6619 1st Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 · By appointment only
Adults 50+St. Petersburg, FL
Stay strong for the life you want to keep living.
Personal training, physical therapy, massage, recovery and wellness coaching — one team, one plan.
45 minutes · no pressure · no decision needed on the day
Appointment-only
No open gym, no crowd
Barefoot studio
So we can see how you move
One team, one plan
Under one roof
★★★★★5.0
116 five-star Google reviews across our wellness community. Read the reviews →
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One team
Physical therapist, massage therapist and coaches on one team. Meet the team →
Since 2010
Appointment-only · barefoot studio · private 1-on-1 sessions. About Best Day →
Best DayYour pace · Your goalsTrainer-led, always
Move better. Feel stronger. Live longer.
It's not intense. It's intentional. Smart, supervised training, built around the body you have today — because your body is adaptable at any age.
St. Petersburg, FLPrivate 1-on-1 · Adults 50+
A fair question
Is Best Day right for you?
This is for you if…
You want to keep doing the things that make your life yours — travel, golf, the grandkids, the stairs at home.
You're rebuilding after an injury or surgery and want someone watching how you move.
You want to understand your pain, not ignore it.
You'd rather be coached by a person who knows your history than work it out alone on a gym floor.
This probably isn't for you if…
You're looking for an open gym to use on your own.
You want the hardest, loudest workout in town.
You'd rather not talk about how your body is really feeling.
Worried you're too out of shape, or too far past an old injury, to start? Many people start here after years away, or while working around something old. Nothing is assumed — every session is built for the body you have today.
Most places look at one problem. We work with the whole person.
Your trainer, physical therapist, massage therapist and wellness coach work under one roof and share one plan. That means:
No conflicting advice.
If your knee feels off mid-session, your coach doesn't guess and doesn't say "push through it" — they walk next door and ask the physical therapist. Same building, same plan, same day.
No bouncing between locations.
Training, physical therapy, massage, coaching and recovery are all here — one address, one front desk, one set of notes about you.
No guessing.
You know what you're working on and why — and so does everyone coaching you. Nothing gets lost between visits.
One roof · One plan · One team that talks
Trainer
Physical therapist
Massage therapist
Wellness coach
HaloRed recovery
Your plan is built by people, in the room, who talk to each other. It's not intense. It's intentional.
Energy = Mobility + Posture + Strength
Choose your path
It all begins with a consultation.
Not sure which of these you need? You don't have to decide. The consultation looks at the whole picture, and we'll suggest the right mix together.
It's not intense. It's intentional. — Best Day, St. Petersburg, FL
How the consultation works
Your first visit is about clarity, not pressure.
Before anyone suggests a plan, we want to understand you — your history, what you'd like to get back to, and how your body moves today. Your consultation includes three things:
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The Best Day approach
A short presentation of how we think about athletic fitness at any age — strength, mobility, posture, and how our team works together.
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A consultation conversation
You tell us what's going on, what worries you, and what you want to keep doing. We listen and ask questions.
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A 3D body scan
About a minute on a slow turntable, in form-fitting clothes — a picture of how you stand today, and a starting point your plan is built from. You take home your own scan report (PDF).
What you leave with: a clear, personalized path forward — and no obligation. No decision is needed on the day.
What usually comes next: if we're a fit, most people begin with the 6-Week Best Start — a movement evaluation, private sessions with your coach, your 3D scan, HaloRed recovery sessions and a massage — and then a weekly plan that fits your life. We talk it all through at your consultation.
The consultation is $99 (normally $200).
45 minutes · with a member of our Client Experience Team · Book online or call (727) 334-1472.
About a minute on a slow turntable in form-fitting clothes. No poking, no scale, nothing to study for.
Why the scan matters to you
You see how you actually stand. A front and side view of your posture and shape — the thing you can't see in a mirror, and the thing your coach is going to work with.
Your plan starts from your body, not a template. Your measurements and shape become the starting point for everything we suggest.
Progress you can see — without the bathroom scale. Scan again later and put the two side by side: posture, shape and measurements, not just a number.
You take home your own scan report (PDF) — measurements, images and more. It's a starting point, not a diagnosis; anything medical stays with your doctor.
Client stories
Real people. Their best days.
Strength & confidence · Personal Training
I've gotten stronger, I'm doing things physically that I never thought I'd be able to do
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The Best Day Method
Built by Chris. Built around your body.
Stand-in until a studio photo of Christopher coaching
Chris founded Best Day in St. Petersburg in 2010 to help people stay strong, capable, and confident in everyday life. His approach brings personalized training, recovery, and wellness support together under one roof—with a team that gets to know you and builds a plan around your needs.
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Use it or lose it. What you stop asking your body to do, it stops being able to do — and the reverse is just as true.
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Energy = Mobility + Posture + Strength. Chris's formula. Work all three and everyday life gets easier — stairs, floors, grandkids, golf.
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Better movement starts from the ground up. We train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. We combine that awareness with exercises for foot strength, ankle mobility, and balance. The goal: feet that work well, more control with each step, and greater confidence in everyday movement. Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
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Understand first, then train. Every plan starts with a conversation and a 3D scan of the body you actually have — not a template.
Chris leads a dedicated team that coaches from his method — personal trainers Lexy, Mayes, Misti, and Kaume; wellness coach Steve; physical therapist Dr. George; licensed massage therapist Joel; and clinical massage therapist Juan — under one roof, sharing one plan. Meet the team →
FAQ
Questions people ask before they call
Is it safe to start if I've had surgery or a fall?
Recovering from surgery or a fall, or receiving ongoing medical treatment? Tell us during your consultation and share any guidance from your treating clinician. We review each situation individually and request clearance from that clinician when needed before training begins. Sessions are always supervised, and a physical therapist is part of the same team.
What if I haven't exercised in years, or I'm working around an old injury?
You'd be in good company — many people start here exactly that way. Nobody is thrown into a routine. Your consultation comes first, so we know your history and how you move before anything is suggested, and every session after that is scaled to the body you have today. If something doesn't feel right, we change it.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book a consultation yourself, and physical therapy at Best Day doesn't require a referral.
Do you take insurance for physical therapy?
Physical therapy at Best Day is self-pay. We provide itemized receipts and, on request, a superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement. Check your plan’s coverage; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
What does it cost?
Every plan is different, so we talk about it at your consultation — no pressure and no surprises. The consultation itself is listed above in "How the consultation works."
Can I book for my parent?
Yes. Families often reach out on behalf of a parent. You can book a consultation online or call (727) 334-1472 and we'll talk it through with you. You’re welcome to bring a family member or support person to your consultation. No advance notice is needed.
What should I wear — and why is it a barefoot studio?
Comfortable clothes you can move in. For your consultation, wear something form-fitting (leggings or fitted shorts and a fitted top) — the 3D scan needs it to be accurate. Better movement starts from the ground up: we train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. We combine that awareness with exercises for foot strength, ankle mobility, and balance. The goal: feet that work well, more control with each step, and greater confidence in everyday movement. Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
I've tried gyms and trainers before. Why would this be different?
There's no open gym and no crowd. All training is private, one-on-one, and always led by a trainer who knows your history, scaled to your body — not intense, intentional. Your trainer also works alongside your physical therapist, massage therapist, and wellness coach, so you're not starting over with someone new each time.
Start with a consultation: a conversation, a look at the Best Day approach, and a 3D body scan. No decision needed on the day.
★★★★★5.0 rating · 116 verified Google reviews on bestdayfitnessreviews.com · Appointment-only studio · 6619 1st Ave South
Is this the right kind of training for you?
This is for you if…
You're 50 or older and want to stay strong for the things that make your life yours.
You're rebuilding after an injury or surgery and want someone watching how you move.
You've been told to "get stronger" or "work on your balance" and don't know where to start safely.
You want a coach who learns your history — not a class that runs everyone through the same routine.
You're an adult child looking for somewhere careful and welcoming for a parent.
This probably isn't for you if…
You want an open gym to use on your own. We don't have one — every session is trainer-led.
You're looking for high-intensity classes. Our approach is not intense — intentional.
Not sure? Call (727) 334-1472 and ask. We'll tell you honestly.
You might recognize some of this.
Stairs, getting up from the floor, or carrying the groceries take more thought than they used to.
You feel less steady on your feet and it's making you cautious.
A knee, hip, shoulder or back has you worried that exercise will make things worse.
You've tried a big gym and felt lost, rushed or out of place.
You've started programs before and stopped because nobody noticed when something wasn't working.
None of this means you're "too far gone". Your body is adaptable at any age. What usually helps first is understanding your body — then moving with someone who's paying attention.
What training here is designed to support.
Our sessions focus on four things: strength, balance, mobility and posture.
We think of it asEnergy = Mobility + Posture + Strength
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Strength for everyday life — lifting, carrying, climbing and getting up and down with more confidence.
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Balance and confidence on your feet — supervised work on steadiness, scaled to where you are today.
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Mobility — a fuller, more comfortable range, at a pace that respects your joints and your history.
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Posture — how you stand, sit and carry yourself, coached session by session.
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Independence — for many people, the real goal is simple: keep doing things for themselves.
Individual results vary. We'll never promise a result — we'll show you a clear, personalized path forward and coach you along it.
What a session actually looks like.
You arrive to a calm, appointment-only studio. Easy parking and an accessible entrance. No crowd, no open-gym noise.
Shoes off. Better movement starts from the ground up. We train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
Your trainer leads every minute. Every session is supervised, private 1-on-1, and scaled to your body and history.
We adjust as we go. If something doesn't feel right, we change it. Intentional movement, never forced.
Session length: Standard private training sessions are 60 minutes.
Private One-on-One Training
Every session is dedicated exclusively to you and your trainer — 60 minutes of focused, supervised coaching tailored to your body and your goals.
What's included when you train with us.
A consultation first: a presentation of the Best Day approach, a conversation about your goals and history, and a 3D body scan.
An hour with your physical therapist from the very first visit, hands-on care in that same visit, and a team — training, massage and coaching — under the same roof in St. Petersburg. No referral needed.
Interested in physical therapy? Contact our team and we’ll help arrange your evaluation. No referral needed.
Dr. George Pappas, Physical Therapist · Direct-access physical therapy at Best Day · Appointment-only studio · 6619 1st Ave South
Who comes to see our physical therapist.
You're recovering after an injury or surgery and want one-on-one time with a physical therapist, not a busy room.
Your insurance-covered visits have ended and you still want support getting back to what you do.
You're an active adult with a nagging shoulder, back or knee and want to understand what's going on before it changes how you live.
You want to rebuild strength and balance and return to the activities you've been putting off.
Areas we commonly work with
ShoulderLow backKnee, including after knee replacementAnkleFoot
Not sure if physical therapy or training is the right place to start? That's exactly what the consultation is for.
When "just rest it" isn't a plan.
Your formal PT visits finished, but you don't feel ready to go it alone.
A shoulder, back or knee keeps coming back and you're tired of guessing.
You're nervous about moving the wrong way after surgery.
You've had rushed appointments where you saw a professional for a few minutes and spent the rest on your own.
Your physical therapy, your training and your massage have never been part of the same conversation.
You deserve an hour of someone's full attention — and a team that knows what happened in that hour.
How physical therapy works at Best Day.
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Interested in physical therapy? Contact our team and we’ll help arrange your evaluation. We'll discuss your needs, answer any questions, and schedule your one-on-one evaluation with Dr. George.
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Your first physical therapy visit: 60 minutes, one-on-one. Your physical therapist evaluates how you move and begins hands-on care in the same visit — you don't wait for a second appointment to get started.
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Your plan. Hands-on manual therapy (including myofascial release), spine and joint mobility with stabilization work, and strength and movement-mechanics coaching — chosen for you. Follow-up visits are 60 minutes. Your physical therapist recommends how often to meet based on your evaluation and progress.
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Between visits. You’ll receive a personalized exercise plan to follow between visits.
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Hand-off to training and recovery. When you're ready, your plan carries on with your trainer and massage therapist — same building, same team.
Barefoot, calm and appointment-only — easy parking and an accessible entrance.
What physical therapy here is designed to support
Understanding your body first — a full hour at your first visit to look at how you move and what's getting in the way.
Moving with more confidence — hands-on work and movement coaching designed to support strength, mobility and stability.
A plan you can follow at home — a home exercise program between visits.
A smoother path back to training — your physical therapist and trainer are on the same team, in the same building.
Physical therapy may help many people move with more confidence, but every body is different and individual results vary. We'll describe what we'll do together — never promise what it will do to a condition.
What's included.
A 60-minute one-on-one evaluation, with hands-on care in the same visit.
Hands-on manual therapy, including myofascial release.
Spine and joint mobility with stabilization work.
Strength and movement-mechanics coaching.
You’ll receive a personalized exercise plan to follow between visits.
Direct access — no referral needed.
Physical therapy at Best Day is self-pay. We provide itemized receipts and, on request, a superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement. Check your plan’s coverage; reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Your physical therapist.
Dr. George — Physical Therapist
George takes time to understand what’s limiting your movement. He combines hands-on care with personalized exercises to help you move more comfortably and work toward the everyday activities that matter to you.
Every physical therapy visit at Best Day is one-on-one with your physical therapist.
personal training, massage, PT… They have kept me healthy and strong through their creative workouts
Therapeutic massage with Joel and clinical massage with Juan in St. Petersburg — working in coordination with your trainer and physical therapist, so the work on the table and the work in the studio point the same way.
Training with us, or just want a massage? Both are welcome. Start with a consultation, or call and we'll help you book.
Therapeutic Massage with Joel
Available in 30, 60, and 90-minute sessions. Restorative, deep-tissue, and recovery-focused massage tailored to ease muscular tension, improve circulation, and support your training.
Clinical Massage with Juan
Focused hands-on care for specific discomfort or restricted movement, with a targeted assessment and individualized next steps. For additional sessions, contact Juan directly for pricing.
Best Start Inclusions
The six-week Private Best Start package includes BOTH: one clinical massage with Juan and one therapeutic massage with Joel.
Undress only to your comfort level; you remain appropriately draped throughout your session, with only the area being worked on uncovered.
Is massage here right for you?
This is for you if…
You train or see the physical therapist here and want recovery work that fits the same plan.
You're an adult 50+ who wants a massage therapist who asks about your history before starting.
You're rebuilding after an injury or surgery and want your massage therapist to know what your trainer and physical therapist are working on.
You just want a good, thoughtful massage in a calm studio. You don't need to train with us.
This probably isn't for you if…
You're looking for a spa day with a menu of add-ons. We're a small, appointment-only studio, and massage here is part of how people move and recover.
Not sure? Call (727) 334-1472 and ask. We'll tell you honestly.
What a massage at Best Day actually looks like.
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You arrive to a calm, appointment-only studio. Easy parking and an accessible entrance.
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A short conversation first. Your therapist asks about your history, how you're feeling today, and what you'd like from the session.
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Your massage. Your therapist will explain what to expect. Undress only to your comfort level; you remain appropriately draped, with only the area being worked on uncovered. Pressure can be adjusted at any time.
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Afterward. If you're working with a trainer or physical therapist here, your massage therapist keeps them in the loop.
Who will be doing your massage
Joel — Licensed Massage Therapist (Therapeutic Massage: 30, 60, and 90-minute sessions)
Juan — Clinical Massage (Focused hands-on care for specific discomfort or restricted movement. Contact Juan directly for pricing on additional sessions.)
I can get a massage, a workout, and coaching in the same spot! Everyone there makes me feel at home
— Michael L., Google, Oct 2023
Individual results vary. We describe what happens in the room, not what it will do to a condition.
Massage, as part of one plan.
Start with a consultation, or call and we'll help you book.
Wellness coaching at Best Day helps you build the habits around your training — sleep, stress, nutrition, daily routines and movement at home — with coach Steve on the same team as your trainer.
Start with a consultation and we'll talk about where coaching fits. No decision needed on the day.
What we work on together.
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Habits — small, realistic changes to your day that you can keep up.
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Sleep — looking at your routines around sleep and what you'd like to change.
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Stress management — practical ways to notice stress and build breathing room into your week.
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Movement at home — simple, safe ways to keep moving between sessions, including work on balance and confidence on your feet.
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Healthy-eating guidance and meal plans — practical coaching to turn nutrition goals into everyday habits that fit your life.
What coaching isn't: it isn't medical advice, therapy or a diet plan. If something needs a doctor, we'll tell you so.
Is coaching right for you?
You train with us and want what happens in the studio to carry into the rest of your week.
You're 50 or older and want a steady, realistic routine rather than another short-lived program.
You're rebuilding after an injury or surgery and want support with the everyday side of it.
You're an adult child who worries about a parent's routine at home and wants someone thoughtful in their corner.
Probably not for you if you're looking for a strict diet or overnight results, or if you need medical care — please start with your doctor. We're happy to work alongside them.
How coaching works.
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Start with a consultation. A conversation about your goals and history, so coaching is built on what's actually going on in your life.
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Meet your coach in person. Start with a one-time, 60-minute wellness consultation at our studio. If you’d like continued support, ongoing coaching is available, usually once a week.
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Personalized habit architecture. Choose one or two practical changes to focus on — not ten. Small, realistic steps you'll actually keep up.
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One connected plan. Your coach and trainer stay in touch so your nutrition and movement work together.
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Ongoing support. If you choose ongoing coaching, you'll meet regularly (usually once a week) to adjust as life changes.
Who will be coaching you.
Steve — Wellness Coach (Nutritional Science degree and nutrition certification, University of Missouri)
Steve helps you turn nutrition goals into practical everyday habits. Through healthy-eating guidance and personalized meal plans, he helps you build a routine that fits your life — with optional ongoing coaching to help you stay on track.
Individual results vary. We won't promise a result — we'll help you build a routine that fits your life and adjust it with you.
Positive, uplifting and highly supportive trainers that connect and actually cared about my wellbeing!
— Laura H., Google, Jun 2019
One plan, not five.
Start with a consultation and we'll talk about where coaching fits.
Give yourself 15 quiet minutes in your own private booth, where dry salt therapy, red and near-infrared light, and oxygen-enriched air come together while your favorite music plays.
A little time for your body. A welcome break for your mind. No workout, no shower, and your whole day still ahead of you.
15-minute sessions · One person, complete privacy · All three therapies included
Breathe. Relax. Recover. Feel better. Brighter days ahead.
Three therapies working at once, fifteen minutes at a time. Here's what each one supports — and what people tell us afterward.
Looser joints.
Near-infrared light at 850 and 1050 nm reaches deepest — supporting circulation, tendons, ligaments and the deeper joints. Members with stiff knees, hips and shoulders tell us they walk out looser than they walked in.
Easier breathing.
A halogenerator turns pharmaceutical-grade salt into a dry mist finer than three microns. Dry salt air supports the airways — easier breathing, sinus comfort, respiratory wellness — and it's a favorite in Florida allergy season.
Skin tone, glow and fine lines.
Red light at 630 and 660 nm works at the surface — supporting skin wellness, collagen and elastin, and the look of fine lines and wrinkles. In clinical trials, regular use over a few months gave smoother-looking skin. It builds with consistency.
Muscle recovery.
Near-infrared light supports circulation and cellular energy in tired muscle. Studies in athletes report less soreness in the days after hard exercise. Book it straight after training or on a rest day.
A fuller, cleaner breath.
A concentrator pulls in room air, strips out nitrogen and fills the booth with oxygen-enriched air for the length of your session. Nothing to wear, nothing to hold — people tell us they leave feeling clearer.
Relax and reset.
One person, one booth, your music, a gentle warmth on your skin. Many people use halotherapy simply for relaxation, sleep support and general wellness — and call it the calmest quarter-hour in their week.
How members use it · our recommendations
Come after a session. Come on a rest day. Come because it's Tuesday.
After training or massage — let everything settle
For your skin — regular visits over several weeks
For everyday aches — book it the same visit as your session
In allergy season or when you're rehabbing — regular recovery
On a rest day — a standing quarter-hour with yourself
Benefits build with consistency. HaloRed sessions are spaced at least 48 elapsed hours apart per Best Day's booking policy. People tell us they walk out warmer, looser and calmer — and that the quiet is half the point.
A halogenerator grinds pharmaceutical-grade salt into a fine, dry mist and fills the booth with it. It's the same idea as a salt cave, often called halotherapy. You won't feel wet or sticky — it's dry.
Red and near-infrared light
Four full panels — front, sides and ceiling — with 1,200 LEDs at 630, 660, 850 and 1050 nm. Red is the warm glow you see, working at the skin's surface. Near-infrared is invisible and reaches deep into muscle and joint tissue. The panels are an FDA-cleared Class II device. You wear the goggles we give you.
Oxygen-enriched air
A medical concentrator pulls in room air, strips away nitrogen and delivers oxygen-enriched air into the booth for the length of your session. Nothing to wear, nothing to hold — you just breathe.
Everything runs on its own for fifteen minutes. No buttons to press, no gear to hold, no sweat, no shower.
Your first visit, step by step.
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By appointment only. Book your private session online below, or reserve at the front desk when you're here.
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Sit down and pick your music. Pair your phone over Bluetooth, or enjoy the quiet. The booth is private and clothing is up to you: most people stay in what they came in — it works through everyday clothes — and you can wear less if you prefer.
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Breathe normally. The salt air, light and oxygen run automatically for 15 minutes. Close your eyes if you like.
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Step out and go. No shower needed. The studio maintains a 15-minute cleaning and turnaround buffer before the next person.
How often? Benefits build with consistency. Sessions must be spaced at least 48 elapsed hours apart per Best Day's booking policy.
Is HaloRed O₂ right for you?
This could suit you if…
You train, see the physical therapist, or get massage here and want a simple recovery habit that fits the same visit.
You've heard of salt rooms or red light and want to try them somewhere clean, calm and private — with someone to ask.
You want fifteen minutes to yourself, seated, with your music, and no one else in the room.
Please check with your doctor first if…
You're pregnant; you have a chest infection or a fever; your asthma or COPD isn't well controlled; you take medicine that makes you sensitive to light (some antibiotics, retinoids, heart and water pills — ask your pharmacist); you have lupus or porphyria; you're in active cancer treatment or have a skin lesion being watched. Tell us about any respiratory, skin or light-sensitivity considerations before your first session.
Halotherapy and red-light sessions are non-invasive and drug-free. Not sure it's for you? Ask at the desk — we'll tell you honestly.
Recovery Pricing
Choose your HaloRed session
Start with one session or make recovery part of your routine.
Every session includes salt therapy, red and near-infrared light, and oxygen-enriched air.
SINGLE SESSION
$39.99/ 15-minute session
No membership required.
Want more time? Add minutes for $2 each, up to 30 minutes total.
Leave at least 48 hours between session start times.
Extra minutes are $2 each, up to 30 minutes total per visit.
Before you book
Appointment required
All sessions are reserved in advance so your private booth is prepared.
Daily studio hours
Sessions available daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern, subject to availability and established closures.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Member verification assistance: Active member pricing ($299/mo) is verified before billing. If you need assistance enrolling or verifying your account, call or text Joey Falcone directly at (727) 334-1472 or speak with the front desk.
Schedule Your Session
Book your 15-minute booth session
Select an appointment time below. Single sessions are $39.99 paid upon booking. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Gateway ValidatedBooth 1 (Single Machine)
15-minute slot intervals. HaloRed is open 7 days a week.
Best Day Member or HaloRed Subscriber?
Subscribers receive their first 15 min at $0 ($2/min add-ons). Verify your rate:
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Booking as Public Guest ($39.99 standard rate)
Duration:
15 Minutes
Base Session (15 min):
$39.99
Add-on Duration ():
+$0.00
Member Benefit:
-$0.00
Therapies Included:
Salt, Red Light & Oxygen ($0 Surcharge)
Turnaround Buffer:
15 Minutes (Reserved / $0.00)
Total Due:
$39.99
48-Hour Spacing Notice:HaloRed sessions require at least 48 elapsed hours between session start times.
Secure payment processed via Stripe Elements in Test Mode. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Booking Confirmed!
Questions people ask first
Do I have to be a Best Day client?
No. Anyone can book a session or join on this page. The $299 monthly rate applies to all active Best Day members, not only training clients. Public monthly pricing is $399.
What do I wear?
Up to you — the booth is private. Most people stay in whatever they came in; it works through everyday clothes. You can wear less if you prefer. Either way the dry salt won't leave you wet, sticky or messy.
Is it safe?
Halotherapy and red-light sessions are non-invasive and drug-free, and you wear goggles for the light every time — the near-infrared part is invisible, so your eyes don't know to blink. Check with your doctor first if you're pregnant, have a chest infection, your asthma or COPD isn't well controlled, you take light-sensitising medicine, or you're in active cancer treatment — and tell us before your first session. No oils, lotions or perfume in the booth, and stand up slowly when you're done.
What do people use it for?
Skin: in clinical trials, regular red and near-infrared light over several months gave smoother-looking skin with fewer fine lines — book it with consistency over a couple of months. Everyday aches: many people use near-infrared light for the ordinary muscle and joint aches that follow activity, usually on the same visit as their session. Recovery and calm: after training, on rest days, or simply as fifteen minutes that are only yours. Individual experiences vary, and HaloRed isn't a medical treatment — if you're managing a condition, keep your doctor in the loop.
How long is a session?
Fifteen minutes in the booth, plus a minute to settle in and pick your music. Dry salt therapy, red light, and oxygen-enriched air are included together in each session. You can add time at $2 a minute, up to 30 minutes total.
What does it cost?
Book a single session for $39.99 per 15-minute session, no membership needed — every session includes salt therapy, red and near-infrared light, and oxygen-enriched air. Additional minutes are $2 per minute, up to 30 minutes total. Or choose a monthly plan: $299 a month for all active Best Day members, or $399 a month for public guests. Monthly plans include the first 15 minutes of each eligible visit (extra minutes $2 each, up to 30 minutes total) with sessions spaced at least 48 hours apart per studio policy.
Can I do it right after training or massage?
Yes — that's how most members use it. Book it on the same visit.
Salt therapy, red light therapy and oxygen-enriched air are wellness services intended for relaxation and recovery. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. HaloRed O₂ is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Want to talk it over? Ask about HaloRed O₂ at your consultation, or call (727) 334-1472.
Book a consultation
Let's start by getting to know you.
Your first visit is a conversation, not a sales pitch. We'll learn about you, show you how we work, and give you a clear starting point. There's no decision to make on the day.
A short presentation of how we think about athletic fitness at any age — strength, mobility, posture, and how our team works together.
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A conversation about you
Your history, what's going on in your body today, what worries you, and what you want to keep doing. We listen first.
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A 3D body scan
Not a weigh-in — about a minute on a slow turntable, in form-fitting clothes (leggings or fitted shorts and a fitted top help the scan be accurate). You see how you actually stand, we get a starting point your plan is built from, and you take home your own scan report (PDF). Scan again later and you can see progress without the bathroom scale.
Arrive and settle in. You'll be welcomed at the door, take your shoes off (we're a barefoot studio), and have a moment to sit down. No crowd, no open gym.
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See how we work. A short look at the Best Day approach, so you know what we believe before we ask you anything.
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Talk, then scan. We talk about you — your history and your goals — then do your 3D body scan together.
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Leave with clear next steps. We share what we'd suggest, and why. You can ask anything. There's no decision to make on the day.
Who you'll meet
Your consultation is a 45-minute block with a member of our Client Experience Team — someone who knows how the whole studio works and coaches from the Best Day Method, so your next step fits you, not just one service.
What usually comes next
If we're a fit, most people begin with the 6-Week Best Start: a movement evaluation with your coach, private sessions, your 3D scan, HaloRed recovery sessions and a massage — then a weekly plan that fits your life. We'll walk you through it at the consultation; there's nothing to decide on the day.
What to bring and wear
Wear comfortable clothes you can move in (form-fitting clothes recommended for the 3D scan).
Shoes off. Best Day is a barefoot studio. Better movement starts from the ground up: we train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
Bring your questions, and any guidance you've been given by a doctor or surgeon. Recovering from surgery or a fall, or receiving ongoing medical treatment? Tell us during your consultation and share any guidance from your treating clinician. We review each situation individually and request clearance from that clinician when needed before training begins.
Bring someone, if you'd like. You’re welcome to bring a family member or support person to your consultation. No advance notice is needed.
Choose a time
Choose a time that suits you
Pick a day and time below. The full $99 fee is collected during booking (full payment, not a deposit).
Rescheduling & Cancellation Policy: You can reschedule at no charge at least 24 hours before your appointment. For requests within 24 hours, contact our team for review. Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment for a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the appointment and no-shows are non-refundable.
The trainers, your beautiful space, and the encouraging atmosphere has exceeded my expectations!
— Karen R., Google, Aug 2026 · Individual results vary.
Rather talk first? We'll call you.
Booking for a parent, or not sure a time works yet? Leave your details and we'll call you back (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern). It takes under a minute.
The life you want to keep living is the reason we're here.
Think about the things that make a week feel like yours. Getting down to the floor with the grandkids and back up again. Carrying the shopping in one trip. A round of golf, a long walk on the water, a trip you've been putting off. Taking the stairs without thinking about it.
Most people don't come to us because they want to "get fit". They come because something has started to feel harder than it used to — or because an injury or surgery has interrupted a life they'd like back. Some come because a son or daughter is worried and started looking on their behalf.
Whatever brought you here, you're not starting from zero, and you're not too late. Your body is adaptable at any age. Our job is to understand it first, and then help you build the strength, balance, mobility and posture to keep doing what matters to you.
Move Better. Feel Stronger. Live Longer.
A studio built around one question: what does this person actually need?
Best Day opened in St. Petersburg in 2010. It was built for people who wanted more than a gym membership and less than a clinic — somewhere they'd be known by name, coached by a person, and looked after as a whole person rather than one sore knee at a time.
Chris founded Best Day in St. Petersburg in 2010 to help people stay strong, capable, and confident in everyday life. His approach brings personalized training, recovery, and wellness support together under one roof—with a team that gets to know you and builds a plan around your needs.
It's a barefoot studio. Better movement starts from the ground up. We train barefoot so you can feel the floor and your coach can see how your feet, ankles, and knees move together. We combine that awareness with exercises for foot strength, ankle mobility, and balance. The goal: feet that work well, more control with each step, and greater confidence in everyday movement.
Can’t comfortably train barefoot? Tell us when you book. We’ll discuss your needs and consider grip socks, suitable shoes, or prescribed orthotics individually.
It's one method, one plan. Chris built the Best Day Method — Energy = Mobility + Posture + Strength — and the whole team coaches from it, under one roof, so you're never repeating your story or juggling advice that doesn't agree.
Our mission
Our mission is to help adults 50 and over—and anyone returning to exercise after injury—move better, build strength, and feel more confident in everyday life through personalized training, recovery, and wellness support.
Human-centered
You are a person with a history, a life and things you want to keep doing — not a problem to be solved. We start with listening, and we build around you.
Collaborative
The people helping you talk to each other. Your trainer, physical therapist, massage therapist and coach share one plan, so the advice you get fits together.
Intentional
Not intense — intentional. Every session has a reason, and you'll know what it is. Smart, supervised training, scaled to the body you have today.
Progressive
Steady progress, at your pace. As you get stronger and more confident, the work grows with you — never faster than your body is ready for.
The team
Chris, and the team.
Best Day brings personal training, recovery, and wellness support together under one roof — with a team that gets to know you and builds a plan around your needs.
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Chris
Founder & Head Coach · Certified Athletic Trainer · B.S. Exercise & Sport Sciences, University of Florida
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Steve
Wellness Coach · Nutritional Science degree & nutrition certification, University of Missouri
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Lexy
Personal Trainer
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Mayes
Personal Trainer
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Misti
Personal Trainer
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Kaume
Personal Trainer
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Dr. George
Physical Therapist
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Joel
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Juan
Clinical Massage
I have been visiting and working with Chris since 2006… only concerned with your well-being.
— Rebecca C., Google, Sep 2025
every one of the trainers is wonderful… genuinely invested in helping you succeed
— Kathleen R., Google, Aug 2026
Experienced, caring trainers, spotless facility… One-on-one training that helps me feel better and better every week.
— Barbara C., Google, Oct 2015
Individual results vary. Every review links to where it was posted.
Part of St. Pete
Rooted in St. Petersburg
We're a local studio at 6619 1st Ave South, and we like being part of the neighborhood as well as the fitness side of it. Every Thursday we host the Entrepreneur Social Club in St. Pete — a gathering for local business owners.
The first thing most people notice is how quiet it is. There's no crowd, no one watching you from the next machine. Sessions are private one-on-one, and every one is led by a trainer.
Shoes come off at the door — it's a barefoot studio. It's clean, it's bright, and it's by appointment only, so it's never crowded.
Our logo is a sunrise over the water. It's a small reminder of what the name means: every day is a chance for a good one, and St. Pete gives us plenty of mornings to start with.
Start with a conversation.
You don't have to know what you need yet. That's what the consultation is for — we listen, we show you how we work, and we talk through a clear, personalized path forward. No pressure, and no decision needed on the day.
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6619 1st Ave S · Central Ave & 66th St · Tap to open in Maps
