Trusted Professionals

Professionals We Recommend

Over the years, we've developed relationships with professionals and local businesses we know, trust, and feel comfortable recommending to our clients. We created this page to share some of those trusted connections with you.

From physical therapists and other health and wellness professionals to photographers, hairstylists, real estate professionals, and more, this page brings together people and businesses we've come to know, trust, and happily recommend. We believe strong local connections can benefit everyone, and we're always happy to connect our clients with great people and services in our community.

Physical Therapy

Balanced Beast is a physical therapy team we know, trust, and have recommended to our clients time and time again. They provide knowledgeable, individualized care with a thoughtful approach to pain, movement, and recovery, empowering their patients with the care and knowledge they need to return to the activities they enjoy with less pain. We believe their one-on-one approach to physical therapy and our individualized one-on-one personal training and Pilates can work hand in hand, supporting our clients as they continue to build strength, improve movement quality, and make progress toward their goals!

Physical Therapy Office

Balanced Beast

Clarity in your pain. Confidence in your plan. Most clinics treat your diagnosis. We treat you — with root-cause clarity, hour-long 1-on-1 sessions, and a plan that finally makes sense.

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

As women ourselves and as trainers who work with many women through different stages of life—from pregnancy and postpartum to perimenopause, and menopause—we believe it’s incredibly important to have a trusted pelvic floor physical therapist to recommend when specialized care is needed. We highly recommend Dr.Kendra for this work. Her expertise in pelvic health provides women with knowledgeable, individualized care and support for concerns that extend beyond our scope as trainers. We value having a skilled professional like Dr.Kendra in our network and feel confident referring our clients to her for pelvic floor physical therapy.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Dr. Kendra Snopek

RESTORE your body's connective tissue through myofascial release & TRANSFORM your pelvic health through pelvic floor therapy. Let's HEAL THE HURT by releasing restrictions, restoring motion & eliminating pain!

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Mental Health Office

Coastal Therapy Group in Carlsbad offers both individual therapy and more affordable group therapy options, with groups centered around shared experiences and concerns such as grief, anxiety, and more. We appreciate their commitment to creating supportive spaces where people can connect, work through challenges, and receive professional guidance in a setting that meets their needs. We highly recommend the compassionate professionals at Coastal Therapy Group for those looking for mental health support in our community.

Coastal Therapy Group, providing mental health services in Carlsbad, CA

Coastal Group Therapy

Therapy Office

Anxiety, depression, relationship pain, grief, or something you haven't found words for yet. Meet with a doctoral-level therapist on State Street in the heart of the Village — one block from the lagoon, in a suite that has held this work since 1978.

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Massage Therapy

Emily is an exceptional massage therapist whom we have trusted and recommended to our clients for years. With decades of experience in massage therapy, she brings an incredible depth of knowledge, skill, and care to her work. We have personally enjoyed many massages with Emily ourselves, and many of our clients have seen her over the years as well. We consistently hear wonderful things about their experiences with her and know firsthand just how talented she is.

Even as we look forward to eventually adding massage therapy to our own services at Fit Monkeys, Emily will absolutely remain someone we highly recommend. We have tremendous respect for the experience and expertise she has built over decades of practice and feel completely confident sending our clients her way. If you're looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and truly talented massage therapist, we can't recommend Emily enough!

Massage Therapist

Emily Brelsford, LMT

With decades of experience in massage therapy and bodywork, Emily Brelsford provides individualized, therapeutic care tailored to each client's needs. Her work incorporates a variety of techniques and modalities, including therapeutic massage, deep tissue massage, Swedish massage, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, hot stone massage, massage cupping, and mobile chair massage. Emily draws from her extensive experience to create sessions designed around each individual, whether they are seeking relaxation, focused bodywork, or ongoing therapeutic massage.

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REALTOR®

We love Steve! He’s a knowledgeable, experienced Carlsbad REALTOR® who genuinely cares about the people he works with. We’re happy to recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in North County San Diego.

REALTOR®

Steve Ploetz

My name is Steve Ploetz and I’m a local Realtor here in Carlsbad. I like to say that I am the unique combination of youth and experience. By hiring me, you guarantee yourself an agent that will always put your needs first and is at the leading edge of powerful marketing. With over $500M in sales, I have the skills and local relationships to put deals together where other agents can’t. I approach everything with the heart of a teacher and want to make sure you understand the landscape of the changing residential real estate market here in Southern California. Whether buying or selling a home, going through a real estate transaction is often one of the largest decisions people go through in their lives. I understand people are putting their trust in me when they choose me to walk with them in that journey, and I take that trust very seriously. I’m hopeful I will have the opportunity to prove my value to you, and I look forward to connecting soon.

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Muralist

Shannen Mythen is a professional mural artist specializing in custom artwork for businesses, public spaces, and residential clients. Her murals go beyond decoration—each piece is thoughtfully designed to elevate a space, strengthen brand identity, and create a lasting impression on clients, guests, and staff. Shannen painted the Fit Monkeys logo mural in our studio, and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. She did an amazing job bringing our logo to life and was an absolute joy to work with—so sweet, talented, and she has the best Irish accent! We highly recommend Shannen to anyone looking for beautiful, custom mural work.

Artist and Muralist

Shannen Mythen

Shannen Mythen is an Irish professional artist specializing in original fine art, custom commissioned artwork, murals, and live event painting. Now based in Florida, Shannen travels for projects and continues to create custom artwork and murals for clients in a variety of locations.

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Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Good nutrition is an important part of supporting your overall health, energy, and well-being. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all diet, a balanced approach should take into account your individual needs, health goals, preferences, and lifestyle. Working with a qualified nutrition professional can help you make informed, sustainable choices that fit into your everyday life.

Jessica brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work. Her own health journey with Crohn’s disease inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition and help others take a more individualized approach to their health. As a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Jessica uses functional nutrition, advanced lab testing, and sustainable lifestyle strategies to help her clients work toward their health goals. We’re happy to recommend Jessica to those looking for personalized nutrition guidance and support.

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

Jessica Bruno

Jessica's passion for functional medicine began through her own health journey. After being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, she experienced firsthand the challenges of living with chronic illness and searching for answers beyond symptom management. That experience inspired her to become a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), helping others restore their health through functional nutrition, advanced lab testing, and sustainable lifestyle changes.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture can be a wonderful way to slow down, relax, and support your overall well-being. By helping calm the nervous system and promote relaxation, acupuncture may be especially helpful for those dealing with stress, tension, poor sleep, or simply feeling run down.

Kelly has personally seen Randy for acupuncture and found the entire experience relaxing and comfortable. Randy’s calm, welcoming approach makes it easy to feel at ease throughout the session. She would happily see him again and recommends him to anyone interested in incorporating acupuncture into their wellness routine.

Licensed Acupuncturist

Randy Bruno, L.Ac.

Randy has always believed that balance is the foundation of health. His passion for helping others and his commitment to serving the community led him to Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today, as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) and Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), he focuses on helping patients reduce stress, calm the nervous system, relieve pain, and restore the body's natural ability to heal through acupuncture.

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Hair Salons

Finding a hairstylist you trust can make all the difference. Whether you're looking for a fresh cut, color, styling, or simply maintaining a look you love, having a knowledgeable stylist who listens to your preferences and understands your hair can make the entire experience more enjoyable.

Textur Salon in Oceanside, CA, recommended by Fit Monkeys for professional hairstyling services

Textur a Salon Oceanside

Courtney Campbell & Team

Denise personally sees Courtney at Textur Salon in Oceanside and highly recommends both her and the Textur team. Courtney is friendly, attentive, and takes the time to understand what her clients are looking for. Several of our Fit Monkeys clients also see Courtney and other members of her team and have been very happy with their experiences and results. Denise has always had a great experience and feels confident recommending Courtney and her staff to anyone looking for professional hairstyling services in the Carlsbad/Oceanside area.

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April, hairstylist at Violet Salon in Carlsbad, CA, recommended by Fit Monkeys

Violet Salon Carlsbad

April Britton & Team

A great hairstylist takes the time to understand your hair, your preferences, and the look you want while helping you find a style that works for your everyday life. A welcoming salon and a stylist you trust can make the experience even better.

Kelly personally sees April at Violet Salon in Carlsbad and is always happy with her experience. April is friendly, knowledgeable, and takes the time to listen to what Kelly is looking for. Several Fit Monkeys clients have also visited other stylists at Violet Salon and shared positive experiences. Kelly is happy to recommend April and the Violet Salon team to anyone looking for a hairstylist in Carlsbad.

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Our Recommendations

Building a Team Around You

Our role at Fit Monkeys is Pilates and personal training. When something falls outside our scope, we believe in helping clients connect with qualified professionals who can provide the appropriate care or expertise.

These recommendations are provided as a resource for our clients. You are always free to choose the professional or provider who is the best fit for you.