The Chad Allen Method

Owner, program director, master trainer and creator of the Chad Allen Method. A passionate mover since the age of 10, exploring and understanding physical transformation has been a central theme in his life. An accomplished professional dancer for more than 25 years performing on stages around the world. He has spent more than 20 years sharing this passion with others with an incredibly diverse background in movement, pilates, yoga, the Gyrotonic Expansion System® and more. In 2004 his passion for transformation expanded beyond movement as he entered the health, wellness and sciences field exploring cutting edge technology, like biofeedback and light therapy and ancient sciences that explain wellness from an integration and wholeness model.

Ten years into this pursuit he created The Xcceleration Station (T-X-S) a transformation facility where he served as owner, facilitator, practitioner, specialist, coach, and teacher. Chad recognizes the efficiency that comes when clients (and life) are embraced from the integration model, providing support at all levels of his clients: body, mind and life.

He is a passionate student, currently engaged in his PhD studies and research in Integrative Medicine through IQUIM and contributes to a large international community of practitioners, all dedicated to furthering the definition of wellbeing and human potential.

The Chad Allen Method is Chad’s current expression of the path to health, vitality and performance. This is where transformation takes shape. 

Michele Santoro is T-X-S' newest trainer! Living in West Hollywood for the last four years, she developed a passion for trying out all the gyms and studios the neighborhood has to offer, keeping tabs on the latest trends. When she discovered the power plate program at T-X-S, she fell so in love she got certified to teach and is excited to share her love for power plates with others.

Caroline began her exploration of bodywork by becoming a certified massage therapist in 1989. In 1991, she was introduced to the unique training methods of Pilates and Gyrotonic Expansion System as she began her professional dance career. She is a founding member of the international touring dance company Tongue. She holds certifications in Pilates through Long Beach Dance Conditioning and BASI, is certified in the Gyrotonic Expansion System® and Gyrokinesis™, and is an official pre-trainer of the Gyrotonic Tower and Handle Unit. She has studied Ashtanga yoga with Tim Miller, certified with Erich Shiffmann in Hatha Yoga and is loving her current practice with Anthony Benenati at City Yoga. Caroline is certified as a personal trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine and is currently studying for Integrated Flexibility Specialist. Through her years of study, Caroline has a developed a deep personal understanding of what it means to unify strength and flexibility; consciousness and instinct; and to have a functional, intelligent body. She has been featured on KTLA news, Extra TV, and voted by Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 20 luxuries that women in the entertainment industry can't live without.

Patricia Zehentmayr, a native Texan, comes from a strong dance background and has been teaching movement professionally since 1998. She draws from her training in Gyrotonic, Pilates, yoga, and Chi Gong to design effective sessions that suit individual need. Her experience ranges from working with those who have injuries or physical limitations to superfit athletes and dancers and a wide range of those in between. Patricia also teaches relaxation/meditation techniques for a healthy integration of body and spirit. Move better, feel better, perform better!

Jennifer Cheng teaches fitness with whole-body movement analysis, designing personalized workouts from Pilates, yoga, dance, and physical therapy rehab exercises. She has received training and mentorship from rehab specialists in Europe and New York City. With experience training prenatal and postpartum moms, athletes (including triathletes, tennis players, marathon runners, cyclists, and professional dancers), and seniors with severe injuries, Jennifer enjoys teaching fitness with creative imagery and laughter. Eager to apply exercises on the Power Plate to conquer health challenges, Jennifer has created the wellness program “Strength After Cancer” to help breast cancer survivors reduce lymphedema risks and all cancer survivors gain strength after chemo and radiation treatments. She has designed exercises on the Power Plate to help students overcome balance difficulties or strength plateaus.

Jennifer is also a Wellness+Nutrition Consultant trained by leading doctors as well as culinary experts and food writers. She provides wellness consulting to doctors’ offices and a variety of clients, from athletes to cancer survivors. Jennifer loves food and enjoys teaching her clients with science and mind-body-spirit education to help them live better longer.