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Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab

Monterey Vista Mobile Home Park, California

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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7 December 2019

I got a special on massages. I highly recommend Gabriela as a masseuse.

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2 December 2019

I really enjoy the small class size! Both Carlos and José are great at helping with form and pushing us to do our best.

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13 November 2019

Carlos was extremely attentive with the session I had with him. I have been recovering from an ankle injury, but Carlos helped me get back into shape so I could enjoy my favorite workouts again. He was knowledgeable and professional as I would highly recommend him to anybody looking to take your fitness to the next level! More...

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12 November 2019

Core's group workout sessions are so small that the trainers actually  design each morning's workout to match the level of whoever will be attending that day. I've been a member of Core for several years. I had tried several of the other gyms in Santa Cruz and I knew how easy it was for me to bail out of large workout classes. When I joined Core, I decided to treat my workout classes like appointments. This was an easy mindset to adopt since the trainers were actually expecting me to show up!  Now, when I am not traveling, you will find me looking forward to my morning workouts at Core with the tight group of friends I have met there and with Core's awesome training staff. More...

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12 November 2019

I've been attending Core 45 classes for almost a year.  Carlos and Jose are excellent trainers.  They make every workout session challenging and fun. I have reached my health goals with their encouragment and support. More...

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30 October 2019

Carlos and Jose have helped me get into the best shape of my life! The workouts are tough, but fun.

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22 October 2019

I feel my best after this leaving this sports medicine | wellness clinic | self care studio. From massages, to acupuncture to my FAVORITE: Core 45 Fitness Classes . .. this center of health always leaves me glad I made the  effort to care for myself. Special thank you to all the trainers in the Core45 program, I appreciate your dedication and concern to and about my wellbeing. Core45 for President! More...

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21 October 2019

Nice Boutique Gym With Solid TrainersI have been enjoying CORE's Semi-Private Training sessions three days a week for about 18 months.  I feel positive about everyone I interact with from the office staff to the trainers and the fellow gym-goers.   The staff is really friendly and competent, the trainers know what they're doing, are upbeat and keep it interesting for us, and I enjoy the camaraderie of the small group that shows up to get fit/stay healthy every morning.  And maybe best of all, I can see and feel the results!!  CORE offers a variety of services (personal training, massage, chiropractic and more) tho my experience is limited to the Semi-Private Training sessions which typically have 3-5 participants.  The gym is fairly small and doesn't have showers, and I believe members can only use the equipment during a scheduled class/session, but they're good at what they do. More...

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18 October 2019

Carlos has been the primary trainer during the almost six months I've been attending the small group classes and he has been great! Every class focuses on different muscles and I feel stronger as a result of the workouts! Prior to attending these classes I had been inactive for a long time and I am grateful for the friendly and family-oriented atmosphere at CORE! More...

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17 October 2019

This place is THE BEST! If you want the premier service with the most knowledgable and talented practitioners to lose weight, rehab injuries, or just relax with a massage this is the place to go. I have done one on one training, and the CORE45 class, and I have lost 60 pounds and 10% of my bodyfat! I have never been so in shape and lean- even before having a baby! More...

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17 October 2019

I've been having back and hip pain for over 5 years now and haven't been able to find treatment that did more than alleviate the pain temporarily, until I found CORE! Their approach focuses on the body as a whole. It's much more than an average gym or rehab center as they offer many services that they educate you on based on your needs.I went to see Dr. Rhodes for chiropractic care and immediately after the session I felt much much more knowledgeable on how to deal with my muscle pain. I have also gone for CORE45 training (w/ Gui and Beau) and massages to help me strengthen those muscles and subsequently release any tightness I was feeling.It's a one-stop shop for overall health and wellness. I would highly recommend CORE if you or someone you know is in pain or just wants to improve something in their lives! More...

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17 October 2019

I just started working out again and have been looking for a class that fits my needs. I have tried many other places and have never felt super comfortable. This is my third day at Santa Cruz CORE and I have never felt better. I'm getting a great work out and learning how to work out the correct way. I like the attention the instructors give me. More...

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16 October 2019

Couldn't ask for a better group of trainers and staff!! The folks at Core know their stuff and put your needs first and helped me come up with a personalized treatment plan for my injured shoulder! Thanks to them I am pain free and back to my normal active self :) More...

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23 September 2019

Have been coming to Santa Cruz Core for several months and am feeling so grateful for this business. In particular, I've been using the Vasper bike  to recover from some injuries and have found my sessions to be tremendously helpful. In addition, the staff is great to work with and scheduling of appointments has been really easy! I also had a fantastic massage. Love how professional every body is and the place runs like clockwork. Such a pleasure. Thank you! More...

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14 September 2019

Awesome place. So lucky to have a place locally. Everyone is so nice. A one stop shop for all health and wellness needs. It's smaller than I thought but so is everything else in Santa Cruz, then I realized it's not a traditional gym but more of private sessions facility. They have several services so it can overwhelming but also nice.I recommend the complete integrative health assessment. Jaimi, the owner, does a complete body assessment to make sure you get the correct and only services you really need. I saw their chiropractor, joined the monthly acupuncture program and saw Dr. Grady for stem cell injections. All together I saved a ton of money by avoiding a (small chance of improvement, high risk of more damage) surgery, and am now back to running and other sports. They truly are experts and are at the cutting edge of healing and recovery. Next up is personal training, focused on stability, strength building and perfect form to avoid further injury and continue doing the stuff I love! Thank you! More...

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8 June 2019

I recently got Restalyne filler from Peggy Humphries in my lips and nasolabial folds (smile lines). It was my first time, and I love the results. I would highly recommend Peggy!She was kind and reassuring and really knows her stuff. We spent most of the appointment discussing what to expect, and making sure we were on the same page with what I wanted. She was very informative of the different kind of treatment options and different fillers. I was very concerned with my lips looking too "done" and she explained exactly what she was going to do and how it would look when it was healed.She was so gentle that the injections didn't hurt at all. She's very slow and careful. Before I went in, I read up online what to expect when getting fillers, and I was mentally prepared to leave with bruising on my face that would last for several days. I was so overjoyed when I had NO bruising! I talked to someone else that had filler from her, and she didn't have bruising either! I cannot stress the importance of getting filler from a good practitioner, it makes all the difference!I was a bit swollen right after, and she gave me post-care instructions. I iced my lips a bit when I got home, slept on my back with an extra pillow, and avoided exercise and heat for 24 hours. The swelling went down in about three days. I am so happy with the results! It looks really natural. I look overall younger and fresher and more well-rested, but not in a way where you can tell something was done.I will definitely be going back to Peggy for regular upkeep. More...

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21 May 2019

Santa Cruz CORE has helped me in so many ways! Their expert massage therapists and chiropractors have helped address my hip and shoulder pain, even when part of it stemmed for more complex issues. I started seeing an acupuncturist regularly to help calm my anxiety. And on top of it all, I’ve reached my fitness goals thanks to their awesome group classes and rad trainers. As a local family business, Santa Cruz CORE is vested in our wellbeing. More...

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15 May 2019

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rhodes Walton, who is a chiropractor here. I came in with debilitating sciatica pain. Unlike my last chiropractor in Arizona ( who is also wonderful ), Dr. Walton did not adjust my neck and he still made my sciatica pain go away! I am frightened of the neck "cracking" and Dr. Walton didn't go there. He pushes down really hard on various muscles in the legs and abdomen and BOOM! no more pain. I had about a 70% pain reduction after the first session and after one month and 4 sessions, and almost 100% pain free - no more hobbling out of bed and taking ibuprofen and icing my back. My last chiropractor in Arizona had me coming in 3 days a week ( although I was much worse back then ) but Dr. Walton told me I didn't need to come in constantly. He told me the goal is to see him once a month and I certainly will.  His sessions are very quick. He is also personable, pleasant, super smart and a very nice man.  If you are suffering from sciatica, Dr. Walton will make that horrible pain go away like magic. More...

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15 May 2019

I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rhodes Walton. I saw him because of debilitating sciatica pain. Unlike my last chiropractor in Arizona ( who is also wonderful ), Dr. Walton did not adjust my neck and he still made my sciatica pain go away! I am frightened of the neck "cracking" and Dr. Walton didn't go there. He pushes down really hard on various muscles in the legs and abdomen and BOOM! no more pain. I had about a 70% pain reduction after the first session. After one month and 4 sessions, almost 100% pain free - no more hobbling out of bed and taking ibuprofen and icing my back. My last chiropractor in Arizona had me coming in 3 days a week ( although I was much worse back then ) but Dr. Walton told me I didn't need to come in constantly. He told me the goal is to see him once a month and I certainly will. His sessions are very quick. He is also personable, pleasant, super smart and a very nice man. If you are suffering from sciatica, Dr. Walton will make that horrible pain go away like magic. More...

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13 May 2019

Excellent !!! thank you Santa Cruz Core!!

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9 May 2019

I currently work out 4-5 days a week on my own but have experienced a plateau in my progress. I met with Beau, one of their corrective exercise specialists and trainers, to learn more about how I could improve my routines. He made sure he understood what I was coming in for and the goals I was hoping to achieve and created a realistic timeline and took me through an entire workout. In body weight exercises alone, he opened my eyes to how I could better focus on engaging my muscles to achieve better form during my workouts. In the end I walked out with a multi-step plan that I can work on my own and all my measurements so that when I check in with him the following time, there is an accurate baseline to compare to. I feel more confident and knowledgeable now that I did prior and am excited to follow the progress!! More...

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1 May 2019

I called on a Saturday and a real person answered the phone. I was pleasantly surprised because who actually answers their business phones anymore? Well Santa Cruz Core does. The receptionist who I believe was in their Santa Cruz office kindly and knowledgeably answered my questions and gave me information I didn't even think to ask. I was able to schedule a deep tissue massage with Zoila at the Watsonville location on Penny Lane for the following Monday. The massage was excellent. I've been a massage therapist for 14 years and II was thrilled with the quality of this massage. During the check in Zoila asked me questions about my body and she addressed every area I mentioned. It was truly a deep tissue massage. And it was exactly what my aching body needed. I'm already booked again with Zoila for next week. The day after my massage I got a call from Santa Cruz Core checking in about how I was feeling after my massage. Quality employees and a lovely local place for a great massage. I highly recommend the business and my new massage therapist Zoila. More...

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12 April 2019

Santa Cruz Core is an incredible facility, with a helpful and professional staff, and everything you need for your body and mind, in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. ... I highly recommend that you pay them a visit. More...

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9 April 2019

What a gem in Watsonville! This is such a spacious location, and I love being able to get services at both locations. It gives me an excuse to explore all that Watsonville has to offer. I love coming to the gym space in Watsonville and switching up my routine-sometimes a change of scenery gives you the extra push or motivation you need. The staff here always have friendly smiles that are infectious! If you are looking for a supportive community in which you can build up your health routine- go check out CORE in Watsonville! More...

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19 March 2019

I have been coming to SC CORE for the past three years for massage therapy and chiropractic work with Dr. Rhodes. I am Type 1 Diabetic, and both massage and chiro. have helped me in regulating my blood sugars because the services decrease my overall stress, and increase my overall wellness and how my body feels. I also have had a really bad shoulder problem and chronic sinus issues that have been lessened by implementing CORE services into my health routine. There are so many amazing massage therapists, and each one that I have been to has offered me insight and helpful tips-they each have their own techniques, and I love the wide range of approaches I have been able to experience. The front desk staff is so friendly and they are always accommodating when my schedule changes. I am looking forward to trying out some acupuncture next, and maybe even some personal training at the new Watsonville location too! More...

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14 March 2019

It was my first time at This location I was recommended to try acupuncture which at first the thought of needles I don't like but I gave it a try I was nervous but the staff was great gave me an idea of what I was walking into an it was not bad at all I barely felt anything next thing you know I fell asleep. When I first got there I was stiff nervous an walking out i was relaxed it was a great first time experience shout out to the staff for being patient with me an answering all my questions More...

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12 March 2019

I just want to say I love core! From the front desk to the trainers everyone is so welcoming and nice! Came in to try their personal training and got the best workout of my life! It wasn't just about pushing my limits like other trainers, Carlos made sure every movement was pushing me to better form, balance and not injuring myself. Moves I've been doing forever with other trainers, I realized I was doing wrong, setting me up for injury and not even getting the most out of the training session. I also started going to their chiropractor and the more affordable core45 classes and love them! The classes are like personal training with a few other people. Sometimes you get lucky and it's just you or one other person. I love that there's so many options under one roof and they always give me great deals to try something new. Next is massage! More...

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17 February 2019

I have been coming to Core for 10 months now and have wanted to leave a 10  rating since my first visit. Everyone and everything they offer here at Core is phenomenal. The office staff are impeccable and their customer service is to be applauded. The trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists (Juan A. Is the cream of the crop) and acupuncturists are all top notch. I have worked with many in each area and overly satisfied is an understatement. They make a point to know you by name, all communicate about your progress and each support you toward meeting your goals. You can tell the owners set high standards and expectations for their business and I can see why it is so successful. I can't say enough about the training and therapy that I receive here; I have met and exceeded each of my goals due to the personnel here at Core....everyone goes the extra mile More...

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10 December 2018

Love love love this woman owned business. The best massage, trainers and people in the biz. Just go down there and I promise you won't regret it!

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30 September 2018

This place has everything you need, chiropractor, personal trainer, massage, acupuncture, nutritionists...and they take my insurance too. They're all amazing. I am stronger and healthier now than I was before I had my 2 kids. I highly recommend this place to all. More...

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1 August 2018

Love Santa Cruz Core! Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, upbeat, caring and supportive. I see a personal trainer, chiropractor and masseuse. My husband has had acupuncture and cupping. The whole staff works as a team to improve a client's health. They have helped raise my awareness about my body and the areas that need work. They are patient and always willing to explain everything. I have seen improvements in my body. So thankful that we have a place like this in Watsonville. I'm very appreciative of everyone at Core. Keep up the good work! More...

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28 July 2018

I was accommodated right away(Thanks, Jaimi Jansen) and given an appointment for therapeutic massage to help me when I was in acute pain.  I was so grateful and impressed with my masseuse, Juan!  I plan to add them to my team of health care practitioners! More...

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27 July 2018

Best Massage I have ever had! I truly can't wait for my next one as the results I am having are trilling! Back on my bike and running up the stairs after a year-long injury that took those options away from me. Maria is intuitive, skilled and one of the best! Thank you for helping me get back to an active life. More...

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12 June 2018

I had written a very unkind review a little while ago, because of a misunderstanding between us and some of the staff with regard to accounting.  I am happy to report that the company contacted us and corrected the situation, and was very amenable to working with us on it.  We ask them to please accept our apologies for our own part in the misunderstanding.  As to the quality of the actual services provided (the massages and staff friendliness), all was truly great. More...

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31 May 2018

Very professional and well-run business, everyone I have interacted with at Core was great at their jobs. I had a billing misunderstanding with them and they quickly and generously fixed the problem, very pleasant to deal with. The masseuse I see (Cala) is very intuitive and is obviously well schooled in physiology, anatomy and massage, her work is very impressive. If you're an athlete and need relief from the stresses of training or an injury, I couldn't think of someone better to recommend. More...

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28 May 2018

Marie is a wonderful trainer! I love her semi-private classes and feel I am getting great workouts.

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28 May 2018

Best gym and integrative wellness center in Watsonville!

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28 May 2018

Santa Cruz CORE has been a game changer! I suffered and coped with insomnia for over 3 years before coming to CORE and I was introduced to the Vasper. For about a month I did Vasper twice a week and my sleep improved drastically! I do Vasper now once a week but at least twice a month-but even if I miss my body has evolved and the sleep I'm getting is quality sleep and I can sleep way more than 3 hrs a night which is HUGE for me! Just that alone has improved my health and well being. The staff at CORE are friendly and fun and supportive. Appreciate this gem! More...

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28 May 2018

I usually go to the Santa Cruz location but I have gone to Watsonville once and it was a great experience! I got an 80-minute massage with Cala, who was voted best massage therapist in the county. She provided a fantastic massage and I really like the Watsonville space! Excited that CORE has opened a second location!! They are an awesome team. More...

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21 May 2018

I have been going to Santa Cruz Core for the past few years. Initially for PT and training as well as visits to the best chiropractor in town. Now I go in about once a month for massage therapy. The staff is so friendly and patient and I love the reminders I receive - whether it is via text, email, or a friendly reminder on my cell phone. They have expanded to the studio next door and modernized the interior. I highly recommend Santa Cruz Core and Fitness. It helped me with self-care and listening to my body. More...

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16 May 2018

I am a client, I came to CORE with chronic knee and neck pain. I no longer have that pain. If you want the best of the best, then CORE is your place. The best services, the best practitioners, the best staff (in front and behind the scenes). Why are they the best? Because they care about improving your life and your wellness. They treat each client's needs individually and don't follow a one-model method of treating injuries. Thank you CORE. You make Santa Cruz a better place. More...

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15 May 2018

I am a client, I came to CORE with chronic knee and neck pain.  I no longer have that pain.  If you want the best of the best, then CORE is your place.  The best services; massage, acupuncture; training; pt, the best practitioners, the best staff.   They care about improving your health; your overall wellness.  The owner, Jaimi, is passionate about helping everyone out of pain; whether that pain be physical; emotional or mental.  She continues to bring cutting edge therapies to Core because she cares. More...

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5 May 2018

Lora is an absolute amazing massage therapist. Her deep tissue massage is life changing. Best massage I've ever had. She's so kind and very knowledgeable!

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12 April 2018

The BEST massage I’ve ever gotten! Super friendly staff!

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11 April 2018

I accidentally came across Santa Cruz Core and could not be happier! The receptionist are always so kind and helpful, and I am so impressed with how Craig (the acupuncturist) truly cares about the whole well being of his patients. I have been to a couple of other places for acupuncture, but no one has given me the same holistic care as Craig has. I will keep coming back and have recommended them to numerous friends and family. Thank you! More...

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7 April 2018

Hands down the best massage I have ever had!!! Intuative and powerful! Maria got me back into action and I will be making this apart of my monthly routine. It’s taken me several massage therapist over years of searching to find the best! Thank you CORE & Maria! More...

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5 March 2018

Dr. Grady was very skilled and he obviously cared about my situation. I really appreciate the graciousness of the whole team at Core Fitness - thanks to everyone! Corey Folsom

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13 January 2018

Great all around well-being services all under one roof. Not just a gym.  I am doing a body transformation challenge and I wanted a trainer to guide me thru this process.  Jaimi gave me my evaluation and set a program for me that will meet all my needs.  Her knowledge is amazing..Jaimi's  vast knowledge about all aspects of fitness far surpasses any trainer I have had in the past.  I would highly recommend Core to anyone who wants a comprehensive program that not only meets their fitness goals but also provides a lifestyle change. More...

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11 January 2018

I have been going to Core for a few years now. Not only has the Core staff helped me with pain management and fitness goals, including methods from chiropractic to massage, excellent personal training to Vasper (an exercise machine that works systemically to improve fitness and increase healing) they have stood by me through a serious injury that paused my life for over a year. Jaimi Jansen, the owner, has personally taken her time to talk with me and understand what it has been like. She has not just empathy, but decency. She has tried to help me financially to be able to get the continued help and services I need to get healthy again and to stay healthy. Without her and her husband Beau (who is the best trainer I have ever worked with and I was a college scholarship athlete), I would likely be stuck in injury and pain, and with no fitness goals in sight. I am very grateful for all they have done for me, for their forgiveness and understanding when I was at my worst, and all they continue to do to help others live a pain free and happily active life. Thank you Jaimi, Beau, Dr. Ryan, Jay, and all the Core staff who make such a difference every day. More...

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17 December 2017

Nicole is an absolutely amazing massage therapist! Listed as an intern, she has a huge amount of experience from her work in Italy, wonderfully strong hands and very pleasant manner. She has an incredible technique different from what is taught in CA which has a great effect on sore muscles. I'm looking forward to my next massage with her. Gui is the trainer who teaches the semi private training workouts I usually attend. He is the BEST! He has a great personality, is highly knowledgeable and does a fantastic job keeping me fit. I love going to his classes, which often fill up because his classes make you sweat while having fun. He mixes things up so your muscles are always challenged and he knows how to push you to do your best. I also love his taste in Brazilian music! More...

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