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Seven coaches with different specialties and the same job: meet you where you are, coach the movement in front of them, and keep the work sustainable.

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EWB: your one-stop fitness shop

Whole-body health, practical coaching.

Staying current on up-to-date, science-backed research is a priority. The coaching focuses on whole-body health: crush the goal, ward off injury and keep the fitness journey sustainable.

Book a consultation and the studio will match you with the coach who fits what you are working on — beginners, seniors, return-to-training, sport-specific work, yoga, pre/postnatal or nutrition.

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Clients training on the floor at Efficient Working Bodies

The room4733 Point Loma Ave · Ocean Beach

Certified personal trainers in San Diego

Meet the team.

Owner & operator

Nicole G.

Since starting my fitness career, my vision has been to build a one-stop shop focused on compassion and integrity. My passion is to bring fitness to all bodies in a fun, safe, informative and professional manner. We meet you where you are and encourage you to move forward with intention and tenacity. Strength training is my jam, but I also understand the importance of cardio and relaxation techniques for building resilience as a whole.

Nothing at EWB is based on trends or fads. We use science-based research and real-life experience. Nicole's competition history includes novice bodybuilding 1997–99, the first Tri-Fitness competition in Tampa, FL in 1999, and novice figure 2003–05.

Credentials

NASM CPT
CHEK HHP1
NASM Weight Loss Specialist
Brookbush Corrective Exercise Certified
200-hour Yoga Certified
Author of the Habit Tracking & Commitment Journal

Works with

Senior weight training
Weight training for beginners
Injury recovery & prevention

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Personal trainer

Donato M

I've spent more than 30 years helping people improve their strength, mobility and overall quality of life through fitness. Much of my work has been with beginners and seniors — often people who are simply looking for a safe, realistic way to get started or return to exercise.

Starting a fitness routine later in life can feel intimidating, especially when dealing with arthritis, joint replacements or injuries, spinal complications, osteoporosis or muscle loss. My approach is to meet you where you are and build from there, using movement patterns and exercises that fit your individual body and goals.

Credentials

ISSA CPT

Works with

Beginners
Seniors
Strength & bone density
Injury-aware training

Personal trainer

Andrew Busard

I'm passionate about helping people build stronger, healthier bodies and develop sustainable habits that support a healthier lifestyle. My approach goes beyond simply improving physical fitness — I focus on creating a consistent weekly routine that helps you feel and perform better in everyday life.

My training philosophy centers on functional movement patterns that translate directly to daily life. Together we'll build a personalized game plan for strength, conditioning, mobility and the physical demands of life. Most importantly, training should be fun, rewarding and sustainable.

Credentials

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Nutrition Consulting Certified
NASM CPT

Works with

Functional movement
Strength & conditioning
Sustainable habits

Yoga, somatics & Built Well™ for Birth

Jenn Richardson

Jenn has been teaching yoga in the San Diego area for nearly 20 years. Her movement methodology honors the co-creation of safe spaces and movement that is somatic, functional and sustainable.

She is the creator of Mixed Yoga Arts, an embodiment coach, and a Master Certified Built Well™ for Birth Practitioner. Her work combines breathwork, manual therapy and targeted strength training to support alignment, gait, posture and muscle activation.

Credentials

ACE Certified Personal Trainer
3× 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified
500-hour Advanced Yoga Teaching Certification
Certified Massage Therapy
Certified Weck Method Trainer
Master Coach, Built Well™ for Birth
Athletic Trainer, University of San Diego 2011–2022

Works with

Mixed Yoga Arts
Somatic movement
Prenatal & postpartum
Breathwork

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Personal trainer

Paul Flanigan

I started my fitness journey while in college, aiming to stay active and focus on exercise form. I enjoyed finding like-minded people who valued pushing themselves, and I was becoming both mentally and physically stronger.

My programs aim to maximize mobility and balance, incorporate functional and fun techniques, and reduce the risk of injury. I want clients to feel comfortable and accomplished in the gym, and to practice healthy habits beyond the studio.

Credentials

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
BA in Media & Communication
Continued education in nutrition, recovery, bodybuilding and SAQ

Works with

Mobility & balance
Functional strength
Injury reduction

Corrective exercise & group coach

Brenda Arriaza

I'm a high-energy, supportive fitness coach focused on helping people move better and feel stronger. I specialize in corrective exercise and take a practical approach that prioritizes good movement, injury prevention and steady progress.

I grew up playing competitive soccer, which shaped how I think about training: build strength, coordination and consistency over time. I enjoy working with all levels — whether you're just getting started, coming back from an injury or looking to push further.

Credentials

Corrective Exercise Specialist
Group Exercise Coach

Works with

Corrective exercise
Functional movement
Injury prevention

Yoga & massage therapy

Anne Kuhn

I believe wellness should be accessible, attainable and sustainable for everybody. My approach to yoga is rooted in helping people restore, reset and reconnect — whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or recovering after a challenging workout.

With a background in group fitness classes and massage therapy, I bring attention to detail, alignment and the body's unique needs. Yoga isn't just about flexibility — it supports mobility, resilience, nervous system regulation and longevity.

Credentials

Licensed Massage Therapist
500 RYT
Teaching group classes since 2000

Works with

Restorative yoga
Mobility
Recovery

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Start with a conversation.

Tell the studio what you want to train for, what hurts and what your week looks like. They will point you to the right coach and format.

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