Real women. Real results.
What it’s actually like to work with DEFINE Together.
★★★★★ 5.0 · Google Reviews
Crystal Caceres ★★★★★
“Working with Denise for a full year was truly transformative, especially as someone completely new to the idea of having a health coach. From the very beginning, she helped me build a strong foundation—not just in understanding macros, whole foods, and strength training, but in developing a mindset that supports long-term health and growth.
What sets Denise apart is her ability to go deeper than just workouts and nutrition. She guided me in identifying my personal values and consistently encouraged me to align my daily habits with them. She understood that not every day would be perfect, and during moments when I felt discouraged—whether I missed a workout or didn’t hit my step goals—she met me with empathy, not judgment.
Instead of criticism, she helped me reframe those moments through self-reflection and accountability. One question she often asked—“What can we do next week to be more consistent?”—stuck with me and changed how I approach challenges. It made me feel supported while still pushing me to improve.
Denise also has a unique way of making hard things feel achievable. She created a space where I felt comfortable being honest about when I was slipping, which ultimately helped me stay on track. The breathing exercises we practiced during group sessions have become a daily tool in my life, showing me that what I learned with her extends far beyond fitness or meal prep.
If you’re looking to finally invest in yourself and create lasting lifestyle changes, Denise is the kind of coach who will guide you every step of the way. Your future self will thank you.”
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Berenice Aceves ★★★★
“I had the absolute honor to work with Denise for one year. She helped with my physical transformation (mom of 2 with ABS cause of this woman!), but most importantly, she helped me define my values, and transformed my habits and mindset. Denise is the type of coach who will push you, motivate you, show you grace, be vulnerable with you, and celebrate all the wins no matter how small. I 10000% and whole-heartedly recommend working with Denise.”
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Annie McLaughlin ★★★★★
“Denise’s personalized support was exactly what I needed to move toward my goals. She struck the perfect balance between encouragement and accountability, supportive while still holding high expectations.”
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Merricynne Buan ★★★★★
“Two years ago, I signed up with Denise to get ready for my wedding. I achieved my goal, but I gained so much more than that. Denise helped me dive deep into how my mind works. Through our daily WhatsApp chats, she helped me navigate the ups and downs, teaching me why some days are harder than others and how to push through the ‘hard things’ first. We worked on everything from my relationship with food to identifying my top ten core values — and ‘oh boy,’ did it make sense! I’m still using those tools today. Thank you, Denise!”
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Stefanny Garcia ★★★★★
“Denise was my coach for two years. She’s an amazing coach. Checking in with me. Encouraging me to step out of my comfort zones. I still hear her when I don’t want to wake up at 3:45am to workout — she told me ‘don’t think just go!’ And it helps — also ‘54321 go!’ All these helpful tips have changed me entirely. She will help you but also hold you accountable. Forever approach Denise!”
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Ali Lopez ★★★★★
“The best of the best right here. Working with Denise has helped me so much mentally and physically. She doesn’t just tell you what you want to hear but tells you what you NEED to hear. Tough love works. Pushes you to be a better version of yourself. Helped me understand the phrase I tell myself every day — be comfortable with being uncomfortable — and that has helped me push through in all aspects of my life.”
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Kristy Frausto ★★★★★
“Denise was an awesome coach when I was one of her clients and I’m certain she’s the same for others! She taught me a lot about celebrating the small wins throughout my nutrition journey. By digging deep as to WHY I make the choices I do with my nutrition, it gave me a better understanding of not just my goals at the time but how to navigate similar hurdles once I was on my own. Forever grateful for all the help!”
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Ruby Garcia ★★★★★
“Working with Denise was such a positive and valuable experience. From the start, I felt truly seen and never judged. She met me exactly where I was — never pushed me into anything I wasn’t comfortable with, and always adjusted my plan to fit my needs and lifestyle. It felt easy to be open, honest, and even vulnerable with her, which made the whole journey feel safe and sustainable. I would highly recommend working with her.”
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Sandra Patlan ★★★★★
“Denise was my coach for a year and I learned so much about nutrition, physical health, and values. She afforded me grace when it was needed and made sure I was mindful of the choices I made. What I took away from her coaching was that you have to keep showing up — not for anyone else but for yourself.”
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Alexa Toevs ★★★★★
“Coach Denise helped me so much during my journey with her. She taught me how to listen to my body, take things one day at a time, and most importantly the process of healing and building confidence in myself to continue to love and care for myself in the way I deserve.”
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Yvette Y ★★★★★
“Denise is a one of a kind person you’ll never forget after working with her. She has the kindest soul and is passionate about helping you become your best self. You may initially want to work with her to lose weight, but you’ll soon realize that what you take away is so much more than what’s on the scale. With her it’s all about small sustainable changes that make great impact. She’s so real — and that’s what makes her special.”
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Ana Jusino ★★★★★
“I worked with Denise a few years ago and she was an amazing coach. I absolutely looked forward to my meetings with her. She helped me with habits that would help me reach my goals. One thing I absolutely loved was her helping me with my time management skills and really planning for more joy in my days. She was always so encouraging and bright. Highly recommend.”
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Amanda Collazo ★★★★★
“I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Denise on my nutrition and fitness goals. She met me where I was at 7 months postpartum, anchoring new habits to already established ones. Denise helped me define my values into actionable steps. I underwent a body recomposition process that I didn’t think was possible. I am so grateful for the tools I take with me today.”
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Erikacamisse Diaz ★★★★★
“Denise was the first coach I ever invested in. I sought her out wanting to lose weight for my wedding day, but through the whole year journey with her, I not only lost the weight I wanted — I gained more muscle, more strength, and more confidence in myself. You get someone who has your back 24/7, someone who knows your value and helps you make sure you know it too.”
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Amy Gray ★★★★★
“When I first started working with Denise, my main goal was simply to lose weight, but I ended up gaining so much more. What truly made the biggest impact was the way she helped me uncover my core values and connect them to lasting behavior change. She is the ultimate hype queen, always making me feel proud of my progress. Working with her was transformative in every sense — it is so clear she is doing exactly what she is meant to do.”
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Adriana Montano ★★★★★
“I worked with Denise for almost 2 years. I not only lost 30+ pounds and looked the best I ever did — the shift in my mental state is something I’ll carry forever. She combined learning all the habits you need to take care of yourself with that behavioral mental shift needed. I got pregnant during the end of my journey and used all she gave me through pregnancy up to labor and delivery. She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and life changing. You won’t regret it.”
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Cassidy Koo ★★★★★
“Denise is an incredible coach. When I first started working with her, my goal was to lose weight. Not only was I able to achieve that, but I gained so much more in terms of building daily habits for a healthy lifestyle. Mindset was a big focus for us and I was able to dig deeper into my ‘why’ — wanting to feel strong, more energized, and feel good about myself. I feel so lucky to have had her as a coach.”
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Reilly Fullerton ★★★★★
“I worked with Denise for 8 months and she really helped me change my perspective about fitness, nutrition, and health. She helped me delve deeper into my values and how they shape my habits, and really encouraged me to dig into the beliefs I had about good and bad foods. After working with her, I am way more balanced and no longer have an all or nothing mentality.”
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Michelle Nguyen ★★★★★
“Denise coached me in the past, and now I just follow her on Instagram. I loved working with her! She was always kind and understanding, yet provided that firm, knowledgeable and accountable voice to help me reach my goals. Super easy to talk to and rely on for guidance. Her online presence continues to help so much with my day-to-day mentality and confidence.”
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Nancy Ramirez ★★★★★
“Denise is amazing! Always cheering you on but also giving you hard truths when you need to hear them. She doesn’t give you a cookie cutter program — she works with you in finding what will work and make it enjoyable. Absolutely loved working with her!”
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Yezenia Viezcas ★★★★★
“Denise is an amazing person and coach! I worked with her for a year and learned so much. She teaches you valuable tools about mindset, which is really a game changer. I still hear her voice and words of encouragement now. If you’re looking for accountability and tools for long term results, Denise is your girl.”
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Monica Dizon ★★★★★
“Do you want a coach who gives the same mindless meal plans and workout routines that keep you stuck? Or do you want a coach who teaches you how to learn about your own behaviors and how to change your environment to support a happier, healthier you? Denise is definitely the latter. I use the tools and habits I learned from her every single day still. She’s also the sweetest human being ever and will celebrate ALL your wins with you. Invest in Denise — invest in YOU.”
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Claudia Placencia ★★★★★
“Denise was my coach for 2 years. When I joined, I was at my heaviest and so fed up with yo-yo dieting. With her help, we focused not just on nutrition but on making lifestyle changes I continue to work on today. I used to say ‘I hate to exercise’ — now I love it because it makes me feel so much better. Denise’s voice still follows me and reminds me ‘I can do hard stuff!’ She has given me the tools to be a stronger version of myself at over 50 years old. Weight loss of 45 lbs.”
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Diana Le ★★★★★
“Denise is incredible! I worked with her for about a year, and our time together has been life-changing. With her guidance and support, I’ve gained so much strength and feel a huge shift in my energy and my mindset. Every small win leads to bigger and bigger wins. It’s helped me redefine how I see my health and habits and given me clarity on how I want to move through this world. I cannot recommend her enough!”
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Tran Nguyen ★★★★★
“I can’t recommend Denise enough! Working with her has been a complete game-changer. She doesn’t just focus on workouts — she takes the time to understand my lifestyle, habits, and mindset, which makes the progress feel sustainable instead of temporary. Since starting with Denise, I’ve seen improvements not only in my strength and energy, but also in my confidence and daily routines.”
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Kathy Nguyen ★★★★★
“Denise is very kind and knowledgeable in her field! Highly recommend for your nutrition and fitness but also mindset goals!”
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Emily Almacddissi ★★★★★
“Denise was my coach for a year, and I had a great experience! I lost 30 lbs throughout my time with her and gained so much knowledge about fueling my body and building strength in a sustainable and healthy way. She is super easy to talk to and very kind. Denise always provided nonjudgmental support and reframes that really helped me learn that sometimes setbacks are set-ups for exponential growth — and that the only way to fail is to quit.”
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Esperanza Armenta ★★★★★
“Denise, my coach for over a year, was incredibly patient and understanding. She helped me build both confidence and consistency over time. The tools and mindset shifts she gave me are still with me today. I’m so grateful for the meaningful process we went through together.”