Missy is a miracle worker. Truly. Well, it's not miracles; it's science. But after searching so long through so many different modalities to find healing and physical comfort, the results I gained, and retained, from just one session sure felt pretty miraculous--so much so I shed real tears of joy. I was a chef in my first life, and just came to accept that foot--primarily heal--pain was a part of life. She had me try some pelvic tilts, and literally immediately the pain that I had endured for 20 years, was gone. Pay her. Do the drills. Get your life back. read more

I have worked with Missy both in person as a personal trainer and remote as a mobility trainer. When I first started working with her on mobility, I was really focused on relieving chronic hip, back and shoulder pain. The first few sessions she helped me understand how my body was supposed to move and where I had to retrain it. After a few sessions, my constant hip and back pain went away. Then my shoulder pain. It is a lot of work that you have to do to get your body to retrain itself but Missy gives you the right tools, guidance and motivation to get there. After a few months, I was working with Missy on perfecting my form on lunges and squats in order to increase my weight lifting. I was no longer focusing on managing pain! I was focusing on improving my strength. If you're on the fence, I highly encourage you to reach out. She is really communicative and flexible with scheduling. She delivers results. And, she is a blast to work with! read more

Missy is absolutely amazing, life-changing, and world class at what she does. To give context to why I say that, I must share my background. I myself am a veteran personal trainer, with many certifications, and almost a decade of experience training hundreds of people. I have worked with some of the best coaches and athletes in the world. My education is deep into biology, human nutrition, neuroscience, and exercise science. It is very very uncommon that I encounter any kind of coach that I am honestly wowed by. There are different levels of knowledge, and 99% of the fitness industry is fairly remedial in the information they know and what they practice Missy is that 1% next level. Her knowledge of the body from a Neuro physiological perspective is massive, and her coaching is a perfect approach of assessment, empathy, and feedback. This girl knows how to make you feel perfectly at ease and figure out what your needs are If you are someone who is looking for help with your physical health, and you know that you need to go deeper than simply learning how to exercise and really learn how your body works on a fundamental level, If you are someone who is struggling with neurological rehabilitation, or old injuries that have never quite been the same If you are a high-level athlete and you are looking to find that 1% edge they can make a difference in your performance regardless of how minor it is Missy is the person to see. She will help you in ways you have never thought possible. I spent two hours with her, and she helped my physical performance more in those two hours then I had achieved in two years. I had old injuries which had left residual effects with my motor coordination in my left foot and left hip due to a torn hamstring and broken foot, and I also had vision issues from a past concussion. The drills and feedback assessment she showed me improve my performance immediately and I could tell right away that my nervous system was operating at a level it had never operated out before. That may sound like magic but it's not. Missy's approach is a very innovative mix from her background as a dancer combine with her education in the neurological domain of human health and performance. It's not like anything you have ever done Go see Missy, seriously for anyone reading this, she'll change your life. read more

I started working with Missy two months ago, and I'm incredibly grateful to have found such an intuitive, kind, educated, and enthusiastic person. I came to Missy because I want to care for my body as I get older and I have had issues with injuries. I had worked with a trainer before, and thought of strength training as the boring stuff you have to do so you can do what you want to do. Thanks to Missy, my attitude toward strength training has shifted. She's so enthusiastic and loves to share information about how this all works. Her enthusiasm has rubbed off and I'm excited to learn new things and play with my body to see what it can do. She's very in tune with her clients and makes sure that we address any aches and pains that come up in a session. As a result, I'm less anxious about injury and feel like I have a bunch of tools I can use if something doesn't feel right. Oh, and I'm much more in tune with my body so I notice when something doesn't feel right. Physically, I feel stronger and more in control of my body generally (like when I tie my shoes or lift something heavy). My measurements and cardiovascular fitness have improved, even though these were not something we worked on or even talked about. And now that I've written this, I'm remembering that I haven't done any eye exercises today, so I'm going to take off my glasses and give them a mini-workout. Be prepared for a fascinating adventure if you train with Missy! read more

My life has changed so much since meeting and working with Missy Bunch. She has helped me in my career as a voice teacher-trainer, she has helped relieve my lower back pain and move more freely and work more efficiently in my own daily work with clients, she has helped me get in touch with my personal goals and understand what is required for strength training, flexibility and turns in dance, better nutrition and how to think about balancing my entire life by investing in my own health. She is worth every penny and a gem of a person who actually cares about you. It's amazing to witness her clear out the noise and listen to your body in every session and find a way to make it better. EVERY. SINGLE. SESSION. She is clear, effective, and warm and open. You couldn't ask for anything more in a trainer. read more

Is Missy a kick-ass trainer who will help you get stronger, leaner and achieve your fitness goals? Absolutely. But she is so much more than that. Missy's understanding of the complete human body, from muscles to nerves to emotions (and how they all work together), is unparalleled. She has enthusiastically encouraged me through some of the hardest workouts of my life and helped me accomplish more than I'd ever set out to do on my own (50 burpees??). She has helped me rehab a running injury and helped me realign my fitness goals to include strength and flexibility, not just endurance. She has gotten the "kinks" out of my neck with a few short mobility exercises. And perhaps most importantly, she has counseled me through the emotional ups and downs that come with trying to reach any goal. Missy is a nutrition enthusiast, a neurology expert and a deeply empathetic life coach. She'll get you to your weight loss or strength goals, no problem. But she will also help you create a vision for lifelong health and fitness that will motivate your mind, body and spirit every single day. If you trust her to do her thing, Missy will quite literally change your life, and I promise you it will be the best decision you've ever made for your body. read more

I had an appointment with Missy via internet because I live in Montreal. I work as a sports medicine professional and was starting to notice a trend with my injuries. I was mainly getting injured on my right side mostly from sports (running, skating, mountain biking, etc). No severe injuries on my left. I was aware of some muscular imbalances but after 2 broken toes in weeks of each other I knew something was amiss on a deeper level. I knew that Missy was very experienced with neurological approaches to movement patterns etc. An area I have some knowledge of but not on the same level. We were able to go down a list of history questions and started connecting a lot of dots. I was amazed at things that are connected to my overall function that I would have never thought of. I have known Missy since middle school and she has always been very compassionate with people and puts every amount of effort in something she is passionate about and her career is her passion, as is mine, and I appreciated the help and expertise she provided me when I needed some answers! Now to do the homework thanks Missy I would highly recommend her for any help with movement, pain, or training or even info! She's got a noggin full of knowledge read more

Missy is the kind of trainer that not only brings fitness into your life but she brings the most positive and exuberance for life as well. I have been training with Missy for the past few months and I have seen the results I hoped for; I have lost inches and defined muscles I didn't even know I had. The best part about having Missy as my trainer is that she listens. When my body hurts, she'll adjust the workout, when I'm having a hard day at work she'll text me and check in with me throughout the day. Her dedication and commitment to her clients is something rare and I'm so grateful she has come into my life. I recommend Missy to anyone and everyone and I guarantee she will make your life better! She's also hilarious, such a bonus. read more

I finally reached out to Missy after 2 years of chronic left hip and lower back pain. I don't know why I was so stubborn and waited so long. I had a 45 min session via Facetime that just left me amazed. She is genuine, caring and very knowledgeable. After reviewing my symptoms she gave me a few exercises to do that immediately decreased my pain from an 8/10 to 2/10. My initial words after my pain decreased were "you didn't even touch me and my pain went away." Silly words but after trying physical therapy and massages this was like magic! I definitely recommend Missy. She is passionate about helping people and so knowledgeable! I look forward to working with her more! Let me go do my exercises! read more

I never thought I'd be writing a review for working out, but Missy has totally changed my whole attitude toward exercise! Working out has always been something I did in short stints because I just couldn't "trick" myself into liking it. Missy didn't trick me, she CONVINCED me! There are so many wonderful things I can say about her, but I think the best thing she does (besides kicking my butt) is that she really listens and understands the body. She encourages me to be very honest with how things are feeling. When something doesn't seem right, she always hits the nail on the head, making the slightest correction, and POOF, pain is gone and inches are shedding! She has really helped me develop a stronger mind-body connection and I look and feel so much better because of it. I have no more back pain, prettier posture, and overall tightness! She's sweet but not overly saccharine. We laugh and sweat our way through our workouts and I'm feeling better than I've ever felt. This feels weird to write, but here goes... I LOVE working out with Missy. read more

There are many trainers who can whip their clients into shape. Missy can, without a doubt, but she brings something of much greater value to the lives of her clients. I have never met a trainer as committed to ensuring that clients feel better, and that they understand the science behind specific movements, particularly the ones that are best for their body. I came to Missy with some pretty bad alignment issues, which had resurfaced many years after a spinal surgery. She listens intently, responds with a wealth of knowledge, and went the extra mile with research for my case. I know I'm in excellent hands. Missy's approach is iterative, she consistently adjusts and tailors my program based on how my body responds. This has proved to be an interesting lesson for me in learning to listen to my body. For example, I had no idea just how much I had been compensating in certain movements but thanks to Missy I have learnt how to correct it. Admittedly it's a work in progress, but it feels great. I started feeling results shortly into my training with Missy, and have noticed a visible difference since. Missy's knowledge and understanding about movement is as important to me as her ability and keenness to share that knowledge. She's a great trainer and teacher with amazingly high energy levels and a genuine compassion for people. She can put together a really tough work out, she will encourage you all the way through it, and she never lets you get away with shoddy form. My experience with Missy has been nothing short of fantastic, and I cannot begin to recommend her enough. read more

Missy is a world class trainer! She has experience, knowledge, and listens to her clients needs. Her patience and understanding will make you feel comfortable and confident that she will address your bodies injuries and help you achieve the goals you are trying to accomplish. The enthusiasm and encouragement of her personality and positive energy will make you feel great about your body, image and your self esteem. She will change your outlook on life and make you feel great! I absolutely recommend her skills and training to ANYONE!!! read more

Missy was recommended to me by the previous trainer I used in Mountain View before moving to San Francisco. I've been training with her two to three times a week for a few months now and I can recommend her highly. She has all of the qualities of an excellent personal trainer: she's reliable, knowledgeable, perceptive, keeps your form in check, and has a wonderfully warm personality that will make you look forward to working out. She won't push you so far you won't ever want to come back, but she'll definitely give you a solid workout based on what your goals are. One of the coolest things about training with Missy is that she gives you the option to work out at different gym locations throughout the city, AND even public parks. She brings all the equipment you need for the workout with her! I was skeptical about working out outdoors at first, but if you can handle a few odd looks from random strangers walking their dogs, it's definitely worth it. I've found that having sessions outdoors (when it's not super cold and windy) is a great way to prevent workouts from becoming routine and it's a great break from being in the office all day. read more

Missy is basically a miracle worker. In the 5 months that I've been working with her my entire mind/body system has evolved and I'm able to do things I never thought I could. I started seeing her for back pain, headaches, and sciatica, which she not only solved almost immediately but taught me how to fix it myself by pretty simple methods. Most health professionals do not properly explain why nor teach you how to take care of it yourself, but Missy truly wants long term benefits for all her clients. She is such a great listener, does not discount anything you say, and it exceptionally intuitive. No matter your goals, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Missy. I'm urging all my friends and family to see her, and I'm basically obsessed with her two minute drills. I've always been miserably inflexible and never able to be even close to touching my toes, but after two sessions with Missy I was able to touch the ground! Now, knuckles to the ground is my norm! Something I NEVER thought was possible. Now, I'm complimented on my flexibility and people ask if I'm a dancer! As a plus, I've never been stronger and my butt has never looked better! Beyond just the physical, working with Missy has enhanced my mind/body connection and allowed me to better face depression and anxiety issues that have plagued me for basically my entire life. I recently went 36 days without a panic attack (the previous record was 7 days). THAT'S a miracle. I always look forward to my sessions with Missy, will be sad to see her leave, but will be eternally grateful for the skills she has given me! read more

Missy Bunch is, quite simply, the best. I met Missy during a Z-health training in 2015. I was just beginning my training and Missy was a Master Trainer and within 5 minutes I knew there was a lot I could learn from her. When we met again in 2016 I jumped at the opportunity to work with her one-on-one. She did not disappoint. Missy was able to immediately spot imbalances in my movement, even things that others had missed. She was able to give me some simple strategies for improving my movement and my balance and vision (yes, vision is a part of movement). My balance has improved tremendously and I've been able to wear a weaker prescription in a very short period of time. Missy cares deeply about what she does--she NEVER stops learning and asking questions. But her manner is warm and fun. She makes clients feel comfortable regardless of their skill level. You can ask Missy anything when you work with her and she will find a way to help you. Also, she cares about her clients as people. When Missy works with you she gives 100% of herself. Her passion for her craft is evident. If you EVER get the chance to work with her, please don't hesitate. Missy is the bees knees. read more

Top 3 reasons to work with Missy: 1. She knows what she's talking about. A wealth of good information resides in this tiny woman! She'll not only train you, but make sure you understand the science behind why these moves specifically suit your body and others don't. 2. She'll listen to your goals and devise the work outs accordingly. She's exceptional at working around injuries and finding weird and wonderful ways to alleviate them. (My right butt cheek thanks you!) 3. She is your greatest cheerleader and not of the annoying kind. She'll text you during the week to make sure you're eating right and that your body feels ok. She also totally understands when you're just "having a bad day" and can change the routines to get the best out of you with whatever you've got. (Even hungover) Honestly you just need that one first session and you'll be sold. DO IT! read more

I am not the Yelp reviewing type, but I wanted to take a moment to make sure people could hear about Missy. I have a busy lifestyle - usually dominated by work - but I wanted to find a way to stay active and healthy, knowing it would be very difficult to find time to do it on my own. I hired Missy because I know exercise and movement are a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle; I know I have to do it even though I don't want to. Missy works with my schedule and will come to my house for training sessions. She is passionate, full of energy, and best of all, knows what she is talking about. She will give you the science behind her training and she knows exactly why she is having you do something. I can definitely feel the difference in my energy level at work since I have been working out with Missy. I highly recommend Missy and enjoy having her as a part of my routine. She has met my entire family and we will be working together for a long time. read more

I dance daily, kitesurf each week. I had a sharp pain behind my shoulder blade and a tweak in my hip, and in a single session with Missy, I was ready to go-- the pain went from a 7-8 (out of 10) to a 3-4 by the end of the session and an hour later it was at a 1-2, I danced the next morning without it coming back up at all. She's attentive, empathetic, intuitive, knowledgeable and extremely patient. The first 30 to 40 minutes were crucial, she made sure she was correct in her assessment and had ways of measuring whether she was or not on the mark. Then, the specific movements I needed to do just took maybe 10 minutes to do, and voila! I continue to do them as a part of my morning practice and I'm good to give my all dancing each day. Mind you, I'm almost 37, have been dancing since age 5, and have been kitesurfing for going on 5 years now. I really rely on my body being in good performance shape. Missy has become my emergency go-to when pain is sharp and scary, the tin-woman I walk in as is left behind in a single session. I'm also very grateful for her laser-focus attention, how much care she puts into the session and the fact that she provides them over Skype! I'm overseas at the moment and she was like "sure! see you at 6am my time!" and I don't know many people that would have that sunny of a disposition so early in the morning, to serve! I seriously cannot recommend her enough. read more

I'm a personal trainer and therefore rely on my own health and fitness for my livelihood. I had a serious medical incident a couple of years back which resulted in blood clots in both lungs, a surgery to remove my 1st rib, and a 2 year recovery filled with fatigue and lack of ability to exercise. When I finally felt well enough to begin exercising again I started falling apart one body part at a time. First my left knee began hurting and I couldn't straighten my leg, then it was my right hip, then left elbow, finally my back became intolerable and I really felt I was in trouble. Physical therapist and orthopedic surgeon both gave up on my knee. I was seeing a chiropractor 3 times a week, and a massage therapist as often as I could afford, and nothing was helping. I reached out to Missy and told her I was falling apart, and her response was 'I GOT YOU'. I have seen her a total of 4 sessions and can honestly tell you I am back to normal and exercising with great intensity! I was stiff and inflexible and miserable, and now i'm the most mobile person in the room! She makes you feel comfortable and at ease right away, and takes the time to really understand your situation. She shows up to every session with a concrete plan and begins working through it with you step by step until you find the problem(s) and gets going on implementing the solution. She's attentive, compassionate, kind, caring, and SO SMART! She is in this to help you and she gets the job done where no-one else can. If you're done with chronic pain and want to feel free to move anyway you want in life, Missy is worth 10 x what you will pay her, and you'll know what I mean when you forget how bad you used to feel. I am now studying the discipline Missy uses (Z Health) and I am so excited that will be following in her inspirational footsteps. Thank you Missy! read more

I looked up Missy after falling off the exercise wagon following an ACL tear injury. Here is why I think she is a 5 star trainer: - She listened, probed and then listened some more before throwing together a routine for me. If your personal trainer can't do that, it is just training, nothing personal/individualized about it. - She understands pain management unlike any other trainer I've worked with. - Awesome positive and encouraging personality. I did 10 sessions with her - very happy, highly recommended. read more

I rarely associate the term "miracle worker" with a fitness trainer, but I think that's what Missy is. I have worked with some amazing fitness professionals in the past and came to Missy with some competency, having worked with kettlebells and also training in various martial arts systems over the years. I was also still rehabbing from a rather horrible patellar dislocation that had me feeling somewhat hobbled three years after the initial injury. Missy did an initial evaluation and assessed my movement patterns, along with setting a goal for our workouts. She came off not only as thoroughly professional, but also as a genuinely nice and warm sort of person. In a few sessions, she's managed to: a) Correct my kettlebell swing form and pointed out the many subtle details that elevate the movement from being adequate to highly effective. I appreciate her being a stickler for details. For me, it shows she's really paying attention. b) Taught me how to a proper kettlebell deadlift. Again, her attention to details makes all the difference - she doesn't settle for "good enough" when she knows you can - and should - be doing better. c) Taught me how to do a proper barbell deadlift. Prior to working with Missy, I had no interest at all in learning how to do barbell-type lifts. Yet she has such an encouraging persona that she convinced me to give it a try. And had me lifting 90lbs by the end of our session. d) Got me to jump rope again for the first time in 3 years. I was getting frustrated by tripping on the rope repeatedly and didn't really want to do it (part of me associates jump roping with my time at a JKD school in Mountain View with an instructor who had turned out to be a highly negative person, so I had sort of given up on it). After trying some tips from Missy, I was able to actually jump rope for over 200 reps. And have fun doing it. e) Made my right knee feel a lot less unstable. As a result of the patellar dislocation, I still had a hard time going up and down stairs. After doing some Z-drills, I was able to step up and step down an exercise stool with much more ease - even while carrying weights on both hands. As the knee instability had been hampering me in being able to go up and down inclines (and I love hiking), I was practically in tears of joy over this. So yes, Missy is highly competent and very knowledgeable; she can diagnose wonky movement patterns and suggest corrective drills on how to remediate those issues and produce results rapidly. More than that, she is a pleasure to work with who has that perfect mix of professionalism and effervescence; she's a trainer who comes up with inventive workouts that are both arduous and fun. If you're looking for a trainer who can not only give you a workout but teach you how to move your body in optimal ways, then sign up for a session (or ten) with Missy. read more

Missy is absolutely amazing! Due to my crazy scheduling I ran late to our first session. With just 40min she not only reminded me but educated me on how your body communicates. She provided easy and user- friendly examples of stretches and exercises after a quick assessment. She is a true bundle of knowledge, joy, and wisdom! I can't wait to see what awesomeness she can do in a full session! (I promise I won't be late next time! ) Missy, Thank you for taking the time to visit with me. I love geeking out about this stuff and I'm so glad I have someone like you to help re-educate me on things, and better yet provide me with so much more information I never even thought about. I'm going to take the homework you gave me, and snuggle with it so tight because it such a special gift . Thank you again!!! Enjoy your day! read more

I don't really do a lot of yelp reviews but i had to do this one coz i would love to see more people getting the type of results that i got from Missy. I am a physique competitor preparing for my championship in October, i had consistent back pain and problems with my movements, i reached out to Missy and i was hoping she can help coz i went to PT and Spin specialist at Stanford and no one was able to make me feel better and continue my preparation for my competition, Doctors told me i have to stop going to the gym if i want to feel better NOOO Wayy!! Missy worked with me on very simple techniques and how to do better movements and i was surprised with the results, in 2 sessions i had tremendous improvement for example my bench press went from 90 lbs to 110 lbs just by adjusting my movement and doing some stretches that is Amazing. Honestly never thought i will be where I'm at today but again thanks to Missy very patient and dedicated Trainer i don't think i would have continued my fitness journey without a trainer like Her. I recommend Missy as a trainer for anyone want to really workout with someone who cares and truly love what she does...and i can almost grantee you will see results :) read more

I moved from NYC to SF last year and had a hard time finding a personal trainer who really motivated me. I was so grateful when I found Missy because she approaches training from the perspective of the brain + body connection. It sounds kooky, but it works. She's an amazing listener and always knows how to adjust positioning or relieve pain points. Missy is also a stickler for form and taught me how to properly do squats, swing kettle bells, and hold planks. Now when I go to group workout classes, instructors always compliment me on my form. Thanks Missy!! I can tell she puts her whole heart into her work and is really dedicated to her clients. I was beyond bummed when she left SF, but I'm happy the midwest gets to experience her magic! read more

Missy is one kind and magical human! I have been working with her on many parts of my body due to lots of pain! I can't express enough the joy that I experience today! My pain level is remarkably low and I've learned so much about how the body works! She is incredible at what she does and I highly recommend working with her towards a healthier and stronger lifestyle! read more

Missy is awesome! I had pain in my right elbow that was about a 7 in pain. In about 6 minutes she taught me a few exercises, examined my elbow and assessed the situation. It dropped down to about a 2 or 3 in pain in that short of time and I didn't even notice my elbow for another week!!! So great to learn how to help myself and learn new and different ways to help my body be pain free and be healthier!! Thank you so much!!!! read more

Missy knows her stuff!! 7 months ago I dislocated my left knee, and it's been a very long painful process to get it to be somewhat normal. I still have mobility issues, and not to mention strength issues (especially since I was in a giant knee immobilizer for 3 weeks). After talking to her and filling her in on my recovery + still painful spots, she immediately knew what movements to do to assess where I was at and showed me different exercises/movements I could do to alleviate some of the pain PLUS a way to understand how to get my "sleeping" muscle to wake up :P The passion and knowledge she has definitely shows - the awesome thing is she won't just *tell* you to do something for the sake of doing it .... rather, she also explains the *why*, which I think is definitely crucial to understanding your own body and how it works :) read more

Missy is an AMAZING coach! Her vast knowledge on the anatomy and neurology sets her apart from any other trainer. She has the science to back up why what she does works! She has a bubbly personality that makes training fun! I was unable to do a pull up for 4 years and after one training session with her I did my first pull up 2 days later! I was never a particularly "Talented" athlete but with the drills and exercises Missy gave me I ended up placing 3rd in my gym for a CrossFit workout. I had never placed that high before! You will not be disappointed! read more

Missy Bunch is amazing!!! She is full of life and a great motivator! She's a great listener and truly understands why you are there to see her. I saw Missy to achieve a specific goal before a friend's wedding and on a tight time-frame of only a month. Each personal session is so specific to you, and she truly cares about her clients. Together we achieved my specific goal, but in that month Missy taught me invaluable lessons about my body + brain and how it is all connected to my movements. She has a special touch that works to heal your body's weakness she found studying you in your first session together. In our last session before the wedding, I was able to hold my upper-body on a pull up bar and had not been able to do that in +10 years. Missy is the best personal trainer I've ever worked with, and I highly recommend her!! read more

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Without Missy in my life, I would still be a mess. In April of this year, I found out I had a herniated C6/7 and a Disc Osteophyte Complex in my C5/6. (bone spurs) with Radial and Ulnar nerves being pinched, I was experiencing constant gnarly pain that led me to pain killers and stopped me in my tracks when in came to any activity. After being treated by Dr. Bender and Missy, my pain began to subside with 10 days and I am now and have been pain free for 3 weeks. I can sit on the floor and play with my daughter and next week will slowly introduce golf back into my life. I love what you do and thank you for doing it with such passion. Z Health is cutting edge and such a great approach to living a pain free life. Everyone at True Motion has your best interest at heart! read more

So this review is looooong overdue, but better late than never! To get straight to the point though: Missy is special. You know how sometimes you meet those people in your life who make an impression on you, whether its your friendly neighborhood grocer, the teacher who puts in an extra effort with your child, the plumber who does a bunch of work for you for free? Well, Missy is one of those people, and more. She has not only changed the way I feel about fitness and rehab, but she has also become a true friend. In addition to being about the kindest, bubbliest person you'll ever meet (I mean she was a professional cheerleader, eyeroll), she really knows her stuff. She knows more about the way the body moves than anyone else I've ever spoken with, and she isn't just BSing you - she gets it right, she gets results. And don't let her adorable, half-pint dancer-self fool you: she's a total nerd. She literally geeks out about the human body. It is her life and her passion. She is exactly the kind of person you want to trust with something as important as your body. She is something in between a personal trainer and a physical therapist. Some sessions we will just work on loosening up my body and pain management, other sessions she will make me work my a$$ off until I'm cursing her name the rest of the day. That being said, she's a great motivator and always pushes me to try new things, but she never pushes me too hard. I've worked with other trainers that left me so physically sore I could barely walk for days. Missy gets you the good kind of sore, the kind that lets you know you're getting results. I had literally never done a deadlift in my life until I met Missy, and I found out that not only do I really like them, but I'm good at them. Whenever I have an ailment she always has a solution, and she is always available even off hours t help me out. I like working with her so much I have even continued to work with her over FaceTime now that she lives in San Diego. Simply put, she's amazing. I highly recommend Missy for anyone who had chronic pain issues, for new moms, and for anyone who actually wants to LIKE their personal trainer while getting results. She can adapt to every type of person and every type of body, whether you're a professional athlete or a 75 year old woman. You can thank me later. read more

I met Missy earlier this year at a workshop she had at my local gym. Missy's knowledge and ability to work with literally anybody is phenomenal. I have Osgood Schlatter Disease in both of my knees and it has prevented me from running comfortably for over ten years, sometimes to the point where I was limping and just could not run. Missy showed me different exercises to do and my pain went from a 10 all of the way down to a 0 when I would do the exercises. Fast forward to the other day, I hurt/aggravated my elbow. Missy just happened to be in my hometown this week, and she was able to work with me and provide even more exercises for me to relieve the pain in my elbow. When I met with her the pain was around 7. After about an hour the pain decreased to a 0. So two different things throughout the year that prevented me from working out and reaching my fitness goal was corrected and left me pain free. Missy and her fiancé live far away from me so its starting to feel like Christmas when they are in town to "fix me" and help with my problems. read more

I've known Missy for several years now, and can say with full confidence that she will be a great fit for anyone looking to improve fitness, get out of pain and feel better in your body. You're going to see several reviews here with people calling Missy a "miracle worker" or telling seemingly unbelievable stories about getting out of pain and resolving long standing injuries. It's all true. It is important to understand the difference between a trainer who has an online certification and rarely invests any money in their own education, and someone like Missy. Someone who has invested tens of thousands of dollars and tens of thousands of hours into her education. Someone who most likely wakes up at night bothered by the fact that she could not resolve a problem someone came in with that would baffle a room full of Doctors and Physical Therapists. I am in no way claiming Missy is a physician, what I am saying is that she is someone with a big brain, tiny feet, unlimited tools and an unlimited passion for what she does. I had to get the tiny feet jab in there. :P read more

I have known Missy since we were kids and recently contacted her about seeing her for my back, knee and hip pain that I have had for about 9 months now. I saw her this past Friday and I cannot express how thankful to her I am! After only two hours, my pain went from a 10 to a 2! The next morning, for the first time in 9 months, I woke up with no pain!! It has been that way for 3 days now! I feel so much freedom and my quality of life has been so greatly improved! I cannot thank Missy enough for all that she has done for me! Words cannot express my gratitude! Best investment and choice I have ever made! read more

Missy Bunch is AMAZING. She has brought so much positive change to my life. I have seen her several times and appreciate how thorough she is with gathering information. She uses her knowledge and senses to dig deep and find patterns and places that need attention. I suffered from vertigo for years and after seeing her a couple of times and following her simple exercises, I never had another episode (3 years now!). Missy is also very positive which makes looking at ones deficients, easier to handle. I highly recommend Missy to anyone from althlets and Mamas. read more

When I started with Missy, I couldn't walk without pain. I had chronic shin splints, plantar factitious, and hip pain. I had seen a physical therapist, osteopathic dr, chiropractor, and my regular doctor for 6mo+ for these issues. They didn't get any better, and in fact got worse. When first seeing Missy, we did sessions that were just rehab. Once I got out of pain (only a few sessions in!!!), we started to train. Each session would be a little bit of fixing my body and a little bit of work. Until slowly but surely, it was a tiny bit of fixing my body and a lot of work. Fast forward to now, I can train as hard as I want, I can deadlift, squat, olympic lift. And most importantly, I can WALK WITHOUT PAIN. Truly amazing. When working with Missy, I felt so empowered. I loved lifting. I loved the ability to get out of pain. Every time I came in with pain, she was able to fix it. So amazing. read more

Missy is amazing! Missy is the best! This review is long overdue as I've worked with missy back when she was teaching in San Francisco dogpatch neighborhood. Missy helped me get through those early morning workouts and runs with her motivational spirit and energy. It was fun, it was hard but she was an amazing coach who helped you get through those painful workouts. She pushed you to what you were comfortable with and always changed the routine up. I loved that unlike other trainers she is so knowledgeable and she was a warriors cheerleader/dancer! Come on people how many people can they say we're taught by a pro cheerleader?! I can! I definitely miss her but I'm so glad she's helping so many people to fitness and movement. read more

I've been training with Missy x2 a week for about a month now and I can already see my body transforming! I told her what I was looking to achieve and she tailors every workout to me perfectly! Also, the fountain of knowledge that missy posses blows my mind! I have friends who are personal trainers and have been working out religiously for years so I like to think that I have a decent basic knowledge of fitness but it's clear that Missy has an advanced education in all things health and well being. The $ is a little higher than I've paid in the past but it's worth it because you're not just getting in great shape you're learning invaluable things to take with you for life!! read more

Missy is the first trainer I've ever hired, so I have no one to compare her to. She has listened carefully to where I am in my fitness life and what my goals are, and she has amied every single work out at my specific needs. At the same time, she has accommodated my particular athletic history. She helps me listen to my body, and she tailors each work out to what I need on that day. Most of all, Missy has shown me over and over again that I can acheive things that I had no idea were in my power. I LOVE how my energy has increased with our work outs. I'm also so excited to walk away from each session with her feeling amazing, powerful and accomplished. I imagine that she delivers and tailors different work outs to other clients. All I know for sure is that she is magic for me. read more

Missy Bunch is honestly amazing. I consider myself to have a decently high pain tolerance. But Tuesday afternoon I was riding my bike and felt something on the right side of my upper back tighten up. It didn't go away and the next day after teaching 3 boxing classes, I was at a pain level of 8-9. I could barely focus and even breathing hurt. I texted Missy and she worked with me for an hour and got the pain level down to a 5. Then this morning I woke up pain-free! I almost forgot that I had even been in pain! It was incredible and I cannot thank her enough. I'm not gonna lie, it seems a bit odd when someone tells you to do an eye circle while in a split stance with your knee turned in and your foot turned out. Or to touch your nose then a post-it on the wall without moving your head. But this chick is the REAL DEAL, and it WORKS. All based on science, she can help you get out of pain. She can help you out! Thank you Missy!! read more