Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Fitness Journey Starts Here with Small Group Classes in Tacoma
Founded in 2010, Taiso Fitness & Nutrition was established to create a fitness community centered on movement, education, and holistic well-being. Our founders, Butch and Jennifer, drew from extensive martial arts experience and industry certifications to develop a program emphasizing neurology-based movement. With expertise in Z-Health Performance Solutions, NASM, and Monkeybar Gym methodologies, we prioritize individualized coaching over conventional gym routines. Our approach addresses diverse needs, from chronic pain management to elite athletic performance, ensuring clients move with purpose and enjoy life fully.Small class sizes and personalized attention allow us to scale programs to each participant's goals, fostering a supportive environment where fitness becomes a tool for exploration and resilience. By integrating biofeedback and movement science, we empower clients to make informed decisions about their health, prioritizing long-term wellness over short-term aesthetics. Our commitment to authenticity and playfulness transforms fitness into a sustainable, joyful practice.
Services
Small Group Classes
Personal Training
Adult Martial Arts
Movement Assessment
Neurological Fitness
TRX Training
Yoga
Prenatal Fitness
Injury Recovery
Chronic Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Certified trainers with neurology-based fitness expertise.
- Small classes ensure personalized attention and progression.
- Programs tailored to individual goals and physical limitations.
- Specialized training for clients with chronic conditions or injuries.
- Integrated biofeedback for precise, adaptive coaching.
Services
Small Group Classes
Our small group classes accommodate up to six participants, allowing personalized coaching and scalable workouts tailored to individual goals. Each session integrates movement assessments and biofeedback to optimize performance, ensuring clients progress safely while addressing specific limitations or aspirations.
Personal Training
Customized training programs focus on individual needs, whether recovering from injury, enhancing athletic performance, or building foundational strength. Sessions utilize evidence-based methodologies like Z-Health and TRX to improve movement patterns, mobility, and neurological efficiency for sustainable results.
Neurological Fitness
This program addresses movement limitations caused by chronic pain, injury, or neurological conditions. By integrating biofeedback and neuroplasticity principles, we help clients restore functional movement, reduce discomfort, and improve coordination for daily activities or athletic pursuits.
TRX Training
TRX utilizes bodyweight resistance to build strength, balance, and flexibility. Ideal for all fitness levels, sessions focus on core stability, posture, and dynamic movements to enhance overall athleticism while adapting exercises to individual capabilities.
Injury Recovery Training
Designed for clients recovering from surgeries, injuries, or chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, this service employs low-impact, progressive exercises to rebuild strength and mobility. Emphasis is placed on restoring confidence in movement and preventing re-injury through targeted coaching.
People
Butch
Co-Founder
A 20-year Marine Corps veteran and Japanese martial arts practitioner, Butch developed chronic knee pain treated through neurology-based movement. Certified in Z-Health and NASM, he co-founded Taiso Fitness & Nutrition to promote holistic fitness and injury prevention.
Jennifer
Co-Founder
A martial artist and NASM-certified trainer, Jennifer combines neurology-based coaching with yoga and TRX expertise. She co-founded Taiso Fitness & Nutrition to make movement accessible, focusing on helping clients overcome chronic pain and achieve elite performance.
Questions
What makes Taiso's approach unique?
Our neurology-based training focuses on movement quality and biofeedback to address root causes of pain or limitations, unlike traditional gym routines that prioritize aesthetics.
Are classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Small group sizes and personalized scaling ensure workouts adapt to all fitness levels, from novices to athletes.
Can I train without a long-term commitment?
We offer month-to-month memberships and flexible punch cards for group classes, as well as drop-in personal training sessions.
What certifications do your trainers hold?
Our team includes Z-Health Performance Coaches, NASM Certified Personal Trainers, and Monkeybar Natural Trainers with expertise in martial arts and movement science.
Do you offer programs for specific conditions?
Yes. We specialize in training for prenatal/postnatal clients, neurological disorders, chronic pain, and post-physical therapy recovery.
