Life in Balance
Fitness and Massage
Welcome to Life in Balance
Personal Training
Therapeutic Exercise
Massage Therapy
Libby Hanley, Massage Practitioner and Therapeutic Exercise Specialist. She trained and performed in San Diego, Miami, New York City, and San Francisco, as a lyrical modern dancer with a ballet background. Libby studied and worked with Joan Lazarus, Bill Cratty, Andrew Jannetti, Irina Brecher, and Marius Zirra. Over the years, her desire to merge her knowledge and creativity drove her to launch Life In Balance in 2007. By manifesting her unique vision combining fitness and massage services, Libby is able to offer her clients the best of both for results and relaxation!
Libby Hanley is an A.C.E. (American Council on Exercise) triple certified fitness professional with over 30 years experience nationwide. With an extensive background leading group fitness, corporate wellness, personal training and prenatal fitness programs, her objective is to contribute to everyone’s physical well being. Libby is also a Licensed and Permitted Massage Practitioner, Certified through the Calistoga School of Massage since 2007.
She has a quaint and comfortable office in a beautiful, historic building. It has a large mirrored wall , and is equipped with CORE FLYTES, T.R.X., weighted barbell, hand weights, BOSU, low stability bars and various types of resistance bands for a total body workout. It transforms from the mini -gym into a peaceful and cozy retreat , with a heated massage table for a relaxing and therapeutic massage experience. Libby is dedicated to the physical well being of her clients
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LIFE IN BALANCE!
Massage Therapy
Come to Libby for one of the best massages of your life. With her background in dance and exercise along with her massage education, she knows bodies! Libby has deep understanding of body mechanics: how to deal with injuries, poor posture, chronic stress related problems and health. Along with a solid training in Swedish technique, she also incorporates sport massage techniques for athletes, those who work labor intensive jobs, desk workers subject to carpal tunnel syndrome, posture problems, and also those who are more sedentary. Libby listens to her clients needs as to whether they want a light relaxing massage, or a more rejuvenating one.
She can recommend easy ways to prolong the effects of your massage with gentle exercises and stretching. You will feel better in your body!
Contact Libby to book your appointment now!
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Libby offers a variety of massage experiences including: Swedish/Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, and Pregnancy Massage
New Client Offer: $10 off your first massage!
Libby accepts checks, cash and Venmo
Prices Subject to Change.
“It doesn’t matter what size clothes
you wear or what body type you
have, anyone can gain their true
strength and inner vitality.”
Therapeutic Exercise and Personal Training at L.I.B.
Therapeutic Exercise
Do your best, nothing less!
Special Populations require an extra level of education and careful consideration for safe programming to make a difference. Libby completed the A.C.E. Therapeutic Exercise Specialist Program in 2017, allowing her to work with clients seeking a qualified fitness professional. This is the best way to go if you have chronic pain or injuries that need to be addressed.
Streamlined and strategic “skills and drills” are used to build strength and confidence. Libby works with active agers, pre and post-natal clients who want or need that extra encouragement during their transformation, and those who require appropriate modifications while combating the effects of osteoporosis, arthritis, metabolic disease, new or old injuries, and other age-specific conditions.
You are welcome to schedule individual sessions. Monthly commitments are mandatory.
Personal Training
Strength Through Balance and Flexibility
Helping people of all ages get moving more efficiently, and with less pain. Libby utilizes a Functional Fitness Format: focusing on larger, integrated movements to enhance cardiovascular health, joint stability, core strength , improved range of motion, injury prevention, better balance and to improve their overall quality of life.
As your wellness coach, Libby creates an atmosphere where you are front and center! With her undivided attention and a clear understanding of your unique goals and abilities, she does her best to motivate you, keep you accountable , and make fitness FUN
1 Hour
$70 single session
1x a week: $280 monthly
2 x a week: $560 monthly
45 minutes
$60 single session
$240 monthly
2x per week: $480 monthly
Libby accepts checks, cash and Venmo:
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Certifications & Contact
Life in Balance is fully insured
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor 1989
• Personal Trainer 1999
• Functional Training & Assessment 2010
• TRX Certified 2010
• Therapeutic Exercise Specialist: 2017
CPR, AED, First Aid, Certified
• Certified Massage Therapist: Calistoga School of Massage, 2007
Call 707-364-3766 to make to make your appointment with Libby for a FREE consultation
Testimonials: feel the love!
I came to Life In Balance to learn function, strength, and balance after my 2nd knee replacement. After being dismissed by physical therapy I was unwilling to settle for just ‘good enough’ function. I wanted more. And I wanted to learn to use my built in equipment rather than more gym machines. I chose LIB based on previous Yelp reviews. It was the best decision!
I envision working with Libby for a long time as I rebuild muscles that have not been actively used in several decades. She is incredibly knowledgeable about kinetic energy, movement, function, structure, whole body etc. Aside from being just a delightful and happy person she is compassionate and non-judgmental which is incredibly healing for me.
As I build my strength with Libby’s assistance I continue to release fear and regain self confidence of moving in the world. And bonus…she is a fantastic masseuse who can knock out all aches and pains from strength training. LIB and Libby are the best! I couldn’t be happier.
Carol L.
Petaluma, CA
I work at a desk job and have chronic low back soreness. On occasion it flares up so badly that it can “go out” and I am incapacitated for several days. I have seen Libby on two such occasions and she helped me tremendously! She is professional, very knowledgeable about the body, kind and really listens. She knew exactly what to do to reduce my pain and release my lower back. Both visits I left without pain and felt much more at ease in my body. Seems to be great for stress relief to!
Tom M.
Libby, owner of Life in Balance, is truly amazing. I began seeing her for therapeutic massage therapy and it has been absolutely life-changing. As a hairstylist, I have chronic pain in my neck and shoulders. Within the first visit I was feeling amazing, and my circulation felt improved.I also have to PRAISE her fitness aspect. Going to the gym felt so systematic, and boring. Libby has mixed a variation of dance, yoga, pilates and strength-training into our personal workouts. At amazing rates, might I add? The discovery of Libby has changed the health of my body and mind. I can’t spread the word enough.
Nancy P.
Petaluma, CA
I have been a client of Life in Balance, owner, Libby Hanley, for more than a year. I consider Libby as an integral part of my “wellness” team. She is fabulous and versatile. Her personal training is really targeted to my needs and she is always coming up with something new. She is extremely knowledgeable and very attuned to her clients form, breathing and overall health.
Her little gym is in a cool old historic building in Petaluma with lots of charm. The icing on the cake is that she is also a massage therapist so when you want to soothe your body rather than exercise, she can do that also. Plus, she is just plain fun to work with lots of laughs as you work out.
Mindi L.
California Lens Lady
Petaluma, CA
I have had several massages by Libby. No End To The Pain Relief I experienced. I do a very physically demanding job and am often sore from head to toe. Libby knows her business. She found soreness in places I did not even realize were sore. I would highly recommend Life in Balance to everyone.
Mike R.
Santa Rosa
I have been seeing Libby on a weekly basis for 6 months for personal training. I have neurological issues that impact my gait, balance and strength. Frankly, I didn’t think that any amount of training could improve my gimpy-ness. I was wrong. Libby mixes up workouts that have begun to build my core strength, improve my balance, and increase muscle tone. Hey, I even have a nice little bulge developing in my bicep. She does this with blending workouts with traditional strength training, ballet, yoga and Pilates concepts, floor, ballet bar, weights and sometimes just plain getting funky dance moves. Libby is a teacher. She explains and educates and shares the rationale behind why you are doing what you are doing. The sessions are never routine and most of all, she is positive, upbeat, nonjudgemental and there is occasional singing and lots of laughing.
Sometimes, we work a short massage into the program and that is quite a delightful bonus.
For those that don’t like to flop about on a floor mat or sweat in front of others, no need to be self conscious. Her space is very private and extremely well equipped.
Lynn F.
Petaluma, CA
I have been a client of Libby’s for massages for a few years. She is always professional and very easy to connect with. Not to mention her massage skills are the best around! I would recommend her to anyone!
Emily G.
Rohnert Park, CA
I have been going to Libby for massage therapy for a few months now, and I am hooked. She is very friendly, thorough and accommodating. My job involves standing for long periods of time which is hard on my body, I’m always SO excited for my appointment, knowing I will leave feeling renewed. I have gotten my family and friends gift certificates with Libby so they can experience her awesome and healing massages! Her prices are super reasonable and she even offers $10 off your first visit.
Jaimee P.
Novato, CA