Nolan

I first became a Personal Trainer in 1997 after my time in the Navy where my passion for fitness grew and realized I wanted to dedicate my life to fitness and help others reach their fitness potential. With over 15 years in the industry I am well rounded in all aspects of fitness training. I have worked with a wide variety of clients with a wide variety of fitness goals and I have helped them all to reach their goals. My hobbies include golf and rugby. In 2006 I was fortunate to be part of the Men’s Club Rugby National Championship team.

From 2001 to 2003 I attended Foothill College and studied in their Sports Medicine Program. I was the assistant student athletic trainer for the men’s basketball team and I also assisted with the women’s softball team and men’s rugby team. I will enter San Jose State University in the Fall of 2013 to attain my B.S. degree in Kinesiology with emphasis in Athletic Training.

Phong Le is an inspirational trainer with a friendly approach to fitness. He expertly blends Olympic lifting, Kettlebells, Crossfit style workouts and more tradition training methods into an hour of humor, fun and serious results. His clients literally transform in front of your eyes as you watch them come into each workout fitter and stronger than they were last time. Phong doesn't just talk the talk but he also walks the walk. He is involved in his own Olypic lifting program as well as competitive Crossfit and has trained for mixed martial arts. Come train with this thoughtful, focused, fun and focused trainer and watch your body change from the inside out.

Jenni has Six years of experience specializing in injury rehabilitation, weight loss, general fitness, Senior fitness, and high intensity training.

Degree of Kinesiology, ACE-CPT, FMS, TRX, CPR/AED

Weight Loss and Management, Injury Rehabilitation, Personal Training, Core Strength Training, Postural Strengthening, Sports Rehabilitation, Senior Fitness

Hi everyone! My name is Stephanie, but you can call me Steph!

As of now I am a senior at Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) double majoring in Dietetics and Exercise Science. I discovered my passion for health and fitness when I moved to California for high school and experienced a significant body fat gain.

Since embarking on my own journey through strength training, I have been inspired to share it with others and have discovered my calling; helping others to the best of my ability. I firmly believe in the mind-body connection and love helping others understand their full potential, by empowering them through fitness! I also enjoy helping others become more educated about the science behind training and nutrition and how they can best apply it to themselves in their daily lives.

I believe that everyone is different and unique, but that leading an overall healthy lifestyle can be beneficial to anyone ranging from a high school athlete to a 60 year-old woman. I'll leave you with one of my (many) favorite quotes: "Whether you think you can or think you can't you're right". Our mind is the most powerful tool, use it to spring you forward, not hold you back.

By combining effective manual therapy techniques with specially tailored training methods, Chelsea helps her clients seek optimal health. Her philosophy is the right kind of exercise, with proper execution, is the single most potent medicine that exists for health, physical capacity, and perhaps even longevity.

ACE-PT, Adaptive PT Certified, Balanced Body Pilates Reformer and Apparatus Cert

Pilates, Injury/Sports Rehabilitation, Strength Training, Small Group Training, Post-Op Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Personal Coaching.

Diagnosis and treatment through feet is a fascinating domain with tremendous therapeutic potential. Our feet function as an important and reliable source for diagnosis and treatment.

Each of us is born with a wide potential for skills and capabilities that are unique to ourselves and differentiate us from others. Unfortunately, throughout life, for different reasons, most of us find ourselves living using less than our available potential. The bigger the gap between the potential we were born with and what we actually use, the higher our distress level.

It is that distress that causes our lack of energy, lack of motivation, that gets us tired, uninterested, ultimately leading to aches, pains, and illnesses.

Therapy through touch, comes first and foremost to help deal with the aches and pains, and allows each of us to internally listen to ourselves and our innate potential.

Therapy through touch is a great opportunity for you to embark on a new way with more joy and movement and being all you can be.

Brandi

Brandi is a vinyasa flow yoga instructor hailing from New York City. She has traveled the world with a mat and a backpack, studied with master teachers, and continues to approach each day on her mat as a new experience. Her dynamic classes intend to bring you to your safe edge and safely expand body, mind, and spirit. Brandi has much gratitude for all her teachers, past and present, and hopes to inspire those on the mats to always honor greatest teacher of all- the teacher within!

Eric

My exposure to different methods of training around the world solidified my decision to pursue my passion for coaching athletes. Driven to find more ways to improve the performance of athletes, I studied, and then incorporated the many facets of recovery into my coaching technique. With the knowledge that recovery and regeneration are key to improving an athletes' performance both during and after competition, I have built upon this skill set, and developed my abilities in Trigger Point and Active Release Techniques.

With extensive background in the implementation of force plate technology and my understanding of alternative and cutting-edge approaches to human performance I am fortunate to have the distinct ability to apply my knowledge and experience for the advancement of those that I coach.

As the Assistant Strength Coach for a major bay area sports team, I report directly to Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. My primary role is implementing performance enhancement programs for players and prospects through progressive sport specific development programs. In addition, I implement injury reconditioning plans and soft tissue treatments via ART and Trigger Point techniques under the discretion of Head Athletic Trainer, Ray Tufts. I am also responsible for implementing athlete testing, performance programs and soft tissue treatments for the Sharks Development Camps. Other responsibilities include nutritional supplement management, athlete nutrition plans, and Training Heart Rate Evaluation.

Herman

• B.S. exercise science from SDSU
• 15 plus years of experience in the industry
• NASM- CES, PES
• NESTA- PFT
• NSCA member
• Background in working with special populations
• 3rd degree brown belt in DanZan Ryu JuJitsu
• Background in Kemp and Kung Fu
• competitive collegiate cyclist
• Herman also knows about...
• Fitness
• NASM
• Operant Conditioning
• Cardio
• Performance Enhancement
• Wellness
• Nutrition
• Wellness Coaching

Gina is a lifelong fitness devotee, TRX enthusiast and avid trail runner. She started personal training in 1995 and became a licensed massage therapist in 1997. She exclusively trains women across all fitness levels who want to change their bodies & live a healthier lifestyle.

She believes that women can be strong, fit and healthy regardless of their age, fitness starting point, or how many children they have (she has two boys). Helping people reach their ultimate goals in mind/body health, fitness & lifestyle has been Gina’s long life passion. It is never too late!

• B.S. degree in Exercise Science & Psychology, 1995
• Licensed Massage Therapist in NYS, 1997
• Certified Massage Therapist in CA
• AMTA Professional Member, since 2000
• NASM CPM
• TRX Core Trainer
• First Aide & CPR certified

B.S. in Exercise Science & Psychology, TRX Certified, Licensed Massage Therapist (NYS), Certified Massage Therapist (CA), AMTA Professional Member, First Aid & CPR Certified, NASM-PT

Massage Therapy & Training for Women, Therapeutic Massage, Rehabilitation, Personal Consulting, Sports Rehab, Women Empowerment through Fitness and Therapy, Injury Rehab, Corrective Training

• $105/hour - Personal Training
• $120/hour - Massage Therapy

Regine is originally from Haiti. Regine is an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, CPR/AED/First Aid. Licensed teach All Zumba© formats (Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumbatomic, Zumba Sentao). Licensed to teach TurboKick and Hip Hop Hustle. She has also led bootcamp classes and total body conditioning classes to name a few.

Having lost 70 lbs, despite several severe injuries and chronic pain, through healthy eating and exercise, Regine’s goal is to educate others about living a Healthy lifestyle and achieving their personal best. She has an accountable approach to weight loss and believes in an injury preventative training style. Regine loves working with all types of clientele, particularly those looking to lose weight and become healthy and fit. She will work with you and your needs to see that you reach your personal goals.

Regine an avid interest in Nutrition and working to get certified in Sports Nutrition and Healthy Weight Management.

• NASM- Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM- Corrective Exercise Specialist
• NASM-Behavioral Change
• NASM- Group Fitness
• AFAA- Certified Group Instructor/Trainer
• Certified Power Plate Trainer (CPPT)
• ACE pre/post natal
• Zumba© Fitness
• INSANITY certified
• Mat Pilates
• Schwinn Cycle
• CPR/AED
• Pilates Reformer

Zumba Dance,  Group Class Instructor, Pilates, Fitness Training, Personal Training, Weight Loss, Motivational Cardio

With many years working in fitness health and wellness starting her interest initially in Tokyo and after moving to the Bay Area in 2008, Yuhui landed in Palo Alto. Once in Palo Alto after building a successful fitness base, Yuhui started SBM Fitness, Spirit, Body, and Mind. The training style she imparts to her staff is one that combines enthusiasm with positive energy. SBM Fitness specializes in corporate wellness programs for multiple Palo Alto and Menlo Park based corporations also providing a boutique personal training studio located in Menlo Park.

Yuhui believes to have a enjoyable and meaningful well balanced lifestyle that is consistent work through keeping the mind, body and spirit well balanced. Exercise is not a habit, but a life style change.

Aside from sports and fitness, Yuhui enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family. She’s also very well involved with local community service currently serving on the public relations board and Vocational Service Chair at Menlo Rotary Club. She also serves as District leader for SGI Alma District Buddhism group.

Emily holds her certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Specialist through NASM. She has been in the fitness industry for a little over three years and has an incredible passion for human movement science. Her philosophy is that you must have proper body awareness and stability in order to achieve any fitness goal, and has worked with a wide variety of clients including extreme weight-loss, post surgery rehabilitation, running injuries, and body building. Emily has gone through an incredible weight-loss journey of her own losing over forty pounds and has found a passion for indoor and outdoor rock climbing in her free time.

Certifications Held:

• NASM CPT
• NASM CES
• NASM FNS
• Spin Certified Instructor
• Group Ex Instructor

• Specialties: Long Distance Running, Special Populations, Extreme Weight Loss, Building and Toning, Myofacial Release Stretching Techniques, Stability, Weight Training.

ACE CPT, CHEK Exercise Coach, CHEK HLC1 I believe in living a holistic lifestyle that promotes good health that is achieved through proper diet and nutrition, regular exercise, adequate amounts of sleep and a focus on stress management. As a fitness trainer I want to provide a good example to all of my clients and feel that it’s important to “walk the talk”.

Growing up in a family where proper diet and routine exercise were not a high priority I suffered from childhood obesity from the ages of 11-16. As a result I was suffering from low self-esteem and insecurity that often affects overweight adolescents. I knew that this was not how I was destined to live my life! The summer between my junior and senior years in high school I decided it was time to make some positive life changes and began eating a healthier diet and exercising. I was amazed at how much better I began to feel and became strongly motivated to correct my bad habits. In addition to the changes that I was making in my diet I began running and amazingly lost 60 pounds in about 3 months. Once I had dropped the weight I decided it was time to put muscles on my new skinny bones and I joined Dennis Nelsons Health Club and began a strength-training regimen. This commitment to live a healthy lifestyle has continued now for over 20 years.

In my early twenties my passion for health and fitness inspired me to become a certified personal trainer and I began working with others to help them achieve and maintain healthier lifestyles. Through my experience with childhood obesity I understand how motivational roadblocks can be overcome and am committed to helping others overcome theirs. With more than 15 years as a personal trainer I realize that each client is unique and I encourage and help them reach their individual fitness goals.

In 2007 my passion to promote health and fitness led me to the CHEK Institute. The C.H.E.K Institute is known worldwide for excellence in education and innovation in the integrated fields of corrective exercise, high-performance conditioning and lifestyle and stress management. C.H.E.K Institute-trained Professionals are recognized as experts in their field, performing detailed assessments and client evaluations as a prerequisite to designing corrective or performance-enhancing exercise programs, recommending lifestyle changes or implementing stress-reduction techniques.

In my spare time I enjoy spending my time outdoors, hiking, running and cycling and encourage my clients to do the same. I do not believe that all exercise has to take place in a gym. I also enjoy strength training and practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

ACE-CPT, CHEK Institute Exercise Coach, CHEK Institute- HLC1

Strength Training, Weight Loss, Brazilian Jiu-Jitzu, Focus and Stress Management, Designing Corrective or Performance-Enhancing Exercise Programs

Lindsay

Fitness and nutrition are my passion. With the abundance of health issues cropping up in the United States, I have committed to making a difference and touching the lives of others by encouraging overall health and well-being. I believe the primary function of a personal trainer is to instruct individual clients on the proper methods of exercising according to their age and fitness abilities. A personal trainer has to be someone who can make people want to meet their fitness goals. I strive to keep the training and coaching sessions fun, challenging, energetic, safe and supportive. I believe being healthy and fit is not a “chore” but lifestyle that should be embraced and encouraged. I am a level -1 certified Crossfit coach, marathoner, skier, mountain-biker and nutritionist. Looking forward to to helping you reach your health and training goals!

Terry

Matthew McKnight

Education:

• Terra Linda high school
• Fresno state university
• Certifications: Ifpa , Ace , Nasm , CPR
• Professional experience: Houston Oilers - NFL
• Arena football : Los Angeles Cobras.

Hobbies: Big wave surfing , ski/snowboard , tennis , HIIT training

General fitness philosophy: I believe in undulating periodizaton. Changing the exercises, loads, demands, tempo, on a daily basis, as to keep your body from adapting to easily.

ACE-PT, NASM-PT, CPR/First Aid Certified, Certified Tennis Instructor

Sports Rehab, Functional Training, Fitness Training, Personal Training, Athletic Training, Teen Sports Performance Training, Sports Specific Training, Fitness Program Implementation, Small Group Training

Elizabeth

Hi! My name is Elizabeth and I’m a CHEK certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach and EFT Practitioner. I specialize in nutrition coaching, emotional eating, and breaking through the subconscious blocks that keep you from following through with your wellness goals.

As someone who grew up with weight and body image issues, I know what it's like to face the difficulties that come with pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Through my own weight loss of 70 lbs, I dealt with the daily struggle of trying to stay motivated and subsequently beating myself up when I fell off the wagon. I’ve done the work so that I can coach others to stop the cycle of yo-yo dieting and make a sustainable and effective lifestyle change, once and for all.

My sessions are 60 minutes long and are primarily held over phone or Skype. I find that this method is highly effective for the work that we will do together.

I look forward to working with you!

Mariam

I have been a dance instructor for over eleven years, spending most of my career in Southern California and Seattle before moving to San Francisco in June 2013. A trained belly dancer, I specialize in breaking down traditional belly dance technique, then adding a modern flair. I create a simplified format where the focus is on building the core muscle groups, while also building up stamina and providing an intense cardiovascular workout. This format works not just the abdominal muscles, hips, glutes, and calves, but it also helps build and strengthen posture. In addition, I include world music that is infectious and unique and allows for every individual from every background to feel lost in the movements and sound.

Currently, I teach "belly dance core" classes in San Francisco along with another specialty class which I created called "Far East Fusion." This fusion class takes belly dance, Persian, Bhangra, and Bollywood signature moves and infuses them together to create the perfect cardiovascular workout. If these classes are not your cup of tea, no problem. I am also Zumba certified and teach multiple classes a week amongst the major gyms and fitness facilities in the San Francisco area.

My mission is to give individuals a unique, effective, full body workout through dance!

Mark

I believe in living a holistic lifestyle that promotes good health that is achieved through proper diet and nutrition, regular exercise, adequate amounts of sleep and a focus on stress management.  As a fitness trainer I want to provide a good example to all of my clients and feel that it’s important to “walk the talk”.

Growing up in a family where proper diet and routine exercise were not a high priority I suffered from childhood obesity from the ages of 11-16.  As a result I was suffering from low self-esteem and insecurity that often affects overweight adolescents.  I knew that this was not how I was destined to live my life!

The summer between my junior and senior years in high school I decided it was time to make some positive life changes and began eating a healthier diet and exercising.  I was amazed at how much better I began to feel and became strongly motivated to correct my bad habits.  In addition to the changes that I was making in my diet I began running and amazingly lost 60 pounds in about 3 months.  Once I had dropped the weight I decided it was time to put muscles on my new skinny bones and I joined Dennis Nelsons Health Club and began a strength-training regimen.  This commitment to live a healthy lifestyle has continued now for over 20 years.

In my early twenties my passion for health and fitness inspired me to become a certified personal trainer and I began working with others to help them achieve and maintain healthier lifestyles.  Through my experience with childhood obesity I understand how motivational roadblocks can be overcome and am committed to helping others overcome theirs.  With more than 15 years as a personal trainer I realize that each client is unique and I encourage and help them reach their individual fitness goals.

In 2007 my passion to promote health and fitness led me to the CHEK Institute.   The C.H.E.K Institute is known worldwide for excellence in education and innovation in the integrated fields of corrective exercise, high-performance conditioning and lifestyle and stress management. C.H.E.K Institute-trained Professionals are recognized as experts in their field, performing detailed assessments and client evaluations as a prerequisite to designing corrective or performance-enhancing exercise programs, recommending lifestyle changes or implementing stress-reduction techniques. 

In my spare time I enjoy spending my time outdoors, hiking, running and cycling and encourage my clients to do the same.  I do not believe that all exercise has to take place in a gym.  I also enjoy strength training and practicing and competing in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.