OUR TEAM
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Owner // Massage Therapist // Strength Coach
Health and fitness has always been an important aspect of Mike’s personal and professional career. As a former collegiate track and swimming athlete, he knows very well the advantage of intentional strength and conditioning work, and the power of corrective massage therapy. As a personal trainer for 10+ years, and with the combination of massage therapy, he recognizes and appreciates the great opportunity he has to positively influence people's lives. It is because of that opportunity he happily accepts his responsibility as a forever student of the human body. He is intrinsically motivated to continue his quest of endless knowledge, for the betterment of the people he has the pleasure of interacting with.
Mike currently trains seven days a week in Brazilian Jujitsu and looks forward to competing in the near future.
Education:
• California Polytechnic State University; Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology; Exercise Science
• Diablo Valley College; Associate of Science degree in Fitness Training.
• International School of Beijing; 10 years living in Beijing, China.
• California Holistic Institute; Massage TherapyTraining / Manual Therapy Certifications:
• NASM Personal Trainer (CPT)
• NASM Weight Loss Specialist (WLS)
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
• Z-Health: Essentials of Elite Performance
• USA Weightlifting
• Russian Kettlebell Certified (RKC)
• Licensed Massage Therapist #88430 (CMT)
• Functional Range Release (FR) Upper Limb
• EXOS: Advanced Strength and Power Training
• Fascial Stretch Therapist L2 (FST)
• Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
• Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
• Active Release Technique (ART) - Spine L1
• Active Release Technique (ART) - Upper Body L1
• Gait Happens - Functional Gait Assessment L1
• Myofascial Decompression (Cupping) L1
• Myofascial Decompression Advanced L2
Future goal: Doctorate in Physical Therapy or Chiropractic
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Massage Therapist
Devon graduated from Cal Poly in 2023 with a degree in Kinesiology and a concentration in sports science. He was a thrower for the Cal Poly Track & Field team. He has always been fascinated by the capability of the human body and knew he wanted to pursue a career in fitness and performance. Additionally, while working towards his degree, he has discovered the importance of wellness and recovery through massage. This discovery and witnessing Mike’s craft is what pushed him to earn his massage practitioner certification. He looks forward to the opportunity to better people's lives by manually helping them with their aches and pains. He plans to further his knowledge and skills by working with Mike and continuing his education at the California Holistic Institute where he will earn his massage therapy license. He looks forward to working with Elevate Massage + Performance, meeting the community, and having a positive impact.Devon has shifted his training from Track & Field to Olympic weightlifting & plans to compete.
Education:
• California Polytechnic State University; Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology; Exercise Science
• California Holistic Institute; Massage Therapy
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Massage Therapist
Sophia is currently a student-athlete attending Cal Poly as part of the Women’s Soccer team and majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in sports science. As an athlete, she has always been intrigued by the human body's immense potential & through her athletic experience has developed a strong understanding of how the body recuperates and optimally functions. With this interest and motivation, she has earned her massage practitioner's license and is excited to be part of the Elevate community while honing her skills alongside Mike & Devon. Sophia continues to work toward her Kinesiology degree while expanding her massage knowledge & education through the California Holistic Institute.Education:
• California Polytechnic State University; Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology; Exercise Science
• California Holistic Institute; Massage Therapy
Mike guides the Cal Poly Club Rugby team through restorative stretches.
Devon was a thrower for the Cal Poly Track & Field team, holding the third-longest hammer throw in Cal Poly history.
Mike trains Brazilian jiujitsu alongside his friend and training partner, Aaron Steed.
Mike enjoys any and all outdoor physical activities.
Sophia likes to spend her free time outdoors especially enjoying water sports.
Devon enjoys playing golf- his favorite course is monarch dunes.
Mike loves soccer and routinely plays at Cal Poly.
Sophia currently plays Midfield for the Cal Poly Women's Soccer Team.
Mike casually training for the National Cornhole Championships.
Devon loves doing yard work.
Sophia has a passion for the weight room, she is one of the strongest athletes on her team. 210lbs front squat PR!