•Our Personal Trainers•

JASON JOHNSON

Jason was first introduced to weight training at the age of 14. Without any proper education on strength training & conditioning, he managed to achieve new levels of muscle development. This would come at the expense of his joint health, as he proceeded to exercise improper technique and neglect muscle groups that were vital to his safety. Not only that, but he had absolutely no clue as to what he should eat or how to balance his caloric intake. By the time he reached the age of 23, his body was dealing with several ailments which compromised his training. Jason had tendinitis in both shoulders, low back pain and was diagnosed with prehypertension. After coming to terms with the fact that he needed to make shifts in order to change these issues, Jason began studying about nutrition and food addiction. Though his training regime became very sporadic at the time, Jason was able to focus much of my energy towards his eating habits. After making the necessary adjustments, the very course of his life and career changed forever.

With his new found confidence after achieving weight loss goals, he wanted to learn more about strength & conditioning. In 2007, he began his studies with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) to become a certified fitness professional and nutrition/corrective exercise specialist. Applying the best science to his fitness routine, he saw rapid results without injury and wanted to change the lives of many others as well!

ZOE MERAZ

Zoe grew up in an unstable household with lots of unhealthy habits. When she moved away to start college she got to learn about and experience all the benefits of regular exercise, a healthy diet, and mental health care. After getting her degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, she moved to the Bay Area where she was able to enjoy all of the outdoor recreation the area has to offer. A true believer in moderation, she enjoys challenging herself with progressive overload, eating foods that are both pleasurable and nutritious, and enjoying a nice cold beer on the weekends.

She believes exercise and nutrition, when properly employed, are preventative and proactive healthcare. Zoe has worked with organ donors for over 4 years and as a personal trainer for 6 years and sees the effects of diet, exercise, and stress from the inside and out. She believes knowledge is power and loves when clients ask her WHY we do the things we do.

She finds immense joy in helping people step into their strength and becoming embodied with sustainable behavioral changes they can carry throughout life. She has received her certifications for personal training and nutrition coaching from NASM and wilderness first responder from NOLS.