I started training with Melanie November of 2016. After one of previous personal trainers left…read moreBakar Fitness I tried a few people before finding Melanie. Melanie's profile caught my eye on the website of Bakar fitness. I have always been on the petite side naturally and one of my goals was to be able to gain muscle and be strong. I never thought it was possible for me to be very strong being a 5'3 and naturally skinny person. Melanie definitely proved me wrong! My proudest moment was when I was able to deadlift 185lbs (I was myself 107lbs). While the number of pounds gained/lost definitely shows progress and reflects great milestones in one's personal health journey, training with Melanie has helped me look at health beyond numbers. Training with Melanie has had cascading positive effects in my life. I have become more disciplined when it comes to my health which in turn has improved my diet, reduced my anxiety, helped with my insomnia. Melanie is definitely unique in her approach. I have had several trainers where training means 1 hour of working out with them every week. Melanie is not your average trainer. She cares deeply about her clients and goes above and beyond for them. Outside of our 1 hour of training, to give an example of how Melanie came through as a coach for me - She gave me a nutritional program and kept me accountable. I broke my wrist from a bike ride; Mel helped me train my lower body in isolation for multiple months which helped me stay healthy physically and emotionally. I also had a shoulder surgery from a sports injury. I experienced a lot of atrophy and stiffness after the surgery. Melanie has supported me over the last 2 years to build back my strength and range of motion. I can do pull ups again! I have gained a lot of strength and muscle with her programs. Melanie is not a trainer that just cares about the number of pounds dropped/gained or to just get you high numbers for squats or deadlifts. She is very cognizant of injuries, she puts a lot of focus on conditioning and stretching and taking care of your body like it is a temple.She is extremely educated about anatomy. These qualities differentiates Melanie's programs from just another personal training experience. People often think having a personal trainer is not worth the money. Why pay someone when you can google exercises/programs. Having done my share of googling programs and investing in a personal trainer like Melanie, I can definitely say I am better off with Melanie. I look at health differently now and investing in having an expert like Melanie has definitely been the right choice and the returns have been more than worth it.

Coach Melanie is da best (I live in Hawaii now)! Whether in person or virtual she is amazing!…read more Always supporting and helping you progress to meet your fitness, health and wellness goals! She is knowledgeable, non judgmental, kind and tailors the training for me! She always takes into account my aches , pains, post surgical condition, schedule, events, nutrition - you name it - Coach Melanie has always made adjustments that help me in my journey. I am so impressed by her! I met Coach Melanie at the UCSF Bakar Fitness Center when I barely exercised after a cervical spine surgery years ago. I was having back and nerve pain and I hadn't done a triathlon or run in eons, couldn't do a push-up and didn't exercise regularly. After working with Coach Melanie I strength train consistently ( super important for us all!), completed the sprint distance Honolulu triathlon, a couple of 10k's and few metric century rides and am on my way to more! My goal is to one day complete the iron- person distance tri and if anyone can help me get there it's Coach Melanie. We talk over nutrition I even meal prep now - not something I did before. I've had a few trainers over the years but Coach Melanie is the absolute best! I also really respect her values and am impressed by her own health, wellness and fitness journey. She's a fantastic person! Start training with Coach Melanie now to progress in your journey - no matter your level. You'll not regret it

Older or senior seeking a personal trainer? I've been working with Branden Scalera one-on-one for…read morealmost three years. He is knowledgeable, humble, caring, smart, and is all about YOU, not his ego. He has a great awareness of the fact that aging means making progress at your own pace and with full attention to any discomfort. Any person, woman or man, would be well-served to give Branden a try. You don't have to be fit to start! I couldn't be happier with the steady progress I have made in reshaping my body over the past three years. I'm fit at 72, my way, with Branden's full support and care. Just do it.

Tj Michael is the greatest personal trainer I've ever had! I don't often write these reviews but I…read morewanted to If so everyone can see how great he is at what he does. I started training with Tj Michael few months ago. Back during covid before I got my shot I did virtual trainings and they were awesome! Since those days I have gone in since I've gotten my vaccine. It's absolutely fantastic to work in person as well and he is as well and since he has all the gym equipment he needs it makes it much easier on me as well. Whether you do virtually or in person he does an amazing job but I do have to say I like in-person better. TJ Michael has been fantastic. He tailors all the workouts to exactly what I need. When I first started with him I had major back problems to where I couldn't even walk. Now hes helped me slowly get my back "back in shape", haha! Every week we go over our new exercise routine. It's fantastic too because it doesn't strain my back at all but it helps me strengthen all the muscles that I need it's just that I need to keep my back loose and my hips free. My wife also goes to see Tj as she wants to build muscle and keep lean. We have very different workouts which shows me he is very versatile! That brings me to his professionalism and respect. Tj likes to get measurements so he can keep track of your progress. He doesn't require it though. We both wanted to do it though and he made the whole process so easy. He was very respectful and had us help measure so we were more comfortable. He is the best! His level of professionalism and fantastic listening skills far exceeded our expectations. He also hears everything you have to say and need that you have and he'll tailor the experience to you. When you go in you'll have an initial evaluation and then he'll come up with a starting routine and he'll go over everything with you before you start to make sure everything sounds okay to you. We will be seeing Tj for a long time indeed! See you soon, Tj!

I give zero stars because of their policy to just come and VIEW the premises to see if you want to…read morebe a member. I was surprised by the requirement of a waiver to be able to check out the gym, but figured it wasn't a big deal. I go to fill out the waiver and that want your address, date of birth, gender, email, and practically your first born. What if I don't become a member? The gym just has my data forever to spam me with mail and email and personal information? No, I don't need a credit report to VIEW a gym. When I said I'm not giving that information just to look around the employee said she couldn't show me the premises then. Guess I won't be lifting here ever.

Rating: 4.1 I got a…read morefree guest pass and this is one of the cleanest well kept gym I have been to. Take my review with a grain of salt but I had a good first impression on this gym. I hear the prices are around $50-90 a person depending on how many people you add to your plan. The front staff member was very helpful and cheerful. It shares the same building as the urgent care. Inside the gym had many treadmills and bicycles. There is about 1 of every main machine so that could be an issue if it was crowded, but I'd don't have any issues finding the machines I needed for my full body workout. I didn't use the pool but there exists one. There a lot of classes here. I didn't get to attend one but if I were to sign up there would be many options!

They do a outstanding job giving all the details about their nutrition Meals. It's delicious and…read morereally healthy. I have seen everyone enjoying and happy drinking their protein Shakes. Awesome place to meet friendly people. Overall they all having great results.

From the owner: Desayunos y cenas nutricionales Shake de proteína…read more Wafles de proteína Mega tees Vitaminas Energía Y mucho más

3 months ago, I challenged myself to do something totally crazy - attempt something no one who…read moreknows me would expect - something that, quite frankly, seemed scary to me. I got a personal trainer. With two little ones, I decided it's time I get healthier. But, what do I know about fitness?! From day 1 - I was put at ease by Nick. He met with me, talked to me about my goals and discussed what sort of options were available to me. He never once made me feel like it was a hard sell - more, he was here to answer my questions and encourage me. Most importantly, he assured me that this wasn't going to be something that was going to drive me away. The team was going to work with me at my pace. I decided I'd go three mornings a week - totally crazy, right?! Now, I work with Vince three early mornings a week. Vince is awesome! He's fun to work with, super knowledgeable - always taking the time to explain things to me. And, most importantly, he's encouraging. I'm nowhere NEAR as advanced as some of the people I see, but Vince makes me feel like I have a place there. Just a few months ago, I would have NEVER thought you'd EVER find me in a gym. Now, I look forward to going!

Update: Turk was able to remove my google review, which is a shame. He claimed to have also done…read moreblood tests for his competitors before and after prep, but that was not the case for me.

Great experience!…read more Receptionist: Very kind, a bit awkward but they do what they need to. Easy check in, calm atmosphere and never a long wait. Chiro is great! Very holistic approach and understanding of the body is incredible. I've gone to many place and usually other places are quick and just do the basic adjustments. I typically have to hydrate ALOT and can be sore after. But here, it's very precise and your body is taken care of with time, effort, and knowledge. I never had after soreness and hydrated a normal amount and don't need nice or heat after. If you want someone to understand your body's needs and not just adjust you like one size fits all, definitely go here.

Dr McCall recommended ACIM lessons 1-6 which advocates the laws and ways of god, miracles and…read moreeternal life. Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement. Chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments in the joints. I believe in science based evidence not religion and over prescribed supplements.

I joined a Fitlandia running group shortly after moving to Portland. I wasn't much of a runner and…read morewas concerned I'd fall behind the group. Christa is absolutely great at making sure everyone feels comfortable and making the group a non competitive one. Running was hard at first but I quickly got hooked on it and looked forward to seeing my fellow troopers early mornings 3 days a week. The power of the group really works wonders for motivation, and christa is one of the best group leaders I've ever come across. She has an infectiously positive energy that permeates across more than just exercise. When I was struggling and looking for work, she kept me thinking positive and striving toward my goals. Something must've worked because I got my dream job! I'd recommend Fitlandia to anyone looking for a positive, healthy change - be it large or small.

I've been run/walking (and today for the first time doing a "Virtual HIIT challenge" - whew!) with…read moreFitlandia for several weeks. First off, I'll say that this is a group that is in it to support fitness for the long haul. There is no "go till you drop" mentality - it is supportive, fun, and is designed to allow folks to safely and find their own appropriate challenge level. This is fitness with two awesome twists. The first twist is right in the tagline - a "subconscious twist" - and it's highly insightful. How many of our exercise and fitness decisions (and any decision, really) are driven by subconscious stories we tell ourselves? If you haven't thought much about this before, I'll spare you the suspense: A LOT! Fitlandia beautifully incorporates this aspect of ourselves into an overall fitness program that lasts for the long haul, not just until you can see your leg muscles again, or until you can fit in those pants, or until your wedding is over, or until you're bored or frustrated or whatever. The second twist is Christa King, the motivating, positive minded mastermind and cheerleader behind Fitlandia. She brings a diversity of experiences and an intuitive intelligence to take Fitlandia from a brilliant concept to a concrete fitness program that will change lives for the better. Needless to say, I'm sold.

Working with Foster Nutrition has been a wonderful experience. Sara not only has a solid foundation…read moreof experience , she also has a passion for her work. I liked the way that she customized wellness information for my specific circumstances. She inspired me to make my own sauerkraut and fire cider , and the daily dose of fire cider has kept me healthy this winter, no signs of the coughs and colds that I have had in the past!

From the owner: Our business specializes in nutrition and health coaching--truly meeting people where they are at…read moreand addressing health and wellness goals with a holistic approach. Each carefully designed program is completely unique to the individual as we believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness.