"I was a dedicated athlete (hand-cycling) in the midst of leaving a very unhealthy workplace and trying to achieve improved athletic performance, better overall health, and management of two chronic health conditions, a spinal cord injury and irritable bowel syndrome. My yoga instructor had referred me to Brandyn, saying "he's exactly what you need." I was so frustrated with the traditional medical system, and was sick of being sick, it took me two months to follow up on the referral.

In our first few meetings, Brandyn asked me questions that seemed to be on the "fringe" of what I thought I was coming for. Personal questions about my emotional health, diet, and future goals. Not that I was closed to the discussion, but I was caught off guard a bit. We settled in, focusing first on strength training, which I hadn't done in over 10 years, despite being a dedicated distance athlete in half marathons and hand-cycling races.  Brandyn also had me take stock of my dietary habits, assessing my body's inflammatory processes, giving me small suggestions all the time to eek away at my three goals: performance, health, and chronicity management. Any time I was frustrated, Brandyn was open to hearing the objections, and asking me to at least meet him part way. Not once has he steered me in the wrong direction.

In the process of changing and focusing more acutely on my overall health, Brandyn has also engaged me to think differently about the world around me, the messages and emotions I send and receive, and about the mind-body connection. There have been personal moments where my present and past were interfering in my ability to be fully present in our sessions and Brandyn has always taken those moments, helped me explore them in a sensitive, caring way, and I came away feeling lighter, as though I could see myself and the situation at hand more clearly. I've grown as a person, and I've also felt Brandyn has been keen to learn from everyone around him as well, which only served to make our wellness sessions a safe place to just "be" on my best and worst days.

In my short two winters of work with Brandyn, I have achieved a sense that I'm on the path towards awareness, wellness, and consciousness. I continue to be the imperfect person I will always be, but am content knowing I have the tools and ability to grab hold of my health and life and keep moving forward. The experience is one I have sought to replicate back here in Canada in the summers, and while I've come close, the wholistic experience I have had with Brandyn can't be duplicated."
~Margaret Conquest (Canada)


"Having met and worked with Cherie for almost two years now I am honored to endorse and promote this wonderful woman.  I met Cherie at a very transitional time in my life and the support she has given me has been invaluable.  She is a wonderful coach and friend.  She is insightful and thoughtful.

Cherie's wisdom goes beyond her years and her coaching style of reflecting back to me in order for me to achieve deep healing has been paramount in my evolution.  She offers a nurturing and maternal space for me to feel safe and secure with her and with myself and this has allowed me to trust in a deeper way that I have never experienced before.

I highly recommend working with Cherie for any insight into one's life and for anyone who wishes to go beyond their limiting beliefs so they can achieve breakthroughs and harmony in their life.

Thank you Cherie, you are love and light!"
~Rosanne Ramirez (Laguna Beach, CA)



"Why is Brandyn the health and fitness coach for you? First and foremost he has trained in the lost skill..... Of listening.  Brandyn knows how to listen to your set of needs be it physical, emotional, or spiritual. After hearing my needs and direction he puts confusing subjects like hormone regulation in my body, into plain language, then even emails me with info after our conversation! Some times if it's a mental/emotional block keeping me back, Brandyn can help me look at it without it feeling I'm being analyzed by a shrink and with out silly "woo woo" languaging. In today's age we all have so much information, and it becomes overwhelming, Brandyn can help sort through it all, keep me on track to my health goals, and keep those evil little orange pill bottles out of my life!  Thanks Brandyn"
~Ian Savage (Portland, OR)


"I have been working with Brandyn for over 5 years. Our journey has transformed from a focus on physical health to a whole body approach. We have worked on emotional, spiritual, physical health and nutrition. Brandyn has dedicated himself to learning and improving new techniques to enhance the program and he has spent countless hours researching any health questions I have had. He has tailored my workouts to my specific needs and has taught me how to make choices that contribute to my overall health. I am so very grateful for all that Brandyn has taught me over the years.  I would encourage anyone who values a healthy lifestyle to work with Brandyn to design a program that fits your overall health goals."
~Rachelle Sakemi (Fallbrook, CA)

"I'm feeling so much better with less stiffness in my right leg now.  Super cool!:) You made such a difference in my life and I can't thank you enough!:):)  I had two trainers before you in Boston at the Sports Club L.A., one of the best gyms in the country.  But he never taught me all you are teaching me now.  I use to think this would never would change and is how my life is now, but that has all started to change, WOW!!  You are God sent help! Love ya!"
~Faisal Ratcher (Palm Desert, CA)

"For balance, strength, posture, and emotional growth, Holistic Health and Performance has it all!!  If you want a new life or just a better version of your former self, go see Brandyn."
~Jeff Barr (La Quinta, CA)