I've been taking cuddle sessions with Kristi for about 3 months bi-weekly as of this review. And I…read morewill say, she is a fantastic cuddler! Her cuddling space is warm and welcoming. Every session, Kristi makes it clear that we agree to respect each others boundaries and encourages communication to make sure that my needs are met during our session. From there, she asks what kind of cuddling positions or exercises I'd like to do. It took communication and several sessions to find out what works well for me. She even has a book full of cuddle positions if I'm not sure or want to try something new. I prefer to start with a deep breathing exercise. Then I usually go for the "head on chest" cuddle position or spooning. Lately, I've also asked Kristi to lay over top of me face down. That position really helps to relieve tension. While we are cuddling, I am free to tell Kristi whatever is on my mind. She is nonjudgmental and makes me feel welcome and safe to let out my inner ramblings. Kristi can talk your ear off too, but ask her be more of a listener and she will respect your wishes. With this past year feeling quite lonely and tough due to the pandemic, it's been a blessing to have someone to cuddle and talk with regularly. I leave each session feeling a warm glow in my soul, an inner calmness and a clear head. My housemates have even mentioned how much I'm glowing when I come home from a session. If you're feeling touch starved or just feel like cuddling and maybe don't know who to go to for your cuddling needs, I highly recommend Kristi's services!

Kristi at Grateful Day Massage is one of my favorite massage therapists ever! She really wants to…read morehelp people and it is obvious she knows what she is doing. I highly recommend her for all of your massage needs.

This is a response to my previous review. To be honest, I would like to be done with this company,…read morebut I cannot let a business owner leave a reply that is not true at all. Nicole, your reply to my review is not true. I honestly cannot believe the audacity that you have to blatantly not tell the truth in your response. 1. I did not lose a "good amount of weight" by working out with you and I was not even close to my goal weight. I'm not sure why you would even say that. 2. I did not quit for "personal" reasons. I had to stop because of medical reasons for a period of time. My goal was to only stop during the duration of my recovery from radiation per my Oncologist's/Endocrinologist's request. If you are talking about personal: I did share with you that my father in law had passed away during the time of my recovery, but that had nothing to do with us continuing to train. 3. Yes, I did ask for a refund because of my unforeseen medical situation. I had been in the hospital twice and I shared with you that my father in law had passed away and I could use that money to help with arrangements and I would have gladly picked back up my training with you when I was 100% better. - You never responded to my text - When you finally did (almost a week later) you were rude and very cold - You made things VERY awkward - You got upset when I started to hold you accountable for promises already made in regards to my training, training session times, and money arrangements. 4. I DID NOT CHOOSE TO END MY TRAINING. YOU CHOSE TO END MY TRAINING BY GOING BACK ON WHAT YOU SAID TO ME. You didn't like that I was holding you accountable for things that you said and did during the duration of our short time training. You said: "I was trying to be kind and let you keep them indefinitely even though I didn't have to. To be honest when you come at me like this it makes me regret doing so" and by coming at you, you must be referring to me keeping you accountable for what you said, trying to figure out when I would get my last training sessions in with you, and not just let you keep my hard earned money. 5. You have NEVER sent me my workouts! EVER! I have asked you at least 4-5 times and you never sent them to me. As a matter of fact I finally had to tell you never mind I will type up what I can remember from the workouts. You are 100% not telling the truth by saying you would "resend" workouts that you provided me because YOU NEVER SENT THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. 6. Per your contract, which I'm sure you're familiar with it states: CUT CLAUSE: Invictus Fitness reserves the right to end your program at any time for any reason. If this should happen with paid workouts remaining you receive a pro-rated refund. Well, you cut me. WHERE IS MY REFUND? If you didn't cut me, then why did you block my number? Why did you make promises and then go back on them? How can an honest business woman do that? HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO TRAIN WITH YOU AGAIN AND GET WHAT I PAID FOR WHEN YOU BLOCKED ME AND WON'T RESPOND BACK TO ME. Lastly, I do not need a copy of my contract because I have one and clearly you don't follow your own contact anyway, I do not need to train with you ever again and clearly that wasn't your intention either because you blocked my number, and I don't need any workout information from you because clearly you would have given me the information the first time I asked for it. What I do need is for you to be an honest business woman and for you to have integrity within your company to fulfill your end of obligations when asked from a client. I would also like for honesty to be spoken. There is no need to not tell the truth when handling business arrangements and fulfilling promises made between two people when your client is just trying to hold you accountable for your words and actions. *I added a picture of Nicole's first response* *I added another picture of Nicole's second response* ***UPDATE TO NICOLE'S SECOND RESPONSE*** I asked for a refund and you said no, ok that's fine. This has nothing to do with that, it is everything else, but I get it, you're trying to save face. I'm not frustrated. I'm just letting everyone know what type of person you are and how you run your business. I didn't refuse an offer because no offer was given to me. You blocked me. It's ok, I have proof of all my "claims/events". I hope you can find it in your heart to run your business better and stop taking people's money. Thanks!

I just wrapped up 7 months of personal training with Nicole. After some pandemic weight gain, much…read moreless activity and a difficult year, I knew I needed some help and support with my fitness. I wanted to drop some weight, get fitter, and feel stronger. Nicole came to my house twice a week to train me, and she was the right balance of encouraging and challenging. She never made me feel bad for not being able to do something but trained me at the level I was at and pushed me to do better week after week. She also gave me pointers on my diet, which was immensely helpful in helping me drop weight. In addition to training, Nicole is just an all around awesome person and I enjoyed our time each week to chat and catch up while we worked out. I've lost 30 pounds, 17 inches, and 14% body fat, and I've never felt better. I'm motivated to continue on with my healthy lifestyle and to keep getting fitter. I wish I could give Nicole more than five stars in my review-she's amazing!

I received a Watsu water massage yesterday from Judy Kegg (Floating Lotus Watsu) and feel healed!…read more So relaxing and nurturing. The grounds are gorgeous and the pool is a gem tucked into the back part of the property. The energy there is so healing and there is a sense of community that I haven't felt since I moved here from Santa Fe 3 years ago. If you want a unique and healing experience go see Judy. She will make you feel like a million bucks!

Just had my first Watsu session with Judy Kegg - exquisite!…read more For anyone who's never heard of Watu, it's done in water, and is a blend of massage, shiatsu and really cool stretches that are only possible in water. I've been hunched over a computer lately and Judy really opened up my chest and shoulders. She also really helped me with an old injury - I unconsciously guard it by holding my core musculature in rigid way. It's subtle, but it makes me move like an older person. Judy gently pulled me through the water, stretching my entire core - but ever so gently, with only the water's resistance effecting the strech. It's the next day now, and I'm amazed at how aligned my core feels - I feel taller and longer and more in sync, everything is just working more in harmony. And it was both fun and deeply relaxing at the same time. Judy is pretty famous - she's the Watsu Lady here in Austin - and I could not be more impressed (and grateful!) - she's a master. I'll definitely be coming back for more!

I've been doing virtual training with Meryl for almost two years. I was a bit skeptical about…read morevirtual training at first, but Meryl is able to keep the workouts varied and effective with minimal equipment. I travel frequently for work and she's able to be flexible with my schedule as well as adapt workouts that are feasible in a hotel room. Meryl was also able to adapt my workouts throughout my pregnancy, from incorporating more yoga /stretching to modifying exercises. I really appreciate that she could change up an entire workout on the fly depending on how I was feeling that day. It made it much easier for me to stay active during my pregnancy, even until late in the third trimester. If you're looking for someone who will be flexible with YOUR fitness goals (in my case, consistency and strength), Meryl is a great choice.

Meryl came highly recommended through a close friend at the perfect time for me and my husband…read more Several months into the pandemic lockdown, we realized that we'd fallen into a sedentary lifestyle that was doing our bodies and our sanity no favors. I joined Meryl's Zoom group workout class and it made me remember how WONDERFUL it feels to push my body and build strength. Meryl is an excellent coach; even in a group setting of varying levels Meryl knows exactly how to modify every move so that everyone is pushed appropriately. A few months ago my husband and I started personal training together as well with Meryl and it's really taken our training to the next level. Not only has it boosted our physical fitness but I can tell a difference into our confidence in and out of the gym as well. And my clothes are fitting better, which I am extremely happy about. I'm also a big fan of the types of workouts we do with Meryl in general. Each routine is intentional and focused. She's always happy to modify if something doesn't feel right, answer questions, and correct form. We look forward to our workouts every week!

Warning! Do not do business with Steven Kushnir. I gave him $850 for 8 weeks of coaching and I did…read morenot get a thing. He was very good about responding and returning text messages before payment. After he go paid, it was so hard to get a hold of him. He makes all kinds of excuses. Now he refuses to give me my money back.

I've been training with Steven for almost a year, and he's the best trainer a workout novice could…read moreask for. I never enjoyed gym throughout college and early adult life; however after an immune system disease being diagnosed, I decided it's time to start training and get healthier. To be honest, as a total noob I was very scared of weights and machines at first. How do I even use this machine? Do I look stupid to lift only five pounds? Why am I the weakest one here? Those thoughts bothered me and I was reluctant to continue. But Steven was so patient and instructed me hand by hand. Now I'm much more confident and comfortable in the gym, feeling that I can actually gain the muscle mass I hoped for. A lot progress is made for sure, and I will continue to train with him.

Best little gym in Austin, hands down!…read more If you're looking for personalized functional training at a small gym that feels like a second home, look no further than Focus Fitness. As a 'couch potato in remission' AKA someone who doesn't exactly enjoy going to the gym and sweating it up, I have found my perfect fit at this tucked away little place. Not only do Dave and Paymahn definitely know their stuff, they also know how to make training fun by keeping it interesting and keeping you challenged. I joined Focus a year ago with fitness goals in mind; I keep on going not only because I see real results, but because the team and the other clients have become dear friends I look forward to seeing and having fun with. Thank you for keeping me on the right track, Focus Fitness!

I had never done personal training or any real weight training of any kind when I came to Focus…read moreFitness. I was also trying to recover from an injury and Dave worked up a training plan to help me recover and get stronger. Flexible training was also great, never once did I leave the gym feeling worse than when I started. I was encouraged to push my self but never to a point of injury, some days Dave could see I needed to adjust the programing and I still got a great workout injury free. I have learned so much about weight training and gotten stronger than I thought I could be. Since starting at Focus Fitness I have had the chance to do other workouts, boot camps and CrossFit classes but it wasn't what I was looking for after experiencing training at Focus.

If you are considering a new healthy lifestyle take a look at Profile by Sanford. It has taken me…read moreyears, honestly decades to figure out what I needed to finally lose weight. In October 2018, my employer hosted an employee wellness day and I signed up for the nutrition 101 session. I was too excited a basic nutrition class that I could finally understand and make some changes in my life. 5 pages of notes later, the presenter mentions a company named Profile. There was no sales pitch just how to live healthier and enjoy life. By the way all this is based off medical research. Now I'm blown away and super excited. This is exactly what I need. I took the big step and filled out the contact me card and set up my appointment for that weekend. The coaches have been amazing. We meet weekly one on one and have conversations around nutrition, exercise, goal setting and mostly "me" and my successes as well as challenges and how to work through. But we also celebrate! The sessions hold me accountable. Accountability is what I have needed and what I was looking for. I didn't not it but going through the process and the plan has helped my identify what I was lacking. Moving forward to January 2019, I have loss over 25lbs, halfway to one of my initial goals. I have met the first one, by decreasing some of my medication. Completely off a pill!!! It has not been easy but it has been doable and realistic. Healthy changes make a healthy lifestyle! Reach out give them call. Let them know I sent you!

Overpriced protein shakes and other food. AmBari nutrition will sell you the same exact foods in a…read moredifferent box for half the price. They'll try to tell you it's different food but it's definitely not. It's the same exact food. My mom likes the food, glad I could help her start buying it for cheaper!

I wish I had started with Divine Mama Strength when I was pregnant, but I'm so grateful I found it…read morepostpartum. Working with Maxine has been one of the best investments I've made in myself during this season of life. Maxine is such a great resource for anyone navigating fitness during pregnancy or postpartum recovery. It doesn't matter if you're in the preconception phase or had your last baby years ago, she creates tailored workout plans that meet you where you are, while still helping you progress in a safe and sustainable way. But what really sets her apart from so much of the "bounce back" noise and fear-mongering around pregnancy and postpartum fitness is how holistic she is. She understands the physical and emotional side of this stage of life, and that makes all the difference. As a special bonus she'll also hold your fussy baby so you can finish a set or get your pump on without stress... Training with Divine Mama Strength is more than fitness. It's about reconnecting with your body, regaining confidence, and feeling strong in a way that actually supports your journey into motherhood.

From the owner: Certified prenatal and postpartum coach, in addition to overall women's health and wellness,…read moreincluding nutrition coaching.