It's hard to overstate the contribution, as a teacher and studio leader, Nicole has made to my…read morewellbeing and that of the community. She offers more of an experience than a class. They are as uplifting (physically and spiritually) as they are challenging. I've brought my worries and weights, and left filled with gratitude for the space she creates.

I have been attending Candlelight Flow Yoga classes @ Hotsource for the past 4 months. I go 3…read morenights a week. It's been fantastic for my strength, balance, posture and flexibility. A side bonus, the sweat is the best thing ever for your skin. My skin has gotten so soft. The combination of the heat, the sweat, the stretching, the positions and the candlelight creates a unique environment that benefits both the mind and body...dare I say soul? It's not easy. It's hot and it's a workout. But, the results are well worth it. I am getting better at the poses (asanas) and that in itself is rewarding. If you are considering, I strongly recommend you give it a try! The reception area, studio and locker rooms are all very nice and clean. The gals at the reception desk are so very sweet and welcoming. The instructors are all great. They make you feel welcome no matter what level 'yogi' you are at---beginner (me) to advanced (amazing) Special shout-out to Miss Hailey Lewis. She's an amazing young lady who transforms into an incredibly powerful yoga instructor right before your eyes. Namaste, John Fuchs

I've gone to the yoga studio several times now using Class Pass. I've enjoyed all of the classes so…read morefar including the yoga on the beach classes and sound baths. I've found the teachers to be too notch, caring, and supportive. All of the classes are well attended and checking in is very easy. I've never felt uncomfortable there even though I don't have a "yoga body." I look forward to yoga on beach when the weather is nice. This is my favorite yoga studio in Santa Cruz.

This studio is such a gem!! Just did my first session there. It was the Sunday morning strong flow…read moreclass. Everyone was so welcoming. The session was awesome. The instructor had us meet folks practicing next to us. I love that! I feel a lot more connected knowing the folks I am practicing with. The space is really unique as well. They had real candles lit alongside the window and front of the room. Nice touch!! I'll be back when I am in the area! Thank you pleasure point yoga!!!

I appreciate Carolyn's knowledge of the human body and her ability to recommend the most…read moreappropriate exercise routine. Carolyn is gifted and passionate about her work. Maya Chavitage

I am a middle-aged man with a lifelong disability due to a circulatory birth defect in my left leg…read more Some fifteen years ago I suffered extensive spinal fractures in a car accident. Moreover I've struggled with obesity most of my life. Carolyn has helped me tremendously over the past five months via one-hour weekly sessions in her yoga / fitness studio. To begin with she recommended an excellent weight-loss program (The Healthy Way in Santa Cruz) which has guided me into losing over 50 lbs -- I am now no longer obese. Due to my physical disability and the later spinal fractures, since childhood I have never been exposed to even moderate physical activity. Carolyn took my history into account and over five months taught me how to do daily streching excercise using a yoga mat, a chair, a ball, a foot massage roller, a foam roller, yoga blocks and straps and especially some TRX susepended-strap techniques. And I really like using the large exercise ball. The stretching and fitness program began with gentle stretches on the yoga mat, and on a chair as well as standing. At home I continued to do the daily exercises. Each weekly session with Carolyn introduced more complex and more vigourous streching and movement. As the weeks and months went by I steadily grew more flexible, more fit and feeling much better. After five months with Carolyn I have developed the habit of daily stretching and fitness excerise, including mild aerobics and daily walks including climbing up and down the steps to the beach. I now am ending the lessons, feeling better than ever and knowing I will continue the fitness program on my own.

Maureen is passionate about her work as a nutritionist & it shows though in her caring dedication…read more Maureen helped me get to the bottom of some major endocrine and digestive issues that had been daunting me for almost 15 years. Maureen's therapy gets at the WHOLE picture, bringing the body into balance from the inside out. I've tried many alternative and conventional therapies over the years and I've gotten the best results from Maureen's therapy. After an unsuccessful brain surgery, bad reactions to countless prescription drugs & many limiting food allergies. Maureen's caring listening ear and insight into the complex inner workings of the human body is helping me make the changes I need to be back to health. Many times when I was at my worst points towards the last 2-3 years of the 15 year journey to wellness. Maureen kept telling me I had a leaky gut & I was in denial thinking it couldn't be the cause of such a serious medical problem like a brain tumor!! How could fixing my digestive tract health cure my pituitary brain tumor? But it is! I finally gave in when both my digestive & hormonal symptoms were limiting my enjoyment of life on a daily basis. I was no longer able to exercise with ease (I am very athletic), all of my body ached, I had multiple injuries, fatigue, mental fogginess & weight gain (among many other frustrating symptoms) from lack of proper vitamins and correct hormonal balance in my body. My life was affected negatively every day in my both my personal & professional life. I was depressed. I felt like my life force had been ripped out of me. My once vivacious and positive spirit was just hanging in there to make it through every day....wondering when and how I could ever feel healthy again. I'm not kidding- It was that bad! I had tried homeopathy, naturalistic, acupuncture, energy work & cranial sacral from some of the most well known practitioners in their field. My GP and specialist doctors never had even close to the knowledge of nutrition and in depth blood work results that Maureen did. When they told me my blood work was good, Maureen always had a different take on the blood work I had done and often was able to pick out some minute detail that clued her off that I was deficient in some nutrient or vitamin that the other doctors just weren't clue into. In this sense Maureen is an incredible valuable resource. When I started taking the supplements Maureen recommended me (based off blood work deficiencies she noticed) in conjunction with my other naturalistic medicine I started to notice a drastic change in my health and vitality. Maureen is helping me to rebuild my body and give it what it needs. She sees how everything is interconnected- rather than treating the symptoms, she gets to the route of the cause and offers me practical ways to fix it in a way that fits with my lifestyle. I am beyond grateful for what Maureen is guiding me through & I highly recommend her as the most talented, smart, trustworthy and intuitive health care worker you could find! Maureen has also been very supportive of combining her treatments with that of other therapies and offering advice as to which treatments would be helpful (if I am in doubt). I trust Maureen more than any health care practitioner I work with now, and I run everything buy her from my other doctors before I do it. I cannot say enough good about Maureen; she has restored my faith that the human body (especially my own) is capable of healing anything!

Maureen's knowledge base, genuine care for the health of others, and her professional yet fun…read moredemeanor has made her the perfect person to help me explore my health concerns. She brought enthusiasm and a real sense of curiosity to our meetings. Maureen dons the inspector hat when exploring a client's issues - because that's what a good nutritional practitioner does! Maureen recently helped me investigate my food intake and led me through my first ever sugar detox & elimination diet. She was a constant & great coach, consistently supporting me and her other clients in the group. When I was having the toughest of days and wanted to quit Maureen stayed strong for me; she would challenge me in constructive ways to remember my goals and my 'why' behind what I was doing. I needed that support and it worked! I successfully completed the detox and learned so much about sugar intake and how that was affecting my gut, my skin, even my attitude and my energy levels! If Maureen doesn't know the answer to something she'll tell you that straight up then eagerly put in the time to research the answer and follow up with you. Maureen practices what she preaches in her own life and is so down to earth. She will empathize and does not take a directive or dogmatic approach to nutrition. Maureen will treat you as the unique, amazing individual you are; she will NOT cast judgement and she WILL actively care about helping you to reach your health goals. I highly recommend Maureen and Flourish to support you through your health journey!

My first sound bath and reiki was amazing! I will definitely come back…read more The staff are very calm and welcoming and the person who played the instruments and the other person who did reiki were incredibly polite and very skilled at their jobs I could definitely tell everyone loves what they do

Bryce did a beautiful guided breath workshop/program last night. A very intentional, deep,…read morerelaxing, and stress releasing experience on every level - mind, body, and soul. I continue to feel the impact of the experience today. This morning my meditation was clearer and freer.

This studio is fantastic! It's sad to see so many negative reviews. Hot Elevation Studios has full…read moreschedules daily of an eclectic mix of many classes of many modalities. Cycle, Barre, Pilates, Sculpt, Yoga, HITT and more. I particularly enjoy Mara's classes (especially Saturday Barre, hope to see you there!). Mara was named by Good Times Magazine as one of the top yoga teachers in Santa Cruz, for good reason! I have also been able to attend classes by Wesley, Lee, Michelle, Tate and Bijou, who are all masterful in their own right. The staff behind the counter is super friendly. I have some of my best workouts here and hope people will drop in and check it out!

I really love this studio and all of their classes, which is why this was so disappointing. I was…read morepretty grossed out walking into a recent class and noticing the room hadn't been cleaned or sanitized after the previous session. Everyone was expected to lay their mats directly on top of other people's sweat, and the weights were still wet and sticky. For a studio at this price point, I would expect much better sanitation practices. Clean equipment and floors aren't just about appearances, they're important for helping prevent the spread of germs and ensuring members feel comfortable. I hope the studio makes cleanliness a higher priority moving forward because otherwise it's a fantastic place to work out.

So now that I am all excited about stand up paddle boarding, (Mind you, I've done this ONCE!) my…read moregirlfriend roped me into doing yoga ON a paddle board! Are you kidding me? Is this going to be difficult? Can I go home? Hey -- I was pleasantly surprised! We started out on the beach for a warm up stretch, then followed by a short paddle board instruction. Hey, even though I've done this before, I need to be constantly reminded on what I'm supposed to do. We then headed out and paddled toward a kelp bed, and I'm assuming we did this so we stay somewhat together AND stationary, so we don't go drifting off. Once we were established we started our yoga class, and I am SO HAPPY it wasn't difficult! I'm glad no one was expecting me to break out some crazy yoga poses, so I'm pleased that they didn't ask. Once our class was complete, we paddled back to the beach -- and I think I found my brand new obsession! But don't expect me to be standing on my head anytime soon though ... or ever. I'll stick with child's pose.

Camille palazzo is nothing short of magical! Every session with her feels like a masterclass in…read morehealing she knows exactly what your body needs, often before you even do. Her expertise, care, and energy completely transform the experience of physical therapy. If you get the chance to work with Camille, consider yourself lucky she doesn't just treat injuries; she restores, strengthens, and inspires. Honestly, I'm convinced she has superpowers. Your body (and mind) will thank you.

I have been going to Alliance PT in Aptos for several years due to multiple surgeries on my foot…read moreand ankle. I would like to recommend Camille Palazzo as she has been my main therapist throughout my journey. She is very knowledgeable and has guided me through my recovery with professionalism and consistency. Her knowledge of the human body is extensive. With her help, I have reached milestones that I didn't think possible. She always makes me feel comfortable and celebrates my accomplishments. The facility is clean and well organized. I feel that I am with people who truly care about my health and success. I would highly recommend Alliance Physical Therapy and especially Camille Palazzo.