| Programs/Classes | Facilities/Equipment | Massage
| Personal Training | Meet our Personal Trainers
Facilities/Equipment
Central offers the latest in fitness equipment from Fitlinxx, a state of the art computerized personal training program, to Ground Zero, the latest in strength training innovation. Members receive full fitness orientations to our equipment as well as general fitness information and referencing.
2 Racquetball Courts
Full-size Gym
Healthy Cafe
Indoor Running Track
Indoor Walking Track
Marital Arts Studios
Rooftop Sundeck & Garden
Swimming Pool
Women's Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Deluxe Locker Room
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Sauna
Steam Room
Concept II Rowers
Cybex
Elliptical Trainers
FitLinxx
Nordic-Trac
Recumbent Cycles
Stairmasters
Stretching Area
Treadmills |
Programs/Classes
Our facility includes many different fitness opportunities so that people of varying interests, abilities and skill levels can find the program that works best for them.
Download a Group Exercise Schedule
Aikido - Kokikai Aikido
Badminton
Basketball
Body Sculpting
Capoeira
Cardio Dance
Core Conditioning
Kickboxing
Indoor Cycling
Massage
Masters Swim Team
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Meditation
Personal Training
PiYo
Racquetball
Step Aerobics
Stretch and Strengthen
Tai Chi
Triathlon Club
Volleyball
Water Aerobics
Yoga
Youth & Adult Swim Lessons
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Massage
Benefits of Massage | Massage Therapists | Rates | Massage Brochure|
Benefits of Massage
- Decreases tension and muscle spasm
- Reduces anxiety
- Removes lactic acid and uric acid from the muscles, which helps relieve tightness and soreness, especially after exercise
- Increases flexibility and muscle tone
- Improves circulation
- Increases flow of lymphatic fluid
- Replenishes nutrients to muscles
- Stimulates internal organs and glands
- Relieves many types of muscular pains and tension-related maladies
- Stimulates endorphin production. Endorphin is a natural pain suppressor which also heightens one's sense or well-being.
- Decreases depression through therapeutic touch as well as increased endorphins.
Massage Therapists
Our massage therapists are extensively trained in multiple styles, and work with you to find the best style for your therapy.
Ernest Camisa

Shiatsu, Acupressure, Swedish Massage, Thai Massage,
and Insight Bodywork
Olga Marshak

Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage
Felipe Ramirez

Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, and Sports Massage
Kathleen Lothrop

Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release
and Treatment Massage
Larry Lui

Swedish and Shiatsu massage, Reflexology, Thai Massage, Sports massage
and Deep tissue work
Rates
Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Members*
30 minutes - $40
60 minutes - $55
90 minutes - $70
Non YMCA Members**
30 minutes - $50
60 minutes - $65
90 minutes - $80
*Please add $3 for memberships at other YMCAs
**Please add $5 if you are guest of the YMCA and not a member.
Cancellation Policy
The Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA requires a four hour cancellation for all appointments. Clients not canceling four hours prior to the appointment will be charged accordingly. All non-members must pay at the time of scheduling an appointment. All appointments and cancellations are handled at the courtesy counter, (415) 885-0460.
Personal Training
Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA Personal Training is for all fitness levels—beginners, active exercisers, seniors, or competitive athletes.
If you want to take your training to the next level, or are interested in learning more valuable information regarding your exercise lifestyle, individualized training is offered from one of our nationally certified Personal Trainers. A Personal Trainer can help you set up a thorough fitness program in order to meet your specific goals and needs. They will teach you the safest and most effective exercises, keep you motivated, and track your progress.
Whether you’re training for an athletic event, recovering from an injury, wanting to improve your flexibility, or want to learn how to functionally train, we can help you achieve your goals.
It’s easy…
To make an appointment
Review the biographies of our Personal Trainers and choose the trainer whose background best fits your goals and needs. You can schedule an initial consultation by signing up at the front desk during designated shift times. All Shih Yu-Lang YMCA Personal Trainers are nationally certified with proven experience.
Purchase Training Cards for Personal Training sessions at the Member Services Desk located on the 1st floor.
Personal Training Session Rates
- 1 @ $50.00
- 5 @ $225.00 ($45/session)
- 10 @ $400.00 (only $40/session!)
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance—please call your trainer directly. Messages left at the front desk may not be delivered to the trainers in time. If cancellations are not made 24 hours in advance, client will be charged for the full session.
Personal Trainer Biographies
Johnathan Tam
Good Exercise and Nutrition is what helps make a healthy lifestyle. With over 5 years of science based education and familiarity in staying physically fit, Johnathan has advanced his background working in a fitness setting and knows the importance of both motivating and educating healthy behaviors while providing safe and effective exercise programs. Johnathan provides his clients’ goals with workouts that involve and improve the major fitness essentials: strength and endurance, balance, proper form, and flexibility; he will help you create productive workout programs that increase your body awareness and realize your physical potential.
- B.S. Kinesiology
- Exercise Science and Fitness Concentration
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer
Ven Seward
Ven is certified by the National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) and has a vast knowledge in nutrition, weight management/issues, functional sports training (pre, during, post season), core stabilization and conditioning, joint flexibility/strengthening, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching. He takes his training seriously and puts in a lot of time to bring results to those who are really motivated to change their life. Ven takes the time to observe and asses, then develops whatever needs to be done to make sure he is doing his best to help others. He is a great listener and very easy to get along with.
-NPTI certified
Rick Orbeta
Rick holds a BA in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of San Francisco. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Council on Exercise (ACE) and will be pursuing a USA Triathlon Coaching certification. Rick knows the importance of balanced nutrition, flexibility, having a strong core, strength for power, injury prevention, and rest for proper recovery.
-BA Exercise and Sports Science
-NASM certified
-ACE certified |