Rebalanced SF

After finding him here on Yelp, I came to Justin with some lower back pain and a total imbalance on my left side. After about 4-5 sessions, my lower back pain is pretty much gone and I notice that, in going back to my Bikram yoga classes, I felt strength that was missing before my sessions with him. Justin is fun to work with, knowledgeable, flexible and always focused on listening to the body, assessing what it needs, and knowing what tweaks are required. Working with him has helped with the issues I walked in with, and I'm very interested in continuing for general health and balancing. I've also referred him to my gym trainer! More...

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I started seeing Justin because I have a spine and rib injury that's been causing me pain for the past year. Using redcord helped me strengthen weak muscles and improved my symptoms. Justin listens to your feedback and adjusts the exercises so they are the right level of difficultly for the targeted muscles. Definitely worth checking out! More...

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Justin is a legend. Experienced, attentive, and professional. He's helped me undo years of back pain and bad posture. I can't recommend him enough.

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I have been going to Justin every week for over a year now and he is THE BEST! He is caring, attentive, and very knowledgeable about how the body works. I could barely walk when I started with Justin due to a couple disc herniations. He immediately helped activate other parts of my body to take the burden off my back, and I was back to walking in no time! I now come to Justin weekly for what we jokingly refer to as "prehab," because I spend a lot of time sitting at desks and on planes for work. There are other appointments that I will skip when I'm busy, but I attend my weekly session with Justin religiously. He knows how to balance the body and with his help, you will be in the best shape of your life! Also, he's a delight to spend time with - the hour flies by and I don't even notice that I'm doing the Redcord version of the dreaded squat! Invest in some sessions with Justin, I know you won't regret it!! More...

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I've been working with Justin for the past 6 months working on an acute injury as well as some chronic pain issues. He is the very best trainer I have ever worked with and between Red Cord and some Pilates work, he's helped me regain strength, flexibility and balance. I'm about 80% there, and working with Justin has helped enormously. Plus, he's really delightful to work with, always upbeat and motivating : ) More...

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I LOVE working with Justin!  I came here to help with scoliosis and some injuries after a car accident.  Justin has been so helpful in bringing back connection to deep muscles that can feel impossible to get to especially the deep neck flexors that often get weak from whiplash injuries.  Within a few sessions I already feel so much better!  It is amazing, he works on helping the brain connect and repattern movements that have been altered for various reasons.  The bonus is I always look forward to coming here because Justin makes the experience fun and worthwhile.  His genuine passion and knowledge and enthusiasm are awesome because you can feel he is also into it!   He does a great job of identifying what to work on so that the sessions are productive.  He also works hard in the session to make sure that each movement is applicable to the individual.  He genuinely cares - I highly recommend him for anyone who is in pain up to the athlete who wants to improve their performance.  The money you spend is worth the feeling of having your body feel better and stronger.  I can tell you that I have as a bonus seen BIG improvements in my own workouts as well (and I push myself and do things like pull-ups and pistol squats).  He unlocks the areas that are restricting free & strong movement.  The exercises are endless and you will LOVE working with Justin! More...

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Justin is a fantastic healer and practitioner.  I had (HAD) lower back problems for over seven years.  Nothing worked and it was really impacting my life.  Justin and I have worked together weekly and my back, core and my overall physical strength has improved greatly.Each session is personalized to where you are with your body that day.  He pushes you just enough to build up the strength you need to be healthy.  I have recommended him to many friends and my spouse!  Today I noticed the absence of pain and realized just how far I have come from daily chronic limiting pain.  Yay for Justin and the Record system. More...

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I had the pleasure of booking a session while I was down in SF on vacation, and I can't sing Justin's praises loud enough! I have horrendous scoliosis, which comes with a perpetually tight lower back and shoulders that are usually overcompensating, but Justin's training/guidance through the Redcord movements is so gentle and clear. I was honestly taken aback at how quickly he was able to tune in to the areas that needed immediate attention. I walked out of there feeling amazing (now I just need to get back to SF to take more classes)! More...

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I have taken 7 training sessions with Justin so far to improve my core strength and increase my flexibility and mobility. I am blown away at the improvement already . Justin's expertise and knowledge of anatomy are incredible. The exercises he chooses for me each session are always right on target. He watches every movement I perform with a discerning eye ensuring I'm doing it correctly and getting the most benefit from each exercise. I highly recommend checking him out. You won't be disappointed. More...

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I’ve been doing Redcord training for a few months now and it has made a huge difference for my health physically and mentally. I have a hard time staying focus and i bore easily Justin is the most knowledgeable and focused trainer I’ve ever worked with :) he kept our sessions fun we never worked on one exercise for too long , really good at correcting me, keeping me focused I highly recommend him for personal training More...

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I continue to be thrilled by my Redcord sessions with Justin! It's amazing that even after taking several week breaks between visits, my progress maintains! I will be incorporating weekly visits into my schedule once again because the progress I make each time is invaluable. More...

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Wish I could give extra 5 stars to Justin! I started working with Justin after finding out I have a herniated disc in my lower back. I went to multiple physical therapy sessions, did exercises doctors recommended me to do and got acupuncture, and nothing seemed to improve back pain permanently... until I met Justin and Redcord! I had zero core strength, and my body was completely out of shape, but after two months of Redcord + reformer sessions, my back pain is gone, and I feel so much stronger. I would recommend Justin to anyone who have bodily injury or back pains. More...

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I started training with Justin a year ago to strengthen my core muscles and improve my posture after an injury. I know that Pilates is helpful for back pain. I was also introduced to Redcord training working with Justin which was a great way to compliment Pilates reformer work. He designed an exercise program that helped me find the deep core stabilizing muscles I was having trouble isolating on while exercising on my own. After strengthening the core I was able to focus on my legs and arms also for fully integrated body conditioning. I felt a difference in my body within a month. I am now moving pain free and focusing on strength training. He is easy to work with, flexible and open minded. I have never felt judged and he always meets me where I am that day and listens to my body. Try this its amazing! More...

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If I could give Justin 6 stars, I would. He's that good. I started working with him 2 months ago because I have a L5/S1 disc herniation with radiating sciatic pain down my leg. I had done Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, 3 steroid injections and a whole lot of sitting around before I found Justin and discovered the virtues of Red Cord. I wasn't able to walk more than a block without squatting down to make the pain go away. In short, I was seriously contemplating starting a very serious medication and potentially doing surgery. In just 10 sessions with Justin I've turned a corner. He patiently diagnosed me and I started seeing results after the 1st session. He has carefully built a regimen to gradually retrain me to walk and reposition my pelvic tilt by strengthening my core, glutes, hamstrings and adductors through the magic of Red Cord (and I believe it is truly magical). On top of that, he is a wonderful, generous human, and has given me confidence that there is truly a light at the end of the tunnel. This weekend, I walked my dog around Bernal Heights Hill, something I didn't appreciate 6 months ago. I truly have Justin to thank. Now that we are moving out of the pain room, I'm going to continue training with him to improve my posture and strengthen my core. I am so grateful that I found him and believe that working with him is both magical and a pure joy. Do yourself a favor and take the plunge with Justin and Red Cord. You won't regret it! More...

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If I could give Justin 6 stars, I would. He's that good. I started working with him 2 months ago because I have a L5/S1 disc herniation with radiating sciatic pain down my leg. I had done Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, 3 steroid injections and a whole lot of sitting around before I found Justin and discovered the virtues of Red Cord. I wasn't able to walk more than a block without squatting down to make the pain go away. In short, I was seriously contemplating starting a very serious medication and potentially doing surgery. In just 10 sessions with Justin I've turned a corner. He patiently diagnosed me and I started seeing results after the 1st session. He has carefully built a regimen to gradually retrain me to walk and reposition my pelvic tilt by strengthening my core, glutes, hamstrings and adductors through the magic of Red Cord (and I believe it is truly magical). On top of that, he is a wonderful, generous human, and has given me confidence that there is truly a light at the end of the tunnel. This weekend, I walked my dog around Bernal Heights Hill, something I didn't appreciate 6 months ago. I truly have Justin to thank. Now that we are moving out of the pain room, I'm going to continue training with him to improve my posture and strengthen my core. I am so grateful that I found him and believe that working with him is both magical and a pure joy. Do yourself a favor and take the plunge with Justin and Red Cord. You won't regret it! More...

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When I was first injured, I wished I had a magic pill that I could take to make it all go away. I didn't find my magic pill, but I did find Justin who came pretty close. After a year of disc issues in my back and a subsequent SI injury/ very limited mobility, I found Justin online. He thoughtfully listened to my situation and assessed weaknesses in my body. I previously went to other specialists or PTs and none of them were as thorough / insightful as Justin. Justin's entire approach is integration of the entire body, a key element in solving back and hip issues. Since I had not been able to walk much for many months, we had a ways to go in order to build me back up. However, I can say that after about 7 weeks with Justin, I have over double the endurance I had and feel about 65% better. If it weren't for Justin, I wouldn't be able to take light weekend hikes and walk to work in the morning. So, unfortunately, there is no miracle insta-pill for injuries, but there are miracle-workers. I highly recommend Justin for anyone in recovery or who is just trying to get better results in their workouts. More...

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Justin is great! When I first started I could barley walk and within the first two sessions I immediately saw improvements. I have a bulged disc that is causing sciatic pain (its been 7 months now). I see Justin multiple times a week. After every session I get stronger and am in less pain. I would recommend Justin and Red Cord to anyone who suffers from back pain. More...

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I didn't think it was possible that I would see such a HUGE difference in just a few training sessions with Justin. Redcord- a Pilates based training- has alleviated my back pain and increased my core strength and overall strength tremendously. Justin's Redcord training has me strengthening and engaging my abs, glutes, and hamstring muscles allowing me to move pain free with an added bonus of better posture and being able to see my abs when I look in the mirror! if you are looking for the best pilates based training in San Francisco, no need to look any further than Rebalanced SF! More...

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I’ve been skeptical of such things. I’ve tried group pilates elsewhere and it didin’t help me .But when I moved to San Francisco and met Justin I’ve changed my opinion. It was not only his Redcord or pilates workouts , but one person’s passion for his work, charisma and incredible skills, not only to explain everything in detail, but also find your weak links .Once you’ve tried it, you wanna come back, because it really helps with posture and back pain ! More...

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I absolutely LOVE my Redcord training sessions with Justin – so happy it's now a part of my weekly workouts. I'd tried Pilates reformer classes before, and liked isolating muscle groups and working on my balance – but I felt sometimes like my core wasn't always strong enough to actually get the most out of some of the workouts. So when I found out about Redcord suspension training, I was curious about trying it to see if I could better understand how my other muscles compensate for each other, and to improve my core strength (Justin's Redcord studio is located at Custom Fit, where I was already doing personal training). After six sessions, I really truly feel a difference in my body – and the sessions are A LOT of fun!! Justin has helped me discover imbalances in my body, and has helped me correct those movements. For example, we discovered that I'd often lean toward the left side of my body – and I'm a lot more even now. I'm also thrilled that I now understand how much my lower back was compensating for my abs before – and now my core is a ton stronger and I feel I have that *mind body connection* with my core, for the first time! I work at a computer most of the day, and have noticed that since starting Redcord sessions, I don't have the dull back pain/discomfort that would start toward the afternoon. AND I feel like my posture is a lot better now – and that I'm standing taller with my shoulders back, just naturally as a result. I highly recommend trying Redcord suspension training – for anyone at any athletic level. Justin's expertise is so valuable in identifying how your muscles work together and sometimes compensate for each other, and those corrections have been improving my "regular" gym workouts AND the way I feel after a long day of work! More...

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i’ve been seeing Justin for a few years now and my back and body are so much better. Just had a great Pilates session and my biceps and abs are sore (in a good way)! I used to get dizzy and nauseous on the reformer but that is gone! he’s patiently helped me get over my fear of falling off that machine (because I have done that before) and his Springboard core sessions are challenging. i have learned so much about my body and how neuromuscular activation helps alleviate pain. I’ve also learned some anatomy too! More...

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Justin is a fantastic personal trainer for both pilates and redcord! I've been working out with him for only a few months and have already started to notice big improvements in my strength, posture, and alignment. (Noticeable core definition too!) He always has a variety of different types of pilates workouts and stretches that will have you leaving the gym with a huge endorphin rush. I've also had a few shoulder, back, and hip problems, (which I mention before my session), and Justin has immediately helped target those areas—allowing me to feel significantly better after the pilates or redcord training. Overall, Rebalanced SF offers flexible personal training scheduling, nice workout equipment/space, and a friendly and motivating trainer! More...

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As a chiropractor, I often seek out new new ways to assist the healing process - as both education for myself and as a benefit for my patients. Being an athlete and avid weightlifter myself I also have had my fair share of aches and pains. Most recently a core muscle injury I've been able to rehab back to about 90%. With Justin's unique approach and thoughtful assessment we were quickly able to identify additional underlying imbalances. After just a few Redcord sessions, I've felt more and more competent and strong, recently noticing the mild adductor pain during heavy squats I used to have had disappeared! Wow!!All I can say is whether you're in pain, feeling out of balance or seeking a performance edge in your chosen sport, give it a try! More...

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My body was all out of balance. That became very apparent when, after too many years of sitting in an office chair, I seriously injured my hip flexors, while playing soccer. My hip flexors have a tendency to kick in and overcompensate for my weaker muscles, so Justin is helping me strengthen all of the smaller, neglected muscles. These one-on-one sessions are helping me strengthen my body in ways that physical therapy sessions failed to do. More...

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I religiously go to Justin's pilates classes at Body Chemistry Studio and he's basically the reason I have a membership there. His classes are well-balanced and simultaneously therapeutic but challenging. He pays close attention to everyone's form and has an amazing intuition for little adjustments each person should make for their own bodies. I'm so grateful I stumbled upon his teaching and can't recommend him enough to anyone from beginners or people with injuries to those experienced with pilates!! More...

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When I was first injured, I wished I had a magic pill that I could take to make it all go away. I didn't find my magic pill, but I did find Justin who came pretty close. After a  year of disc issues in my back and a subsequent SI injury/ very limited mobility, I found Justin online. He thoughtfully listened to my situation and assessed weaknesses in my body. I previously went to other specialists or PTs and none of them were as thorough / insightful as Justin. Justin's entire approach is integration of the entire body, a key element in solving back and hip issues. Since I had not been able to walk much for many months, we had a ways to go in order to build me back up. However, I can say that after about 7 weeks with Justin, I have over double the endurance I had and feel about 65% better. If it weren't for Justin, I wouldn't be able to take light weekend hikes and walk to work in the morning. So, unfortunately, there is no miracle insta-pill for injuries, but there are miracle-workers. I highly recommend Justin for anyone in recovery or who is just trying to get better results in their workouts. More...

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Justin just took me through such an awesome assessment and workout. He is extremely methodical and all of his exercises have a specific intent. It is crazy how much I learned in a short session. I highly recommend trying him out. I am a personal trainer and he educated me so much that I cannot wait to recommend him to other clients and trainers. More...

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After many years of neglecting to workout due to a demanding full time job and a preschooler, I decided to get personal training sessions from Justin. Justin is a very thoughtful instructor and creates custom training sessions for my body type. They are focussed on building overall strength but with a focus on improving my core, my posture, working out my weaker side to bring alignment and to breathe better. His classes and tips help me breathe better the rest of the day, instead of the shallow breathing that I normally do. He is very adept at giving detailed instructions for each exercise which makes a big difference in the class. He makes sure my weaker side gets a few extra reps, is always mindful of how I am progressing and creates a clear plan to build strength and alignment. And, above all the classes are challenging and fun, I always look forward to the next session. More...

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Challenging training with excellent trainer!! Can't wait to come back again soon!

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I recommend Justin!!! But don't take my word for it, try it out for yourself! You're welcome!

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Justin is a great professional. He was able to help me access muscles that weren't firing as well as teaching me about the core. Before I felt
Pretty weak but after a month I feel much stronger and my muscles stopped aching More...

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Amazing session today with Justin - I've been suffering from low-back issues for years and his insight into how I was compromising my body will inform how I move my body. Love it - can't wait to learn and experience more! More...

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It was great to find a Redcord specialist in San Francisco helping a lot with my lower back pain and letting me enjoy all my travel plans around the city. Thank you Justin.

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I've been working with Justin almost a year now and his knowledge of human anatomy coupled with his detailed, evidenced-based approach to fixing imbalances is unparalleled. His mastery of Redcord and Pilates is great for anyone looking to heal from an injury or get a very effective and precise workout. He is professional, friendly and is someone you can trust. Definitely give him a try and you won't be disappointed. More...

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Back in September of 2013 I injured my right knee terribly. Doctor's diagnosis ranged from torn meniscus to chondromalacia patella. Regardless, I went from working out 5-6 days a week to zero. As someone who has worked in the fitness industry for over 10 years, this was an average person's equivalent of not being able to brush your teeth for 8 months. It was depressing and immeasurably frustrating to watch my weight plummet along with my spirits.

Upon a recommendation from a friend, I visited Justin at Rebalanced SF. I'll admit I was skeptical at first. I come from a heavy lifting gym background and didn't know how these slings and pulleys were going to help my knee, but I was literally at the end of my rope.

Justin thoroughly questioned me regarding my symptoms and was meticulous when observing how my body responded when I was suspended by the redcords. Through his skillful teaching I was able to get the rest of my body to do the work while my bad knee was supported. This kept me from exacerbating my injury and gave me a great workout as well.

Justin put me at ease and sessions with him have restored my knee to the point where I am back in the gym consistently with no pain. I also have an added education about this field of fitness and can not thank him enough for giving me my regular life back.
Do not hesitate to visit him. Do not be intimidated by the apparatus. He and his knowledge of Redcord can improve your health, help you get over a plateau or just plain help you feel better about yourself! More...

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I've been with Justin for over 1-1/2 years. No more taking advil every 6 hours! I swear, I've only had 2 headaches in the last year. My doc originally thought I had herniated disks in my back, but Kaiser won't do a MRI unless I tried physical therapy, I went since it's covered, but it was completely useless. Instead, I upped my sessions with Justin and I feel great! More...

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I started my session with justin because my left ankle was in pain about a year and a half ago. Now I noticed about 90% of my ankle pain is gone. My neck feels less tense. My posture has improved too! I plan on keep showing up for my session with justin and see where it takes me! More...

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I've been working with Justin for just a little over a month with RedCord. I've been looking for a trainer and program that can help my very special needs that comes with disabilities. Justin took no time to figure me out, understand my needs, and figure out what I needed the most. He's very attentive, focused, energetic, and knows just when to push and also to relax. So far I've had a great time training with Justin and I can already see the results in increased activity and less pain. Definitely worth it! More...

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Really helped me with balanced strengthening to resolve back pain using really focused Pilates exercises. I've been curious to try Pilates reformer classes but after trying private training I highly recommend going that route if you need guidance with how to get started to do it safely and with proper form.

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I went to Justin because I tore my MCL and wanted to get my left half of my body stronger to make up for all the lack of exercise over the last few months. I wanted my whole body to be strong, not just the right side ;). It only took him a few minutes to figure out exactly what my body needed to get balanced again. I always thought weights and a torturous amount of squats would get me back in shape but it turns out, all you need is a few red cords and a very talented instructor. Thank you, Justin!!! More...

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I've been working with Rebalanced SF for a couple of years now, and I should start by frankly admitting I am useless as a client. I don't do the homework with the spiky ball, I don't always eat as well as I could, I occasionally consume more alcohol units than would be strictly recommended for, say, endurance training. I came to Rebalanced to help prepare me for my yearly SF->LA bike trip, which was getting progressively sketchier as my years advanced and my training didn't.

With his knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Justin was able to quickly target imbalances in my body, with impressive improvements to my cycling efficiency and recovery after each ride. The mix of record and pilates he brings to the table has worked very well for me in improving flexibility, strength and especially targeting my weak points. I recommend giving rebalanced a try. More...

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Excellent regeneration!

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I've been training w/ Justin for about 6 months to assist in low back pain and tightness of the hips. I shopped around a bunch of SF based companies and found that Justin's knowledge surpassed all. Redcord is innovative and targets muscle imbalances in a unique way to build strength where you need it most. I've been a lifelong athlete and have learned so much about my body habits since working w/ Justin. I found that my dominant muscles are over working and inhibiting weaker muscle from firing, perpetrating poor form and pain. Happy to see results already. I truly trust him. I sometimes wish his studio was larger but it has everything we need! More...

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I have been training with Justin regularly for about 6 months now. His style is calm and explanatory with good corrections and just enough push to get you moving properly and learning all the time while still having fun during each session. Definitely 5 stars        For training style and awesome energy. More...

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I have worked with Justin on and off in the past year at another studio (Body Chemistry Studio) , and I absolutely love his approach! He is so attuned and gentle, yet challenging, in his teaching. His sense of humor also definitely helps in the process and makes his classes more fun! And the most important part: I feel really good after his workouts, in my mind and body. Overall, Justin just seems to have really positive energy, and it's great to be around him. I highly recommend him for classes or private sessions. More...

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