It took me over a year to find Lucid Vitality and I'm so grateful and lucky that I did. I wasn't looking for a personal trainer to lose weight, get in shape, or build muscle (although, Deshaun can help you with every single one of the above if that's what your goals are!); and I needed a personal trainer who understood pain. This man not only understands pain, but he has a complete understanding of the human body which allows him to locate the problem areas in your body to relieve pain and identify the correct areas to focus on to exercise to strengthen. I've been working with Deshaun for almost 3 months now and he's helping me finally start fixing the problems that's been causing me pain for over 20 years. Not only through focused exercise and stretching; (if you're interested) he can complement the workouts with body work (massages) as well as meditation and diet recommendations to give you a holistic approach to attaining your goals. If you need someone to push you or someone to gently prod you along; he works with your personality to help you get to where you need. I'm very appreciative of his services and if you're looking for a personal trainer that takes a holistic approach to your physical and mental well being; be sure to reach out to Lucid Vitality! read more

I have been to many massage locations, usually getting deep tissue massages. I wanted to try something different. Acupressure was something I was interested in and I was referred by a friend to check out Lucid Vitality. Deshaun was very friendly and welcoming. I chose the Zen Bodywork. It was very relaxing. Deshaun hit some pressure points and also helped with a bothering knee problem I currently have. After my 45 minute appointment, I felt like a new women. My knee wasn't hurting as much and felt very rejuvenated, like I just woke up from a well rested sleep. Thank you Deshaun for a very great experience! I'll be seeing you again soon -A very happy client =) read more

Working out with Lucid Vitality is the highlight of my week. He is enthusiastic, motivating, and knowledgeable about staying healthy. Deshaun helps with setting my goals by listening, and pushes me to meet them. He is very creative in progressing sessions, making them fun and challenging at the same time. No two meetings are ever the same and are consistently well rounded. read more

One day sitting at a desk during work hours then coming home to do a face plant onto the sofa while zoning out in front of "the tube" was bound to catch up with me... So I hired Deshaun to provide personal training services because I knew that if I were left to my own devices I would never get off my keister and start taking my physical health seriously. Hiring Deshaun has been the best investment I could possibly make for my physical and mental health. We meet regularly for one on one personal training sessions that have been tailored to help me meet the goals we set during our first session and he also supplies me with additional workouts for the days we don't meet. He often checks on me to make sure I'm keeping up with my workouts and eating the right foods so I stay on track. Deshaun is always just the right balance between calm assertiveness and "quit-your-whining-and-get-it doneness". He understands that most of us normal people don't have the same discipline in eating and exercise that Deshaun has made his personal goal so he's supportive of maintaining the right balance of eating foods we need in order to sustain our health while peppering in the occasional (or in my case more than occasional) ice cream pig out. This is a complete lifestyle change, not a diet or fad workout, so he sees the value in providing an eating plan that is reasonable and a workout routine that's always changing (as though I could ever get bored). I've seen great results, mostly in the amount of energy I have my overall strength. My body feels better and clothes fit better and I have Deshaun's support to thank for it. I've recommended him to everyone who will listen to me! read more

Deshaun is a rare find. He is very knowledgeable about movement and food balanced with an acute intuition. Deshaun was initially my personal trainer. He has an innate ability to keep me super challenged every single workout. His intuition is second to none in knowing just how far you can be pushed. He has this relaxed presence that is just plain easy to be around but when you're exhausted, he fires up and gets to to the finish line. I've done so many workouts I could never have done on my own. Now the body work... I play a lot of tennis. Tennis makes you a little lob-sided. Deshaun balances me out before and after my major matches, moving energy that is blocked, helping me maximize my athletic performance. Since I have been working with Deshaun my game has improved on all levels. #igotmuscles #ihatebearcrawls read more

To plain and okay service probably won't be coming back but can't say others shouldn't try

Let me start off by saying Deshaun is truly talented in his craft. I suffer from hyperthyroidism so from time to time I get really painful body aches. A friend recommended Lucid Vitality for some bodywork. I was unsure of what to expect, but Deshaun walked me through the whole process. He made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. Since then, I have had 3 sessions and I can honestly say my stress, mobility, and aches have lessened if not completely gone away. If you have pain, stress or just want relax and let go, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Best thing I could have done for myself! read more

I've been in 2 car accidents a long time ago and needed something more then your regular massage or a chiropractor. I heard about his work from a friend and gave it a shot. During my session I compared it and wasn't sure, but at the end of it. I felt AMAZING! I had a lighter feeling to my body. If you tried everything else and still feel the pain and discomfort. You need to try Deshaun out and you will not be disappointed. See you soon!!!!! read more

I suffer from chronic back pain and was referred to Deshaun by a friend. I left feeling magical and relaxed. I definitely recommend this place if you suffer from chronic pain and stress. The studio is also beautifully done! read more

Deshaun is the real deal. Very grounded, no-nonsense, in amazing shape himself, and gives great, specific feedback. I've done his qigong class and look forward to studying more with him. read more

Deshaun has kicked my butt at every outdoor boot camp I have attended (in a good way). Deshaun goes through every station to make sure I don't hurt myself and also giving people different options depending on workout levels. I always pick the easiest ones, but when Deshaun comes over to check on my stance he pushes me to the next level because he knows I can do it. I love the motivation and personal interest in my workout. Thank you Deshaun!!! read more

Super friendly place with amazingly practical classes. If you want loosen up and feel good energy, this is your place! Great movement class today. read more

I started working with Joseph Gerhart and Soul Surge about 2 years ago, in the span of 6 months I was able to go from a size 10 to a size 6/4! The workouts are innovative and effective! The trainers know when to challenge you and when to encourage you, it has been a very positive experience read more

After gaining weight and losing all self-esteem, I knew I had to do something with myself. A friend recommended Deshaun and it was the best money I could have spent on myself. He helped me change my eating habits without having to stop eating all my favorite things. He showed me how to indulge in my favorite meals without over indulging every day like I normally would. When we got in the gym, he pushed me more than I thought I could do. He was a great motivator and taught me routines that I could do when we were not training together. He would always say, "I am teaching you movements and lifestyle changes that you can take with you for life, even when we no longer train". Not only did he help me improve my eating habits and make sustainable lifestyle changes, he also helped me find my confidence back. Thanks Deshaun! read more

I'm a mother of two, with several major surgeries in my past. I've always kept myself in shape with running and light weights at home. Once my kids were in school, I decided to head back into the gym. I started taking a body sculpting class that DeShaun taught and was amazed at how fit I was becoming by following his workouts in and out of class. Eventually he left the class to pursue other endeavors, and I noticed a decline in my strength and fitness level after just a few months. So, I sought out DeShaun and asked him to help me get back to where I was. He did much more than that. Between the changes he's made in my diet, his creative and innovative workouts, and his cheerleading skills, I've far exceeded my own expectations of fitness. I never thought that after two kids and so many surgeries I'd be as strong as I am...and I love the new muscle tone I'm seeing! Fantastic experience! Worth every penny! read more

I have been going to a local gym consistently for the last 6 months. I had a fitness goal in mind, and 2 months ago I realized that I needed some help to reach that goal. I have been attending Deshaun's classes at the gym and really enjoyed his workouts. I asked Deshaun if he could help me reach my fitness goal and he was definitely up for the challenge. Initially I was skeptical about his confidence in my fitness transformation, but he constantly told me that as long as I was committed to change, meeting my goals would be a piece of cake. I took personal training sessions with him and it was probably the best investment I've made for my health. He genuinely cares about his clients and their goals. He can definitely recognize his clients' baseline fitness level and knows when to push his clients to do more without injury. Between the training sessions and nutritional guidance, I was able to make lifestyle changes that he promotes rather than fad or crash diets. I had a body composition test done on my first and last training session with him and the results were incredible! In 4 weeks, my body fat percentage dropped significantly, I gained skeletal muscle mass, and lost weight! Deshaun definitely helped me exceed my goals in the healthiest way possible, and I am so thankful for that. I highly recommend trying his classes! read more