Enhance your overall health, wellness, fitness and balance. Improve bone health, prevent muscle deterioration & boost quality of life. Personalized exercise programs that are safe & effective Specializing in Senior Fitness & Wellness

CURRENT TEACHING SCHEDULE:

Monday 

10:00AM-11:00AM

Chair Yoga

Lucas Valley HOA, San Rafael 

Monday

2:30PM-3:30pm

Get Strong! 2.0 - The Dance Edition

Vintage House Senior Center, Sonoma

Tuesday 

9:00AM-9:45AM

Get Strong with Denise!

Petaluma Senior Center

Wednesday 

9:00AM-9:45AM

Chair Yoga

Petaluma Senior Center

Wednesday

2:00pm-3:00PM

Get Strong!

Vintage House Senior Center, Sonoma

Friday

11:15AM-12:15PM

Get Strong!

Vintage House Senior Center, Sonoma 

Friday

12:30PM-1:30PM

Chair Yoga

Vintage House Senior Center, Sonoma  

  Personal Training Testimonials

“Mike really enjoys working with Denise. She has always been open to targeting his specific needs and is very knowledgeable.” 

Roberta, YMCA Marin, sister of client with a TBI (brain injury)

“My son, who is extremely overweight, loves his personal training time with Denise. Aside from being reassuringly professional, she developed a strong and trusting relationship with my son, and provides him with a safe, kind and supportive space in which to work.” 

Laurel, YMCA Marin

“I like training with Denise for the following reasons:

· She is tuned in to my abilities

· She makes me feel good about exercising 

· I can feel myself gradually getting stronger

· I feel good when I’m finished 

· She gives great feedback; I always feel I can do it. 

Friendly and encouraging, makes my 1/2 hour a pleasure.” 

Nita, 83 years old, YMCA Marin

“I began working with Denise following a knee injury and onset of arthritis. Denise tailored my workouts to enhance my recovery, first focusing on strengthening the muscles that support my knee and later general strength, fitness, yoga and balance. She is always sensitive to my arthritis and is aware not to cause pain or injury. I have benefited from Denise’s training and feel she would be an asset to anyone embarking on or augmenting their fitness goals.” Renee, YMCA

“My exercise trainer at the YMCA is Denise Elfenbein. For 6 months I have trained with her and find her most caring, compassionate and highly motivated. Denise is competent and knowledgeable and I have learned so much from her instruction. I would favorably recommend Denise to others.” – Kathleen, YMCA

Denise was my introduction to personal training. From my first meeting with Denise, I felt very comfortable. The fitness routine and muscle toning workout that Denise developed has enhanced my exercise routine. Any equipment that was needed for our sessions was always prepared in advance. I highly recommend Denise as a personal trainer and someone to encourage anyone embarking on a path to improve their fitness and overall wellbeing.  

Debbie B., YMCA

Yoga student comments:

“Denise is motivating and personable. She always checks to make sure you were doing OK.”

“Gentle & kind. Knowledgeable & patient guide. Good sense of humor.”

“Denise makes you feel so relaxed. She accommodates all the poses for everyone. I love her class!” - Barbara

“Denise works so well with us seniors. She is very conscientious and aware on elder constraints. I look forward to an enjoy coming to class each week. She always is positive and always has a smile and encouraging words!”  - Susan

“Denise is an amazing yoga teacher. My body has changed as well as my mental outlook. She is so knowledgeable and compassionate. I love her.” Zoe

“I have traveled all over this country. This is the best chair yoga ever.” - Elsa

“I consider her very thoughtful and considerate of our age and potential disabilities. She reminds us to breathe. (which I need!) I consider her a very qualified Yoga Teacher; thoughtful, and considerate of the aged.”  - Elaine

“Dear Denise, Thank you for the gift of leading me through yoga classes. Namaste" Doreen.

“When I first started taking yoga classes, I was fortunate to have been taught by a teacher who was a devoted practitioner of yoga. During the ensuing years, I attended various yoga classes but never found a teacher as accomplished as that first one -- until I joined Denise’s class. Denise is everything that embodies a gifted yoga teacher; she is thoughtful, patient, gentle – a devotee of yoga inspired as well as inspiring. With pleasure I give Denise my highest recommendation in any and all her future yoga endeavors. Namaste." Doreen