Taking care of yourself has never been more important in these post-pandemic times, and there are few better places than Marin to revitalize yourself; mind, body, and soul. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Binay Curtis (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin Health and Wellness Coach Bar picks see below.
Our 2024 Fitness & Sports category sponsor is Club Evexia. View the rest of the Fitness & Sports category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central Marin and mobile.
Southern | Central | Mobile
Southern Marin
Leigh Claxton
Mill Valley
With over 30 years of experience teaching indoor and outdoor fitness classes in the Bay Area, Leigh Claxton has built a dedicated following and transformed the lives of plenty of fitness lovers. She has certificates and licenses in multiple disciplines of cycling, TRX, Pilates, yoga and personal training.
100 Shoreline Hwy Suite 100, Bldg A, Mill Valley
Central Marin
The Power with Grace
San Rafael
In her signature Stop Drop and Dance class, Grace Yu has created a community of dancers who prioritize not only physical health and exercise, but also mental and emotional health. This easy-to-follow, cardio dance workout is choreographed to favorite pop and hip-hop songs, and is a safe, non-judgmental place for individuals to experience joy and happiness.
Multiple locations and online
Heather Leigh Fit for Life
San Rafael
Heather Leigh is a holistic trainer who focuses on multidimensional fitness from strength training to yoga. She’s led retreats around the world in both of these disciplines and now hosts these classes in her studio alongside pilates, HIIT and more. Heather works with clients to improve their bodies and minds, connecting their physical health to their spirituality.
777 Grand Ave Suite 104B, San Rafael, 415.235.8747
Lori Holscher
San Rafael and Mill Valley
It might be tough to chase a dream, but Lori Holscher is here to strengthen and support everyone she teaches. Her sessions are often at a different time each day to accommodate as many tricky work schedules as possible — make sure to sign up for Lori’s classes as soon as they pop up.
4050 Redwood Highway, San Rafael, 415.300.6533
Skaar Fitness Training Studio
Larkspur
Since starting his personal training business in 2008, Stein-Erik Skaar has built a reputation as an energetic and empathetic trainer and health coach in Marin County. Stein uses his background as a college athlete, outdoor enthusiast and bootcamp/TRX class instructor to create his own unique brand of workouts.
1106 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, 415.847.6861
Mobile
Binay Curtis
Binay Curtis energizes clients through her enthusiastic and holistic approach to health and wellness. She offers virtual and in-person HIIT classes, live or recorded, nutritional reboot programs, carefully curated and delicious Bounty Bags, and a private label supplement line.
Bria Ruben
Bria Ruben is a health and wellness coach as well as the founder of Just B Fitness where she “empowers people to live their fullest lives by being their best physical selves.” Bria offers an inclusive range of options for training, from in-person group sessions to online classes. She also has a library of prerecorded workout classes online at Just B Fitness.
Evan Coleman, The Bay Fitness
Bay Fitness caters to the individual’s goals, emphasizing client comfort by coming to their homes and creating a program of exercise and nutrition tailored to their specific needs. Evan Coleman, head nutritionist at the company and personal trainer for their Marin County clients, holds degrees in exercise physiology and dietetics and is equipped with knowledge to keep clients on track on to their goals. Complimentary consultations are offered through their website, to learn more about how to begin your health and fitness journey with Coach Evan.
Susan Ezra
Co-author of Guided Imagery and Beyond; Stories of Healing and Transformation, Susan Ezra has many years of experience in holistic treatments, such as Reiki and Chi Gong. She also boasts 20 years of working in hospice care as a registered nurse, making her more than familiar with pain management.
Best of the County Fitness & Sports Sponsor
Club Evexia
Club Evexia is a luxury fitness, wellness and social club in Southern Marin. Set on the water overlooking beautiful Richardson Bay, the club offers state-of-the-art fitness equipment, over 70 group classes a week and amazing social gatherings and events that promote connection and community.
What makes Club Evexia so unique?
So many things set Club Evexia apart from other clubs. The world-class setting, the friendly staff, the fully engaged owner operators, the attention to detail and cleanliness, the best equipment, the best trainers and instructors and the only club that is 21 and over with a membership cap.
What do members love most about Club Evexia?
You just have to look at our over 70 Five Star reviews on Google to realize all the things members love about Club Evexia. The energy, the vibe, the community, the staff, the views, the connections they make, the lack of crowds, the classes and the instructors.
Club Evexia | Mill Valley | 415.729.0046 | ClubEvexia.com
