Ian is a wizard of body mechanics in taking an injured body (my 69 year old back injury from…read morerear-end auto accident which led to instability and inability to walk more than 3 blocks at a time) in simple yet sophisticated steps toward increasing my core strength, increased stamina and PROGRESSIVE REDUCTION IN CHRONIC PAIN! With combined prolotherapy treatment for my back, massage and Wholeself Wellness I now am able to walk 3-5 miles again. Ian developed a routine that started just where I was when I first stepped in then he adds a step at a time with his wicked good knowledge and skill to challenge my core to the core. Staff are terrific coaches to keep each exercise on target! The setting is clean, comfortable, upbeat with music that adds to the positive energy. The semi-private training times give just the perfect balance of privacy and camaraderie to keep on improving. I anticipate not only to be fully recovered but to achieve a healthier body than ever before in my life. I highly recommend Ian and his staff to begin the journey! It is well worth it.

I'm an active 68 year old male who has experienced chronic low back pain for decades. Through…read moreIan's expert guidance, humor and support I'm actually feeling significant improvement. Having been to numerous physical therapy programs in the past without noticeable improvement; Ian's is the first to provide definitive improvement. Ian is a true professional who I would recommend highly.

Matt has created a truly elite exercise and posture therapy studio with Oregon Exercise Therapy…read more His knowledge of the body and exercise is top-level and he is also a great motivator. I make it a priority to train with him in person when I visit Portland and continue via Skype when in LA and even during international film assignments because the training positively affects every aspect of my being. Most recently I specially hooked up internet in a jungle lodge to train with Matt while I was filming my documentary on The BAMERA Tiger in an Indian Tiger Reserve.

Matt has been my trainer and posture specialist for over 14 years. I credit him for keeping my 60…read moreyear old body highly functional and pain free! He has an intuitive sense of the sequence of exercises needed to loosen tight muscles and align joints. Plus he makes every session fun and client focused. Matt is highly professional, a great motivator, and a kind person. I have referred many friends and family over the years and they have all been highly satisfied with his expertise. I hope to keep training with Matt into my 90's!

I could not be happier working with Nathan to reach my fitness goals. I'm a 50 year old woman and…read moreI'm not trying to get a 6 pack, just stay in shape, stay strong and stay motivated. He understands my goals and has the workouts geared to where I want to be. He is not only interested in what you do in the the gym and has great nutrition advice. I highly recommend Nathan!

I've had the pleasure of taking Shelly's boot camp classes at Dolores Park and can attest that it's…read moreworth setting the alarm early! Shelly was clearly born to be a fitness and wellness trainer. During the class, she makes sure everyone correctly performs each exercise while also keeping the mood of the class lighthearted. The hour flies by, but your body will feel the after-effects for at least a few days :) Highly recommended!

I've been working out with Shelly for over 5 years and have constantly been impressed with the…read moreinnovative ways she combines exercise disciplines. Her approach to fitness, and wellness more generally, is holistic in nature and she's always willing to give advice on diet, running, swimming, sleep patterns, etc. What I really like about Shelly is her willingness to be challenged on her ideas, and how every time she comes back with solid research proving anything she claims. Very highly recommend!

I've been training at Whole Body Fitness since early 2013. A the time of writing this, in Fall…read more2014, I'm the fittest I've ever been in my (soon to be) thirty-eight years. I'm very happy about this. I had neglected my physical fitness for almost a decade and I was staring to see and feel it. I had never tried personal training before, but based on past experience, I knew that to make a long-term positive change in my fitness, I should seriously consider this option. When I first showed up, I discussed my goals with James, and he set me up with Brett as a personal trainer. Brett paid keen attention to my history and goals. At the time he left Portland, a year later, I was very happy with my increased fitness and confidence in my physical abilities. Brett and I also became friends. When Brett left, Tammie transitioned me over to Martin who was just starting there. At first I wasn't sure of this transition, as Martin's style differed from that of Brett's, but over the next few weeks I came to appreciate Martin's style of personal training. He too, paid keen attention to where I was coming from and what my goals were. I highly recommend him. When Brett or Martin weren't available occasionally, I trained with Tammie and Juniper. Those sessions were also great. I consider everyone at Whole Body Fitness to be very professional, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. Now, as I head out of Portland for extended travel, I'll miss training at Whole Body Fitness, but I expect that the habits and knowledge I've gained will support my fitness goals wherever I go.

Stopping by Yelp to show some love for Whole Body Fitness! This is a warm, welcoming, clean, and…read moreSTATE OF THE ART gym. I'm working with Brandon and he is slowly building me up to my potential. Brandon worked with me to learn what is right for me and I wanted a slow but steady approach. After the first week, I was hungry for nourishing foods like beef and spinach. I was a lot less moody and more confident. Second week, I surprised myself: was my younger self and younger muscles still there? She was and fighting! Third week clothes felt better, fit better, and long bike rides were easier for me. I'm so glad I did this for myself. Most of all, I'm glad I'm working out here because I truly do feel at home and fully challenged.

I've been training with Steph Cohee in private and semi-private Crossfit sessions since 2014 and…read morecannot recommend her highly enough. As a result of 2-3 weekly sessions with Steph, at age 55, I am stronger, healthier, better equipped to perform everyday tasks, and look better in a swimsuit than many women 20 years younger. Her workouts are fun, challenging, customized, and always varied, including everything from Olympic weightlifting to gymnastics to bodyweight movements to cardiovascular conditioning. In addition, Steph emphasizes mobility, stretching, and rehabilitation for injuries or other issues, such as trapezius pain from stress. Whatever your goals, whatever your age, whatever issues you need to work around, Steph is the very best.

"Results Guaranteed" I am confident that they can deliver…read moreon this promise. Aaron went through my goals with me, did full measurements, and a fitness/movement test. He answered all of my questions, the price is very clear (no tricks, no gym membership, no initiation fee, etc.), as well as my role in meeting my goals. You can tell he cares about the people who train at Ancrd, and has a passion for helping people to improve.

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