ABOUT 8 ELEMENTS

Great health for a great life.

All of us benefit from being healthy – physically,
emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Our belief in this whole person wellness remains our core mission.
In today's environment we believe it is a deep sense of inner well-being that helps you make the best you can of every day. Step by step changes in diet, exercise, and daily and seasonal routines greatly enhance your strength, stability, and vitality.

Studies have shown that these simple shifts in lifestyle are the ones that last. With these shifts, you restore your body's natural healing mechanisms to stay internally well on all levels.

What services does 8EW offer?

In ancient medical and healing systems, mind, body and soul were seen as interconnected, non-separable. Today, “integrative medicine” recognizes the wisdom of this same whole person wellness. The Eight Elements whole person approach utilizes modern modalities combined with ancient wisdom healing remedies that have the proven success of 5,000 years. These include:

Healing Bodywork:

Restorative Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Deep Tissue Massage,
Craniosacral Therapy, Reiki, Thai Therapy, Somatic Experiencing®, Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture
Healing therapies assist in pain release, trauma resolution,
and structural realignment.

MindBody Classes:

Yoga, Pilates, Nia, Weights, Perfect Posture
Semi-private classes restore core strength, flexibility, and enhance emotional and mental well-being.

Private Training:

Yoga, Pilates, Core Training, Personal Training
Individually customized programs take you to optimal levels of fitness
in body and mind.

What programs does 8EW offer?

Our goal is to help you develop gradual, steady, permanent changes. Therefore, we offer results-oriented programs focused on
5 essential areas of your well-being:

1 - Back Pain
2 - Stress Reduction
3 - Natural Weight Loss
4 - Chronic Health Conditions
5 - Toning for Strength and Injury Prevention

How long has 8EW been open?

Established in 1985, Eight Elements has been in business for over 24 years in La Jolla under one owner. We’ve offered Yoga and Nia for over 20 years; Pilates for 14 years; and Massage for over 23 years. Eight Elements was engaged in MindBody Fitness and Health long before it became popular. Over the years, we have become a strong “Wellness Resource Center” providing natural solutions for your health and well-being.

What is the 8EW Wellness Resource Network?

ight Elements is a Wellness Resource Network of over 12 MindBody Professionals. These highly educated professionals are trainers, therapists and educators. They have 20 or more years experience in the wellness industry including backgrounds with depth in trainings as black belt martial artists, professional dancers, and healers. As these professionals join our team for an industry record average of 8 years, we have an established reputation of offering our clients an all encompassing education and personalized service. Our dedicated Network of MindBody Professionals offers you the comprehensive approach to creating good health.

What makes the 8EW experience unique?

80% of success is showing up.

Your every visit counts. Each time you show up to take care of yourself, you invest in your own wellness account. Our clients go home feeling renewed after every visit, and report that the knowledge we provide not only benefits them daily, but continues to grow and expand year after year.

Deepen your natural wellness experience.

Reduce stress, liberate your energy, and expand your awareness of self. Become dedicated to the idea of putting yourself first. It’s not selfish. The healthier you are, the more positively you affect your life and the people around you. Please join us on your journey to greater clarity, happiness and well-being.

Stay Naturally Well,
Gloria Gonzalez
Founder, Eight Elements West®