Marlene is an excellent and experienced massage therapist! My family members and I have all…read moreexperienced her very relaxing and thorough massages! I get two hour massages from her and feel relaxed and invigorated from them! I highly recommend her and if in the Manchester area( which I am), it is well worth the trek to Bennington. I believe she will travel there, though, if clients request that! I have been going to her regularly for several years when I am in the area.

I got a Groupon for my husband for a two hour massage. He was reluctant out of worry that the…read moreperson would talk. I assured him no professional masseuse ever talks during massage. I was wrong. She not only talked, but she complained about her college experience, her dentist, her anxieties. My husband came with headphones AND STILL SHE BLABBED ON. Before he even got there, she tried to redeem the coupon, apparently expecting that I would not notice or complain. I wrote to Groupon, called them, and had to issue a check for ID theft only to find it was her who redeemed the Groupon! The sheets were stained. And worse, my husband said it was the most painful and awful massages he'd ever received. He still has bruises! I guess his toe curling and wincing wasn't enough to stop. I am mortified that this was his experience. It was no gift at all-- it was awful. Beware of massage therapists who need to drum up business on Groupon. Clearly there is a reason for it.

Whoever heard of a gym within a supermarket?! As odd as it may sound, that's where you'll find the…read moreHealthy Living Center and I love, love, love this place! The door to the center is located next to the Prescription counter at Hannaford. it's the one at 900 Central Avenue. It's free to join and most of the classes are free as well. The programs are underwritten by Hannaford supermarkets, CDPHP and the YMCA. It's brilliant. By keeping people healthy we can reduce the staggering costs of medical care and health insurance claims. There are also free courses on healthy eating run by Hannaford nutritionist Fran Weiss. You'll find the staff very supportive. The classes are fun. The majority of members are seniors, but they make everyone feel welcome. If this is a template for fitness, I hope more centers like this one will spring up across the region!

Do you want to start exercising, but don't know how or where to get started? The Healthy Living…read moreCenter is the place for you. Located inside Hannaford, you'll find a small, supportive, comfortable place to start working out. To get started with your free (yes, free) membership, just bring in an ID and the person at the front desk will get you all set up and ready to begin your fitness journey. The gym itself has some resistance based machines (If you've ever been to Curves, think of that) if you would like to work on strength and several choices for cardio, including a bike, treadmills, ellipticals, and a rowing machine. And, don't worry; the people working there will help set you up on any of those machines. If doing your own thing isn't your cup of tea, the Healthy Living Center also offers many classes throughout the day and evening, some free and some paid. You can check their schedule on the website and sign up 2 weeks before a class beginning at 8am for the free classes (they clearly label the paid, more advanced classes, which are often around $7/class - so very reasonable). There are spin classes, zumba, HIIT, circuit classes, urban fit, and more. Options are also available for personal training (fee). Instructors are great at providing modifications in classes so that all ability levels are able to participate. The reason I've been a member here for more than three years is partially the amazing instructors, like Regina, but also the amazing community of members the Healthy Living Center has attracted. You'll be welcomed and supported; you'll also find yourself among a diverse client base. People of all races, sizes, ages, and ability levels use the gym here. I honestly can't say enough positive things about this beloved little gym and, guys, it's free - you have absolutely nothing to lose by checking it out.

Being in the wellness business myself, I can recognize quality care when I receive it. I had a 70…read moremin deep tissue massage from Lisa yesterday which was really a 90 min. With the quality of her work and the experience she has, I told her she needs to charge more. I followed my massage with a Chiropractic treatment from Joe, by the way Lisa and Joe are married and are the owners, my body was so relaxed Joe was finally able to adjust me. My back and neck were a wreak from all the digging on the property and then trying to play 18 holes of golf. Joe is very intuitive and gentle. He takes his time doing some easy joint movement before adjusting. Overall I left very relaxed and taken care of. The whole thing was less than $100 so I left a $20 tip. I live in CA most of the year and I have a my own health club with a chiropractor and 5 massage therapists. When I come to VT for the summer I go to Joe and Lisa.

From the owner: Thrive Center Of The Green Mountains offers excellence in chiropractic care, therapeutic massage &…read morebodywork, nutritional supplementation and consultation. We have been in business since 2000. We are licensed and insured. We help our clients with fair and reasonable fees.

I booked Melissa for her one and one private sessions. Everything's done online. She provided a lot…read moreinfo on PCOS & fertility, but I feel it's a lot of info you can already find online. The sessions are expensive and she does have a long waitlist. For those that can't afford her sessions or can't wait, she wrote a book with a lot of tips and on her social media she posts a lot of useful things. Unfortunately I had to end my services with her because I felt she couldn't separate her career from her personal political views. In the beginning it didn't bother me but then it was affecting my mental wellbeing. If your views didn't align with hers she would treat you differently purposely. I guess she felt her views were the only correct views. I hope one day she sees how she is alienating so many women who are sick and need help.

I've hired Melissa as the dietitian to review all menus I produce through my private chef business,…read moreand having her as a resource has been invaluable. My clients can rest easy knowing they're getting balanced meals, and she always has great comments and suggestions. I don't know what I'd do without her!

I've been training with Darren 1:1 for a couple years. His dedication to my success, personalized…read moreworkouts, and support have led me to achieve great results.

I found out about this place through a friend. I got a chance to meet Travis the owner and Evan…read moreboth great guys. The one on one sessions are what I need to keep me motivated. They also have group sessions, yoga, and trx. All of the trainers are very attentive to their clients and have a great and supportive attitude. Only draw back - no locker rooms or showers to allow before work sessions.

I worked with Chris for 2 years at his previous business, after a horribly ACL Reconstructive…read moresurgery which I couldn't recover from. In addition, lack of knee motion was causing back problems, which had me in knots every morning. I am pleased to say that after two years of core, glute, and hamstring work my Knee is 90% and my back is nearly 100%. In addition, I went from being able two do six body weight pull ups to 6 pull ups with 53 lbs, have gone from 18% bodyfat and 182 lbs to 12% bodyfat and 194 lbs, and am much fluid and flexible than I was (even with too many hours at my desk). All this was done on 3x per week, with diet modifications but no fasting or extreme diet changes. Highly recommended. If you put in the work, you will get the results with Chris

I've been training with Chris for more than 4 years and have made vast improvements in both my…read morehealth & my physique. I've always had really bad lower back pain that would sometimes incapacitate me for days or even a week. His training has strengthened my back and adjusted my posture which helped to eliminate the problem. I am in better shape now than when I was in my 20's! Chris is an excellent trainer but is also a really amazing person. i am in no way an athlete but thanks to Chris, I look & feel like one!

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.

My husband raved about Amy. I couldn't quite work it into my schedule... until I really REALLY…read moreneeded a massage. Little did I realize how much I needed such a skilled Masseuse! Her space is clean and inviting: part of a chiropractic practice in a nice building in central Saratoga Springs. I suspect I'll be there often. You should be there often too.

I have been going to Amy for the past couple of months as I train for my marathon. She has been a…read morelife saver, keeping me moving and pain free after my long runs! She listens to what's been bothering me and addresses those areas as well as others I didn't even realize were in pain. Very professional and caring. The space she works in is cozy and comfortable. Highly recommend her for sport massage!