In the past two decades, i've worked with therapists, coaches, nutrition consultants, physical therapists, movement and mindfulness teachers, and on and on. And never have i encountered someone like Jator, who brings it all together so seamlessly, so effectively. Jator provides a unique combo of keen yet compassionate listening, objective and perceptive curiosity, raw honesty, and intuitive wisdom. His penchant for connecting seemingly unrelated parts to guide his clients towards experiencing their wholeness feels like straight-up magic (but clearly is the result of his decades of insatiable learning and self-questioning). Jator seems to hold the keys that unlock body-mind mysteries i've carried for a lifetime. For what Jator delivers, i'd invest triple (and that's what it is - an investment in finally having the information and insights that bring total wellness... can you imagine how good that would feel?? i can now!). Beyond grateful to finally find someone who gets me, reflects what i need to hear, and supports me in shifting my script and writing some new stories! read more

Words that come to mind while working with Jator: Integrity, Respect, Accountable, Honest, Supportive, and Caring. Jator is unlike any other trainer I have worked with. He listens with the intent to connect. He continues to educate himself and gain training, definitely a life long student. His experience and education make him a huge asset to the field of personal growth. I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with him for as long as I have... over 10 years. I hesitate to call him a coach or a trainer... he is so much more than that. I am definetly a better person for having been able to work with him. read more

Jator Pierre is a True Whole Person Counselor and trainer! Jator uses a whole being approach and has a keen awareness and ability to Listen like know other. I hired Jator in a deep time of need and he helped me from my core. By using his skills from his extensive training in a variety of modalities combined with intuitive knowledge he was able to quickly analyze and put me on a track to health, beginning with Nutritional counseling, adding in physical awareness and then bringing it together with the mental and emotional support. Jator Listens carefully then Asks deep questions that helped me to go deep and listen to my own heart. Thank You! read more

Jator is an exceptional coach/ mentor! He treats the whole person physically and mentally by customizing a plan that also factors in complex medical conditions. He has a way of "reading in between the lines." I truly felt seen after our sessions and continued processing days later. I would highly recommend his services! read more

I have been working with Jator on and off for about a year now and I have to say, it's been one of the best experiences I've ever had with a coach. Jator has a profound gift of bringing the shadows that are deep in our subconscious, the things most holding us back from living our dreams and full potential, to the surface. It's like spiritual surgery - within minutes of a session Jator knows exactly where to go, the probing questions to ask, to get to the root of the shame and suffering so these parts can be integrated and healed. My life, my work, my clarity and self love...all are profoundly better since working with Jator. I can't thank him enough for the steady, grounded, loving energy he brings to every session and which has created an environment and space for so much healing to occur. I highly recommend him! read more

I've been working with Jator for a year now doing therapy. He is incredibly good at going straight to the core and pointing out an idea that may be hard to hear, but that has some real truth and learning in it. He gives me so much to chew on that I continue to process it days after our sessions. He also gives me tools and things to work on which I find very helpful. If you are looking for someone to work with that will open your eyes to how YOU may be creating your roadblocks and giving you the power to move them out of the way, Jator is your guy. read more

Jator is an extremely dynamic coach. Living and breathing a truly holistic lifestyle, he brings personal experience and genuine care to his connection with his clients. Whatever your goals are, he can help you get there. I truly appreciate how he walks beside me as I navigate new waters of self development - be it nutritional assessment, mental and emotional causes of pain, or a kick-ass workout, Jator holds a space for you to find your inner power and potential. The health community is saturated with phony coaches who do not practice what they preach, but if you're looking for authenticity and expertise, Jator is your guy. read more

My name is Shane Young, I am a CHEK practitioner and Holistic Lifestyle Coach and owner of Ascend Body. As a CHEK practitioner, if you want to be the best, you study with the best. And Jator is just that, the best! As part of my own personal and professional development, I've been studying with Jator for over 4 years now. And what a ride! Jator's knowledge ranges the gamut from the very structural and scientific to the deeper roots of our dis-ease through the mental and emotional body. My own personal development has been greatly shaped by this inspirational guy. My dreams and goals as they relate to my "North-star," are shaped by my day to day choices and Jator has helped shine a light of guidance to help me stay on my path. I am, and have learned from Jator that continually working on my "foundation" both structurally and metaphorically provides me with a body and life from which I can reach my best and highest potential. My structural alignment and strength have greatly improved, my eating habits and nutrition are a world away from where they were and i'm a more grounded and happy human being. Jator's approach leaves no rock unturned. He helps me investigate everything. How and when I exercise, when and what I eat, when I go to bed, how my thoughts are affecting my body and my life's perspective. When you want true health and fitness, every choice matters. My conscious choices affect my sense of happiness, feeling strong and comfortable in my body, my feeling alive! It feels great and a world away from when i was never getting enough sleep, working out too hard and gaining weight instead of loosing it, constantly feeling stressed and worn thin. Jator assisted me in making the real changes that are lasting and transformative. I've witnessed so many positive changes in myself and been able to pass that on to others. It is with great gratitude that I recommend him to you! read more

I have been working with Jator over the last year, and I wholeheartedly and enthusiastically endorse his services. In my own experience, Jator immediately identified subtle but MAJOR underlying issues in my diet, sleep, exercise, and general state of mind that have completely transformed me from the inside out since the time I have been with him. Jator is a CHEK Faculty member, which rightfully identifies him as one of the most talented holistic lifestyle coaches in the country. I agree with this characterization. Beyond his professional skill, Jator has a large network of other talented health practitioners in the Bay Area that he utilizes when necessary. He is a total weirdo (in the highest, most complimentary sense of the word) and a complete pleasure to be around. read more

There's very little left to say about Jator that others haven't already mentioned. He is present, super knowledgeable, articulate, and explains the incredibly complex interconnected systems of the human body and mind with clarity and simplicity. He shares his understandings with humility and sincerity. He also has an easy sense of humor, which is a great bonus for me. I've attended multiple talks given by Jator and I worked with him personally to develop a strength building and stretching routine for myself. If you are curious and invested in uncovering your strongest, healthiest self, Jator is master teacher as well as a fun human being. I recommend him enthusiastically! read more

I found Jator when he was teaching a CHEK Institute course and I was immediately impressed. He also looked like the kind of coach I generally responded well to, a rough, tough, fighter type, who might yell in my face "military" style. What I got with him was the exact opposite and as he predicted, exactly what I needed. He taught me how to slow down, to observe and listen to my body, guided me to change my diet and hydration habits, and counseled me on the importance of physical and mental rest and on expressing and observing my emotions and thoughts. Since working with Jator I feel more rested & calm, yet full of energy and at 42 my body is looking a lot like the one I had at 18, but this time I have it the healthy way. Field hockey performance was better than ever this season and I am injury and pain free. So, behind the tough guy appearance I found one of the most knowledgeable, observant, humble, patient, kind, honest, open, funny, insightful and effective practitioners I have ever worked with. If you think you have reached peak performance, mentally, physically, spiritually, I challenge you to spend a couple sessions with Jator. Before you know it you will be breaking through that illusion. read more

Jator is, by far, the most well-informed, insightful, kick-ass trainer I've ever worked with. He has kept me strong for my martial arts training, kept my spine in shape for sitting at my desk all day, and worked me back to strength through a shoulder surgery and an ACL surgery. He works HARD to educate me on how I can build health and wellness from my sleep, hydration, diet AND exercise. He is insightful enough to work me into balance on the days when I limp into the studio and makes me work until my muscles protest on the days I'm bouncing. Functional strength is not a concept, it's a REALITY, and I've watched Jator work for years to bring his brand of CHEK Fitness to the individual needs of dozens of clients...one of whom is ME! read more

It's been almost one year since I met Jator. He taught the CHEK HLC level 1 class I attended. BTW, he is a great instructor and that was a fantastic course. The only thing I knew about him going into it was that he was wise, based on the fact that he was coaching a friend who invited me to take the course. I didn't Google his name or check the instructor bio. So I walked into class expecting an old man stroking a graying beard and was surprised to see Jator, wise beyond his years but not old at all! In keeping this brief, I will say this, Jator introduced me to myself. During our coaching sessions, with my willingness to face and move through the process of healing in areas of my life long neglected, he has been there to provoke and embrace a vulnerability I didn't know I had. His authenticity creates the space I need to share, learn and stay curious. His gentle and honest guidance always leads me to dig deeper to uncover answers. Jator asks the questions and I look for the answers. He is a friend, a mentor, a coach and an amazingly insightful and knowledgable man. He's honoring a profound gift that he has been given but also uses his life experiences as a teaching opportunity which is quite frankly, very kind. I'm looking forward to his continued coaching as I set new physical challenges for myself. His knowledge base on fitness and nutrition is extensive and solid. He has helped me identify areas in my life where I needed to make changes, specifically my sleep, quiet time, exercise and hydration. I am much happier, more centered, and comfortable in my mind and body now than I was before I started working with Jator. I'm so grateful for him and his role in my life. If you are looking for a holistic approach to improving your health both physically and mentally, Jator is your man. read more

By Divine Appointment. There is no accident that Jator is in my life or in the world. He is inspirational, brilliant, loving, and hilarious. I'm motivated in my daily experiences by just the thought of him. I make much better decisions in my life because I have him as a coach and a mentor. His Presence not only continuously changes my life but also spills over into the life of those around me. There are no words to even grasp the feeling of appreciation, trust and gratitude that overwhelms my heart. If you are committed to changing from the inside out then be ready for the truth. He's definitely everything I needed and more. read more

OMG Jator saved my life. For 2 1/2 years I have been suffering from excruciating back pain. I tried Physical therapy, doctors, Massage, and more. 3 days after I started the program/diet(he creates plans specific to each persons needs) my back started feeling much better and now a month later my pain is minimal. Thanks again, Jator! Because of you I feel stronger, healthier, and pain free. read more

I took the Check Holistic Lifestyle Coach course a few months back and I was so impressed by Jator's presence, knowledge and embodiment of this wisdom. He is a gifted and natural teacher, giving great first hand experiences and stories that have helped my become a more well rounded trainer. His holistic approach goes far beyond nutrition and strength training, as I got a deeper understanding of the interplay between our thoughts, sleep, hydration and the importance of a healthy digestive system. Thanks for walking the walk and being such an amazing teacher and trainer! read more

I started to be allergic to wheat about a year ago and it recently got so severe that I would get anaphylaxis every time I ate any wheat foods. After I stopped eating wheat I then started having reactions to non wheat foods. I was referred to Jator by a friend and was impressed by his level of knowledge on wheat allergies, gluten intolerances, and health issues surrounding our immune system and our gut. I've been following his protocol and am longer getting the anaphylaxis. I'm in the process of healing my gut and immune system after years of them being negatively effected by wheat. I'm so grateful that I have help from someone who truly knows what is going on with my body. I would recommend him over any western doctor especially since they typically are ignorant when it comes to actually healing someone as opposed to giving drugs to mask the symptoms. read more

Jator has been a massive part of my life for the last 7 years! He has coached me through planning a wedding, 2 pregnancies, breastfeeding, sleep deprivation and a now a true self awakening. He has coached my husband through many of life's monumental moments. He has supported me wholeheartedly in my intention to raise healthy, conscious children. And offers a perspective that is always worth hearing. He is the most masterful coach I have ever known. No one can write a program like him! He has coached me through every possible situation. His programs are for your unique body and they are so tapped in. Your body knows and trusts and transforms. Just like that :) read more

Jator helped me out in a time of need. He showed me lots of love empathy and compassion. Sincere gentleman with a kind heart. Also very funny and honest which grounds you quickly. Very thankful to know jator read more

I have been working with Jator for several years at in San Francisco. Having been a previous college athlete and an amateur triathlete today I thought that I had a good understanding of training and taking care of my body. While that may have been somewhat true, Jator has over the past few years changed my approach to many aspects of my well being. His C.H.E.K. training provides a more holistic and well rounded approach to fitness that ensures better care for your whole body while at the same time producing amazing fitness results. He is focused on my goals and works hard to get me through my ups and downs that daily life presents. I would and have recommended Jator to others and will continue to utilize his services as part of my fitness regime. read more

My name is Billy Polson and I am a fitness, performance and lifestyle coach, as well as the owner of DIAKADI Fitness Performance Life in SF. Jator first started training here with us at DIAKADI in 2007 and quickly I realized that he was far more than a fitness and health trainer for his clients. Within a month of Jator working here I hired him as my own personal coach and mentor, never realizing that this step would tremendously change my life path, as well as the path of my clients, from that point forward. For Jator, fitness and health goes far beyond workouts and counting calories. He taught me to take an in depth look at every aspect of my body, making sure that I made intelligent choices with each decision concerning my health. His holistic approach encompasses food, sleep, stress, daily schedule, and emotions. My idea of a healthy diet was turned upside down as he taught me about organic vs commercial foods, the dangers of processed foods, the importance of knowing the sources for my foods, and even how my emotions can have a direct influence on the benefits I receive from my food intake. I now have a completely different relationship with food, truly appreciating the gift of cooking with fresh whole foods and feeling the benefits of that change in my intake on a daily basis. I had been overtraining and overloading my body so that I was in a constant catabolic state. With his changes to my sleep schedule and workout program, plus his addition of stress reduction work, I was able to discover a more vibrant level of being. I start each day more rested, happier. Workout-wise, Jator's approach to the body has completely changed not only my own approach to exercise but also the training I do with my clients. Jator taught me that a thorough understanding of anatomy is crucial to being a safe and smart trainer for your clients. He showed me that we must break the body into components, fix the framework and foundation and then rebuild it with the correct alignment, posture and muscle recruitment. Without doing this a body can never fully reach its potential. Consequently my body has never felt more balanced, strong or tuned. Jator TRULY walks the walk. He has lived through amazing transformations within his own life and this focus and work has helped him develop into the confident trainer, teacher and person that he is today. He inspires me not only to be a better trainer and coach, but a more understanding, loving person in my life as a whole. I can honestly say he is one of the truly influential people in my life. He has given me the tools and support to upgrade my life in a substantial way. I will be living a more comfortable life for many more years thanks to my good friend and mentor Jator. read more

Jator has been an invaluable companion on my journey towards health. I began to work with Jator nine months ago. I was a former college athlete...but a decade and five children later, I felt stuck in my body and my tired work-out routines. I tried a range of different diets and exercise plans, each with diminishing results. I was discouraged, heavy and out of ideas. The path that Jator has walked with me has led me to a deep sense of grounded-ness in my body. I am amazed at how out of touch I was with my body! I am learning to attune myself to my gut health, my food choices, my rest choices, and my overall stress levels. I have gained confidence and results. I have lost weight and increased my energy levels. Most importantly, I am developing an exquisitely attentive relationship with my physical, emotional, and spiritual self. Jator is knowledgeable, creative, attentive, and responsive. He speaks from experience and is generous with the stories of his successes as well as his failures. If you are ready to create lasting change...if you are willing to know yourself deeply, Jator is your man! read more

Jator is far, far beyond a "personal trainer" or "lifestyle coach". He is a true facilitator of healing, and embodies the principles of his work philosophically in his own life, setting a profound, authentic example of the saying "practice what you preach". Jator demonstrates that it is possible to meet clients with a non-judgmental attitude and open mind, ready to receive each at the very place where they are on their journey. Since the very first moment that I met him, I felt that Jator fully accepted me for who I am, and where I am in my personal journey toward health and balance. His patience for my pace and process in our work together has been immeasurable. Jator listens actively to everything my words and body communicate, and provides insightful guidance based on the messages he hears, both in the direct messages as well as the more elusive, underlying messages that require a deeper level of awareness to perceive. Since beginning my work with Jator, I have enjoyed improvements in my: digestion, sleep, energy, blood-sugar levels, hormonal balance, immunity, physical stability, posture, breathing, movement patterns, mental clarity, relationship with food, overall capacity to 'listen' to my body, as well as deepened and more authentic relationships with myself and loved ones... to name a FEW! Many (if not all) of these improvements were initially noted within the first 2 months of our work together. Jator understands the subtle difference, yet profound implications, between facilitating and teaching. In my life, he has helped to facilitate the development of a more honest, authentic, and intuitive relationship with myself, resulting in a state of physical, mental, and emotional health I had not imagined was possible. And I believe our work together is only just beginning! Jator won't change your life, but he will help you to discover all of the things that have been standing in the way and blocking you from changing it yourself! Take a deep breath, call him up, and see for yourself :) read more

Jator is a fantastic trainer and generally just a lovely guy to spend time with. "Trainer" is not really an adequate term to describe Jator as a workout with him is akin to a session with multiple experts in medicine, therapy, body work and diet (in addition to a workout). Jator is the most educated and intelligent trainer I have ever worked with, taking a scientific and holistic approach to every exercise and tailoring each workout to my circumstances on that particular day. Inspite of our early morning appointments, I look forward to every training session with Jator and especially his ever-changing superhero hat collection! read more

The moment Jator began to speak, his grace, his heart, his intelligence, and his kindness were very evident to me. He emits a sense of calm and care that is both soothing and enticing. At the time, I didn't know that in order to grow into my best self I needed to find Jator, but once I stumbled upon him, it became clear to me that he would be the vehicle. He has an incredible ability to meet you where you are and to help you find you in way that is highly individualized. He has a deep understanding of not only the human body and its inter-workings but also of the human condition and its complexities. He shares his wisdom and his experiences willingly but without force while also offering his support and his guidance. Jator has given, and continues to give, me the tools, the teachings, and the support that I need. By creating a sacred and safe environment, I feel comfortable sharing my vulnerabilities and tackling my battles. He listens to my words and my struggles and then provides me the guidance to make positive change in my life. With his help, I have improved my anxiety, my depression, my stress management, and my diet all while finding a more caring, loving, understanding, compassionate, optimistic, and strong version of myself. There is truly no greater gift than to know and to work and to grow with Jator. read more

Writing this review of Jator has engaged my soul and caused me to reflect and consider the question...... what has it been like for me working with Jator (and therefore working with myself) as I have experienced it? I hope that you appreciate this first statement for it has the potential to tell you a lot already!!! Why did I initially seek out Jator or find Jator? Having been active for several years on my Holistic Lifestyle Journey (applying the CHEK 6 Foundational Principles), I got to a point that I had to re-visit some areas of life that I was still not doing as well as I wanted (my story-- I know). I was really putting out too much energy (e.g. tasking, doing and more doing) which is a result of my historical story of my attachments to feeling good/loved when I acheive. As a result, I knew that I needed someone to hold up a mirror with honesty, respect, and LoVE and invite me to consider how that was working for me? (among dozens of other questions :-) It felt like it was a divine appointment when meeting Jator at a training I attended. I knew instantly that Jator was the cat daddy I needed to work with. I could feel and intuitively sense that he was at a place in life that he had a certain level of maturity/mastery with his energy systems and how that was playing out for him day to day. He has helped me to go deeper and be more authentic with the man in the mirror. Words that resonate with me when trying to explain some of my experiences of Jator.... - authentic - refreshing - no bullshit - dancer - trust worthiness - heart His coaching style that we have mutually invited and have established is one which we are co-coaching and co-creating. He facilitates/coaches through curiosity and genuine support to explore who am I, why I do what I do, what do I want out of life, what values are supporting me or sabotaging me which has led to new levels of self awareness leading to new stages of functioning. He partners with me to bring to the surface my unconscious energies, emotions, movements, etc. Also I very much respect that he coaches from a place of awareness of his dark side and has worked through and continues to actively walk his journey so as to not make this about him nor attach himself to my story. This review would be incomplete if I did not also share that Jator is very systemic in his coaching and insight. He has helped me in areas of nutrition, sleep, and movement/exercise as well. Specifically, he has been extremely helpful with nutritional guidance and direction to help heal and nurture my gut. In sum, I appreciate his holistic approach to coaching!!! read more

Jator is a Trainer's Trainer. He is very knowledgeable in the field with a broad spectrum of knowledge with his BS in Kinesiology/Human Performance. He has also sought continuing education using the Scientific/Physiological Approach to Fitness and Exercise through NASM certification and Alternative Approaches with courses offered by C.H.E.K.. He is well respected among colleagues and is a great trainer for all levels of fitness. He is the Trainer's trainer in that, as a Certified Personal Trainer with a BS in Kinesiology as well, I would recommend him to other trainers as a resource of information as well as to shadow for training expertise read more

Jator is the voice in my head everyday regarding lifestyle choices, wrestling with self imposed body challenges and understanding that making the right choices makes me feel full of energy. I have known and worked with Jator for years. I have grown older with Jator and observed him evolve as a masterful lifestyle coach and individual. First, he practices what he believes in more than anyone I know. He is a master in in helping me understand what my body needs and how to feed the mind and body in a manner that I understand but can also practice. When I follow my plan, I see results. My workout plan is specific to my body needs. We practice together, I implement the plan in my busy schedule and then we review progress every 4-6 weeks. Changes are created based on needs my body shows. Probably one of the biggest changes I have made in working with Jator is changing my dietary intake. We have talked for years about giving up grains, all of the white devils and eating organic, when possible. Well, I finally decided to follow the master and have seen incredible results in increased energy, better sleep and improved body shape. My skepticism changed to that of a believer. To keep me motivated, Jator checks in weekly, as I don't live in SF and travel quite a bit. Knowing he will be checking on me helps to keep me on track. But most importantly, Jator has worked with me endlessly on understanding and realizing how to create a stronger me. Jator is a true friend. read more

Choosing to work with Jator has proven to be the number one thing that has created the most positive change in my life in the shortest amount of time. By properly following Jator's personalized recommendations I began to notice positive results within two weeks. After four weeks, I felt better than I have ever felt physically, mentally, and emotionally. The feeling is that the entire human organism is functioning properly, something which I had never experienced before working with Jator. After six weeks, I feel like I am in a different body. I expected that I would feel better, but I feel better than I could have ever imagined. I wake up feeling fully rested after less sleep, I have incredible mental clarity (something I have struggled with for over a decade), and my joint pain and excessive inflammation is completely gone. When I eat now, I feel completely satiated, something I had never experienced. I used to be ravenously hungry all the time, now I can go several hours without eating, or even skip meals with no issues. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with Jator, it has proven to be of tremendous value. If you are ready to do what it takes to get your health, wellness, and vitality to the next level so that you can express the greatest version of yourself, Jator is the man you need to call. read more