LevelUp 1:1 Programs
Why I created these programs: I’ve treated athletes in the Stanford University training room and have worked with numerous D1 and Elite gymnasts, and despite an immense amount of training, I see consistent gaps in physical and neural preparation that can limit performance, resilience and resistance to injury.
My goal is to provide a more complete foundation for young athletes, and for Elite and collegiate gymnasts to help them find hidden capacity by filling in the gaps.
READY TO RISE
For gymnasts 11-18 years old currently or seeking to compete at the Elite level and/or in college.
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Ready to Rise is a custom program designed to help high-achieving athletes leap past limiting obstacles, optimize brain-body connections, and find freedom from things they believe they have to endure ‘because it’s gymnastics.’ Gymnasts will get performance and recovery tools they can use immediately and that they can use throughout their careers.
Common areas of focus
Hip flexibility
Shoulder and back flexibility
Stiff or sore ankles or wrists
Skill consistency
Amplitude and execution
Generating more speed and power
Recovery
Focus package: 5 sessions, $950 - One to two areas of focus.
VIP package: 12 weekly sessions, $2100 or $730 × 3 payments.
PEAK PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY
For collegiate and professional gymnasts 18+ who want to optimize physical readiness, performance capacity and recovery so you feel better and perform better more consistently.
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Gymnasts often wear pain and struggle like a badge of honor, but you don’t have to live with that nagging bit of back/ankle/wrist stiffness that’s there every day, that’s limiting performance on skills. or that constantly requires therapy to alleviate. I’ll shape a custom program of drills that you can do on your own just about anywhere, at any time to tune your body, whether that’s flexibility or a boost of power when you’re fatigued.
Common areas of focus:
Physical readiness and recovery
Rediscovering ‘lost’ flexibility
Tools for relieving a tight back and shoulders
Stiff or sore ankles and wrists
Skill consistency
Amplitude and execution
Generating more speed and power
Recovery
6 Sessions, $950
Monthly or bi-monthly packages are also available.
HOW IT WORKS
The first step is an initial consultation. During this session, we’ll go over your near- and far-term goals, current obstacles, and injury history, if any. Then I’ll do a few core assessments to determine if you’ll benefit from a brain-based program. The vast majority of athletes respond well to neuro performance drills, but we want to confirm this before you commit to a program.
Assuming we get a green light, we’ll schedule your first session and get started on your performance transformation!
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Elevate execution, form, flexibility, amplitude, and control by upgrading your coaching language - often the opposite of what most coaches say.
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Learn the core drills that enhance speed, power, flexibility, and control.
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A brain-based formula for unlocking and maintaining mobility through the shoulders, hips, and back.
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Build a flexibility rotation that doubles as a recovery session.
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Solve flexibility, amplitude, and form challenges in less time.
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A brain-based approach to resolving two of the most common sources of pain and frustration.
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Simple, anytime-anywhere drills to relieve tightness and discomfort, and keep it gone.
VISION FIRST
It’s like unlocking a cheat code. In this 90-minute clinic recording (plus bonus drills), you’ll learn how to take advantage of a crucial yet often overlooked foundation of great movement. If you’re not seeing results you’d expect after hundreds of reps, more time stretching, rolling, extra conditioning, the eyes could be the reason why.
You’ll learn:
The key visual skills every athlete should be doing; why 20/20 isn’t enough
Drills that facilitate midline stability and control
How to do a basic assessment of visual function
Essential drills: The neuroscience that explains why they work, exactly how to apply them, and how to regress or progress them so your athletes (or you!) can get more wins every day.
$47
THE VESTIBULAR SYSTEM: YOUR BODY’S SECRET WEAPON
The vestibular system is one of the most powerful and critical systems for movement, yet most coaches and athletes don’t know about it or know how to take advantage of it. In this 80-minute clinic recording, you’ll learn how to use the vestibular system to unlock and accelerate changes in flexibility, stability, balance, and power.
You’ll learn
Basic neuroanatomy and physiology - just enough so you know how and why a single drill can be used to improve spotting, speed or flexibility
A key assessment to evaluate an athlete’s vestibular function
A drill that can help shoulder flexibility as well as correct and improve learning and execution of skills
How to progress, regress and integrate drills into practice (or daily life)
$47
HIP FLEXIBILITY MASTERCLASS
A jam-packed 90-minute recorded masterclass to learn my go-to neuro drills for hip flexibility - for splits, squats, arabesques and more. If you’re an athlete, artist, coach or instructor who wants to improve dynamic mobility (the true goal), and do it in less time, this is for you!
You’ll learn:
Time-saving drills to safely open up hip flexibility that don’t require more stretching, rolling, forcing, pushing or pain
Specific drills for different muscles groups - hamstrings, hip flexors, adductors, internal/external rotation
Neuromechanics - how to safely mobilize your nerves, which could be contributing to limited range of motion
Why mobility alone isn’t enough; why motor control and mapping are keys to lasting change
It’s designed as a follow-along masterclass; with a , you'll be able to shape a 1-5 minute routine to give to your athletes or to help you warm-up before you practice, coach or train
$47
LEVELUP GUIDE FOR LEAPS & JUMPS
The newest addition to my LevelUp Guides for Gymnastics (see below). Learn the exact process for developing lasting flexibility while helping you solve amplitude and form issues in less time.
By using the drills and approach I lay out in this guide, you’ll get exact instructions and sample plans for integrating neuro performance drills to help them achieve:
Straighter and higher back leg with pointed toes
A 180+ split in the air with great posture (including drills for those who can sit in oversplits but can’t achieve the same thing in the air)
Greater amplitude and air time
More control in the air and when landingIt’s designed as a follow-along masterclass; with a , you'll be able to shape a 1-5 minute routine to give to your athletes or to help you warm-up before you practice, coach or train
$37
The LevelUp Process
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Level 1: Overcome Obstacles
When athletic performance is affected due to chronic pain, recurring injuries or mobility issues, including the brain (the CEO of movement and pain), can accelerate change and recovery. We’ll shape a plan to meet your goals, including a program of at-home exercises to start you on a path to feeling invincible.
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Level 2: Boost Your Baseline
Once we've identified and addressed the key barriers to performance, we'll shift focus to training the pillars of athletic excellence: vision, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. We'll refine and advance your program to improve flexibility, stability, speed and power while supporting daily recovery. You’ll start to feel better during practice and competition and have effective recovery methods for managing daily aches and pains.
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Level 3: Peak Performance
sustain and enhance your new levels of performance. Sessions shift from building a new foundation to refining and optimizing the gains you’ve achieved. You’ll learn more advanced performance tools (elite athletes never stop learning!) and can use sessions to help you recover from training, matches & meets so you feel your best when it matters the most.
On-going, I recommend 2x per month
Pricing & Packages
YOUTH
3 Sessions: $390
5 Sessions: $625
10 Sessions: $1200
ADULT
3 Sessions: $495
5 Sessions: $800
10 Sessions: $1500
Athlete Testimonials
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Working with Yuka in the lead up to the Olympics was incredible for supporting my body and improving on areas in balance, flexibility and landings. I found that from working with Yuka I was able to feel more control in my body and realised that I didn't need to 'force' my body to do things, rather I could activate certain parts of the brain for the improvements I needed. I incorporated a lot of the work we did together in my warm up routine and pre apparatus prep to ensure that I was warm and ready, and that I ended up doing one of the drills on the competition floor before I competed. This also helped me with my self belief in competition to know I was physically prepped and ready.
Emma Nedov, 2024 Australian Gymnastics Olympic Team Member
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It’s no secret that attempting to reach the pinnacle of your sport takes everything that you have. Winning gold at the Paris Olympics took just that. I came to Yuka at LevelUp Neuroperformance looking for the last 1% of help to achieve Olympic success. Specifically I was looking for ways to build focus, aggression, and short term immediate flexibility. Yuka gave me a list of exercises to try out, and what really worked for me was the lunging hip tilt iso holds, the arabesque leg circles, and the red glasses. The glasses were my favorite because they were the easiest to use, made me more alert, results were nearly instant, and honestly…they just looked cool. I am super grateful for the help I received from Yuka in my pursuits of excellence.
Thea LaFond, 2024 Olympic Triple Jump Champion
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I highly recommend Yuka to anyone looking to elevate their athletic performance. Whether you are an amateur seeking a breakthrough to fast-track your progress or an elite athlete striving for that competitive edge, Yuka’s biomechanical knowledge and experience can make a profound difference. The vestibular drills and proprioception exercises she taught me have been key elements to my training and significantly optimized my performance. My average range of motion has increased, response times have improved, and my air awareness and body orientation understanding have sharpened—all thanks to Yuka’s expertise. My work with her has had a transformative impact on my gymnastics in the last three years.
Colt Walker, USA Gymnastics National & World Team Member, Stanford '25
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I looked forward to the work I did with Yuka to help my flexibility. It allowed me to stretch muscles I wouldn’t normally think to stretch and even stretch the muscles I stretched on a normal basis but in new ways. I always felt more mobile after working with Yuka. She also helped me fix slight inconsistencies with my training, giving me different suggestions to adjust body position, or tips on how to hold my balance, and she helped me reduce aches and pains which in turn helped my training. Yuka is so great to work with as she understands that we are more than just gymnasts and will get to know you on a personal level, which makes working with her extremely easy. She is always looking out for our best interests.
Ciena Alipio, 4x USA Gymnastics National Team Member, UCLA ‘26
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Yuka has taught me so much about my mind and body, and she’s been an important source of support for me. She has helped my flexibility and strength by finding what works for me, not just the majority, which is why I’ve valued working with her throughout my career.
Emily Lee, 3x USA Gymnastics National Team Member, UCLA ‘25
What’s Inside
For each event, here’s what’s included:
Event warm-up drills: Priming the brain and body to learn and perform. 1-3 minutes of drills to warm-up balance, coordination, flexibility and to heighten body awareness.
Skill or context-specific drills: 2-5 different drills to boost event-specific needs. For example, for vault, you’ll get drills to help:
Upper back and shoulder flexibility
Wrist mobility
Proprioception and coordination
Blocking
Speed, stability and power
Neuro Performance Training for Athletes & Dancers
I help athletes and dancers unlock more flexibility, speed and strength, find relief from pain and stiffness, and develop greater injury resistance. I can see you in Los Gatos, CA and virtually.
THE LEVELUP SYSTEM
Elite athletes approach recovery and performance improvement as a process, not just a pit-stop when they’re in pain or encounter an obstacle. Athletes with the best results typically invest 4-6 months.
LEVEL 1: OVERCOME OBSTACLES & REBUILD
When athletic performance is affected due to chronic pain, recurring injuries or mobility issues, neuroperformance techniques can accelerate change and recovery. Initial sessions include assessments to understand how well your brain and body are communicating. I’ll assess coordination, balance, strength and visual skills to identify potential contributors to current blocks. (Yes, your vision could be limiting flexibility!) We’ll shape a plan to meet your goals, including a program of at-home exercises to start you on a path to feeling invincible.
5 Weekly Sessions, $590 Youth / $750 Adult
LEVEL 2: BOOST YOUR BASELINE
Once we've identified and addressed the key barriers to performance, we'll shift focus to training the pillars of athletic excellence: vision, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Training will be tailored to your unique needs and your sport. We'll refine and advance your at-home program to improve flexibility, stability, speed and power while supporting daily recovery. With these tools, you’ll start to feel better during practice and competition and have effective recovery methods for managing daily aches and pains.
8 sessions over 3 months, $895 Youth / $1150 Adult
LEVEL 3: OPTIMIZE & THRIVE
This program is designed to sustain and enhance your new levels of performance. Sessions shift from building a new foundation to refining and optimizing the gains you’ve achieved. You’ll learn more advanced performance tools (elite athletes never stop learning!) and can use sessions to help you recover from training, matches & meets so you feel your best when it matters the most.
2x/month for 3 months $675 Youth / $865 Adult
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Stanford University Sports Medicine
USA Gymnastics National Congress
USA Gymnastics Region 1 Congress
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Z-Health Performance, Master Practitioner Certification: Applied neuroscience training covering mobility restoration, neuromuscular re-education; vision & balance training; neuromechanics, neural threat modulation; and vision training for sport.
Certified Hendrickson Method® Orthopedic Massage and Manual Therapy Practitioner
Certified Orthopedic Pilates Therapist
Certificate in Dance Rehabilitation: Dance medicine training led by the Physical Therapists for the New York City Ballet and School of American Ballet.
Certified Bikram Yoga Instructor
B.A. Brown University
Consulting Options
Include LevelUp Neuroperformance in your team’s journey to excellence. Through my clinics, you’ll learn how to integrate a brain-based tools to accelerate change.
SINGLE VISIT
Bring the power of a brain-based approach to your club. Clinics are tailored to your team’s needs and interests (common injuries or pain points, sport-specific needs) and will to give you tools you’ll want to use every day.
Clinics typically include:
Coach and parent education
Custom drill set to address aspects of performance that are your highest priority
High-impact, easy-to-learn and teach neuroperformance drills that we’ll integrate into practice so you can see the impacts in real time
If you’re interested, email me at info@levelupneuro.io or complete the form below.
SERIES
Level up your coaching toolkit through monthly or quarterly clinics. Through regular of visits (in-person or virtual), coaches will get:
Leading-edge coach education on performance tools that only a tiny fraction of coaches around the world know
Powerful, easy-to-learn and easy-to-teach drills that address all aspects of performance, learning and resistance to injury
Curriculum tailored to you top priority needs and challenges
On-going virtual support to answer questions between visits
If you’re interested, email me at info@levelupneuro.io or complete the form below.
To be your best
TRAIN SMARTER
not harder
I teach athletes and coaches how to optimize the brain to reach new levels of performance. By intentionally including the brain, I can help you:
Discover flexibility, speed and strength you didn’t know you had
Find relief from pain and stiffness that limit practice and performance
Develop greater injury-resistance and resilience
All to fuel a longer, healthier career.