that slower is healthier and stays off longer. How right she is – as usual. In the past I would lose some weight and then give up after a while. Denise won't let me get away with that, and I appreciate it and her immensely. Often it is harder to keep one’s word to oneself than to make agreements with someone else. Denise is a fabulous sounding board and she holds me to it. She helps keep me on track and always reminds me of my successes when I slip and want to give up. We work on strategies and I make promises to her. I keep my promises to her faster than I might otherwise. With Denise’s support I have made some life long behavioral changes. Denise is inspiring and very supportive and always reminds me of my commitments. I am not only being a winner, we have a blast together. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in a success story. Thank you, DENISE. I AM EXCITED ABOUT DOING IT!!! Emmy Josephs

“Working with Denise has been a very positive experience for me. Her positive energy and inherent genuine interest for others was extremely apparent from the first time we met. Denise has helped me to make my goals a reality, fine tune my business plan and discover possible obstacles and create strategies to overcome them. I whole heartedly recommend that you give Denise a call. You’ll be very pleased that you did” Ellie Savoy, Savoy Real Estate of Dutchess County LLC http://www.Savoy-RealEstate.com

"Two years out of college without the position I wanted, I needed help organizing my career goals and aspirations. Denise assisted me in realizing what my primary career goals are. I am now on the path I need to be on thanks to her services and kind dedication to my needs. I have now a clearer outlook and am positive about my future goals. And things are going well for me in NYC and that my projections came true! So amazing! I work at a small publishing related design firm in the empire state building, am going to the art students league to resume my drawing, and I have found love! All this in one crazy summer! Thank you for being my coach.”  Wow, I can't believe its September already! Just wanted to tell ya that things are going well for me in NYC and that my projections came true! So amazing! I work at a small publishing related design firm in the empire state building, am going to the art students league to resume my drawing, and I have found love! All this in one crazy summer! Thank you for being my coach!. Bridget Ferrigan

“I want to personally thank you for all the wonderful work we did together. The coaching has meant so much to me personally and professionally and I truly cherished each session!! I haven't forgotten what we have talked about and the steps we worked on to achieve my goals and fulfill my vision have become a staple.” Steven Lieberstein

“Thanks for your fantastic encouragement! I told Barbara that you were the best, that you had turned my life around. Your simple organization, and cutting thru the crap is the KEY! My social life is improving in that I am beginning to see what's possible and what isn't and re-directing my energies. One of the greatest things that you've accomplished for me in our sessions is that you've put into my hands the tools to be financially successful, and also extracted from me my acknowledgment, and permission to charge ahead!!!” TJ OConnor

“Denise Lewis attended my employee benefit fair. She offered a coaching session as a drawing prize. I won! Denise sent me information on how to prepare for the free session. I decided to focus on weight loss. I have been very haphazardly trying to loose about 15 pounds for years, about 10 years. We could not coordinate schedules for a personal session so we spoke on the telephone. She asked lots of questions, she waited and listened for answers, she shared personal examples, she answered direct questions, and got me to make a commitment to create a plan that can succeed. No big deal, I have had lots of plans. She helped me remove obstacles and then she helped me select supportive friends. The next part is the part that I hated. She made me accountable. She asked when I would be ready to share the plan, have my visual reminder ready, create a time frame for completion, and share it with her. I thought I'd just let a month go by, she will forget, then she said, “I'll call you next week”. Great, I replied. Oh no, I thought. Since then I realize that accountability was the missing step in all the other plans. I am right on target with my weight loss goals, two co-workers ask for updates, and people are starting to notice that I have shed a few pounds. Denise Lewis helped me take action to accomplish something that I have wanted to do for over 10 years. She has shown me that I can do loose extra baggage, weather it be pounds of body fat or otherwise. I know I can apply what I learned to other aspects of my life. Denise is a qualified life coach, a pleasure to work with, a respected member of the business community, and a talented motivational speaker.” Kathy Ferrusi, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union www.hvfcu.org/

“I can honestly say that I have never had an issue with weight loss, if anything, for half of my life I had difficult gaining weight. Therefore, you could imagine my surprise when I was told that I had high cholesterol and my doctor wanted to put me on medication. I opted not to take anything until I was sure there was nothing I could do myself. With the help of Denise Lewis I was put on the “right track”. I started eating healthier, exercising more and within 1 ½ months time, I was able to lower my cholesterol back within “normal range”. I owe a lot to Denise – she has the perfect job because you can see that she loves what she does. I would not be where I am now physically, emotionally and mentally if it were not for her guidance and friendship.” Juliet Mott

“After the birth of my two children, I made numerous attempts at weight loss with little success… And then I met Denise! She helped me analyze what I was eating and helped me to get on the right track with an exercise program that fit in with my lifestyle. Denise is more than just a weight loss coach. With her encouragement and knowledge I not only lost over 15 lbs, I began to think more positively that I could make permanent changes in my life, not only in what I was eating but also in how I felt about myself. I will be forever grateful to Denise for showing me that I had the power to change my life.” Anne Marie Coleman

“While participating in Denise’s workshop on Valentine’s Day of 2003, I was inspired to recapture a deep conviction to reach out and strive for the lifestyle I truly wanted. During the seminar I discovered a side of myself that I had tucked away long ago. A childlike side that knew how to have hope, to dream and to simplify the journey of life. This side of me was light-hearted, sincere and filled with happiness and inner contentment. I had lost site of it all while very busy getting caught up in the world and the world’s expectations. Denise enlightened me to the effectiveness of visualization, meditation and the daily contemplating of personal goals while reaching for the stars! Denise helped me understand how to let go of fear and boldly identify as well as pursue my inner most desires. I stopped making decisions based on fear and soon found that I was reconnecting with my true identity. Two years later I am no longer a single woman working 7am - 5:30pm in Equity Investment (boooring!) in Manhattan. I am now a very happily married expectant mother pursuing various certifications which will qualify me to work in the fitness industry. Doing so is a passion I had tucked away for over 20 years! Labor and delivery? How to be a good mom? Money concerns? I don’t worry! Everything is falling into place day by day - and I expect a continuation of just that! I am so happy to have met Denise. She really gave me the jump-start I needed to re-think my very existence. I hope you find at least a glimmer of inspiration in my testimony and so investigate what Denise may have to offer you“. - Marsha Dutton

“If you are serious about making a change in your life, Denise’s coaching is inspirational.  Denise creates an open environment where you feel comfortable talking about your dreams and ambitions.  Her approach with people is simple yet effective.  She makes it easy to understand the steps that you need to make things happen.  She is a dynamic communicator, easy to listen to and a great motivator.  You make it happen but Denise makes the difference.”  Maureen Cairl,  Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union www.hvfcu.org/

"I found the Healthy Weight Loss Program very valuable. The information provided during the six week program gave me the motivation not only to lose weight but to recognize and alter my poor eating habits. Denise Lewis is a knowledgeable instructor who skillfully guided me to a healthier lifestyle. I strongly recommend the program to anyone serious about healthy weight loss." -Bud Breheney

"Denise Lewis shook up some of the beliefs I had about losing weight (and I have a very long history of trying to lose weight). What I get out of her sessions is that I don't need to count points or calories; I just need to have so much healthy food that I'm not hungry enough to eat high calorie foods. More than anything I love the fact that she looks over my weekly menu and makes comments. That means a lot to me because it's like someone really seeing what it is I do! Making promises was another big help. I promised to drink more water for a week and it really worked. I found ways to fit it in and have continued to do so. Lastly, the most helpful thing about Denise's group is that she is SO positive. She can take a statement I thought was positive and make it MORE positive! I need that. Thank you for all this, Denise." -Helen Brandonisi

"Denise leads a very interactive class, where the class members are supportive of each other during the discussion sessions. I was able to meet other people that had some of the same issues and make new friendships. Denise is available to you for questions and encouragement whether before, during or after class, phone and e-mail. I enjoyed the exercise portion of the class, since Denise demonstrated a different activity each time. It gave me a little sample of everything to see what activity I liked and would continue to do on my own. If it was a bad week, Denise had you think about were you went wrong and what can you change to make things more positive for the following week. There isn't the pressure to continually weigh your self." -Sandy Nelson

"I've been dieting since I was a teenager. I'm tired of dieting! Denise's program is NOT A DIET. It truly is a way of life. I've made small changes that are making a difference in both my appearance and overall outlook. Denise herself is a fun, motivating person. I highly recommend her program to anyone looking to make a positive change in their weight management strategies." -Shelli Flacinski

"Dear Denise,
Your bubbly personality and sincerity in your work shines through all you do. Anyone who is privileged to attend one of your programs is indeed on the right path to a healthier and happier self! You encouraged me to begin a regimented plan for eating and exercise which I had almost abandoned. Today, I eat to live, instead of the other way around, and make the most of what God has given me. Many thanks for that wonderful boost when I needed it the most. I wish you continued success in your livelihood. Most Sincerely," -Rita Mercer

"Denise’s coaching has truly helped me take the steps I needed to take to create my best life. Denise’s style is non-judgmental, very caring and gentle, yet powerful enough to inspire and motivate me to make my dreams a reality. With Denise’s coaching, I stopped just talking and thinking about the changes I wanted to make in my life, and actually began taking actions to make those changes happen. She is a wonderful example of someone who "walks her talk", and I am very grateful for her services." - Dana Bethards

"Denise is one of the most positive people I have met in a long time! She goes out of her way to assist individuals in the joy of becoming a new person through weight loss management. Three cheers for Denise!!! -Siri S. Milkove

"A common sense, knowledge based program about foods and health. The program got me on the path of eating healthier foods based on real nutritional requirements, challenged me to round out my exercise program to be more beneficial toward long term healthy living, and gave me healthy alternatives to the fast food lifestyle I was finding myself in out of necessity." -Pat Moore

"Personal focused attention; always upbeat; expects the same from her students, quick to praise. I found Denise was just the right person to boost me on my way to a healthy, happy and focused future. Denise replaces the drudge with a smiling desire." -Lynn Kasin

Teachers open the door. You enter by yourself. -Chinese Proverb

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1604 East Noxon Road. LaGrangeville, NY 12540
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E-mail: deniselewis@newyoucoaching.com