Before working with Solana, I really thought I knew how to manage my nutrition. I had read all the articles, listened to all the podcasts — and I had about four decades of pretty healthy eating under my belt. I was active, in my mind anyway, and I lifted. But I wanted to build my total, and figured I should probably put on a little weight to do it. I had tried to do it on my own, but a lifetime of congratulating myself for being thin kept interfering.

So I reached out to Solana. I chose her from the hundreds of nutritionists out there because I listened to her podcasts as soon as they drop, tuned in to 2WL whenever she was on, and followed her lifting on Instagram. Unlike a lot of powerlifting figures, never pushed gym bro science bullshit, and she had built a supportive community on Facebook that, if you’re asking me, was a model for what powerlifting needs to grow.

When I signed on, I knew Solana would be engaged and enthusiastic as a nutrition coach. What I didn’t know was how hard she would push me to confront my eating patterns, increase my activity level, and generally up my game. Fats? Gotta have them. Carbs? Get every single gram in. Steps? I doubled the miles I was walking under her guidance. Throughout, Solana texted me back within minutes whenever I had a question or concern. And, heading into meet day, she was there for me literally morning and night for my first water cut, which turned out to be a godsend, because water loading and cutting is a whole adventure into itself. I made weight, and a bunch of unofficial M3 records while I was at it.

Bottom line: If you want to take your lifting — and your life — to the next level, I could not recommend Solana more highly. 

- Jessica Marshall, PhD

Solana’s video analysis review service was such a great option for me. Her sharp eye caught things that could be adjusted in a quick text and I could feel and see improvement immediately as I implemented her suggestions. I will absolutely recommend this to all my powerlifting friends!

- Christine M

 I started working with Solana in 2021 shortly after injuring my back while deadlifting. Solana helped me tremendously! She started by building up my strength and focusing on my form. She continued to build my strength while pushing me to lift heavier than I thought possible. She was also very flexible with me, modified my programming when needed, including when I was pregnant and also when I suffered pregnancy loss. I greatly appreciate everything she taught me and highly recommend her to anyone looking to build strength and learn proper form. Warm wishes,

- Sara Goldstein

For the last 2 years I really wanted to re-start my fitness journey. I was dealing with a lot of lower back pain in the past and a long with poor choices of trainers. I found Solana and followed her Ig page for awhile and she was my last hope (corny but true). She has been super patient with me and my lower back pain has improved significantly. I love benching which I’ve hated and I’m getting stronger every week. Thank you for helping me!!!

- Kisha Nyaga

After gaining an interest in powerlifting I had a trusted program to increase my strength. I spent many hours studying videos on you tube and IG learning about form to be able to execute lifting as much as I can without injury and to be able to keep adding more weight to the bar! I held a quiet idea that maybe I'd like to take my training up a notch to compete in the sport but I was also becoming discouraged as I felt "topped out" and couldn't push past major form sticks in all my lifts, particularly my squats.
I have used coaching before and appreciate the value of a coach to keep me accountable and consistent. Though I possess the drive & discipline, I knew I needed a coach with powerlifting experience to help me past major sticking points. My drive & discipline couldn't force my squat to proper depth or pretty up my sloppy bench press.
Your suggestion from the StrongWomen Facebook group helped my squat the first week I practiced a small tweak in my brace & breathing. What made me decide to sign up with you is after a 15 minute zoom call. Honestly the first 5 minutes I thought this woman really cares about my squat 😂 your experience, expertise and genuine interest and attention in wanting to see improvement felt like a good fit for what I knew I needed to level up my lifting. I was also struck that you believe in my capabilities more than I do and that makes me excited to rise to what you see.
If you already have the drive, the push, the discipline why continue wasting time depending on yourself to figure out how to push past what's holding you back from the next tier in your training?? Spinning wheels doesn't align with the powerlifting mindset. A coach, specifically you, sees what I can't. Power through hesitation and level up to serious training.

- Maria Doheny

When I started working with Solana back in September of 2022, I had some basic knowledge and understanding of powerlifting. More than just the typical coaching skills, she has helped me build personal confidence and consistent motivation. Her constructive feedback is extremely insightful and encouraging. Over the last year and a half, she has been with me through some of my monumental moments in powerlifting. She also has helped me develop better nutrition habits along the way. When I step on the platform I am very proud to be a part of the Strength SoLutions team!

- Chelsea Haas, Air Force Veteran, College Student and mother

Since Solana has been my powerlifting coach, she has helped me gain confidence in myself on and off of the platform. She always provides honest and helpful feedback while listening to what YOU want and need.

- Kiley Billing, Teacher

Solana and I have been working together for over a year and she is unmatched, Solana is very knowledgeable, pays attention to details and she listens to her athletes. Solana also works around your schedule, she makes sure you are set for success with personalize programming. Solana worked on technique for my 3 lifts to make it more efficient and avoid injuries, and walk me thru my first successful water cut and gut cut. She’s one of the best coaches in the game and I am lucky to be her athlete.

- Rozybel Ulloa