Amazing space especially for a beginner! Instructors extremely patient and supportiveread more

5 Stars for Cathy!! My daughter and I did introductory…read moresemi-private lessons with Cathy. We both have different issues and she has been very attentive and helpful to us both. After the Christmas holidays are over, we will discuss where to go next-continue with semi-private lessons or enroll in some classes.Cathy is knowledgeable, skillful, patient, and personable. I'm hoping to continue with her!

Best workout deal in town! Check it out. Les Mills, TRX, Yoga, Zumba, personal training with…read morehighly qualified and caring instructors in a comfortable, sensory friendly studio! Check it out and pass it on

I love this studio! It's nice, spacious and is located in a great location not too far away from…read moredowntown Amherst. The instructors are AMAZING to say the least. Both Kim and Robin are very friendly and welcoming and they are very knowledgeable in the classes they teach. To be honest with you guys, I do not like waking up early on the weekend just to work out and do cardio. I'm tired, I'm lazy and I just want to sleep. But there is something magical about the studio and the Body Combat class. The energy Kim and Robin bring to every class leaves me speechless and in awe. About a quarter of the way into the Body Combat class I always suddenly find myself going from a tired slob to a smiling, energetic and motivated athlete! They are always super supportive and motivating at the same time. This class is literally my morning pick me up. I honestly wouldn't be able to do it without them so I would like to thank them for their hard work and dedication. I would not be able to workout without their help.

A great climbing gym for beginners and experts alike (though I'm definitely a beginner!). Helpful…read moreand friendly staff who don't coddle you--they make sure you're up to speed on belay technique and everything safety-related. This keeps the gym feeling really safe and professional, which I enjoy. I also love the variety of yoga and fitness classes, plus the free weights in the gym. It's the perfect mix for me of climbing, yoga (which I used to HATE and now generally enjoy, thanks to CRG) and weightlifting. The training area upstairs is also great for climbing-specific training, with a variety of hangboards, a kilterboard, and more. I really like the vibes here, and the music is great 99% of the time. Great atmosphere and a nice sense of community fostered by the staff with lots of events like queer climbing night, women's climbing night, and more. Honestly, my favorite reason for living in this area. Highly recommend visiting!

I really wanted to like this gym, but it's been a huge disappointment. Although the gym officially…read morecloses at 10 pm, large parts of it are unusable since about 9:15 pm because that's when the staff starts to clean and vacuum (while members are still present). They do this in a very passive-aggressive way, often standing with a loudly humming vacuum under active climbers, waiting for them to get out of the way, essentially pushing people out. This vacuuming is not pleasant even in areas that are not being actively vacuumed as climbing to the sound of a loud vacuum cleaner is just not much fun. Last but not least, the vacuum cleaner's cord is a major tripping hazard, which shows that this gym has no respect for its members. I'm glad that UMass opened the Ascend Wall--a much better alternative to this poorly managed gym.

Health coaching: All…read moremy life I have had a problem with body weight and self image. I routinely ate too much of the wrong foods. I was unable to get a firm handle on what I could do to stop my lifelong spiral into obesity. Over the years my weight has gone steadily up. I've suffered from hypertension, colitis, high blood pressure, and the general fatigue that comes from carrying around 30-40 extra pounds. I knew I needed help. I turned to Health Coach and Mind/Body nutritionist Christie Rosen. Christie really knows what kinds of food make the human body run most efficiently. She put me on an organic diet that has worked wonders for me. I'm never hungry. I've lost a great deal of weight. I feel terrific. My blood pressure is super low. My colitis has vanished. I have all the pep in the world. Christie is an extremely pleasant and non-judgmental young woman, and very knowledgeable in her field. I would highly recommend Christie Rosen to anybody with a weight problem or to anybody who simply wants to get a handle of good nutrition. She has definitely turned my life around. Yoga Instruction: I have taken many yoga classes over the years and always came away disappointed. The classes were either boring, physically undemanding, painful, or on rare occasions potentially injurious to my body. Since my wife and so many of my friends raved about the wondrous benefits of yoga, I decided to give it one more try. Lucky for me I took a class taught by Christie Rosen. Christie was the first instructor I ever had who really taught me how to do yoga properly in a way that would let me fully experience its many benefits. Her exercises are mentally soothing as well as being physically invigorating. I come away from her classes knowing that I've had a thorough workout yet I never feel tortured or stressed. She intersperses new postures with old so her classes never get tedious or boring. She gives each of her students personal attention, varying postures and exercises based on individual flexibility and skill levels. Christie has a thorough knowledge of yoga and its underlying physiology. She is a wonderfully talented and extremely personable young woman. She has a people-oriented teaching style coupled with a relaxing demeanor and calming personality. Thanks to Christie, my overall physical condition has improved dramatically. Since starting her classes I bend lower, stretch further, balance better, and stand taller. Christie's yoga class has become the focal point of my weekly exercise routine. I will do anything to avoid missing it. I cannot praise Christie highly enough. Gary K. Wolf Creator of Roger Rabbit http://www.garywolf.com/

Christie is one of the best yoga teachers in Boston. She is a great instructor for all levels and…read moreabilities. She will take the time to answer any questions after class. I could not recommend her any higher. Namaste.

Jackie is hands downs one of the greatest therapists and people I have had the privilege of…read moreknowing. She introduced me to several therapy techniques that have proved beyond beneficial: tapping (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Jackie was immediately helpful in reducing stress and improving my overall outlook. The benefits have been lasting and have helped me in both my personal and professional life. I'm beyond grateful for these therapies and for Jackie. If you're looking for a therapist I can't recommend her highly enough!

From the owner: Jackie offer's virtual holistic psychotherapy and trauma processing including Attachment-Focused…read moreEMDR, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and other energy medicine modalities while also incorporating Internal Family Systems and Somatic Approaches. Jackie specializes in working with people struggling with Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, healing generational patterns and issues with Self Esteem. Jackie also is a Certified Yoga Instructor and incorporates mindfulness practices into sessions to help clients restore health, wellness and balance.