Joel Ramirez:  Performance Coach, USAT Multisport Coach, NASM CPT

Everyone has an inner champion.  My job is to help them tap into it and give them the resources to resurrect it.  My mantra is simple; plan well, train hard and thrive.  My passion lies in unlocking the potential of the mind and body and helping others do the same. With over twenty five year's of coaching and racing experience nationally and internationally; I have logged countless miles and learned a few things along the way. Namely, no one makes it to the top alone. “It takes a Village.” My desire to achieve podium success has forced me to learn about the cutting edge therapeutic modalities it takes for peak performance. In doing so, my team and I have helped innumerable people to be lighter, leaner, stronger and faster both mentally and physically. Based on my experience at the Olympic Training Center, in 2004 I founded Breakaway, a performance training center in San Francisco which offered a comprehensive training program to help athletes achieve podium success. Having sold the brand in 2013, I am now taking performance coaching to a new level; working with a new team of specialists to help reset the bodies’ digestive, nervous, muscular and endocrine systems to help people increase their longevity, vitality and to thrive.  The new company is called Optime’, Latin for “optimal”.

Certifications/Education

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) CPT

  • USA Triathlon Certified Coach 

  • Neurological Modalities: MAT / PDTR

  • Bike Fitting Specialist (Bike Fit Systems)

  • University of California at Santa Cruz, Economics & Political Science

Tommy Siu, DC, CMT

Dr. Siu became a Doctor of Chiropractic after attaining his BA from UC Santa Barbara in Economics and Psychology. He believes health is comprised of physical, mental and spiritual, and that it is important to address all three aspects in a fashion that works synergistically. While he treats patients with pain mitigation, he also educated clients per his mantra “everyone should take full responsibility of their own health by being more proactive.”

Credentials:

  • 2020 - Doctor of Chiropractic

  • 2019 - IASTM Certified

  • 2017 - Certified Massage Therapist 

  • 2012 to 2014 - University of California, Santa Barbara 

Dr. Sara Zaré, ND, PharmD

Dr. Sara Zaré received her Doctorate of Pharmacy at University of Parma in Italy.  After building a career in the field, she shifted her focus to Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences to focus on the root cause of disease.

She believes that balance and harmony between conventional and naturopathic medicines is the best way to approach a sustainable and healthy lifestyle. Tailoring natural and pharmaceutical remedies to suit her client’s individual needs, she works to empower her patients with knowledge and the security of having a doctor who knows that health is not a one-size-fits-all system. Dr. Zaré focuses on functional endocrinology and bioidentical hormone replacement therapies as well as many other naturopathic practices to heal the disease of her clients, not just alleviating their symptoms.

Carl Alexander - SF Integrative

Active Release Techniques® (ART®) is a patented, state of the art soft tissue technique that addresses problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. It is considered the gold standard in soft tissue techniques.

Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex Technique® (P-DTR®) is the most cutting edge neuromuscular technique to date. P-DTR® gently and noninvasively works with the receptor system of the body, which eliminates pain and gives functionality and strength back to clients quickly and safely.

Anatomy in Motion™ (AiM™) is a system and model that assesses the human gait cycle. It’s model, the Flow Motion Model™, maps what each joint in the body is doing from heel to toe – through 5 phases of gait – in three dimensions – all within 0.65-0.8 seconds. AiM is a movement based assessment and therapy to bring the body back to balance and alignment.

Jonah Larkin MS LAc CFMP

My approach is based on scientific principles, advanced lab testing and thousands of hours of clinical experience.  I have worked with people from all walks of life from professional athletes to weekend warriors.  I am a firm believer in the innate intelligence and healing capacity of the human body. I have seen too many people heal from illness and injury that once seemed hopeless to believe anything different.  The most important thing is to facilitate the body and let it do its job. 

 Certification and Education

  • State of California Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac)

  • Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (CFMP)

  • University of California Santa Cruz, BA Politics

  • American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine-4 Year Masters Degree

Specialties

  • Low testosterone and male hormone balance.

  • Hormone imbalance (men and women)

  • Sports Acupuncture for injuries and performance

Laura Gross   

Training: Advanced Neuromuscular Therapy Massage Therapy

My Sports massage therapy is geared towards world-class professionals to weekend warriors. Focusing on areas of the body that are overused and stressed from repetitive and often aggressive movements. 

I believe massage therapy will enhance pre-event preparation and reduce recovery time for maximum performance during training or after an event. Athletes have discovered that specially designed sports massage promotes flexibility, reduces fatigue, improves endurance, prevent injuries and prepares their body for optimal performance.

Certifications:

  • Massage Therapy

  • Advance Neuromuscular Therapy

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