Margo has an elaborate background in fitness and training. She has worked as an aerobics instructor…read moreand a personal trainer at several area gyms. She now works out of her home doing one-on-one instruction in a quiet, non-judgemental space. First She takes the time to learn what your goals are and what you can do. Then she will set up a routine that will help you acheive that goal. It doesn't matter if you are 100 years old, 400 pounds and in need of more exercise in your life or a little bitty thing that wants new ideas for flexibility and relaxation. Margo will find a plan for you. Second She will help you and she will make you feel like you are the greatest person on earth. Did I happen to mention that she's wonderful for your self-esteem? She is a lot of fun. She gives you permission to laugh or cry depending on your mood. She will integrate and work exercise and stretching into your day. Third You will hear her voice when you aren't with her. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Her voice isn't creepy. She reminds you continuously to breathe, to stretch, to adjust your posture in little ways that makes a big difference (to your workout and your life). And you will catch yourself doing it and hearing her gentle reminders. And no, this doesn't mean she's all peaceful and new-age-like with crystals and crap. She's just a good person, with great skills, and she's willing to share them so you can integrate them into your life long after you stop seeing her. Fouth You would think for all this Margo Rose would be expensive. She's not. She's comparable to other trainers, with all the above benefits. I would recommend her to my co-worker in her 20's who is in great shape as well as to my grandmother who is wheelchair bound. She really is good with working around injuries and weaknesses. She promotes health and happiness inside and outside.

Margo is da bomb! We have been working out together for a month and I am no longer in danger of…read moresliding down the middle-age-blobby-middle-muffin-top-from-Hell slope. Like other reviewers have stated, she tailors work outs to the individual, their lifestyle, their body and it's limitations, etc. She asks questions about what works and what doesn't and observes her clients carefully to provide apt feedback and to change up programs appropriately. Furthermore, she is very accommodating to those of us who have insane schedules and need to reschedule, postpone, move around stuff at the last minute. I've worked with other trainers before, but Margo is head and shoulders above them all!

Jennifer Meek is a great yoga teacher because she lives the practice, she has a deep understanding…read moreof how it all fits together, and respects yoga as a tool for comprehensive understanding and health. Not many yoga teacher actually embody the ideals of yoga. Jen is satvic through her own hard work and cultivation of awareness. Perfect for those looking for something deeper & those just getting started or wondering how to get into (or back into) yoga after an injury.

Jennifer Meek is a wonderful yoga instructor. I have had the privilege to drop in on her classes at…read moresquare one yoga in Emeryville, CA and as a shy beginner, her class was the most welcoming and comfortable. She has a great gift of being in tune with her students. She has a grounding presence and creates a very spiritual experience for folks like myself who are looking to take care of mind and body simultaneously. Years later, I had a consultation with Jennifer for yoga therapy after a bad knee and back injury and she worked magic! She helped me heal with simple body awareness techniques and opened my world to a whole bunch of body awareness that I carry with me to this day. I highly recommend her, especially for those who have dealt with chronic pain and injury. She is a true healer.

Been struggling with chronic pain on my left side--hip, QL, shoulder. Chiropractic has provided…read morerelief, but I needed a way to keep my body in alignment between visits. Then I found Valerie Loo, and wow--she's incredible! Instead of just treating the pain, she finds what's out of alignment and teaches me how to correct it using Counter-shapes tailored to my body's unique movement patterns (quirks really). I don't think I've ever worked with a PT who truly understands how everything is connected. One time, my shoulder was hurting, and she had me do a foot exercise--not touching my shoulder at all-- the pain went away. So wild! What she teaches is like self-massage that actually gets to the knot--not just by pressing on it, but by using movements to retrain my body. Now, the pain stays away for days! And when it sneaks back in, I know exactly what to do to reset and feel good again! Valerie doesn't just "hand me the fish" so to speak--she teaches me how to fish, so I can take care of my body (at home) instead of relying on constant treatments. So grateful for this woman and her work. If you've noticed limits in your movement or want to move better while improving your posture and alignment, this is for you. She calls her method "prehab" (preventative rehab)-- it's a game-changer!

Valerie is awesome! I tried a Loo Movement class because I wanted to work on improving my posture…read moreand spinal mobility. I saw how inflexible my father was as he aged and wanted to avoid the same fate. At first I thought I was just coming to do stretches in a class and I wasn't sure it would stick. But then, I realized I was being taught a modality to move through life, and now I have a whole new appreciation of what Valerie is teaching. Valerie taught me to know what good alignment feels like. Now, I can tune into how my body feels and make adjustments on the fly. I have a new awareness of my spine and how it affects all of my movement. I can turn my head around and see behind me more easily. I stand with more confidence and feel more grounded. It's like my body was craving this... I just needed to listen to it. An unexpected perk of attending class has been the wonderful Loo Movement community! I always enjoy the caring attention Valerie gives in class. Afterwards it feels like I got a massage. The difference is that Valerie taught me to do it myself. This is the best I've felt in my body since I can remember!

I have been working out steadily for years and needed a bump. Lucie has been fantastic. She has…read moreincluded exercises that use my home gym equipment. She has also provided me with workout routines and recipes that can be used on my iPhone and iPad. It has not been boring! Lucie continues to find new and varied exercises and has been the motivation I needed to stay interested in continuing a workout routine.

May of this year I began training Lucie…read more Lucie is a very experienced Trainer who is able to seemlessly shift between considerate encouragement and professional advancement of workouts at just the right time. I find that my workouts with Lucie are motivating and encouraging for me to continue to strive towards my health and weightloss goals as she takes my workouts to the next level. Lucie has an vast library of exercises, always changing things up while working targeted muscle groups. In addition to all that, she is a super nice person. I find every minute spend under her guidance inspires me to work harder and remain committed to living a healthy active lifestyle. Under Lucie's training, I have lost over 30lbs, over 20 inches and the remants of my sciatic nerve problems are completely gone.

20 years in restaurants and kitchens has left my body pretty creaky and beat up. With the long…read morehours and confined work space, I was starting to get a sense of urgency around my physical health. I knew that the only way to keep working on my feet was to get stronger -- but I had no idea where to start. Being an extreme introvert with limited executive function, just showing up to a gym or public fitness classes on my own volition didn't feel like an option. Thankfully my partner and I were introduced to Alison. With Alison's guidance we've been getting stronger and more confident in our work and daily activities. Consistent weekly appointments help me stay on track with my goals and give me a sense of accountability that I just can't impose on myself. She makes sure we never do the same workout twice which keeps things interesting and never boring. I've never felt stronger or more comfortable in my body. My joints feel lighter and my back is straighter. Working with Alison has been game-changing!

Cannot recommend Alison enough. As someone who spends long days on my feet and does a lot of…read morerepetitive movements and heavy lifting as part of my work, I was always in pain. I feared I'd make things worse by trying to work out with no knowledge of how to approach exercising correctly. And, the motivation to go to a random, not-always-welcoming gym on my own simply wasn't there. Seeing all the great reviews of Alison and Truve, I approached Alison with my concerns, thinking she'd direct my partner and I to a group class or different trainer, but amazingly she agreed to work with us. We are so grateful for how she's made time to train us from scratch, and barely 4 months in, we already feel a huge improvement in our daily lives. Alison not only makes working out approachable, she manages to make it fun and practical.

Keely is the best. I've been working with her once a week for about a year, and I can't recommend…read moreher enough. She's extremely knowledgeable and skilled at adapting workouts on the spot to meet my needs while still challenging me to improve. I've noticed consistent progress in my strength, body awareness, and overall fitness. I have a history of ankle sprains which used to make me nervous about working out, but Keely completely takes that anxiety away. She creates a safe, supportive environment where I can focus on getting stronger without worrying about re-injury. She also has an incredible ability to identify the root of any soreness or discomfort I might be feeling and recommend targeted exercises or stretches that actually make a difference. It's like magic. Except it's not. It's Keely's skills, expertise, and depth of knowledge. Relatedly, Keely is passionate about educating her clients on how their bodies work. I've learned so much about different exercises and muscle groups from her. Beyond her technical expertise, Keely has a bubbly and compassionate personality. I genuinely have fun talking to her during our sessions. She's attentive and truly cares about her clients' progress and well-being. Working with her has been one of the best investments I've made for my health, and I look forward to our sessions each week.

I'm not the type of person that naturally loves working out but Keely makes me look forward to it…read more She's discerning, inquisitive, kind and funny and knows everything there is to know about the human form. Like I said, my natural opposition to all things physical has sadly prevented my brain from absorbing much of this knowledge permanently but she is undeniably patient with me as she has to repeat what a Bulgarian split squat is for the hundredth time. Thank you for never giving up on me! I started working out with Keely before my wedding in 2021, when my biggest concern was feeling confident in a midriff-exposing dress. Looking back on that time, Keely was truly comforting and helped me recognize and celebrate my strength. I kept going back to work out with her because she helped me understand that working out can be...dare I say it...fun. In addition to the fun, i wanted to maintain healthy ways of managing pain. I struggle with neck pain, tension headaches and migraines. Keely has helped me manage the pain by building and maintaining back strength. She's also imparted a wealth of techniques related to breathing and stretching exercises, which have helped me to get out of my neck in my daily routine. Without her I'd most likely be crying in fetal. Recently after a new diagnosis of TOS, Keely did her own research to offer the right exercise plan to not exacerbate any issues. Her dedication and individualized care for her clients is unmatched. Keely has an incredible ability to make you feel comfortable, confident, and cared for. I look forward to every session and feel lucky to work out with her every week. Much love, Keely!

Been struggling with chronic pain on my left side--hip, QL, shoulder. Chiropractic has provided…read morerelief, but I needed a way to keep my body in alignment between visits. Then I found Valerie Loo, and wow--she's incredible! Instead of just treating the pain, she finds what's out of alignment and teaches me how to correct it using Counter-shapes tailored to my body's unique movement patterns (quirks really). I don't think I've ever worked with a PT who truly understands how everything is connected. One time, my shoulder was hurting, and she had me do a foot exercise--not touching my shoulder at all-- the pain went away. So wild! What she teaches is like self-massage that actually gets to the knot--not just by pressing on it, but by using movements to retrain my body. Now, the pain stays away for days! And when it sneaks back in, I know exactly what to do to reset and feel good again! Valerie doesn't just "hand me the fish" so to speak--she teaches me how to fish, so I can take care of my body (at home) instead of relying on constant treatments. So grateful for this woman and her work. If you've noticed limits in your movement or want to move better while improving your posture and alignment, this is for you. She calls her method "prehab" (preventative rehab)-- it's a game-changer!

If you have the opportunity to work with Valerie Loo, it will change your life! I came to her…read moreinitially to help with persistent hip pain. Our work together has gone far beyond getting out of pain. Valerie's understanding of the body is unparalleled. She has an incredible gift for recognizing how to improve alignment - identifying patterns that pull us out of alignment and teaching very precise Counter-shapes that help us regain alignment. Not only have I eliminated the hip pain, but I've regained mobility I didn't know I had lost! I haven't felt this good physically in many years, and the journey with Valerie is just beginning. The unexpected, and truly wonderful, aspect of working with Valerie is the strong community of people who work with her in small group settings. I learn from my fellow students in each class. It's a gift that's benefitting my life every day.

I have been working with Krista for quite a number of years now and she is excellent: thoughtful…read moreand caring. Working with her has helped me keep in shape, especially with reduced activity during the covid pandemic. She has given me excellent suggestions for improved posture, for example, that I have never heard from doctors. She will analyze your needs and help you reach your pilates goals. Whether in-person or virtual, she is top of the line.

I've been taking the Fundamentals of Pilates classes for several weeks now. My form is not the…read morebest, but I am slowly improving with the help and guidance of my instructor. The studio is small, but is expertly fitted out with different types of Pilates and exercise equipment. Recommended for all levels.