Testimonials
May 31, 2010 by diana
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Why do I take Zumba classes? It would be impossible for me to pick out one reason for attending your amazing Zumba Gold Classes. They are absolutely terrific on so many levels.
First, of course, is the music. Your choice of songs instantly raises the spirit and makes you feel like moving whether you like to dance or not. Who could possibly sit still to “Thriller”?
Next are the exercises you have designed set to this inspiring music. You never feel as though you are exercising, (which I personally do not like to do ) but rather having a good time dancing! Here I am having all this fun, and without even realizing it, I am improving my physical and mental health at the same time. This happy attitude spills over into other areas of my life and has lead me to change some of my “not so healthy” choices.
However, the main ingredient of my enjoyment of Zumba is YOU!! All Zumba Classes are not alike. Your classes are so successful because of what you bring to them. You are the glue that makes the whole experience so fantastic. Your magnetic charm, personality and demeanor touches all who attend. This is evident by the smiles on everyones faces. No matter how I may feel when I enter your class, I always leave feeling so much happier. It is just great fun and I look forward to the next session. That is why I follow you from Senior Center to Senior Center. You make me feel beautiful!
Victoria Lofaso
Diana is an energetic, fabulous Wellness Coach. After taking her Zumba class and hearing her speak on the topic of “Wellness”, she motivated me to reexamine my lifestyle and make the necessary changes to live a healthier and balanced life. Now “Move your body, Love your body, and Hug your body” is my mantra for life!! Deborah Kimbrough- Lowe, Jack and Jill Suffolk County Chapter
Diana is an awesome and insightful coach. She has a gift for helping you identify those issues that are most important to you. I instantly felt connected to her gentle spirit. Karen Beard, Entrepreneur & Wellness Coach
Diana McCray is a deeply intuitive, sensitive, yet dynamic coach who integrates music and dance into life coaching. She helps clients to use the creative process to ignite passion which leads to motivation that inspires change, balance and wholeness in their lives. As a PW Trainer, Diana embodies passion, creativity, and intelligence – the necessary keys to helping clients move past obstacles and realize their dreams. Dr. Louise Montello , Founder of Performance Wellness and Author of ” Essential Music Intelligence”- performancewellness.org
As a very skilled wellness coach, Diana resonates a unique style of positive energy wherever she goes.I know of no one the else who can so successfully bring people to their feet and really enjoy dancingfor vitality the way she does. Diana is fully committed to changing the lives of her clients throughher proprietary blend of dance movement and extraordinary wellness strategies. She inspires themto take full responsibility for their wellness by making it extremely fun and invigorating. Marianne P. LiBretto, LMHC, Westbury, NY
“Diana was a featured presenter at our first Annual Women’s Conference and I experienced her fun and interactive workshop first-hand. Her workshop inspired, empowered and rejuvenated all the women to start and continue on their personal wellness journey. I highly recommend Diana as a professionalmotivational speaker and wellness dance instructor to enhance events which promote overall health and wellness, especially to women.“ Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison, Environmental Scientist and Entrepreneur
“We need more of this! It was good to move around by means other than walking. It was different from everyday life, a very fun way to improve self-image and move your body.” Dolores Nisito, RN Coordinator, Employee Health Services, NSLIJ Plainview Hospital
“Diana is exceptionally professional and personable to her audience. She is extremely poised and articulate along with being a very confident and expressive presenter. She clearly presents her ideas and thoughts and renders a creative presentation that is enjoyable, fun, and exciting. Diana is quite motivated and understanding of her audiences’ and clients’ needs.” Pauline Mosca, Director of Corporate Relationships, AXA Advisors, LLC
Besides all of her admirable intellectual qualities, Diana is also insightful, compassionate and enthusiastic. I could not have picked a better someone to be in my corner when I needed it the most. Carole Sallid-Times, President ,Times Business Group Atlanta, GA.
“It was wonderful”….loved Diana enthusiasm”…positive feelings”…Feeling good about myself”. These are just a few of the comments made by the participants in the Love Yourself..Love Your Body workshop. JoMarie Cook, LCSW, ACSW , Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program
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Diana McCray is a deeply intuitive, sensitive, yet dynamic coach who integrates music and dance into life coaching. She helps clients to use the creative process to ignite passion which leads to motivation that inspires change, balance and wholeness in their lives. As a PW Trainer, Diana embodies passion, creativity, and intelligence – the necessary keys to helping clients move past obstacles and realize their dreams. Dr. Louise Montello , Founder of Performance Wellness and Author of ” Essential Music Intelligence”- performancewellness.org
Diana’s coaching style is unique and most effective. She skillfully makes use of her intuition and has brainstormed with me with outstanding results. Diana has helped realize my potential and my self-confidence has sky-rocketed. Blessings to you, Diana. Alexi Bracey, Health Educator/Raw Food Chef, Speaker/Trainer- stovelesscuisine.com
Workshop & Presentation Reviews
“Diana was a featured presenter at our first Annual Women’s Conference and I experienced her fun and interactive workshop first-hand. Her workshop
inspired, empowered and rejuvenated all the women to start and continue on their personal wellness journey. I highly recommend Diana as a professional
motivational speaker and wellness dance instructor to enhance events which promote overall health and wellness, especially to women.“
Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison, Environmental Scientist and Entrepreneur
“We need more of this! It was good to move around by means other than walking. It was different from everyday life, a very fun way to improve self-image
and move your body.”
Dolores Nisito, RN Coordinator, Employee Health Services, NSLIJ Plainview Hospital
“Diana is exceptionally professional and personable to her audience. She is extremely poised and articulate along with being a very confident and
expressive presenter. She clearly presents her ideas and thoughts and renders a creative presentation that is enjoyable, fun, and exciting. Diana is quite
motivated and understanding of her audiences’ and clients’ needs.”
Pauline Mosca, Director of Corporate Relationships, AXA Advisors, LLC
As a very skilled wellness coach, Diana resonates a unique style of positive energy wherever she goes. I know of no one the else who can so successfully bring people to their feet and really enjoy dancingfor vitality the way she does. Diana is fully committed to changing the lives of her clients through her proprietary blend of dance movement and extraordinary wellness strategies. She inspires them to take full responsibility for their wellness by making it extremely fun and invigorating. Marianne P. LiBretto, LMHC, Westbury, NY
Are You Stressed Out?
Take the Stress Inventory to find out what’s stressing you out:
1. Stress Inventory Assessment:
Self- Discovery is the first step in your personal road map for wellness. It’s important for you
to look at yourself from whole person perspective. Take a moment to complete your own
personal stress inventory assessment.
Your Stress Inventory:
A. Identify Your Stressors:
___ Work related issues
___ Money
___ Physical Health
___ Child Care
___ Elder Care
___ Relationships
___ Mental health
___ Grief/loss
___ Legal issues
___ Attitude
___ Managing Time
___ Family
___Low Self –Worth
___ The need to be Perfect
___ Other____________________________________________________________
B. Stress SOS Signals:
Its important to recognize how your react to stress. Check of all the symptoms you
experience when you feel stressed:
1. Physical:
___Headaches
___Sweaty Palms
___Chest Pains
___Back Pain
___Tight Neck & Shoulders
___Rapid Heartbeat
___Ringing in the Ears
___Frequent Colds
___Lack of Energy
2. Behavioral:
___Excessive Smoking
___Change in Eating Habits
___Tend to Criticize Others
___Procrastinates
___Sleeping Too Much or Too Little
___Abuse Alcohol
___Nail Biting
3. Emotional:
___Cry Easily
___Nervous and Anxious
___Feeling Overwhelmed
___Depressed
___Angry
___Moody
4. Mental:
___ Unable to Focus
___Forgetful
___Indecisive
___Constant Worry
___Pessimistic
___Critical of Self
C. How does your stress impact your wellness dimensions?
Work/Career______________________________________________________
Relationship with Partner____________________________________________
Family Relationships________________________________________________
Physical/Body_____________________________________________________
Finance__________________________________________________________
Social Networks___________________________________________________
Mental __________________________________________________________
Emotional________________________________________________________
Spiritual__________________________________________________________
Excerpted from my chapter on stress in the Book “Learning to Love Yourself” Professional Woman Publishing
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