Sergio’s path into health and fitness started in 2018 at a small boutique studio in Fairfax, Virginia. What began as a job quickly turned into a true passion as he learned the ins and outs of training, business, and — most importantly — how much human movement can change someone’s life.

As an ultramarathon runner, Sergio also went through his own share of injuries and frustration. When traditional therapy didn’t give him the answers he was looking for, it pushed him to dig deeper and find a better way to understand the body and help people heal and move well.

That search led him to PRI in 2022, and it completely changed the way he thought about movement and biomechanics. From there, he kept learning through organizations like PINNACLE, AIM, RESILIENT, and PRI, building the foundation that now shapes the studio.

In 2023, Sergio opened his own studio with a simple goal: to help people move better, feel better, and get back to the things they love. Since then, he’s been doing exactly that — one person at a time.

SERGIO

NASM - Certified Personal Trainer
NASM - Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
PINNACLE & RESILIENT - Biomechanics Specialist

MARK PERREN - Swedish Body Massage

NASM - Group Class Instructor

Ray is a licensed massage therapist who specializes in sports recovery massage. His journey began in 2016 with clinical work at a physical therapy clinic in Springfield, Virginia, where he built a strong foundation in rehab, recovery, and hands-on client care.

In 2020, Ray began working as a group fitness instructor, which is where he met Sergio. Over time, their shared passion for movement, recovery, and helping people feel their best grew into a strong partnership that ultimately led to the creation of A Better U Health Club. Together, they combined Sergio’s background in biomechanics with Ray’s expertise in massage therapy and recovery work to build the studio they run today.

Ray became a licensed massage therapist in 2023 and continues to invest in his education, always looking for new certifications, tools, and techniques that can help him better serve his clients. He takes pride in continually learning and improving so he can offer the best possible care.

Outside of the studio, Ray trains Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at Team Passos and Haven Grappling Academy and hopes to continue competing in the future. His commitment to growth, discipline, and movement carries through both his professional and personal life.

RAY

NASM - Certified Personal Trainer

NVSTM - Licensed Massage Therapist
THERAPRO - Certified Cupping, Scraping, Lymphatic
NASM - Group Class Instructor