Three of us had a private session today with Jill. It was our girls day out. Pilates & wine (and…read morewhining as Jill was kicking our butt.) SO MUCH FUN! Jill is amazing, we all love her! We have already called her to schedule our next session. Because we are driving up from the bay, we will be doing 90 minute private sessions and then enjoying a lovely lunch after. All 3 of us are at different fitness levels but Jill accommodated us safely, quickly and easily. She's amazing! The studio is perfect. Super cute, clean & spacious. I highly recommend. Even if you don't live in the area, do a girls day out like us, pilates, whine & wine. :)

Calistoga Pilates is a great workout studio! Small group…read moreclasses allow the instructors to really give personal attention to each students' needs. Exercises are easily tailored to fit how my body is feeling on any given day. The owner, Jill Hoff, has a variety of different equipment to use. I have been going to Calistoga Pilates for years and have enjoyed all the instructors.

Top notch care for the patients. I had been to 3 different physical therapy clinics with terrible…read moreexperiences. Focus Forward puts in the time 1 on 1 with you and you actually get results!

From the owner: Welcome to Focus Forward Wellness & Physical Therapy…read more We are licensed physical therapists specializing in Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) and offer a whole-person approach to wellness, in that we treat the whole body and not just the symptom. Our services include sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, aging issues, women's and men's health, cancer symptoms, and more. Additionally, we stock foam rollers, health supplements, gym balls and supplements in the clinic. We are here to help all ages, from babies to seniors. Contact us today for more information or to book an appointment.

I did a 6-session Access Bars series with Fiona and it was healing and soothing. Fiona has amazing…read moregentle and authentic energy and was so caring, insightful and kind. She worked with me to explore and find peace with two relatives that were difficult for me, who had passed away. I came to an understanding of them and was able to let go of all my complicated feelings and now I just feel love and empathy. It is so freeing. We also worked through some of the collective trauma such as fires and the pandemic. Fiona taught me practices that I use daily to reduce stress and anxiety and manage my energy in relation to other people and outside events. The practices are particularly helpful as I'm trying to fall asleep at night. I highly recommend her.

I'm nine sessions into bellydancing with Fiona, and I'm completely enamored. It's hard work without…read morebeing strenuous, and she is always conscientious of how the movements might affect those with injuries or weaknesses. I sought out classes which would get me moving while allowing me to explore a new dance style. Fiona's way of mixing traditional bellydance movement with cardio workouts allows us as students to build up the skill and knowledge quickly. Her classes don't include mirrors, so we can learn the Tribal method of following a leader, with the added benefit of not having to worry how we look doing so. I'm still getting used to this particular aspect, as it is wildly different from my background dancing in mirrored studios, but it's challenging in a new way, which I'm thoroughly enjoying.

I'm so grateful to have worked with Dr. Julia as I prepared for my first triathlon. Coming from a…read morerunning and cycling background, triathlon was a new territory for me, and I wanted to make sure I was properly set up on the bike. What made the experience even more reassuring is that Dr. Julia is not only a bike fit specialist, but also a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a very competitive athlete in the world of cycling and triathlon. Having someone who truly understands both the science of the body and the demands of the sport made all the difference. She took the time to understand my mobility, my goals, and explained every adjustment along the way. The process felt very intentional and personalized. After my fit, I immediately noticed improved comfort and confidence on the bike, especially during the test ride out. If you're getting into triathlon or want to ride stronger and pain-free, working with someone like Dr. Julia is truly invaluable. I'm thankful she was part of my journey to my first triathlon. Please visit her and book soon!

Julie and Steve are truly class acts and epitomize what customer service should be. We have a…read moretoddler who just started riding with no training wheels so I wanted to get a good quality helmet for her. She was in a bit of a mood and didn't want to go into the store (strangers), and Julie, as a mother herself, brought the helmet outside to us to be able to try it on. I am so thankful that Julie was so accommodating and kind. The helmet fit perfectly and our toddler loves it! I can't wait to return back to AC Bike Shop for future biking needs. I can't recommended them enough. 5 stars isn't enough.

I've known Christina Williams for years, and her expertise as a life coach, bodybuilder, and…read morenutritionist has been invaluable. She's always there to answer any burning questions I have. After reading her amazing, easy-to-read book, "The 28 Day Runway," I was able to establish healthy habits, starting with drinking water every morning and incorporating a morning workout routine. I am forever thankful to have her in my life and highly recommend everyone to read her book and work with her as your coach!

From our very first session, Christina's warm, empathetic approach put me at ease. She listened…read moreintently, asked thoughtful questions, and quickly honed in on the core issues I was struggling with. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Christina has been her introduction to the wide array of resources she has researched and written (covering a range of topics from nutrition, fitness, mindfulness and overall wellbeing). She has a wealth of knowledge and leveraged this to cater to my specific needs. I would not be feeling (or looking) my best without her support and guidance over the years. There is no one out there offering this caliber and quality of coaching and I hope she continues to change people's lives for a long time to come.

As I write this in February of 2022 I am starting month 8 of my healing work with Stu and I am awed…read moreat the progress I've made; there's been so much progress that the thought of putting my voice out into the world in an effort to help others and write publicly on this topic was simply unthinkable for my wounded self who showed up to my first session with so little self worth and confidence, unable to make eye contact, and stammering through the session. I call him "Shaman Stu", though he's too humble to accept that title and always says "I'm just the messenger and the healing comes from Creator...", but the truth is that I'm truly blessed to have found so gifted a healer to help me on my healing journey. After 20 years of self help books and traditional therapy I took a leap of faith to try something different and treat myself from the spiritual aspect. I've been working with Stu for the past several months and the progress I've made and the transformation I am STILL going through is astounding. What makes working with Stu so much more effective and unique is the support both in and out of the sessions. As Stu says: "You will not walk your healing journey alone." Sessions are 90min-2hours which allows for more meaningful progress than a typical 45-60min session with other healers AND I get support and help via text and a follow up phone call if needed between sessions which is amazingly helpful! Stu does not judge me for my feelings, thoughts, or choices and if I'm having trouble communicating or become emotional in session Stu is patient letting me work through it and there is no pressure to hurry or push me along. Finally, Stu is exceptional at keeping his own energy out of the session which has been so helpful for me as an empath. If you're very sensitive to the energy of others or empathetic I highly recommend Stu as he can maintain a space just for your energy. If you're ready to make real change in your life I highly recommend getting him on retainer. You get the quality that you pay for and Stu is worth every penny if you are ready to put in the effort for real results.

I met with Stu to work on some issues with both physical and emotional pain. Before I go into my…read moreexperience, let me say that I don't really understand how any of this works, or why it works, but I can tell you that there was a noticeable difference after each session. The first session he did some work to help me let go of my ex, and when he was holding his hands over me I felt like a slight pressure was lifted off my heart and chest. And in the subsequent days I noticed that I was more neutral about him than I had been before. The next time I came, I had some lower back pain from overdoing a workout. Again he put his hands over me, and I felt a warm tingly energy radiating from each place he was hovering over. It felt kinda like that sensation you had in jr high when the girl behind you would play with your hair and you would freeze so they wouldn't stop. Like a really light pleasant sensation. I enjoyed the session, and on the way home I realized that my back wasn't hurting anymore. Again, I don't know how or why it works, but Stu turned this curious skeptic into a believer. I'm looking forward to my next session, and what/ who I will become as a result of our working together.