Hygieia Wellness & Coaching - Santa Cruz, California

Sage G.

My experience was so gentle, genuine and thoughtful, that I felt well cared for and listened to. Marissa is greatly passionate and kind about her guidance and reflections. Someone you WANT to work with and become vulnerable with. I overcame some emotionally turbulent times working with and talking with her. I'd highly recommend her for those seeking coaching, and if you can, also check out her yoga classes! Marissa is versatile in her approach to a healthy lifestyle. Worth it! 10/10

Esperance N.

Working with Marissa Victoria at Hygieia Wellness & Coaching has been a transformative experience! From the moment I started, Marissa tailored each session to my specific fitness goals, ensuring every workout was both challenging and rewarding. Her expertise in creating a balanced program—focusing on strength, endurance, and flexibility—made all the difference in my journey.

Not only did Marissa provide exceptional personal training, but her coaching extended beyond the gym. She consistently motivated me, helping me push past mental barriers and stay committed to my goals. Her holistic approach to wellness, combining physical training with mindset coaching, was exactly what I needed.

Thanks to Marissa, I’ve achieved milestones I never thought possible, and I’m in the best shape of my life. If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely invested in your success, I can’t recommend Marissa and Hygieia Wellness & Coaching enough!

Kim L.

Marissa is the most amazing, kind, gentle spirit. I feel honored to be in her yoga classes. She brings so much to the mat, strength, flexibility, spirituality, and knowledge. I have also enjoyed getting to know her on a personal level. If you get an opportunity to take one of her classes you won't be disappointed.

John J.

My work with Marissa started during a time in my life of great turmoil, massive change and upheaval -- large fluctuations of metaphoric death and rebirth. I needed a regular exercise practice that connected me deeply to my body. I was burned out from my life in tech and I needed help from a spiritual person also able to flex to analytics and scientific thinking: That's Marissa.

Marissa is able to connect the person I am to the practice I need. She has a keen insight into connecting my personal journey of life to my needs in yoga and occassional musings on life.

Marissa continues to be (I'm in my third ten pack of 1-1 lessons) an excellent guide for me to deepen my yoga experience.

Thank you, Marissa, for being my teacher in yoga and a contemporary for discussing the complexities of navigating the human experience. <3

Tracy P.

I have participated in Marissa’s yoga classes, coaching sessions and yoga retreats and I just love her! Her energy is amazing. I always feel more aligned and at peace with myself and the universe. She always finds a way to add some special touch too…like bringing an altar to beach yoga or teaching us to make our own beauty products on the retreat. Always something magical and inspiring! ✨✨✨

Evan G.

Marissa is my favorite Yin Yoga teacher. She is present, mindful and tuned into the needs of her students. She also includes different sound and musical instrument layers to the class that deepens the relaxing experience. Thank you Marissa!

Aaron A.

My experience working with Marissa at Hygieia wellness coaching
has been a transformative, deeply moving experience.
Marissa knows how to hold space for you to feel safe and well supported in your personal growth journey. I highly recommend her private sessions, where she offers yoga, meditation, personal counseling, and comprehensive wellness
Therapy.
As a client, through her personal sessions, I was able to discuss different aspects of my life, get feedback and identify growth areas for review and change. After several months of her sessions, I have a much more balanced, healthy lifestyle. I am very grateful for her support throughout my transformation to the new me.
Marissa has a lovely, heart-centered, very compassionate approach to the work she does, balanced by a good knowledge of anatomy and science.
She is a gifted teacher, a good friend, and a deeply spiritual human, who is very qualified to transform and inspire others to be the best they can be. I really value the way that she can keep a neutral perspective to give you and outside perspective on your life.
The space where she holds her private sessions, is a clean, private, centrally located space with a grounding energy to support you through your work.

Shauni

Marissa was a super encouraging and motivating trainer. She works holistically by being open to discussing emotional and physical blocks to becoming a better version of yourself. I worked with Marissa as a personal trainer, life coach and did a private yoga lesson with her, and loved every session!
If I wasn’t about to move out of the country, I would be continue to work with her weekly!
Definitely book with Marissa if you are needing help getting to the gym, learning how to use the various- and often intimidating- machines & connecting to the deeper roots of why you might not be achieving the results you are desiring! Love love love Marissa. She is such a positive light amongst the gloom <3