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Sonia Flaherty – Master Personal Trainer

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Sonia Flaherty – Master Personal Trainer

Master Personal Trainer – I would like to introduce you to
Sonia Flaherty, an exceptional master personal trainer, health coach, and functional nutrition practitioner. Born and raised in Toronto Canada, Sonia has brought her expertise and passion for empowering women over 30 to reclaim their
health to her current home in Dallas Texas. With over 20
years of experience in the industry, Sonia has honed her skills
in helping women transform their lives through fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness. Through her program “Get Strong with Sonia,” she provides personalized guidance and
support, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. Sonia’s dedication and commitment make
her an invaluable resource for women seeking to reclaim their health and vitality.



Personal Training Skills
  • Weight Loss 100 %
  • Strength Training 100 %
  • Body Building 100 %
  • Strength and Conditioning 100 %
  • Sports specific weight training 100 %
  • Postpartum Recovery 100 %
Personal Training Experience
ISSA Master Personal Trainer
Functional Nutrition Practioner with Alliance Corp.
Certified Health & Life Coach with HCI
L1 Pilates Instructor with Legree Fitness
Certified Body Positive Facilitator Licensure with BP Institute


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Working from home meant we could vary snack and coffee breaks, change our desks or view, goof off, drink on the job, even spend the day in pajamas

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source="post_title" font_container="tag:h2|font_size:18|text_align:center" use_theme_fonts="yes"][vc_column_text]Personal Trainer in Dallas - Mr. Cochrane is the President and Founder of Infinity Functional Performance, Krystal Anesthesia & Pain Specialists, and Quantum Anesthesia Solutions. He began his career in Emergency Medical Services over two decades ago as a Firefighter. His highly diverse resume pulls from past experiences that included practice in Para-medicine, Emergency Room Nursing, and Flight Nursing. Glenn has extensive Critical Care experience involving the neonatal, pediatric and adult populations prior to his education and training in Anesthesia and Functional Medicine. Mr. Cochrane also has advanced education in Pharmacology and Toxicology as well as specializing in and educating nationally on the topics of Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia, Ultrasound Point of Care Examinations, and Opioid Free Anesthesia and Pain Management.
Mr. Cochrane has a special interest in Hormone Management, Peptide Therapy and Human Performance. While treating patients from all walks of life, many of his clients are high performance athletes or professional athletes looking to maximize their potential.Mr. Cochrane has five amazing children and a grandson. Mr. Cochrane is a lifetime athlete with a background in wrestling and Shotokan Karate of which he is a Black Belt. In his spare time he enjoys powerlifting, Jiu Jitsu, Traveling, Chess and Astronomy.
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