Water and Rock Studio

I have been coming to Water and Rock for almost one year and couldn’t be more pleased with the results. I feel stronger, more flexible and much more able to manage stress as a direct result of working with Japheth, Suzanne and their growing team.
What I really appreciate about Water and Rock is the personal attention I get as well as the relaxed setting at the studio. I have the opportunity to participate in an increasing number of different classes and feel much more confident about my ability as a result of the low pressure environment.
At Water and Rock there is a really deep understanding of both the physical and mental aspects of health. And the capability goes beyond just active fitness — I’ve gotten great support on eating better, sleeping and great techniques for relaxation.
Couldn’t be more pleased with the experience!

Since I have been working with Japheth I have improved my health status– measurably! With his informed and sensitive guidance I have taken my nutrition into my own hands and discovered strength and endurance I didn’t think possible. I began at a very low point dealing with the loss of a loved one. The work I do at Water and Rock has helped my incorporate that experience into a dedicated program of self care.

I have had a great experience with Japheth at Water and Rock Studio and highly recommend them. They are worth your time and money, but be forewarned as a side effect you will probably become too small for your wardrobe and need to invest in some new clothes! ;-) I am totally serious, I dropped some weight and a couple inches off my waist and just bought my first sleeveless workout shirt in 30 years since, all while getting stronger.
Prior to Water and Rock Studio, I was an avid bicyclist, runner, and amateur sports car racer, but suffered a major injury while cycling that required an extended period of inactivity and rehabilitation. I also had a pretty weak core and not much upper body strength. Following physical therapy /​rehab for a shattered clavicle (now plated & screwed back together), I wanted to increase core and upper body strength, build endurance, increase flexibility, and learn a bit of yoga.
After an initial meeting, we also identified a need to reduce my stress level and take steps improve my nutrition. My regular one on one sessions tend to check in on personal health, stress levels, and nutrition, and then engage in a wide variety of functional fitness work. It is always changing, so you never get bored or find it repetitive. This can’t be understated, as I hated trying to go to a traditional gym and using whatever machines were available — that never worked for me. I have also attended a few of their group sessions, especially the free ones on Saturdays, and find them good as well — to round out my activity each week.
They also work with an informal local network of other health & wellness professionals, which is nice. And they have periodic special events that are interesting.
Reflecting back on the last six months of working with Water and Rock studio, I have to say I have been highly impressed with the result, and it has been worth every penny spent and every minute invested personally. That said, the results depend on **your** commitment and willingness to try new things and focus on fitness and nutrition every week between your sessions. Although I was often skeptical of some of the dietary and health recommendations for example, I have tried each one just to see and saw some surprising results that have motivated me to keep up with the changes (nothing like positive reinforcement!).
I am now stronger and in better condition that before my injury, my nutrition has improved, my health has improved (for example — my cholesterol was high before hand and is now substantially lower and in the normal range again), I have learned and regularly practice yoga, and my stress level has dramatically diminished. I have not felt this good in many years, and friends, family, and co-​workers have all noticed.
I highly recommend Japheth and Water and Rock Studio — give them a try and see what you think!

I started taking yoga classes at Water and Rock when I first moved to Chestnut Hill about a year ago and it’s been an amazing experience! Japheth and Suzanne are very skilled yoga and fitness instructors who really bring a sense of community to the practice. I always feel welcome and right at home in the studio. They focus on a holistic approach to wellness and offer health tips in class which I really love and appreciate.
The small classes offer such a personalized experience. I had done yoga for years at home and in large classes before this, but the individualized instruction and adjustment from Suzanne and Japheth really allowed me to deepen my practice and understanding of yoga poses.
They encourage students to always leave their troubles and worries of the day at the door and just focus on being centered. I always look forward to days when I can go to yoga after work and forget my daily stresses. Awesome studio all around!

Water and Rock Studio is one of the industry’s premier training center. Japheth and his family have decades of experience, keep up with the latest studies on health and wellness, and teach an overall lifestyle of healthiness. Nutrition coaching, functional fitness workouts, gymnastic movements, and beneficial lifestyle habits are some basics included with the sessions. I train over the phone/​Skype with Japheth and still find the coaching to be as valuable as other trainer’s sessions that are in person. In nearly two years of training with Japheth, I have only positive things to say. A+ job, thank you!

Suzanne’s private yoga sessions involved discussing what exactly I was looking for and since beginning them I’m so happy to see myself improving and able to maintain more focus during class and more mindfulness all day – love the opportunity to ask for advice specific to my practice.
Tuesday and Thursday evening yoga classes help me appreciate the daily chaos. Knowing I’ve set aside those times for myself and my practice have really lent to a more peaceful mind-set…also must mention I’ve been falling asleep so much more easily (even on nights when I don’t have class!)
Japheth and Suzanne are great instructors, especially in how much variety and personal attention their studio provides. I’ve tried a handful of others but the positive attitude and lack of pretension will keep me at Water and Rock:)

Japheth is a fantastic trainer with a wealth of knowledge to give! Each session, whether a 1 on 1 or small group, builds on the last session and I always leave with new knowledge/​skills. I highly recommend Water and Rock Studio for anyone looking to take their health/​fitness to the next level!

I started working out at Water and Rock Studio at the free community workout sessions on Saturdays. I was having a great time and wanted to do some additional work, so I inquired about learning yoga in order to better deal with work-​related stress. The total package that I have received from working with Japheth is above and beyond my expectations. In addition to yoga Japheth has incorporated functional fitness, nutrition guidance, and general lifestyle coaching that has not only improved my physical performance but has had a noticeable positive impact on my job performance. I feel significantly less stressed and am in the best physical shape I have ever been.

I was hesitant at first to try virtual training sessions. But since I used to train with Japheth, I decided to give it a go. And wow am I really glad that I did!
The great thing about virtual sessions is that they are about so much more than just what/​when/​how to workout. We talk about everything from diet and nutrition to sleep to injury management and other health and well-​being topics. Japheth has basically become my whole-​health and lifestyle coach vs. just your everyday run-​of-​the-​mill trainer.
Sure, I value the intense workouts he gives me every week. Most importantly, though, I feel like I finally have someone to hold me accountable on so many different levels, 1) so that I don’t fall of the wagon, and 2) so that I have a much better chance of staying jn shape/​reaching my goals. Thank you, J!

Water and Rock Studio provides innovative and individualized training that is both professional and fun. I look forward to my sessions, and feel motivated and challenged by the excellent and expert training provided by Japheth.

My fiancé and I recently started virtual training with Japheth through Water and Rock Studio. Japheth is very thorough with the initial meeting to get a snapshot of our current exercise and health routines. He set up a customized exercise program for us to follow and helped us to come up with diet changes to boost our health goals. We’re looking forward to continuing to train with Japheth and Water and Rock Studio.