At the start of 2021, I was feeling really run down and unhappy with myself, so I decided to start training with Cliona. I trained with Cliona for over 12 weeks and every single week I felt that I had achieved something. I saw so much change, not only on the outside, but also on the inside. Before training with Cliona, I had been a member at five different gyms and tried two different training programmes. I used to think that I had to over-exercise, eat less, and feel tired to get results. Thankfully, training with Cliona proved this wrong, as she showed me that I could eat more, have a balanced life, and actually see long-lasting results. I would 100% do it again, as Cliona was such a positive influence in my life throughout those 12 weeks. She showed so much kindness and understanding towards me, which genuinely helped me to show it to myself. 

I will be forever grateful for Selkie! In the 12 weeks I worked with Cliona it was not only my physique that changed but my overall confidence and mindset too. As a coach she is there with you every step of the way; she always picked me up when I was down and ensured I was managing my stress-levels, working hard but also taking necessary breaks when needed. Rather than focusing entirely on fitness and physique Cliona helps her clients to find balance by emphasising the importance of stress-management, sleep and mindfulness too, all of which I now incorporate into my daily life. Cliona’s passion for coaching is so clear and I really cannot recommend her enough! 

I worked with Cliona for about 8 months, and they were honestly some of the best months of my life. In the beginning, I had very little knowledge of how to properly track, work out, and on how to maintain a healthy balance with food. Cliona knew exactly on what way to approach this new lifestyle with me, and was with me every step of the way. There was no question too silly, or a problem too big. If you are looking for someone who will understand your needs and lifestyle, and adapt your new lifestyle around this; Cliona is your girl. From detailed check-ins with constructive advice, to just general chats about life, Cliona is an all rounder and is not concerned with a ‘get fit quick’ approach. She wants to ensure this program sticks with you for life and I can genuinely say it has. Cliona is genuinely one of the most fantastic people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing/ working with and I cannot wait to work with her again.

Such an amazing experience! Cliona helped me so much with not just progress within the gym and within myself, she couldn’t have done a better job! No doubt I will be back, she’s a life saver!

I started with Cliona with the intention of getting back into the gym and focusing on myself more than I had been. I hadn’t been back to the gym in a while and was nervous to go back after so long. Having Cliona there to talk through goals and create a plan put me at ease and motivated me to focus on myself. She is extremely understanding and approachable with any issues I was having. Her coaching is done in a way that is sustainable and fits into a normal busy life. Highly recommend no matter what stage on your fitness journey!

Cliona was so supportive throughout the few months I worked with her and was always there to help keep me on track and adapt my plan to my lifestyle! Even whilst I was sick she was always there to give tips and motivation to help me recover so I could get going again with my plan. I have learned so much from her and have found that since finishing up with her I have still continued to stick to working out and focusing on my nutrition as I enjoyed the programme so much (I have never experienced this with any other programmes I have done so this was a big win!). Overall I would really highly recommend working with Cliona! 

I had been going to the gym, practising with coaches for a few years but was feeling totally lost with regards to nutrition. I’d tried for ages to educate myself on my own but never had the healthiest mindset towards food and would go from 0% control to 100% obsessive control so finally I decided to work with a coach who offered nutritional support too and a friend recommended Cliona. Straight away she was so supportive and understanding and I found her so approachable. My biggest concern was about feeling judged etc with a private coach but Cliona is just so sweet and she’s so full of knowledge and manages to share her knowledge and tips and advice in such a caring way that made me feel so at ease with her. I loved the workouts and that we were able to make them tougher as we went on despite me working from home with minimal equipment. I learnt so much and built so many healthy habits in all aspects of wellness including sleep and mindset that I’ve kept up since finishing with Cliona I feel like I got so much out of my time with her 🥰

Where do I even start.. As a bigger girl, I checked all the boxes for low self esteem, gym anxiety, poor attitude towards food and exercise and Cliona worked absolute magic on me. It can seem so scary starting with a PT as a bigger person, especially if you’re not used to the gym/calorie counting/etc, but Selkie is a lifestyle, not a diet or program. Cliona advocated for habit and mindset changes far more than any number on a scale and I can honestly say I am at the first time in my life where I feel like I think about my body and my lifestyle in a positive way, instead of always being so hard on myself (and I shaped up too which is always a bonus!). So so grateful for all Cliona has done for me and cannot wait to work with her again in the future 💜

Cliona is not just a coach, she’s your mom, your best friend and your nagging teacher. Selkie gave me an amazing perspective and helped me to restore a healthy relationship with food and exercise. Selkie teaches you skills for life and I’m so blessed to have been a part of it! 

When I started with Cliona I just wanted to try to get stronger and learn more about my body. I was a complete newbie to the gym so Cliona made sure that we took it slow and introduced everything so well! I’ve ended up learning so much about the gym and also about myself. Cliona was always there to answer any questions and gave the little pushes when needed! Doing Selkie helped me gain so much confidence in the gym but also in myself! I would 100% recommend Selkie, no matter what stage you are at in your fitness journey xx 

I have loved my time with Selkie! I did 5 months and never expected to learn and grow as much as I did. I went into it wanting to lose weight and achieved that, but I also learned so much about myself in terms of my eating habits, my relationship with exercise, my cycle and so much more. Cliona taught me about balance and showed me how to treat my body well while still enjoying my life! I would highly recommend Selkie to anyone – whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, improve your self confidence, create better habits or all of the above, Cliona will provide you with the tools to reach your goals and then some.

When I started Selkie I had an idea of what I wanted to achieve from having a PT but I didn’t realise what selkie actually involved. I have learned so much from being with Cliona more than I could even imagined! I had started with an image of me progressing in the gym and getting more toned and progressing with everything I had already learned. Coming out of this experience I have improved my appearance so much but even more than that I’ve learnt so much about myself and who I am. This is the experience you get when joining Selkie. It’s not all about your appearance and that is what Cliona has helped me so much over these last few months. She is a complete all rounder in my opinion, she helps with all aspects of your life which is so important when training. I’ve grown in confidence and not just with my physic but with everything and for that I’m forever grateful. I would highly recommend this journey and it has most definitely changed my life and mindset. I will most definitely be back.

Working with Cliona over the past few months has been an incredible experience. Cliona went above and beyond to provide a bespoke programme for my desired physique goals and busy timetable, advising and consulting me on my aesthetic and mindset goals. I have been training for several years so I felt comfortable in the gym but Cliona pushed me to get out of my comfort zone and to try new things. Outside of the gym, Cliona’s mindset coaching is unparalleled. There were days where I felt unmotivated and indifferent to training (and general well-being), Cliona was a driving support for me through these moments and taught me so much about myself. I would definitely recommend Cliona to anyone who feels they need any form of guidance in relation to nutrition, training or mindset. 

I’ve been working with Cliona for about 9 months now and the whole journey has been amazing. I started at a time where my focus was losing weight. I wasn’t feeling happy in my body and wanted to change. The SelkieFit plan was so thorough and detailed that it really helped me in every aspect of well-being, not just food and training. There was also such a focus of creating a lifestyle that can be enjoyed and maintained, not just a short term diet. After a few months my mindset shifted to being the healthiest, fittest (and strongest) version of myself so we switched up the way we were working and I can honestly say it’s been the best process the whole way through. Cliona is so lovely and always on hand to answer questions, motivate or just for a chat! I cannot recommend SelkieFit enough and no doubt will work with Cliona again 

This is my second time around being part of the Selkie Community and being coached by Cliona! Last time I was mainly physique focused, over lockdown wanted a good routine to get into, and a solid workout plan, it was the best thing I did, hence why I came back! This time I was moving job and moving to a new Apartment so I just felt I needed help setting up a solid routine into my life. I felt like I was all over the place with my nutrition and just had no solid workout plan! Of course Cliona helped me so much and I quickly got into a good routine, tracked at the start then recently stepped away from tracking and Cliona encouraged me to start thinking more intuitively, which was a game changer for my mental health! Cliona is so helpful, pushed me when I needed a push and always told me how it was, but I never felt pressured, it was more about enjoying the process! The workout plans changed constantly which I loved and I just got stronger! I never thought I would be able to get stronger than I was before starting with Cliona, I thought I had just hit a plateau and that was it! I was happily proved wrong! I just feel very set up now going at things by myself but also remind myself Cliona is always there if I need her! Thanks again gal!! I would 1000% recommend anyone to Cliona and the Selkie community as it just honestly radiates what a healthy balanced lifestyle should be! 

I thoroughly enjoyed my time doing SelkieFit. Initially my goal was fat loss and to feel more like myself again after getting into a bit of a rut with lack of exercise and just motivation in general. I honestly cannot get over the difference in the person I am this time this year compared to this time last year and it’s all thanks to Cliona. I could not have wished to work with a better coach and now friend. She is so supportive, non-judgemental, motivational and has so much knowledge about fitness and nutrition – I feel that I have learned so much from her. If you are someone who, like myself at the time, was nervous to try something new fitness wise I would highly recommend doing Selkie. I can’t get over the difference in how I feel both physically and mentally. Thanks so much Cliona 💜

I have been working with Selkie for almost 2 years and have done a variety of training plans during this time. I initially signed up with the aim of being more consistent and to ‘tone up’ but Cliona has helped me with sooo much more. From reverse dieting to mini bulks, training around injuries, correcting poor form, fixing hormonal imbalances and general good nutrition just to name a few. Cliona’s an amazing coach and I found she was extremely flexible, reliable and supportive in terms of my specific goals. She was always happy to adapt depending on if I was looking for either more or less of a hands on approach. I have learnt so much from doing Selkie and I feel a lot more confident now to do up my own programmes and hold myself accountable. 1000% recommend, whether you are a beginner to the gym or someone who has been training for a few years already. Thank you Cliona <3

I began selkie during lockdown and I honestly don’t know where I would be without it ! Cliona put me in an amazing mindset and routine over lockdown which helped my mental health in such a difficult time. Over the years I have been on and off with fitness and nutrition but always fell into a slump and never could stick it out. Cliona completely changed my whole mindset towards the gym and nutrition. The gym always felt like a task to me, something I had to do to lose weight but now I have fallen in love with it ! I didn’t know it was possible to have such a different attitude towards health and fitness, I’m a completely different person than I was before doing selkie ! I have lost 7kgs with Cliona which I never knew was possible for me but what has been so much more important to me which I never knew it would be the love and dedication I have gained for my own body and fitness! I could not recommend Cliona enough, she is always there for you! I have learned so so much from Cliona in terms of nutrition/macros, hormones, and exercises which I will never forget. I loved being a part of the selkie team! 

I’ve had the best experience with Cliona and cannot recommend her enough. I had been in the gym for a few years and enjoyed it. However, I felt like I was getting nowhere with it, so I was looking to structure my training more. I started with Cliona to get that structure but got so much more in return… She’s so attentive and helpful in every aspect, whether it be nutrition, form checks, or tailoring programmes. I am quite particular with the way I like my training, and she got to know me so well that she nailed every programme she created for me, every time. You can tell she cares so much about her clients and I can’t wait to work with her again in the future. I loved working with Cliona, she is a ray of sunshine and gives so much support and accountability to reach your goals! I really wanted some support getting back into a routine and fitting it into a very busy life and that’s exactly what she delivered, in a very personalised way. I enjoyed the process so much, her approach is holistic which is something that was so important to me, it’s so much more than numbers! Could not recommend Selkie enough <3 

Before I started Selkie I struggled with having consistency with exercise and was also a newbie to the gym. Cliona helped me develop goals, both short and long term ones, and designed a training programme around that. She made sure it was personalised and fit into my lifestyle, in such a realistic and doable way. She’s such a great coach, she always listened to my thoughts and tweaked the programme around them. I’ve absolutely loved working with her and would 100% recommend Selkie to anyone – no matter what phase of your fitness journey you’re at! 

I joined selkie when I was at a low point in terms of how I felt in my body. I was eating unconsciously, unmotivated and feeling a little overwhelmed as to where to start in achieving the goals I wanted. I had never been a gym goer before Selkie so Cliona started me off with home workouts, building up my confidence until I felt ready to brave the gym. I spent a year working with Cliona and can honestly say that my entire life changed for the better as a result. Cliona is a great listener and has an exceptional ability to understand her clients and tailor a plan to suit their needs whether that be a focus on pushing hard at the gym or prioritising down time to give your mind and body a break. My fear in finishing up with cliona was that I would fall back into a rut with no one holding me accountable but 4 months since finishing selkie, my habits both regarding food, workouts and my overall wellbeing as a priority are still as much a focus for me as before. Cliona is much more than just a fitness coach, she takes an entire lifestyle approach and helped me to understand that working on myself was something I was doing for me and not because I should or I had to. I could not recommend Selkie enough, I honestly think every single person could benefit from time with Cliona!! 

I can’t thank Cliona enough for helping me these past few months. I have gotten into an amazing mindset and love going to the gym now and having a healthy lifestyle. Before starting with Cliona I always thought of the gym as a chore and lacked consistency. Cliona made sure it was enjoyable and suited my lifestyle and around my job. Cliona was so patient and helpful the whole time which made the experience all the better. I’ve learned so much from Cliona around nutrition/sleep/hormones etc which I’ll never forget. I’ve absolutely loved working with Cliona. She’s an amazing coach. Would highly highly recommend Selkie ❤️

I did 16 weeks with Cliona. My goal was to keep up a more sustainable approach and mindset towards health and fitness to adjust from an all or nothing/quick fix approach to something I enjoy keeping up year round. Cliona tailored a programme for me perfectly, facilitating home workouts early on and getting me into the gym more regularly and then changing my approach as my goals changed. It became so easy to work everything into my routine that it soon became second nature. The weekly check-ins were such good motivation and it really helped to know someone else was on my side in all of it. Cliona’s approach is much more than physical health, my mindset towards health and fitness has changed as I have learned so much with a focus on sustainable small changes making a big impact. I would recommend to anyone looking to make a change big or small – thanks Cliona!

If anyone is thinking about starting with Cliona I would 100% recommend it. I can’t express how much working with Cliona has changed my mindset towards fitness in a completely approachable and realistic way. I joined Selkie to push myself to the next level in training and having some guidance there was really beneficial. However I would say it really is more than just a fitness plan but a mindset change to a healthier and happier life! She covers all aspects of routine including sleep, recovery, nutrition and training and she’s extremely knowledgeable in all areas. If you are looking to learn more about these areas and feel you need some guidance Cliona is your gal. For once I really started to see changes in my body, looking and feeling stronger which was really promising to see that the small changes I was making really were having a positive effect, but in a really healthy way. I feel so confident and strong after working with Cliona and she sparked a love for fitness in me which I was only beginning to see when I joined SelkieFit. I’ve found a routine that works for me and in my goals. It’s a perfect dynamic of a knowledgeable coach who is there to explain things in a scientific way but also a friend who you can give you guidance as someone who has also been on that journey too. Thank you so much again 💓

Cliona was like meeting someone in the right place at the right time but I did not quite realise that for a while. Cliona helped me come out of a place that involved bad habits, no consistent exercise and a very negative mindset and outlook towards what being healthy actually is. I didn’t realise how bad my mindset was until we progressed to places I didn’t even know were possible. Cliona allowed me to develop a holistic relationship with food and exercise but most importantly taught me how to love myself and how important that actually is. Cliona pushed me on days I didn’t believe I had anything left and was there to show me support on days I needed it the most. Cliona is a wonderful coach who will be there for you every step of the way no matter when and no matter what

I would 100% recommend Selkie. Cliona gives so much genuine encouragement along with her carefully planned training programmes. Her holistic approach worked really well for me and I will continue with my healthier lifestyle. Joining selkie was the best decision I have made in a long time. Thank you so much Cliona xx

I’ve worked with Cliona twice now and I can hand on heart say she is one the best coaches out there , she’s one of a kind and will always go above and beyond to find what works for you. My whole outlook on fitness & life in general has shifted so much since working with Cliona. I came back to Cliona the second time for accountability and that extra push and by god she gave me that and we saw amazing results in the 16 weeks of working with each other. I’ve no doubt I’ll be back working with Selkie in the future. Anyone ever looking for an amazing supportive coach and a bestie all in one , Cliona is your gal ❤️

At the beginning of Selkie I had no idea what to expect having never had a coach before, nevermind an online coach. Cliona completely embodies the word coach rather than PT because she provides a holistic service by catering to your physical, mental and social needs. Cliona tapped into me straight away and often I found her suggesting things that I was thinking before I even communicated them to her! She is the most understanding, kind, supportive and intelligent person that I have ever worked with and just watching her socials is inspiring. She is so professional but also friendly and warm and you know there is never any judgement. I felt like Cliona always wanted what was best for me and was willing to accomodate my busy work / social life without any issue. I have learnt so much from Cliona from nutrition, to sleep, to hormones and of course in the gym! Her knowledge is endless and there is no question too rogue! I would recommend Selkie to anyone considering it – it is such a brilliant programme and one which you will only gain from. I have developed a newfound respect for my body and myself after doing Selkie and I owe so much of that to Cliona. Don’t think too much and just do it, I can guarantee you won’t look back. 

When I started with Cliona I was in a tough situation – I was well into my weight loss & fitness journey and had made great progress, but I had started to plateau and felt a little stuck! Cliona changed my whole outlook on the journey and put the focus on simpler changes like steps and sleep (the stuff people often ignore)! Cliona ensured the plans were realistic for my lifestyle at the time, but also pushed me when I needed it! She focuses on the holistic view not just the exercise! It has changed so many aspects of my life, including my mental health and my fitness levels. Honestly, I couldn’t recommend Cliona more – she’s a star!

I loved my time with Selkie. Cliona was so helpful at all times and ready to answer any questions I had. She tailored and personalised each of my workouts to suit me . I felt she knew me better than I knew myself and was so good at reeling me in to get me doing my best. Less is more sometimes 😵

I had such an amazing experience working with Clíona. Before starting I wasn’t working out, not going for steps, and just feeling guilty and overwhelmed about starting on a fitness journey as I knew there were so many areas of my wellness I needed to work on. Starting with Clíona I was hoping to have somebody who’d give me a workout plan and hold me accountable for sticking to it, but I got so much more than that! Clíona is such a kind person who obviously really cares about her clients, and having her as a coach felt like having a cheerleader the past few months! She gave me all the tools I needed to begin my own health and fitness journey (workout plan, macros, tracking sheets, her own guidance), and starting out she was really able to get a full picture of where I was with my overall health – sleep, steps, workouts, nutrition, mental health, everything! I’ve become so much more confident in myself since starting and have totally changed my mindset when it comes to looking after myself. I can’t thank you enough Clíona, and I’ll definitely be looking for coaching from you again in the future!

Selkie and Clíona have been amazing! I did it for 5 months and it was an amazing learning curve in both nutrition and fitness. Clíona was the best support throughout! When I started, I had little motivation, lacked confidence and just needed a boost and she really helped build that confidence in both the gym and in myself. Clíona was always always on hand with weekly check-ins and daily WhatsApp’s, if needed. I would highly recommend ❤️