spa, beauty & fitness
Alicia Gilbert, Owner
TRU Center
1951 Artesia Blvd., Suite 101, N. Redondo Beach 310-882-8732 | TruCenterSB.com
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RU Center is a private boutique movement and wellness studio that offers restorative and classical Pilates, physiotherapy, acupuncture, massage and nutritional coaching. The studio plans to add TRX and facial esthetics to their menu of services soon. Owner Alicia Gilbert started teaching exercise at age 18 and has worked in the wellness industry every since—as a dancer, personal trainer, Pilates master teacher and physiotherapist. She moved her studio into its new location in December 2017. What makes your studio stand out from others? “TRU Center is your one-stop wellness shop! We offer an array of services that gives our clientele a holistic experience for all their health and fitness needs. We are centrally located where all the Beach Cities meet at Artesia and Aviation.” How do you target clients’ specific needs? “We really listen, and we take special care and time in our intake process to understand clients’ needs so we can best suit them with the right teacher to fulfill their goals.” What’s most rewarding about your work? “Helping people get out of pain, seeing them heal and have a whole new experience of freedom in their body. But the best is hearing how they’ve translated it to their everyday life and are now able to again enjoy the things they love to do, and doing them even better!” What is the most effective way for a client to see fast results? “Consistency! And dedication to it, period. Then results happen!!” What advice would you offer a potential client who dislikes exercise? “So funny you should ask! I have a couple of clients who feel just that, and so we make it fun! Otherwise it’s never gonna happen.” How do you enhance a client’s comfort while in your care? “With just that: CARE. Professionalism is also of utmost importance. We understand the busy lives we all lead, so we take our commitment to your schedule and wellness goals very sincerely.”
Clockwise, from top left: Kimberly Jones, Brittany Collier, Sharon McNeil, Alicia Gilbert, Jailyn Mathews
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“TRU Center is your one-stop wellness shop!”
Tell us about your typical client. “Nothing typical! Our staff has more than 50 years combined experience and has worked with all from 10 to 70 years old, from top athletes to pregnant moms to kids with scoliosis, and all in between! This is yet another gem that makes TRU Center a special place to experience.”
MAY/JUNE 2018 | SOUTHBAY
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