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
M3 lifter
@j.marshal.l

I have been working with Solana for about a year and a half now. I reached out to Solana after sustaining many injuries and not reaching my goals being under a different powerlifting coach. Even before I started a powerlifting program with her, Solana listened to my concerns and addressed my injuries. Her powerlifting programming is incredibly personal and comprehensive. I’ve competed and placed in powerlifting meets, made new PRs, surpassed them, and worked passed my injuries all with the help of Solana and her coaching expertise. 

During the pandemic Solana created a program just for me with the equipment I had at home and continued to do weekly check-ins with me to help keep me inline with my goals. Now that I am able to return to the barbell, Solana helped me make a seamless transition back. I have no qualms recommending Solana and I’ve even recommended Solana’s services to my closest friends. Whatever your goals are you can be rest assured Solana has the knowledge and experience to achieve them.

I am happy and proud to say I found a great coach and friend in Solana.

- Sephorah Pierre

Solana is the first powerlifting coach that I have hired and I am happy I did. She really cares about her client. She always gives warmups/mobility work to your specific needs in her program that helps set you up for a good workout. She goes above and beyond giving helpful cues and tips to better form during her weekly check ins. Since working with Solana my form in the squat, bench and deadlift have drastically changed for the better. Before working with Solana my deadlift form was suboptimal, I would just yank the bar to get it off the floor. After months of patience and trying different cues Solana was able to teach me to pull the slack out of the bar, engage my lats and pull with better form. I know after working with her I am reaching my goal of hitting big numbers next time I step foot on the platform.

- Shanna Samels

Since I started working with  Solana I have made many improvements not only on my squat,bench, and deadlifts but all my lifts. In under a year my numbers on my big 3 lifts have improved. My favorite thing about having her as my coach is she pushes me to work hard every week.  Solana is very  dedicated to her clients. Her video breakdown of my lifts every week helps me see what I am doing wrong so I can make the changes. Having her as my coach has been the best decision!

- Nikki Curcio

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.

-Sarah Goldstein

Having Solana as my first powerlifting coach was by far the best investment I ever made. She’s very attentive, supportive and truly cares about her athletes. I wouldn’t have built up the courage to step foot on the platform without her help and guidance.

-Gabriela Nicole