About Us

Our Philosophy

At Real Me Personal Development, we believe that everyone has an inherent desire to be the best they can be. But it is often difficult to get started or stay committed to an exercise regime or healthy eating habits. Typically, our habits and lifestyle hold us in the past and prevent us from achieving lasting change. We don’t always have the support and motivation needed to achieve our optimal health.

That is where Real Me can help. Our supportive and educational approach helps to ensure you are building the knowledge you need to make good choices and the internal motivation to stick to those choices. The goal of our fitness programs is not simply to help you achieve your short-term goals, but to change your life so that nutrition and physical health become part of your habits and lifestyle forever.

Alison Thom Personal Instructor & Mentor

Becoming a personal trainer, NFPT certified, has been a natural progression for me. I have been active coaching and participating in many sports throughout my life. I have a degree in Physical Education (BPHE), a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Education. I taught Science and Phys.Ed. in the school systems for many years and now my focus is on helping others to understand the importance of nutrition and physical health to our personal well being.

After having my second son, physical and nutritional health had slid from the top of my priority list. I started to gain weight, become depressed and lose confidence in myself. My husband hired a personal trainer to work with me and I quickly realized that physical fitness meant a lot more to me than just working out; it really was an integral part of my personal well being. During that time, I also realized how much I enjoyed helping others achieve their own personal fitness and nutritional goals and how much achieving these goals can impact your entire life, not just your health and personal fitness level.