Welcome

Welcome to EQL Wellness, LLC. Our purpose: Enhancing Quality of Life for the older adult, those with mental or physical limitations, and the general population by promoting wellness through movement. Our personal approach enables relationship building with each and every client. We specialize in movement to music emphasizing range of motion, fall prevention, balance, and coordination by creating a fun and stress-free environment where body and mind flourish. All sessions are led by a certified fitness professional encouraging:

safe, fun & effective movement
performing activities of daily life
a sense of accomplishment and success for participants
social interaction
building relationships with each and every class participant

“I would have to say that the positive impact in having Monica come to our community is more that I could have ever imagined. Our residents love her and I love working with her! I am so impressed with the level of attention that they receive from her and the genuine care she takes with each person. Her willingness to adjust her class to our needs is wonderful. I have noticed the quality of life for each person has changed tremendously. We have a resident who used a walker to go everywhere and just barely got around. After several weeks of exercise classes with Monica, he has improved himself to the point that he is now only uses his cane and will even sometimes use the stairs to reach our dining room.

Our residents (some who sometimes forget things) even remember when Monica is coming and that 'she will be here to give them the workout they need.' They just love her and love being with her.”

— Tina W.

Active Living Director

"We first met Monica at an independent living where she conducts several exercise classes. We really enjoyed the classes and found them very helpful, especially the work she does on flexibility and balance. As my husband’s Parkinsons symptoms have become worse, we’ve hired Monica as a personal trainer. She is an excellent trainer and is keeping him on an even keel for as long as possible. Having one-on-one instruction is ideal for people who aren’t comfortable with group exercise or anyone who has lost a great deal of strength and mobility due to their illness. The encouragement she offers also give a huge boost to his self-esteem and willingness to work at maintaining strength."

- Sandy C.

Benefits

EQL Wellness offers personal training & customizable small group training at your location. We supply all equipment and materials, as needed. Our main goal is to have clients “feeling better leaving” their session “than they did arriving”. We have a way in making movement fun and not feeling like exercise.

Our services provide an important element of differentiation from those offered by other competitors. With over a decade of professional experience in working with the older adult, all services are modified for any ability level or condition and can contain a variety of fitness formats within each session. We are certified, licensed and insured.

Benefits to clients many include:

Social interaction
Opportunity to have fun enhancing confidence and self-esteem
Better mental health & well being
Management of chronic health conditions
Reduced risk of falls
Enhanced cognitive function and mental outlook
Maintain bone density
Improved sleep quality
Decreased idle time
Better joint health
Muscle strengthening and mass
Enhanced balance and coordination
Renewed independence
Enhancing Quality of Life

“Monica’s class is upbeat and fun due to her encouragement and lively personality. After class, residents are more upbeat and the social interaction is great! When visitors arrive, they see what an active retirement community is all about. As Activity Director, it is my favorite activity!”

— Pat V.

Life Enrichment Director

“As soon as I put out a new sign-up sheet for the week’s classes, a line has already formed as residents want to make sure they are on the list for Monica's classes. Her classes are always full! Monica is so personable and encouraging to all the participants in her classes. They always feel better after leaving class!”

- Debi K.

Life Enrichment Director

“Monica's expertise and also as an instructor inspire both young and old. My connection and commitment to exercise makes me strong and happy in my golden years."

— Catalina P.

“Monica is a great coach and she shares her boundless energy and effervescent joy with all of her students. I leave her class tired but my body feels great and my soul is inspired. My only regret is that I wish I had known about Monica's classes years ago so that I could've started my new active life sooner

— Trish I.

"I have known Monica for many years through water aerobics. I asked her to help me with balance issues by being my personal trainer. Monica is very professional and attentive to my needs. She gently encourages me to work through the variety of exercises and in return, my balance has greatly improved!"

— Elizabeth F.

Fitness Options & Personal Training

Safety is our first priority

All sessions are customizable based on the goals of the client, their abilities, skills, and needs. Sessions can be taught either in a seated, standing, or combination seated/standing format. All training is functional to assist in performing activities of daily life with a thorough warm-up, a medley of movement, and concludes with a cool down and balance exercises. Modifications are incorporated as needed. Breathing techniques and posture are always emphasized.

Fitness formats offered include but are not limited to: balance training & fall prevention; gentle stretching & flexibility; movement & music; resistance & strength training; Tai Chi; Water Aerobics. These formats are typically taught in a group setting. Each session can include and combine any number of these formats and change as needed.

Personal training on the other hand, is training provided one-on-one with a client. As with group exercise, any format(s) can be used based on the goals and needs of the client.

"Well thanks to Monica, I am astounded at my mobility - long walks with my walker, but otherwise a free person I am. It is all the questions she has answered and exercises shown that allows my mobility. As a result, I have been away on many vacations, long & short and have not felt like a burden to my daughter or her husband. "

- Yvonne S.

"Exercise can be fun if Monica is your instructor. The water aerobics program she has put together for us seniors has been specialized towards our body tolerance. The results that we see is body firmness, core and arm strength, and balance. The music is a plus that she selects for our routines. It is fast and fun and makes that hourly workout go by fast. She changes our routines so our bodies don’t get used to the movements. We highly recommend Monica. "

— Peggy & John DLT.

"My problem is balance, gait and weakness of the legs. I started personal training with Monica about 9 months ago. She provides special equipment for the exercises to strengthen my legs and balance drills to help improve my balance. A sit & stand exercise has improved from 9 to over 25 repetitions. At the start I was able to balance on each leg for approximately 9-10 seconds. This has improved to 30 seconds on one leg and 10 seconds on the other. Monica has provided me with tremendous help to make goals and create procedures that will give me a better quality of life."

- John P.

“Monica inspires me and I feel so much better after every class. I recommend anyone interested to take her classes.”

— Avril P.

"The classes have made quite a difference in my mobility and ability to move more easily."

- Barbara W.

About Us

Monica began her fitness journey in 2009 and founded EQL Wellness, LLC with the purpose of combining her passion of working with the older adult and love for fitness and wellness. She thrives to make exercise fun and a part of everyday life. Monica is a certified Personal Trainer, NASM, Group Exercise Instructor, AFAA, and adult CPR & standard first aid certified through the American Red Cross & is insured.

Monica hosts dozens of fitness classes and personal training sessions weekly. She services those in their homes, at assisted living facilities, and community centers in several counties within the San Francisco Bay Area.

Welcome

Benefits

Fitness Options & Personal Training

Safety is our first priority

Water aerobics

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Phone: (415) 260-5955

EQL Wellness, LLC