When Darya left Modvellum, I followed suit. No sense of going to a facial place when your aesthetician ain't there anymore right? So, here's the deal. The space here? it's TINY. They make use of their space well, considering the size, but I'm not going for the complete "spa" experience here, I'm here to get my skin needs attended to. I need regular maintenance to keep my face looking clean and prevent pores from clogging (all those nights filled with greasy food and alcohol eventually shows up somewhere!) I trust Darya with my skin and as someone who's gotten facials since her teen years (oh so long ago) she does facials very well, explaining the process and the products being used and is very knowledgeable on health and skin needs overall. I've never heard of Jean D'Arcell products until my facial here and I have to say it's fabulous! It's the New Year, time to put your best face forward and Darya can help you with that. read more

I've been working with Jalebi Lyons at Perfect Fit doing 1 on 1 personal strength and mobility 4x/week for 6 months. We have a blast and I've made a ton of progress towards my goals. Absolute life changer - check out her website lyonsmovement.com! read more

Jasmine is a great trainer. Private fitness studio in cow hollow. Also has a great massage therapist. read more

Perfect Fit Personal Training - Jasmine the owner - Trainers Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hate to give this place one star. I had a wonderful experience at the spa. My aesthetician was perfectly nice. They used hard wax, which was less painful. She was fairly quick, and even though she left a few stray hairs, I was fairly happy with my Brazilian. However, when I got home, I was so uncomfortable. I'm not virgin to Brazilians, and get one every month, but I'd never felt this horrible sensation before. I checked, and sure enough, my skin was completely raw. I put Neosporin on it, which soothed the pain, and went to bed. I thought perhaps it was my sensitive skin reacting to the oil, and didn't think much of it...until two days later, when my skin started peeling off! I'm not sure if its their products, but I sadly cannot recommend this place for waxing, especially any type of bikini waxing. read more

I was not going to take the time to respond to Jasmine's response to my 1 star rating in July 2021 but her complete misrepresentation of the situation is bothersome. As another reviewer noted, "she manages her social media very well." She seems to have a problem with criticism. Looking at previous responses to other unfavorable reviews, she is never at fault and people who are not satisfied are really messed up. End of story. I did not plan to go into this level of detail. Let me see - choice words from her response to my review were "physical and emotional issues due to her condition." Other choice descriptions were - her physical limitations of balance, joint pain, muscle weakness, imbalance, walking without falling down, and emotional turmoil. You would think I could not get out of bed or am on a walker. I have no idea who this loony tunes, cripple, emotionally distressed, weak person is she is describing. It is almost laughable. It definitely is not me. To clear things up, I contracted Lyme disease in France in 1993 and it took me a couple of years to get on top of it. I got over it, it was many years ago and I hardly ever think about it at all. For years I have been working out regularly, traveling extensively pre-COVID (listed 55 countries on my recent Global Entry renewal application), enjoying friends, involved in reading groups and leadership positions in community organizations and am always taking classes with OLLI. She believes her father has been suffering from the same bacterial infection but he has never been able to get over it. I have no idea if her father's recent death was related to this illness but it well could have been a contributing factor. This is the bond she is referring to - a similar illness. Fast forward to present. In the highlands of Papua, New Guinea in March of 2019 I had an accident and pretty much shattered an ankle. When I got back to the US, I had pretty extensive surgery and a period of recovery you would expect from this kind of injury. Early COVID I was was getting in 8.000 - 10,000 steps a day. Unfortunately, towards the end of last year I developed arthritis in the ankle which is very common with a traumatic injury. In fact, 90% of arthritis of the ankle is due to injury. This has lead to a total ankle replacement June 9th, 2021. Here's where Perfectfit Personal Training comes in. In early March/April things were just beginning to open back up and many businesses were having trouble gearing up. I desperately wanted to work with a trainer just for strength training to try to get into better shape presurgery. I was very clear about my immediate goals. Unfortunately , the 2 recent, fabulous trainers I have worked with had moved or were only doing virtual.That is the sole reason I ended up at Jasmine's business. She had me doing exercises that made absolutely no sense with a shot ankle. She told me lunges would be my best friend. Slamming a bunch of weight on a pretty busted ankle is not a good idea. On the 3rd session she had me push a flat weight across the floor with my feet. Again, pretty crazy exercise for an injured ankle. My ankle was killing me that night. She had me standing for almost the full hour of each session. I could go on but I won't. Her choices of exercises were incomprehensible under the circumstances. And I love a burn from a well organized, cohesive session. And there is a pretty clear difference between a good burn and pain. Actually at her recommendation, I saw a physical therapist at The Stone Clinic. The trainer designed a perfect program for me were I was able to build strength without compromising my ankle any further. There are all kinds of things you can do in the exercise world to work around an injury; For example, you can do all kinds of upper body movements with weights, bands, etc. while lying on a bench, sitting up, or sitting on a ball. You can do ab work on the floor or a bench. There are tons of exercises you can do for lower body, again, without standing on a bum ankle. There are stretches you can do also without having to stand or put undue weight on an ankle. I am 4 weeks post surgery, walking in a cast and am anxiously waiting until the day I can return to the gym. Just an FYI, I went to Austin early May and spent the last 2 weeks of May on the East Coast in Sea Island, Georgia, Savannah, and Charleston - 1 week prior to surgery. I did all the normal tourist kind of things (Fort Sumter, plantations, museums, dining, etc.) wearing a brace from Walgreens and a few accommodations. This doesn't sound like a physically and emotionally distraught person to me. My motto is - we are so lucky to have access to excellent medical care, support of friends is wonderful, get it fixed and then get back to your old, very active life. She did offer to use sessions after surgery, switch trainers, adjust things and a few other things I can't remember. But not refund my money which is all I wanted. read more

This place blows. I think they must have paid Yelp to clean up their ratings, because there is no way that this place is five stars. I tried to book appointments with them, and after over three weeks, no results. Their customer service is atrocious. Maybe their trainers are great, but try to get in the door... Epic fail Perfect Fit... read more

I just saw a bloomspot coupon for this place come through my email and I remembered that I forgot to update my previous review. Owner Jasmine wrote her comment to my Yelp posting about wanting to compensate me for the unfortunate professional incidences. However, (1) if she was serious, she would have contacted me - she has my info, and (2) I reached out to her several times with no reply. I realize now she was not sincere- it was just for other Yelpers to see. Anyways, she has written that I never wrote to her and implied I'm being untruthful but I have all the email communications to prove it - and I'm happy to show it to anyone who emails me through Yelp. The point of Yelp is not to find opportunities to negotiate "post-hoc' with business owners but to recommend or warn fellow consumers. That is what this is - a warning coupled with a recommendation on how to better spend your money on personal training. At this point, I could care less about a refund and wouldn't accept one anyways. It is clear that Jasmine is defensive (see her replies to my posts) and also manages her Yelp account very carefully so as to negotiate public perception of her gym. So that brings me here - 2 years later. In the past 2 years, I have had multiple training experiences with several trainers. Reflecting back, I can say this was still the worst experience with a personal trainer. It doesn't matter where your trainer went to school or got their certifications. They are either good, or they're not. They are either professional or they are unprofessional. Going to a good undergraduate university doesn't make somebody talented or professional. (I'm not sure why this is even in her response to my post). After a long search, I have found a trainer worthy of expense. Let's face it - $60-90 is a lot of money to pay someone to motivate you to exercise. But if you're paying that money who is truly talented and will teach you about the mechanics of your body, then it's worth it. If you want a knowledgeable, dedicated, professional trainer, check out Travis Owen. He is the head manager and also trainer at Crunch on Polk Street. He treats me with respect as a paying client. He is methodical and empirical in his approach. It's also nice to train inside what is commonly referred to as the "most beautiful opulent gym in the country" since it is in an old abandoned opera house/theater. It's dark and beautiful inside with a HUGE movie screen playing movies constantly. Lots of fun! read more

It's all about the details. When you put top of the line equipment and excellent certified personal trainers in a meticulously maintained training facility, you get a gym experience unlike any other. Jasmine Nichols created a spa-like environment with gorgeous bamboo floors, beautiful lighting, and stainless steel accents that makes you wonder how you ever worked out in one of those stark gyms with florescent lighting (as if there isn't enough of that in the office). This is the place to treat yourself to customized workouts designed by top trainers to help you achieve that level of fitness you've always hoped to achieve. read more

I've been working with Jasmine and Veronica now for 6 months on a training, rehab, nutrition, massage and stretching program. I have arthritis in both knees and was woefully out of shape (too many years of neglect). I was using a cane when I started. I'm down 44 lbs (about halfway towards goal) and haven't used the cane since late August. These two wonderful and skilled gals will not be able to defy science and make the arthritis go away... but they have certainly turned the direction of my body's health 180 degrees in very short order! I interviewed and worked with a few trainers when deciding to go with Jasmine and Veronica on this and I couldn't be more pleased. For me... I like that she's a person with a life and somewhat outgoing about it. I find that "real" and frankly makes it safer for me to be "real". Perfect FIt does not have soaring ceilings and mulit-million $$ equipment... but again... that makes it more real, comfortable and safe for me. If you want flash, fancy real estate and stoic trainers... this is not your place. If you want human beings with warmth, understanding and skills... try the little place on the alley. That's my two-cents (and my first Yelp review). read more

Jasmine is a fantastic trainer who truly works the whole person to achieve positive outcomes. I certainly had some end state goals around body composition but she quickly and correctly pointed out that we should work to transform the full body (core, stabilizers, etc.) for the best results, including my original goals. After a few months she had me experiencing agility and balance that I hadn't felt in years. I highly recommend Jasmine, who also happens to be a truly kind, fair and decent person to top it all off. read more

My girlfriend and I came here because of a Bloomspot deal on massages. The massage was okay, and didn't really go into the trouble spots on my back I'd brought up before starting, so I was only minimally relaxed by the end of it. There were a lot of manipulations that were entirely unpleasant, causing me to tense up, creating the air of muscle tension, whereas it was really just me trying not to audibly scream. The real kicker was when the face rest collapsed underneath me, requiring me to finish my massage with my lower lip jammed into the edge of the table. Overall, Veronica was very friendly, and obviously knew what she was doing, but I can't say I would be inclined to return for another massage. read more

Jasmine is an awesome trainer! We've been working together for over two years now and every single session is tailored to my needs. I chose Perfect Fit because I have a history of issues with lower back and rotator cuff tightness so I wanted a trainer who also knew PT. Jasmine fits the bill perfectly. Every session is a combination of strength training, stretching, and isolated massage work. She knows her stuff! read more

I had put off working out for nearly 6 months, after sustaining a neck injury. I was hesitant to go back to the gym for fear of a relapse. I knew that if I did go back, it would have to be under the supervision of a highly-skilled, personal trainer who would be able to get me back in shape quickly while still making considerations for my injury. I found exactlty what I was looking for through my Perfect Fit trainer, Lisa Corsello. Lisa is a total star. Not only am I losing the weight and getting back in shape but my neck has not bothered me for months. Thanks, Lisa! read more

I've been working out with Lisa for several months now. She's been great about working with me on my goals and helps in all areas, strength, cardio, flexibility and food plans. Most importantly she's great about motivating me....there have been a...ummm...few days where I would have preferred to sleep but I always know that I will leave there feeling better than when I came in. The space isn't bad either, never crowded and always bright and cheery! read more

I love working out at Perfect Fit. The space is like someone's home -- a private gym with everything you need. Well, except a shower, but that's not essential. It's an intimate space, but my trainer Sergio and I have never waited for a machine or weights. We've shared the gym space with at most 2 other trainers and their clients, and it's never felt crowded. I followed Sergio to work out at Perfect Fit, and I enjoy my workouts so much more now. Oh, and I'm so tired of seeing people throw around gym benches/weights like it's a piece of crap. All of the trainers here are very respectful of the equipment, and I appreciate that. read more

Perfect Fit is a great place to work out with a Personal Trainer. It's small intimate setting is conveniently located, but just off the main road so you don't feel like you are working out in front of a bunch of people. The studio is equipped with all the functional training equipment you could possibly ask for making the workouts endlessly interesting and challenging. The trainers are friendly & knowledgeable with diverse backgrounds and are sure to give you a great workout! I highly recommend coming to Perfect Fit to find yourself a Personal Trainer! read more

Perfect Fit is a great place to get fit. And the best way to get fit at Perfect Fit is with my trainer Natalie Gangemi (because she's the best). Perfect Fit offers an intimate setting, to be sure, but along with that comes a peace and a sense of family you can't get at larger gyms. It's also a great place to go if you're not the most confident in your workout gear sweating in front of strangers, like I am. Parking is easy 99.9% of the time despite being in the Marina because of it's off-street location. It is lacking a shower but I'm very ready to go home after my sessions at Perfect Fit so it's never been an issue to me. Ready to go home because when I work out with Natalie I find myself digging deeper and pushing harder than ever before. Not because she's some Drill Sergeant - in fact, she's one of the most sweet, caring, likeable, down-to-earth, friendly people on the planet - but because she's so invested in your success and in motivating you to get the most out of every moment that it's infectious and you don't want to disappoint her even more than you don't want to disappoint yourself. That's the deep, special rapport Natalie establishes with her clients; you know she's always thinking about you and every angle of how she can help you reach your goal. And it inspires you to put that much more into it. Natalie knows her stuff and really challenges me. The stronger I become the more she adds different dimensions to my workouts that continue to push me further and keep me interested and motivated. She loves what she does and she's great at it....moreover, she makes you love it, too. Natalie goes above and beyond any trainer I have ever worked with in every capacity. Go to Natalie at Perfect Fit and reach your goals. Find that something inside you didn't know you had in addition to the body you always wanted. I feel like I won the lottery getting to have Natalie as my trainer so as long as you're not looking to steal my slots, I think have an obligation to share the wealth. read more

This review is 12 years in the making. Like a decent Glen Fiddich. Transformative is a word I only reserve for my favorite Hasbro based toys (#ShouldHaveKeptToysInTheBoxThenI'dBeRich), but there's no other term I can think of to describe my experience with Jasmine all these years. In my Al Bundy prime, I was a decent college athlete in fairly decent shape. But I found myself feeling like a kung-fu panda after a dim sum buffet once I settled in SF. Jasmine took me to another level beyond anything I achieved prior. Beyond just throwing around a bunch of manly 5 lb weights around, she introduced me to proper nutritional eating to maximize performance and results. Oddly, I thought eating 8 enchiladas for lunch was "proper" eating for an active college athlete. But after Jasmine set me straight, I saw not only performance improve, but also my physique. About a year into working with Jasmine, I at least had a 3-pack rack of abs (That's a 300% improvement. Prior to that, I was modeling my belly pro bono). Through thick and thin, Jasmine has been supportive of my well being and progress and continues to challenge me. She's kept me in good shape for my demanding job, and when I started with her, I could barely do 2 pull ups. But after Jasmine's insistence and persistence, I can do weighted pull ups that was no where on my radar of possibility. Now I feel more confident than ever that if I find myself getting chased up a tree by a hungry bear, I stand a fighting chance of survival when I pull my fat ass up a higher branch. Jasmine is delightful, bubbly, and above all knows her shit. I could not recommend her more enthusiastically. read more

This is a very nice personal training gym. They have very qualified trainers and brand new training machines and weights. The place is clean and esthetically pleasing with bamboo floors and stylish accents. If you are serious about getting in shape and staying in shape this is the place. Highly recommended read more

I have been going to Perfect Fit for several years. The trainers there are friendly, professional, and goal oriented. I enjoy getting there early and working out on the cardio machines while waiting for my appointment. Parking is convenient and it is located right in the middle of the Marina. read more

If you want to feel good and look good, go to Darya. I'm her client since she worked at ModVellum (located nearby). I had European facial. She immediately makes you feel at ease and has a warm aura about her. After the treatment, I felt lighter and fresher. Totally an experience to treat yourself to. read more

Have you ever looked at a scale and thought... "Oh man, how did I get here?" I have. And I know the answer too: being a mom with not enough time to chase kid and work high stress job. You eat what you can, when you can. You skip exercises to help with homework and play games with your kid. And then, one day, you look at the scale and say "shit." That is EXACTLY where I was. I mean, tipping the scales at almost 200 pounds (I'm 5'4") Ouch! I couldn't keep up with my kid which was heart breaking. So I decided to start running. Not sure if my knees have forgiven me yet but after doing my first 5K I got hooked. Yes, I walked more then I ran but I got out there. Then I decided to take the next step and look for a trainer to help me out. I found perfect fit training. And really, for me it's a perfect fit. I was so nervous about a "gym" like place because it's as intimidating as all hell to see all those skinny ass people in perfect shape work out and feeling like a slob. Then I met Jasmine and she put me at ease. I asked, "Am I the most out of shape person you have ever met?" she said nope. There was no pressure to be perfect, she met me where I was working around injuries that I had from a car accident a few years ago. My son sometimes would come with me and he would work out too. (He was 5 at the time) She worked with my budget, knowing I was a single mom. She also listened to me bitch about my ex (when my son wasn't there) because I had no one to confide in. We talked about my insane job and the stress it can cause. She taught me about eating right and gave me ideas that even my son LOVED. What kind of shape have I gotten in? Well, in November I RAN TWO 5ks, TWO days apart without batting an eye. I got into great shape, my boyfriend really REALLY liked it and I would still be working out with Perfect Fit... if I weren't pregnant. Yep, that's how much he liked it. I plan on getting right back to PFT as soon as this baby is born. See you in Sept. read more

I'll admit it- I'm in need of a little extra motivation to get myself to the gym. Having had a membership at a gym for seven months and having never used it, I found myself imagining all of the other great things that I could be doing with that $94 every month. Then I found Perfect Fit. The owner, Jasmine, really paid attention to my concerns right off the bat, and matched me with a personal trainer that she felt would mesh well with my personality. And then there was Nilu. Nilu is PHENOMENAL!! I love her! Not only does she motivate me and make me laugh during our sessions, she also produces fantastic results! Having been an athlete all my life, I really appreciate the power and compound movements that she puts me through... it is a very athletic-driven type of workout with practical benefits applicable to any sport or activity. Nilu is the best EVER! I highly recommend her (just not at the times that I want to work out) :) read more

I found out about this spa though Bloomspot and I am so glad I did! Darya took excellent care of me. I came in for a brazilian and a facial. Both treatments were fantastic. She uses hard wax and it was the least painful wax I've ever had. The facial was heavenly... Enough said. And, my skin looked amazing for weeks and I've gotten so many compliments. This is my new go-to spot and I will definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

One of the best neighborhood gyms in SF. Great trainers, especially Aziz who was an olympian in the 90s. Warm, friendly ambiance - trainers really know their field. I've been training there for over 6 months, I hardly do the same workout twice. Had great results (lost 3% body fat in the first month alone). Highly recommended. read more

I am not a fan of the larger gyms. So when I decided to get fit I was looking for something more personal. I stumbled upon The Perfect Fit in October 2006. It seemed "perfect" as it wasn't a large gym and there would be one-on-one training sessions. Once I met Jasmine, I knew this is exactly where I wanted to workout. She is super friendly, professional, knowledgeable and attentive. After chatting with me, she matched me up with an awesome trainer, Sergio, who has helped achieve all my goals. From what I have observed, all of the trainers who work out of her studio are professional and dedicated. This truly is the Perfect Fit if you are looking for dedicated and personally tailored training. read more

I work with Shannon Wong here and highly recommend her! I wrote a separate review for her, so you can read more here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/shannon-wong-san-francisco-3 read more

I came here to get a facial from Darya a few weeks ago after a friend recommended her to me, and have been meaning to yelp ever since because it was seriously AMAZING!!!! It was probably the best facial I've had in San Francisco, and I've had quite a few around the city. First of all, Darya's touch is amazing. Just the right amount of pressure and movements to make you feel relaxed. Her extractions hurt just a tiny bit, but I left with every single pore clean. Usually extractions are not thorough and I end up having to finish the job at home, but Darya did a great job. Second, the products she uses are amazing. Not too harsh on my skin, but definitely potent enough to feel like it was doing anything. Darya also gave me great tips on how to maintain my skin at home with more professional grade products. I left Perfect Fit with glowing skin, and weeks later, I can still tell how fantastic the facial was. I will definitely be back to see Darya, and I highly recommend her if you are looking for great skin. read more

I've been training with Jasmine for over 4 years and she continues to kick my butt every time. I always leave whipped and happy. Since this is a private gym it's either just me or one other trainer & client working out so it's super comfortable and never intimidating. I highly recommend this gym. read more

Small in size, but never overcrowded. You get some nice energy here from a good mix of people. A+ quality equipment. Very nice alternative to Crunch. read more

Jasmine is the best. She's very attentive, knowledgeable, and sensitive to her clients' specific needs. I never felt embarrassed or judged or under scrutiny. She's supportive and pushes the right amount to get results! She even helped me detect a thyroid condition because my heart rate wasn't quite right! She made a potentially intimidating experience totally enjoyable and worthwhile. read more

This small gym is perfect for personal training and is nicely laid out with all the equipment you need. I work out with my personal trainer, Pam B. here, and see Jasmine, the owner all the time. It's a nice environment, and everyone is friendly. It's easy to park as it's right behind the big parking garage off of Lombard, and is private as it's on a small street. read more

There are so many reason why i prefer perfect fit to other workout studios. I will start by saying how wonderful the owner Jasmine is,she is highly knowledgeable of the industry,and makes a huge effort to personalize a work out program that suits your individual needs.The studio is very clean and stylish and is never over crowded.Perfect fit has the right combination of elements.They offer top of the line trainers and equipment, in a top of the line environment. read more

Kate is amazing! She transformed my body in time for my wedding and I will have those gorgeous pictures for the rest of my life. Train with her and you will NOT regret it! read more

I debated writing this review because I don't want to have to share my trainer with anyone else. But, given my amazing experience with Kate Clemens, I decided to put my selfishness aside for a minute. I have been going to see Kate once a week since last November. I am a pretty lazy person when it comes to working out, and I have a lot of body aches pretty much on a daily basis. Kate hones our training sessions to work with my personal needs and goals. She is never negative about my limitations and distracts me from the hard work by chatting with me about what is going on in our lives. I feel "reasonably" sore for a few days after each workout, and I feel like I keep getting stronger. The best I feel all week is when I walk out of our training sessions. After pushing me for 50 minutes or so, she helps stretch me out and even rubs the tension out of my back muscles! Lately she sets aside 15 extra minutes a week to chat with me on the phone about what additional excercises I should be doing. Basically, I can't imagine a better trainer than Kate. I've used Yelp for years, but this is my first time writing a review-that's how highly I think of her! :) read more

Jasmine is capable of being a " perfect fit " trainer for whatever age or condition a person is in. She has shown this with my husband and me. Our ages are 70 and 64. I was obese when I first started sessions with Jasmine. She never made me feel uncomfortable. She is sweet and charming however she certainly gives you a hard workout. Highly reccommend her. Teresa and John read more

If a qualified and fun personal trainer is what you need, look no further. Kate Clemens rocks! This year was my first season competing in triathlons. The results I achieved from training with Kate surpassed all my expectations. Her mind, body and spirit approach to fitness is unique and refreshing. She truly loves what she does and you'll benefit from that. Thank you Kate! read more

I've been training here for over 4 months. I've trained with both Jasmine and Maureen. Both are excellent trainers and they even helped me with my nutrition and diet. It's workout I can never accomplish on my own and I can see the results. I used to go to the gym on my own, but honestly I never pushed myself hard enough. I also didn't know the proper exercises to deal with my specific issues. I could never go back to just a regular gym on my own. If you want real results, this is the way to go. read more

I came here from a living social deal for a 60 min massage and I thought Veronica was absolutely wonderful. I've gotten a few massages before and I'd never had someone be so concerned about my comfort. She was so nice and I sincerely thought it was a really great massage. For my friend's birthday I'm definitely buying him a massage with Veronica. read more

Jasmine is an awesome trainer. She is super friendly, really knows what she is doing and gives you a kick-ass work-out! Perfect Fit is a place where you feel right at home and that customizes the training based on what you need. I have been training with Jasmine for the last 5 months and I am really satisfied. I highly recommend this place :) :) read more