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DeHenzel Training Systems was created by husband and wife team, Jason and Sophie DeHenzel, who met in NYC while working for a prestigious, high-end in home personal training company.

As a senior trainer, Jason spent hours working one-on-one with Sophie (the new hire), mentoring her to become a more seasoned and skilled personal trainer. It wasn’t long before their connection grew beyond the fitness studio to a private wedding ceremony on a Cape Cod beach.

While working in NYC, Jason and Sophie had the opportunity to work with company CEOs, high-level lawyers, an Academy & Golden Globe nominated movie producer, a world-renown DJ and many other notable clients.

After growing tired of living in a very small East Village apartment, lugging their laundry up/down four flights of stairs to the Laundromat and riding the subway in 90-degree heat, Jason and Sophie headed south to the suburbs. They settled in Jason’s hometown of Loudoun County.

It has always been a dream for both Jason and Sophie to have their own business, and it was only natural to include an element of fitness into their dream. In 2012, Jason and Sophie coupled their entrepreneurial skills with their passion for fitness and for helping people and DeHenzel Training Systems was born.

Aside from being husband and wife, Jason and Sophie also compliment each other very nicely as business partners. Jason brings his entrepreneurial skills and company vision to the table, whereas Sophie excels with her management and client relationship abilities. Together they are very passionate and committed to growing their business and positively impacting as many lives as possible throughout the DMV.

Home-Based Business of the Year

We are proud to be named Home-Based Business of the Year by the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, during the prestigious annual Small Business Awards. We are equally honored to be named a finalist for Small Business of the Year, also during the annual awards.

Client Success Stories

Jessica Lu
Jessica Lu
I utilized DeHenzel training when I was 2-4 months postpartum with my second child. I wanted to jump start my fitness after my second c section in a healthy and slow paced way, but needed someone who could come to my house because I obviously couldn’t leave my son alone. I also wanted to be held accountable and forced to work out at least once a week. Granetta was able to do just that, and she modified workouts depending on whether my baby was sleeping, awake, or fussing. The company was flexible as well and let my husband join when he could for a small extra fee. I am now close to my pre pregnancy weight and have been able to return to strenuous exercise thanks to my training!
Rick Pannell
Rick Pannell
Just finished my first year with trainer Susan at DeHenzel. Really pleased to have found them. Sophie and Jason DeHenzel did a great job finding just the right trainer for my situation--I am 70 years old, recently retired, and had been too sedentary for too long! Susan is really plugged into my capabilities, strengths and weaknesses. In short order, Susan has transformed me, improving my strength, muscle mass, and balance. They are very flexible and will work with you to reschedule sessions when everyday life gets in the way of routine. I am looking forward to this second year! Thank you!
Pat Sartorius
Pat Sartorius
I cannot speak highly enough of DeHenzel Training Systems. They made registering and getting set up with a trainer easy and quick. If I need to make changes or add sessions, Sophie is right on top of things. My trainer, Valley, has been amazing. She is positive, encouraging, and knowledgeable. She has motivated me more than any other trainer I've ever worked with! I have gained both physical and mental confidence because of her steady and fun approach!
Cathy Belgin
Cathy Belgin
Valley with DeHenzel Training has been a great asset to my family in improving our fitness. The convenience of being able to work out at home combined with the customized workouts help to push us and keep us motivated. I started training with Valley primary to keep my high school son active. Now that he is in college, I have continued working with Valley to reach my own fitness goals. She makes it fun, challenging, and gets results!
Emma Sharma
Emma Sharma
I have been training with Susan for 2.5 years and am thrilled with my progress. Susan is very sensitive to designing a varied training program that addresses my short and longer term goals. In our sessions she applies the right amount of encouragement and pressure so that, by the end, I feel I have worked out hard. Even more importantly, Susan is just such a lovely human being who has taken time to really get to know me and I enjoy the time we spend together. I highly recommend the DeHenzel team and Susan in particular.
Ben Adams
Ben Adams
I can't recommend DeHenzel enough. We've been working with Valley for several months now and she's amazing. Her encyclopedic knowledge and ability to tailor workouts to fit my and my wife's needs have been transformative for our health. Every session we do something new that builds upon our prior session. I especially enjoy everything she's taught me about boxing so I can actually use the bag we bought during Covid that collected dust for months-- until now!
Stefanie Reiser
Stefanie Reiser
Anyone looking for a personal training partner should absolutely reach out to DeHenzel. Their trainers are knowledgeable and skilled in helping you maximize results. Highly recommend them to help you get and stay motivated in your exercise regime!
Fatima Sarwar
Fatima Sarwar
DeHenzel Training Systems is absolutely wonderful. My husband and I completed twelve sessions with our trainer, Tamara, and we felt a big difference - we both felt stronger, our form improved, and overall we felt very energetic and strong. Tamara was very attentive, she tailored the workouts according to our goals, provided guidance at every step, and helped us maintain proper form to avoid injuries. I highly recommend Tamara and DeHenzel Training Systems, I hope to have additional training sessions with them in the future.
Michelle Hewer
Michelle Hewer
My husband a stroke survivor with some paralysis who needs to stay strong now that he's 60. Mark has been fantastic at helping him gain strength and stability. He says he feels better than he has in years. He truly looks forward to their twice weekly sessions to not only work out but be encouraged and uplifted by Mark. The best investments are the ones you make in yourself.

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