Fitness Transform

Santa Barbara, 1213 State St Ste K, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | ★ 4.8 (26 Review)

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Judy C

★ 1

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Nicolas

★ 3

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Paul Davis

★ 5

I have been training with Fitness Transform for about a year now. I have made huge progress in my health and fitness. So far I’ve lost 45 lbs and with my new flexibility and core strength my golf handicap has dropped from an 11 to a 7.
The results speak for themselves!!!

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J SB

★ 5

I first came to Mikki in 2012 with lower back problems and extreme inflexibility. I had a few sessions and experienced incredible progress in only a couple weeks but then had to leave Santa Barbara as I was home on vacation from out of state. Fast forward to 2018 and I've reconnected with Mikki and have rocketed past where I was before, am significantly more flexible and have increased my functional strength which is so much more meaningful than simply doing curls in a gym. Mikki's classes are tailored to individual students and I really feel that she cares about each individual's evolution and physical health. I highly recommend Mikki for anyone looking to lose weight, build functional strength, build core strength and add a varied cardio routine to their weekly schedule. Thank you Mikki!

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Meryl Peters

★ 5

I walked into Fitness Transform in pain and one hour later I was pain-free. You may ask how is that possible? Two words: Mikki Reilly. Mikki evaluated my hip and taught me how to properly stretch, foam roll and eliminate inflammation. From there she addressed my entire body, my diet, and a variety of supplements. Weight loss was my original goal, but after working with Mikki both privately and in Group Class (where she gives everyone individual attention) my entire life has changed. Not only does Mikki push me to the max, she also empowers me with her knowledge and research that makes Fitness Transform the most professional experience of my training life. One more thing: Watching Mikki demonstrate proper kettle bell form is poetry in motion.

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Anthony Skalabrin

★ 5

I’ve known Luis for a very long time and have had the privilege to watch him grow as a professional and chase his passion. He is extremely personable and knows how to connect with people. Earlier this year, I swallowed my pride and went to him for help. Being a full time employee, part time college student, a husband and father to a baby boy, created an extremely busy and sometimes chaotic lifestyle. When it came to nutrition and exercise, I always had excuses to fall back on due to my busy schedule. “I’m busy”, “Too much going on..” This led to higher stress levels, poor nutrition, zero exercise routines and no balance in my life. It was all work, no play. Once I began meeting with Luis, we were able to find what worked with my schedule and made goals to make incremental progress. At first, it was purely diet since I didn’t have time for the gym. We stuck with a game plan and results immediately began to show! He was extremely flexible, understanding and motivational through this process. He continued to motivate me throughout my journey and provided excellent tips along the way. I am proud to say that I was able to pass my final semester, graduate from the U (Go Utes), continue to excel at my job and lose 30+ pounds at the same time. This not only helped transform my body, but also my ability to think clearly and focus on the task at hand. I would recommend Luis to anyone who is looking to change their lifestyle for the better. Life is short and it’s important that we take care of our bodies so that we can live long and happy lives. Luis can help you reach your goals! He did for me and I am very thankful for it! Give it a try - you won’t regret it!

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Denise

★ 5

Knowing I'm under the guidance of a true professional with extensive knowledge and experience has been life changing. Mikki Reilly's expertise gives me the peace of mind to know I'm in the best possible hands. I have early stage osteoporosis and Mikki is helping me build muscle and bone strength. My one on one sessions with Mikki are challenging but never intimidating because Mikki is extremely patient, positive and encouraging. I have experienced a physical and psychological transformation thanks to Mikki and I look forward to each training session. Mikki Reilly is simply the best!

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Pamela Gann

★ 5

I began training with Mikki 8 months ago. A friend recommended Mikki to me because she thought that I would enjoy fitness training with her. She was right! My primary goals have been strength training, balance, range of motion, and learning how to attain comprehensive, overall fitness. Moreover, I wanted to increase my level of fitness and understand how to maintain it. Mikki has already helped me make progress on my personal goals. We have worked together on what exercises I can do at home and while traveling. She also works with your diet. I was already gluten-free, and she urged me into a paleo diet, which I have adopted happily. Her approach is totally comprehensive. I look forward to every training session! I wholeheartedly recommend her!

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Moore McCormick

★ 5

When I began with Fitness Transform eight months ago, it was with layers of complex injury patterns secondary to scoliosis, and years of intensive yoga practice which had ultimately destabilized an already hypermobile SI joint, causing me to lose my practice entirely. I knew that I desperately needed strength training, however past attempts with conventional gyms and trainers, only lead to more debilitating injury, and I feared what was looking more and more, like a painful and sedentary future. On an instinct and a leap of faith, I met with Mikki and decided to give her a chance - from the outset, she worked collaboratively with my physical therapist and I, designed intelligent, attainable goals, and instilled in me a meaningful hope that I could achieve the pain-free physical integrity I sought; her methods are impeccable. We have identified the root-causes of the dysfunctional movement patterns and developmental discrepancies sustaining the injuries, and are correcting those imbalances. When occasional relapse occurs, it is not only with lesser frequency, but lesser duration - I have the tools and skills to work through the injury unassisted! Finally, autoimmune hypothyroidism had made it virtually impossible to lose weight, no matter how “restrictive” my caloric intake and I have now lost over twenty pounds following the paleo diet plan she recommends. At forty-eight years old, I look and feel great, my energy is back, and my thyroid symptoms [chronic exhaustion, inflammation, poor concentration] are pretty much non-existent. Mikki has instilled in me a way of living that really works, and she is the best investment I could have possibly made, for both my present, and future quality of life!

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Wendy Halleck

★ 5

I just completed my 30-day Slimdown with Mikki. Tough, but absolutely amazing. I always thought I ate well and I have been doing hard cardio for 30 years. I finally understand why I couldn't lose weight, had joint pain and didn't feel well. My entire body feels better than it has in 20 years - gut health, joints, back and confidence. Mikki is not just another trainer. Her one on one attention to your specific body, diet and lifestyle makes all the difference. Her approach is very different and she is the "firmest" soft-spoken person I've ever met!

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Nancy king

★ 5

Mikki with Fitness Transform helped change my life. The pounds after 50 were creeping on even though I was running, it wasn't enough to keep in shape and feel good. Mikki's program is about a new way of life, incorporating food, fitness and consistent training that "transforms" your body into a trim, strong, inflamation free, energetic and happy body. The classes are small and intimate and not in anyway intimidating or competitive, and that is coming from a non gym, totally uncordinated person! I signed up thinking I would try this for 28 days, and now I don't want to quit! "Just do it!" Your body and mind will thank you!

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Paul Bullock

★ 5

When I started at Fitness Transform I was slowly gaining weight. Unable to run off the pounds and reduce my body fat. Now I'm losing weight and gaining muscle. I feel and look better. The Kettle bell work outs are new, interesting, challenging and rewarding. The classes are small and intimate. Mikki's recommendations on diet and nutrition are spot on. If you're in the market to improve your fitness, strength and appearance, then Fitness Transform is for you. It's not the cheapest, but it is worth every penny.

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Kathleen Waltrip

★ 5

Working with Mikki was amazing! My goal was weight loss, but ended up with so much more. She worked with me and my health issues to give me strength and the tools for a healthy life.

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B

★ 5

The name says it all Fitness Transform! For the last 14 years I had seriously lost my way becoming overweight out of shape with my joints killing me no matter I did or drug I took to relieve the pain nothing helped. Even though I was continuing to work out all these years my body was still getting worse. I heard a lot of good things about Fitness Transform so I gave it a shot. Within a few months of following a new Diet I never tried and consistently showing up to classes to do a fitness routine that I have never done before. BOOM WOW forty pounds are gone my joints have 100% improved and I am a changed person. Now the diet is not a diet but just everyday way of life and new Fitness Transform classes are as well. I owe my new health and life revitalization to Mikki at Fitness Transform! Thank You So Much!!

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Cathy Aiello

★ 5

Seeing results in the first 28 days was very motivating. My main goals for joining Fitness Transform are to lose weight, tone-up and address my autoimmune issues. The time is now.

Mikki's small group classes are well balanced with new and seasoned members which helps me see where I can be a few months down the road. The 1 hour kettle bell sessions are tough, Mikki is there to explain every exercise, making sure we do each movement correctly and mixes it up to address all of our muscle groups. This is not a boring workout.

Keeping a food journal holds me accountable for everything I consume. Learning that our bodies work best eating green leafy vegetables, good fats and lean protein is just what I needed. Mikki's knowledge of what and when to eat is spot on.

I plan on "working" the program as a lifestyle to be the fit, healthy person I have always wanted to be.

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Barb Jennings

★ 5

I have one of those birthdays that ends with a zero coming up and I really want to get into better shape before I get there so I was looking for a comprehensive fitness program. I'm so happy I found Mikki Reilly and Fitness Transform! I signed up for a small group class less than a month ago and I can already see and feel the difference. When I was doing my research I read her book "Your Primal Body," and I knew this was the program that would help me achieve my goals. Mikki has developed a comprehensive 5-step program that covers all aspects of how to get fit and healthy and stay that way. I love the small group class I'm in and I look forward to going. I can't remember the last time I felt this way about working out!

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Haley Ellis

★ 5

Mikki is not for the faint of heart. But if you want a serious workout with a true fitness and nutrition professional then she is the one. I have worked with several different trainers and gyms and Mikki is a cut above the rest. Thw workouts are efficient and effective and keep me coming back.

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Cathy Peterson

★ 5

I met Mikki in a class she gave for adult ed. When she said my tired, arthritic, achy body could be repaired, I almost couldn't believe it, yet .... After working with her for two months, I'm no longer contemplating knee replacement surgery. In fact, nothing hurts anymore. No more aches and pains. Fat loss. Muscle definition. Moving with grace and agility. Sound good? Mikki will help you get there.
She is simply the best I've ever seen. Her gym is first rate, she is professional, encouraging, and extremely knowledgeable. You won't be disappointed!

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Jody Nelson

★ 5

Fitness Transform is about life transformation and that is exactly what I wanted! I have been group training with Mikki Reilly and have already begun the transformation process. My goals were to lose weight, reduce inflammation, and learn to eat to stay lean, strong and healthy and to see and feel my muscles again. In only 4 weeks I have already seen amazing results in all these areas.

Mikki has a wonderful way of explaining how and why paleo works that is easy to understand and her passion for this shows! Through her education and training time I now understand what and how to eat for health, longevity, losing weight and staying lean. I also have a greater understanding of how to exercise to meet my goals.

As a former athlete, trainer and exercise fitness educator, I wanted someone who was comprehensive, professional and understood injury rehab. I appreciate Mikki's attention and concern for rehabilitation when needed. She is thorough and supports each member with his or her goals. She pushes me to be my best and to stay strong and committed. I am learning how to move with my whole body functionally. Fitness and working out have changed since I started many years ago. I had heard about functional training but did not know how to go about it safely. Mikki really understands how the body moves and continually gives feedback to support correct technique, how to stay safe and achieve maximum success!

If you are looking for lifelong change, fitness Transform is the place!

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Ken H

★ 5

Mikki is amazing! I was feeling I had missed my chance to reclaim my former body, vitality and zest for life. Following her advice and guidance, and support from my wife Penny, I began losing weight, developing muscle and endurance and reignited energy and motivation. It hasn’t been easy or enjoyable but worth every sweaty minute. Mikki gets results.

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Barbara Toumayan

★ 5

I think Mikki is the most knowledgeable fitness expert I have met. I am in my 70's and have worked with a lot of different trainers. I have had several back surgeries years ago and Mikki pays close attention so I don't injure my back. I have been with Mikki for a year and am very excited because I am getting stronger and I intend to stay that way with Mikki's help.

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Justin D

★ 5

I've had a fantastic experience training with Mikki at Fitness Transform over the past year.

I had enrolled with Mikki because I was seeking to learn the proper technique involved in kettlebell training. As I had soon learned, I had come to the right place. Not only is Mikki a master in the subject matter, but she's also an expert coach and motivator. Via her training, I've built a keen awareness of correct form, movement, and intensity level required to excel in the discipline.

When I had first started, I was 25 lbs heavier than I am today. Presently I am in the best shape I've been in for quite a long time. I've built muscle, lost fat, improved my health, and am sitting and standing taller than ever. Can't say enough great things about Mikki and her training style.

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Penny Grace

★ 5

Even with an early background of dance, aerobics and yoga I had reached a point in my life where I found myself way over weight and very out-of-condition, which resulted in depression and feelings of despair for a semblance of fitness. Finally my kids introduced me to Paleo eating and I soon was searching the net for information about that lifestyle. It seemed so foreign and strange until I stumbled upon the book, Your Primal Body. Well written, factual with encouraging case histories and plenty of photos, I read it with growing enthusiasm and was totally amazed to find that the author was located right here in Santa Barbara. That's how it all began: my journey with Mikki Reilly coaching me back to a leaner stronger body than I had ever experienced!

It hasn't been over-night but her coaching technique, her awesome knowledge of fitness and nutrition and her gentle but firm encouragement have changed my life and given me hope for something I thought was probably gone for good.

Her sleek and tasteful studio, the music tailored to each client, plus the careful training plans which she faithfully updates at each meeting are basic to the experience I have with Mikki. Her focus never waivers. She is a qualified professional and her intent is your success at good health and fitness!

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Alan Irwin

★ 5

Fitness Transform is an apt description. I've worked with Mikki for several years, and in that time I've eliminated back and joint pain, lost weight, and built up my strength and endurance. More than just a trainer who counted reps, Mikki has been a partner with me as I've worked to improve my overall health. The Paleo lifestyle she teaches and advocates has created massive improvements in my everyday life. I cannot recommend her enough.

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Kathy Quiroz

★ 5

My goals in working with Mikki were to be healthy and strong. I had struggled with my weight over forty years. I'd attended weight loss programs and belonged to gyms for most of my life but was never able to attain the fitness I desired.

I've been with Mikki for almost two years. I started out at about 134 pounds. Several months ago, I reached my goal weight of 116 pounds. More importantly to me though, was my decrease in body fat which went from 32% to 24%.

In addition to increased health and strength, I've gotten a bonus. In the past several months, I've had a friend tell me I looked 20 years younger and a stranger ask me what my secret was to being fit! While attending a family function, more than one person asked if my younger brother was my father. (LOL!)

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Minh X. K. Tran

★ 5

I am currently a trainer at Fitness Transform, working and learning from Mikki Reilly.

Prior to joining the Fitness Transform team, I have been lifting weights and training at the UCSB gym for 5 years since my freshmen year. Recently in June 2014, I have started doing high intensity interval & weight circuit training and noticed my mobility and strength are limited due to a lack of foundation in proper forms.

Working with Mikki Reilly continues to expand my depth and understanding of basic movements, proper forms, and engagement of various muscle groups to increase my mobility and strength in my personal interval circuit training.

With over 20 years of experiences, Mikki has a very strong understanding of muscle movements, proper stretches and nutrition guidelines to help individuals reach their fitness and health goals.

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