I've experienced Align both as a client and now as a coach. Honestly, it's changed my life. I first came to Align in 2019 because of my knee. It was so unstable that it would give out while I was just standing or walking. I live a pretty active lifestyle, and I was scared. During my free consult, they took the time to truly listen and explain what was happening in my body in a way that made sense. Within a few months, I was shocked at how much progress I made and how much more stable I felt. I quickly realized this isn't just a regular gym. I thought I always had to kill myself working out, but they changed the way I approach exercise. Jaylee, my trainer, met me with so much expertise and kindness. She knew how to adjust things based on what I needed, and I always felt supported and appropriately challenged. I ended up being able to do things I never thought I could- but she knew I could and she helped me get there. As a client, you see a lot of other clients and their stories play out while you are here. I've consistently seen people come here discouraged and in pain and then completely turn things around. They end up thriving and no longer being held back by pain. It's so compelling to see people of all ages and abilities feel like they get their life back. There really is hope here. I looked around and thought, "I want to do something like that! I want to help bring long term change where people aren't stuck in the same cycle." When I became a coach here, I got to see even more of how Align does that. They care deeply and they truly want people to understand their bodies and succeed long-term. I have learned phenomenal things here, and I can help a client navigate a complex pain journey using Align's principles. Furthermore, Align cares about both the clients and the people who work here. The clients matter but the employees matter too. You don't always get that at a job. I truly enjoy the team I work with, and I am so grateful to get to work with them. I've always wanted to help people feel better in their bodies and live with less pain. Now I get to do that every day! I'm incredibly grateful to be part of something like this. It's brought so much good into my life. I hope you come and get to experience it too. read more

I highly recommend Align Pain Management and Andrea Read. After years of working a desk job and not exercising, I developed muscle imbalances that eventually led to knee pain, especially during vacations with lots of walking or when going downstairs frequently. Worried that if I didn't do something, I'd eventually end up with a knee injury that could require surgery, I decided to be proactive. After hearing positive feedback from others who had worked with Align Pain Management, I scheduled a video consultation and began working with Andrea. Since I don't live near their facility, the virtual appointments were incredibly convenient and fit perfectly into my schedule. Andrea was knowledgeable, patient, and attentive from the very beginning. She took the time to listen to my concerns, assess my specific issues, and develop a personalized plan to help me regain strength and stability. Throughout the process, she was always available to answer questions, which I appreciated as someone completely new to this type of training. Whenever I experienced discomfort or a new pain, Andrea quickly identified the cause and adjusted the exercises accordingly. Rather than putting me into a generic program, she continually adapted the plan to fit my body's needs. After seven months of working together, I can confidently say that my body is stronger, more stable, and moving the way it should. Beyond helping me resolve my immediate issues, Andrea equipped me with a long-term plan to maintain my progress, even while working a desk job. She helped me understand how my body works, how to keep it strong, and how to make adjustments on my own moving forward. As an added bonus, knowing that I don't enjoy exercise, Andrea designed routines that were realistic, manageable, and sustainable. I still don't love exercise, but I understand its importance, and Andrea helped me build a routine I can maintain without burning out. read more

I'm a 76 yr old woman who has engaged in a lifetime of exercising, including various types of dance. Over the past 30 yrs I've struggled with lower back spasms that were debilitating and interfered with my ability to travel with confidence. I participated in physical therapy at various times and found it helpful, but I never went away with a whole-body exercise program that prevented the return of the issue. Because I found that I was unable to solve the issue on my own I decided to have a free consultation with an Align Studio coach to discuss my issue and possible causes. At the time of the interview I was of the opinion that lack of strength was not my problem because I was physically strong in a number of ways. During the consult it was pointed out to me that lack of strength was indeed my issue, that I had been strengthening incorrect muscles for a strong and comfortable low back experience. Consequently, I signed up to work with a coach and have been happily and successfully participating in the Align method for nearly six months. I am developing strength in all the correct ways now, and the quality of my daily body mechanics is steadily improving after decades of mis-use and misalignment. I HIGHLY recommend Align Studios and its knowledgeable, responsive, fun and friendly coaches for anyone wishing to learn about body mechanics, their roll in generating a comfortable body experience, and exercise methods to develop the body in sustaining ways that lead to freedom from pain and diminished function. read more

Jaylee and Matthew and their team are invaluable. I have not only been able to climb out of chronic pain myself, but I have been able to assist some of my own Midwifery patients out of pain using the concepts they have pioneered. I am consistently amazed by their level of expertise, their excellence in education and communication, and the deep care they have for their clients. If you are struggling with anything ranging from insecurity about your body's capability to severe chronic pain that feels hopeless... this is THE place to go. I can promise you- if you trust the process you WILL see results. I do also want to give a shoutout to the fun and engaging environment and culture they have set within the gym. It's supportive, so safe for even the most timid of us exercisers, and encouraging. The amount of times my form has been complimented and cheered on in this gym is so reassuring! Matthew and Jaylee have truly created a business that models excellence and honor of everyone in the gym- the clients, the coaches, even the admin staff. You can see it on the faces of everyone involved, with the coaches playing and joking and supporting each other fluidly. As a business owner myself I am deeply impressed by the way they conduct themselves both professionally and personally, and what they have created WORKS. It's been a blast working with them so far; I am so thankful I found them. read more

I absolutely love Align and can't recommend this place highly enough! What they've done for me, my son (who is going there now to heal from a shoulder injury he picked up on swim team), and many others from all different fitness levels and walks of life, is nothing short of amazing. Particularly if you are in pain; have restrictions in your ability to move and enjoy your life and the activities you love; or if you want to get super fit in a safe and healthy way that also will protect you from injuries in the future; you REALLY need to check this place out and give it a try. Book yourself a consultation with an Align coach and if you like what you learn, commit to going all in on the program for three to six months and you will be very glad you did. Actually, you'll probably be hooked much faster than that and I bet you'll start seeing and feeling results within a few weeks or sessions. You owe yourself to give it a try, no matter what state of health you are in right now. I went out of my comfort zone to start going to Align back in 2017 and I can't even imagine what my life would have been like without the continual support, community, amazing personalized coaching, and continual feedback from Matthew initially and now my trainer, Jaylee. I hope to see you sometime at the gym! read more

I worked at Align for over 3 years, 2 of which I was training at Redding and was Senior most trainer. I was entrusted to lead workshops, bring on new clients, fill out other trainers rosters, training new employees etc. The training at the gym can be OK depending on the trainer you get but the owner does not know how to treat employees well. I was promised to be the last let go amidst the pandemic. I was being told we were getting new equipment for the facility only to be told the very next week I was being let go with no heads up or conversation about it. The boss explicitly told me not to date fellow employees (one in particular we just brought on) only to find out that he started dating that very same employee who was just out of college even though he had been married with 3 kids and just recently had his 3rd. He told a new employee to not tell me they were dating which was very immature and weird. He threatened to sue me over video content I made on my own time with no pay which im guessing was just a scare tactic. I covered for this boss over 100 times, and no, that isn't an exaggeration. The community can be nice, but I would never recommend working for someone who treats their employees so poorly. read more

After dealing with severe back and leg pain for a year, I was referred by my private physical therapist to Align. I had been to two different chiropractors, a neurologist, acupuncture therapy, and a private physical therapist. Nothing made the pain bearable enough to live a normal day-to-day life. Then came Align. I have been going for approximately a year, and I am pain free. What the coaches teach is invaluable. After sitting for 30 years as a court reporter, my muscles had weakened and could not keep my hips in place which caused excruciating pain. Every week I feel stronger and stronger. My body is happy again. I have never enjoyed going to the gym, but Align gives a whole different experience. I work out in a group with my awesome coach Jamie. My work out is designed just for me and my issues. I have had the same coach for the whole time I've been there, but I also get the benefit of the other coaches, Jaylee and Matthew, who will point out helpful hints, corrections that should be made to exercises, or give positive comments to motivate me. It's a really cohesive and warm experience every time I attend. read more

Align has earned every one of these stars and then some, in my opinion. I came to them feeling weak and unsteady on my feet. I have young grandchildren I love to tote around when we visit them. I didn't feel confident doing stairs while carrying them. My arms would get sore and tired during our visit. I joined Align via their remote coaching membership. During my initial consultation, I was asked what my goals were. I said I wanted to carry my grand babies and climb up and down the stairs in their home with confidence and not worry about falling. After just 5 months working with a coach, who personalized my exercise routines, I spent three weeks with my grandchildren, carrying them around, up and down stairs, lifting them in and out of their cribs and not once did my arms get tired or sore. I felt completely confident carrying them up and down stairs several times a day! I am thrilled with the progress I've made in such a short time. I look forward to continuing to work with Align, getting stronger and more confident with my physical fitness. THANK YOU, ALIGN!! read more

I have been a member of Align Redding pretty much since the beginning. I worked with Matthew my first couple years and it honestly changed my life. I was experiencing chronic back pain daily. I was just turning 30 and felt like I was operating as an old lady. I was so over being in pain and I needed the support of this gym to get my life back. This gym is an investment in your Health but I can promise you it is worth it. I have always been active and been part of different gym environments but it wasn't until I found Align that I realized I was doing everything wrong. I was more focused on losing weight and building muscle and I did not realize there is a certain way to go about getting that result. I had to start rebuilding my body starting with the basics and get my posture in line to then move on to strength training. Learning how my body operates has been key to keeping me pain-free for all of these years. All the trainers are experienced and extremely helpful. This place has literally changed how my body operates and I am extremely grateful for the team at Align. read more

When you are tired of how you look and need a change, it takes more than just yourself to make and accomplish the goal. When I started with Align, I had only seen the progress my mother had and knew that was something I wanted for myself. With a workout plan that helped build my strength and stretching exercises that helped my irritated back, combined with a nutrition plan I started to look and feel like a better version of myself. They taught me how to look at food in a healthy way and really made it more of a sustainable lifestyle change. The word "diet" isn't used, there are just times you are more intentional in what you eat and times you are a little lenient but your lifestyle change is still there. I will forever believe that choosing Align was one of the best decisions I made after college, so that I could walk into the rest of my life happy and healthy. read more

I love love love this gym!! I wanted to start going to help with my posture after working at a desk all day. I was someone who wasn't a stranger to gym environments but never felt totally sure what exercises to do. Jaylee guided me through a very non-intimidating introduction to movements, allowing me toreally started gaining confidence and strength. I always felt like the coaches were extremely knowledgeable and were excellent at advancing me in my training with great consideration for my body and strength levels. They helped me reach goals I never thought I was capable of!!! The small groups also make working out fun and helped me with accountability which I desperately needed when it came to working out. I'd recommend this gym full heartedly to anyone of any age wanting to get healthy and strong in a safe, encouraging and fun environment. read more

I am amazed by the wonderful community and environment Coach Matthew & Coach Jaylee have built at Align. They are so knowledgeable and each member of their team is dynamic and committed to helping you achieve your goals. Align is an excellent place to learn to take care of your body and become strong for the rest of your life. I started at Align several months ago and am really happy with the improvement I've already seen in my body. I have a history of migraines, and since working with Coach Jaylee, I have had less migraines and have become stronger and able to do things that would have caused a lot of pain in my body in the past. I am so thankful for the expertise Matthew, Jaylee, and each of their coaches have. It's wonderful to have them in Redding! read more

Align has helped me better understand and connect with my body. The community is amazing--it really helps being surrounded by people on a similar journey. The coaches are friendly, warm, engaging, and they also know how to challenge you in the right ways. Because of nervous system dysfunction, staying consistent with workouts used to be really difficult for me. My coach was always willing to adjust the workout based on my energy levels and what my body could handle that day, which made it possible for me to keep showing up. Now I'm stronger, much more aware of what my body is communicating, and able to do the things I love again. And as a bonus, my mom keeps commenting on how much better my posture is! read more

I have been working with Align for nearly four years now. When our physical location in Chico closed due to the pandemic I made the decision to stay with the program and move to online coaching. I had my doubts about how it would go and if I could be successful without other people to workout with. Now, almost a year in, I am so glad I made the choice. Matthew is a great coach, whether in person or online. He holds me accountable but with compassion and grace. The video tutorials are easy to use and the setup online works well for me. I recommend Align to anyone who wants to take control of their health and not live in pain. It will be an investment in your well-being that will pay dividends. read more

Align Pain Management eliminated my pain and helped me regain mobility, strength, and confidence in my body. I had spent years treating symptoms of a chronic condition that eventually led to extreme pain and loss of function. Matthew and Jaylee Lister were able to quickly and confidently identify my systemic problem. Their custom, multi-step program has allowed me to build stability and strengthen the muscles that let me walk, exercise, play with my daughter, and most importantly live a life free of pain and restriction. Their work is nothing short of a miracle and feel blessed to be part of their community. read more

Align has truly been a lifesaver and that's worth every penny. My back went out really bad a year ago and my nervous system just couldn't catch up, so healing took a long time. I do not know what I would have done if it weren't for this amazing place. The coaches are extraordinary, the techniques and exercises work. They are gentle and strategic. It was a safe place for me to go and cry when I needed to and laugh when I could. I went for two coaching days a week and two independent times a week. I'm 45 and want to age well, stay OUT of pain, and LIVE my life. Align is a true gift! read more

I started Align gym in Chico Nov 2020. This was just a few weeks before the Chico location had to close due to Covid. I started my coaching with Sam and then continued my coaching online with Matthew. Matthew was very professional when he contacted me informing me of the Chico closure and I decided to try the online approach AND I LOVE IT! I have a great relationship with Matthew and have lost 15 lbs. We use several methods of communication and the app they use is awesome. I highly recommend Align and I love my coach Matthew who is also now a great friend. read more

I have been going to Align for almost two years, and I am so thankful for the progress I have achieved since I started. Not only have I received some much needed relief from the tension/pain in my upper back and neck, but I have gained so much more strength than I ever thought I could! My coach, Jaylee, is great at showing compassion, motivating me, helping me listen to what my body needs, and keeping the workouts fun. I highly recommend Align for anyone who is seeking help in getting out of pain or just looking to take a step forward with their health! read more

I can't say enough good things about Align! I was in my late 20s and concerned with knee pain, neck pain and headaches. They were knowledgeable in their assessment and created a manageable plan. By the 12 week assessment I was significantly stronger and out of pain! As a Registered Nurse I can say I am impressed with their insight and expertise. I have learned so much about my body mechanics and now will always have that awareness. Plus all the staff are all kind, helpful, and great to be around. I look forward to going to the gym! read more