Nakoa Fitness and Physical Therapy

These trainers really care and will get you feeling better than you ever have. Community is awesome too.

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Friendly and helpful staff, clean and open facility layout.

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I honestly believe that Nakoa has set the golden standard for group workout experience. No matter what level of fitness you’re in, the coaches will modify the workout to your needs. They will also take the time to ask you if you have any limitations during the workout as well as proper form to reduce/limit injuries. The workouts vary from week to week, strength, speed/agility, flexibility, and my favorite conditioning. All the amenities are there like the bigger corporate workout facilities, but environment and staff is like family. Heck they even have a top notch physical therapy team. Enough said. Try Nakoa because it will make an impact to your lifestyle. More...

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This place is great, Allison is very knowlegeable and really cares alot for her clients. Thanks for all your help over the years!

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I highly recommend Nakoa! The staff and facility are equally amazing and welcoming. I came to Allison in 2016 for PT with a busted shoulder and hopes to be surfing again in a month, and she totally understood and worked with me to rebuild strength and functionality quickly. After that, she's been my go-to for every sprain or ailment. I know I'm in good hands with her and will come out stronger every time! More...

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I do CrossFit, and part of the heavy lifting I do -- mainly dead lifts -- at times have been done without proper attention to detail in my form, and I found my back hurting. My coach recommended I get PT for my back here, and it's been excellent. I can already tell after just a couple sessions that the soreness in my back is easing. Additionally, my PT guy has given me some specific preventative instructions to ensure my back remains in a healthy position when doing heavy lifts in the future. More...

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I'd like to take a minute to talk about Jon Luu and my time at NAKOA. Since I began working with Jon several months ago he has become the single most appreciated medical support I have ever had. . and I've had a whole lot of medical support in my lifetime. Not only has he helped tirelessly with the very slow healing of my foot, but he continuously teaches me. He educates me on my issues as they arise and always in a manner that is understandable yet not patronizing. He helps me know when to listen to my body, which with fibromyalgia can be incredibly difficult and often problem causing.  He is helping me get stronger both physically and mentally. When I arrived at NAKOA I was on 4 rx meds daily.. anti anxiety, anti depression, muscle relaxer and PPI for GERD.  Within two months I stopped all but the PPI which will be lifelong. That in itself is PRICELESS. I also credit NAKOA and the energy of the staff and patrons. Everything about NAKOA and its's people speaks "living ones best life". One thing l learned in my last PT office is when you're being worked on old school.. by old people.. and surrounded by old sick people you tend to feel old and sick too. Moving my PT needs to NAKOA was one of the most life giving decisions I've ever made and I'm only sorry that I waited as long as I did. So, thank you... to Jon and to everyone at NAKOA for sharing each their energy with the rest of us. The butterfly effect... its real. All my best,Jodie Wenrich More...

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I Always have loved and trusted this amazing group!

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Awesome people who understand every aspect of fitness and make working out exciting and fun❤️

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They let me wear my roller blades when I work out!

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I only took 5 sessions and got amazing results. Top notch trainers and staff.

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Amazing facility! Great team workouts, smart trainers and good energy from all! They push you and encourage you and teach you all at the same time!

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Best crew, best vibes, gets me pumped on life after working out there.

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If your looking for a huge step towards optimal living, this place is it. Do your life a favor, jump in with both feel.

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Challenging, fun, and engaging approach to fitness that keeps it interesting while maximizing your time spent the gym.

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Love this place! Great performance training and physical therapy spot in North County San Diego. New facility is awesome and their equipment is the best.

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Love this place and everyone in it! Hands down best training gym around. So blessed to be apart of the family ☺️

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The place is clean and inviting. The people (staff and members) are nice, passionate, and TOP of their fields. The experience is personal and addictive.

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Anything is possible and Nakoa makes sure that possibility becomes a reality. Anyone can be fit. Trust me if I can do it anyone can.

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Best coaches, best programming and best environment I have ever experienced in a gym. It's always fun and always challenging.

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I have been working out as long as I can remember, I can honestly say this is the best gym I have ever been to. Classes are full of energy and a great head to toe workout. Michelle has my nutrition plan working perfect for my body. Cannot say enough about my coach Bianca... Motivating, helpful, and knows which buttons to push to give me a great workout everytime. NaKOA is our home away from home! More...

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Best people, best training, best family you could ever be a part of!

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Bianca is awesome! I started training with her and had some very specific considerations for her to work around in training me and she has been the BEST. I feel stronger Also, Jason the owner, and the everyone else is really friendly. More...

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Wow!
Nakoa Gym is the most amazing Gym for Physical Fitness as I work with Coach Julio Aragon. His skills and love for teaching us about our bodies and how they can better is second to none!
Then there is Jon Luu, Physical Therapist, who is my amazing, comprehensive and true support in the healing of my broken shoulder. His innovative therapies, kind and compassionate care is truly remarkable.
Also, the Owner Jason Waiton, he has created the most exciting Gym and place to really learn, grow and sculp your body just the way you desire. Everyone there is kind, friendly and open to supporting everyone and any fitness level in achieving their dreams!
Thank you, Nakoa Gym
Ashley Lee, RN, BSN, CCRN More...

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I take the group classes daily (if possible). They treat everyone like family, and help you reach whatever fitness goals you have.

Physical Therapy is amazing. One on one client and therapist. They really make sure that you are going to have all the information to get back to 100% quickly.

Random challenges are available for those looking to push themselves a bit harder. More...

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My husband suffers from Parkinson's and Diabetes. He had become depressed and stationary. Which if anyone knows about Parkinson's it's a death sentence. My husband also had social anxiety which makes it hard for him to step outside his comfort zone.

I signed him up to work with Hector Torres who was patient and learned what Joseph liked to do and talk about. With Hector's encouragement and his continuous study of Joseph's particular needs,. Joseph was able to loss weight and regain movement and flexibility. His mood improved and he came out of his depression.

The staff were friendly and inviting and Hector was accommodating with our schedule. My husband and I appreciate the work Hector does there and would recommend it highly. More...

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My favorite thing about NAKOA are the coaches. By far. They are absolutely wonderful. I have taken classes with every single one of them and each has their own style and flair but all are funny, encouraging and tough as nails. Besides that, there are so many other things that I am grateful for as well from my time at NAKOA. The friends that I have made. The attitude there is infectious, both in the coaches and clients. They are all truly wonderful people to be around. Over time, I have accomplished fitness goals that I never thought possible. More...

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Great PT experience!! Jon is an amazing PT - he got me back on my feet again quickly. The staff is very helpful and they have a great facility. I highly recommend Nakoa!

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Zac Sellers trains me at NAKOA and my sessions with him are basically the best investment I have made in my well-being.He is not just an awesome skilled trainer but he has a fun sense of humor which makes the appointments enjoyable even though it is hard and I am getting my ass handed to me.  When I show up with a sore spot or some other obstacle, Zac is able to adapt the workout he has planned for me on the spot so that I leave feeling way better than when I walked in. He also tolerates my occasional bad attitude and doesn't make fun of the crazy sounds I make when I am exerting myself. I have also trained with Bianca who is fantastic - she and her husband Jason own the joint and they are good people who only hire the best- seems like you'd be in great hands with any trainer here if Zac is all booked up. When I first started going to NAKOA I had some specific health/injury-related concerns but I didn't want those to stop me from getting strong & having great set of buns on a hot body... and I am positive that I made the best possible choice in choosing to train at NAKOA because they take excellent care of their clientsThere is also a staff of licensed physical therapists here (REAL GOOD ones who *actually* supervise you while you do whatever rehabilitative exercises they prescribe... this isn't as common as you would think it should be with physical therapists- many just put you on a machine and leave you alone til they put you on the next one- but at NAKOA they actually give a sh*t about you)   In a world where it feels like everything is too expensive, this place offers amazing service at a price which feels totally reasonable considering the amazing results you will get. Before I was training at NAKOA I was primarily just practicing yoga... I cannot emphasize how super important it is to mix in some strength training if you're primarily a yoga person... it has changed my life and my yoga practice for the better. Since workouts at NAKOA started getting me in better shape I also started going to boxing, and it's so awesome how Zac thoughtfully  customizes each workout to help me bring stability to my bendy yogini body & also to balance out the type of work I put in at the boxing gym. This is basically the best place and I could say lots more good things but this is so long so I will stop now. Oh wait- one more thing- they make delicious smoothies!!! YAS! Go there! Thanks NAKOA!!! More...

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I love Nakoa. I came here for PT for 7 broken bones/ a Lisfranc tear in my foot and Jessica and Allison were amazing. They made Coming to PT twice a week fun. Not only is all of the staff super sweet, they are everything a patient would want - very knowledgeable, experienced and great listeners. I feel like after my 3 months of going there, I actually left in better shape than before my injury. I learned great balance and agility exercises as well as about the anatomy of the foot. There is always a great atmosphere full of fun people who love what they do at Nakoa. I can't say enough great things about it! More...

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John does a great job training and is very knowledgable about performance and the body.

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I have been training at here for over 2 years now. I can't think of another place for a safe and strong recovery from injury than NAKOA. Also, everyone is so friendly and makes me feel part of the family. The facility is designed well, the energy is always positive, and the smoothie bar is amazing. There has been a great transformation in my strength, fitness and abilities in the time that I have been training here. I highly recommend NAKOA. More...

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NAKOA is the best place to train and the smoothies are delish and everyone who works there is basically awesome

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Awesome group of professionals in a great facility. I tore my quadriceps tendon last year. The NAKOA physical therapists are the best I have had. Once my mobility was restored, the NAKOA trainers are restoring my strength and fitness. I plan to continue training at NAKOA past my recovery. More...

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Great atmosphere. Everyone here makes you feel like family. I participate in the group classes and have gotten in tremendously better shape since I began training here in September 2015.

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I am 5 years post op from a disc fusion L5-S1 and the Nakoa team finally has me back to deadlifts and back squats. I also have a program for micro adjustments in my form to regain some of the stability I lost from surgery. Coach Mike is helping me right my bad habits and I have already noticed strength gains in the gym and decreased sitting pain in the office. Sometimes when I go a little to hard I have mike do manual therapy on me and it gets me right back where I need to be. You are in good hands with these guys ! More...

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If you're not a gym rat, but want to get into shape, try out Nakoa. The trainers are amazing, the PT is awesome, and everyone is so friendly. They make it a point to get to know you. Unlike other types of gyms, learning form and avoiding injury is at the top of the list here. The interval training is really great and I feel the best I have felt in 30 years. More...

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I recently finished PT at Nakoa for a knee rehab. Jon Luu was my DPT and I can't say enough about the quality of knowledge and care provided by Jon and the staff at Nakoa. I've been to several other PT facilities for 3 other knee rehabs and 2 elbow rehabs and Nakoa has provided the best therapy and has the best facility.I strongly recommend Nakoa for any PT needs. More...

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I take the group classes daily (if possible). They treat everyone like family, and help you reach whatever fitness goals you have.

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My husband suffers from Parkinson's and Diabetes. He had become depressed and stationary. Which if anyone knows about Parkinson's it's a death sentence. My husband also had social anxiety which makes it hard for him to step outside his comfort zone. More...

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Awesome gym.  Very spine friendly, high intensity workouts.  Great trainers and physical therapists.  All are very knowledgeable.  It's a great place to be, you just got to experience it. More...

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I can't recommend NAKOA enough. I had a pretty bad herniated disc along with referred pain. I went to countless physicians before coming here and never saw any results. NAKOA actually produced results! After a few weeks I'm back to living pain free. They are just generally awesome people too! More...

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Completely fatigued, muscles aching while I'm huffing and puffing trying to catch my breath, I realized I've never had so much fun working out! Like most of you reading this, I've been to a lot of gyms. From awesome spin studios and zen-infused yoga studios, to grungy minimalist crossfit gyms and 24 Hour Fitness. They can be fun, but are always very one dimensional. Nakoa is in a class of its own, allowing you to have whatever type of workout you're feeling that day, or experiment with something you've never done to discover a new passion. I'm by no means a gym rat. I'm a craft beer fan and a father of an 8 month old who is constantly fighting off "dad bod." I get 60-90 minute workouts in when I can and let me tell you, it's a lot easier to resist hitting the snooze button when I know I'm headed to Nakoa. The people who workout here are awesome. Not awesome like they've done great things with their lives and want to tell you stories about it... Awesome in that you feel better about yourself and your workout because they're a part of it as well. The classes are like mainlining endorphins into your blood stream. My favorite part is the mandatory high fives at the end. The workouts are always the type of workouts I would never do on my own, but feel awesome to complete. The schedule changes, so if your schedule only lets you workout Mondays, Wednesday and Thursdays in the afternoon, they shake up the classes so you're not always hitting the same class. Anyways, if you want to be isolated, aimlessly moving weights around or jogging on a treadmill then Nakoa is definitely not the place for you. But when you think about it, do you REALLY want that? More...

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Five stars does not do this gym justice. It is by far the best gym/work out experience I have ever had. They train everyone from professional athletes, to regular joes who just want to better themselves, all while treating everyone like they are family. The staff is what makes this place- professional, knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging. Everyone is positive from top to bottom and the energy is contagious. The workout plans are progressive and tailored to your fitness level. -Personal training-Group classes -Meal plans-physical therapyThe trainers are Amazing, the physical therapists are world class and the gym is second to none. Nothing I've ever experienced comes close to Nakoa and I love being a part of it More...

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Allison is great on PT, very nice facility, this is a very nice high end place to work out/train/etc.

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