Business Details
Transform Your Fitness with Core Flow in Berkeley, CA
Founded by Janet Welsh, Core Flow Fitness represents a revolutionary approach to physical wellness that merges dance, Pilates, yoga, and body awareness techniques. Our method emphasizes precision-based movement to enhance core strength, balance, and mobility while alleviating pain. With over two decades of experience in dance and fitness instruction, Janet developed this system after overcoming a serious back injury through non-invasive therapies and body mechanics. Our program caters to diverse clients from athletes to beginners, focusing on sustainable, low-impact fitness solutions. We offer in-person classes, private sessions, and digital resources to help individuals achieve physical freedom and improved quality of life.Our instructors combine somatic education with practical fitness to create personalized experiences that address individual needs. Testimonials from thousands of clients validate our effectiveness in improving posture, flexibility, and overall well-being. We maintain partnerships with wellness centers and spas to expand accessibility to our unique methodology. Our team's expertise in anatomy and movement science ensures safe, results-driven instruction for all participants. Through continuous innovation, we've adapted our offerings to include virtual platforms while maintaining our commitment to quality and client-centered care.
Services
Core Flow Classes
Private Sessions
Online Classes
DVD Programs
Workshops
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in dance and somatic fitness methodologies
- Our method integrates multiple disciplines for comprehensive body education
- Clients report measurable improvements in posture and pain reduction
- We provide both in-person and digital access to our fitness programs
- Our instructors combine artistic training with scientific understanding of movement
What people say
Improved posture
Pain reduction
Increased flexibility
Expert instruction
Age-inclusive program
Services
Core Flow Classes
Our signature group classes combine dance-inspired movements with Pilates and yoga principles to improve core strength and body awareness. Participants learn proper alignment techniques that enhance daily movement patterns while reducing pain. The classes accommodate various fitness levels through adaptable exercise variations.
Private Sessions
Online Classes
DVD Programs
Workshops
People
Janet Welsh
Founder & Master Instructor
Janet Welsh, MFA, created Core Flow Fitness after overcoming a serious back injury through somatic techniques. With 20+ years teaching experience and a background in dance therapy, she developed this unique method combining artistic movement with scientific principles of body mechanics.
Mackenzie Holtog
Certified Instructor
Mackenzie Holtog, a certified Core Flow instructor with dance and massage therapy backgrounds, integrates somatic practices with fitness training. Her expertise in anatomy and kinesiology enhances her ability to teach movement patterns that improve physical functionality and reduce pain.
Questions
What is Core Flow Fitness?
Core Flow Fitness combines dance, Pilates, and yoga techniques to improve core strength, balance, and mobility through low-impact movements that emphasize body awareness and proper alignment.
Who can benefit from Core Flow?
Our program benefits everyone from young adults to seniors, including athletes, dancers, and individuals seeking pain-free fitness solutions tailored to their specific needs.
How is Core Flow different from other fitness programs?
We uniquely integrate somatic education with fitness training, focusing on movement efficiency and body mechanics rather than isolated muscle workouts, creating lasting physical improvements.
Are online classes available?
Yes, we offer virtual classes via Zoom, YouTube, and Facebook, along with pre-recorded DVD programs for flexible at-home practice options.
What should I wear to a Core Flow class?
We recommend comfortable workout clothing that allows freedom of movement, with socks or bare feet for better floor connection during exercises.
Can Core Flow help with injury prevention?
Our method emphasizes proper alignment and movement patterns that help prevent injuries by improving body awareness, balance, and muscular support around joints.
