The road to starting SK Vitality definitely followed the scenic route.

I am originally from Toledo, Ohio and I have lived in the Bay Area since 2000. Prior to moving here, I certainly had never heard of Menlo Park.

I attended Miami University with the goal of becoming a pathologist, earning my undergraduate degree in Microbiology. However, while working in a hospital in Radiology and prior to finishing my graduate degree at the University of Toledo, I had moved to California and started in biotech at Hyseq. During this time, I discovered that while lab work was valuable, my passion was helping people improve their health through movement and lifestyle changes.

After earning a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Exercise Immunology, I understood how to bridge a gap between clinical science and human performance. Having also been a strength and conditioning coach in graduate school, I volunteered as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at San Jose State. That experience taught me the realities of high-level athletics, the importance of accountability, and how long-term development often matters more than short-term results.

Following advice from a coaching mentor, I transitioned into personal training and spent 13 years training clients in Los Altos, refining my coaching skills, instincts and learning from both clients and fellow trainers. During this time, I recalled a quote from an unknown Med School speaker that said (and I am paraphrasing) 50% of what you learned is wrong; I just do not know which 50% is. That quote could certainly apply to exercise and health. I earned elite credentials including Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), and USA Weightlifting (USAW), along with advanced education in Olympic lifting, kettlebells, and functional training.

In 2015, I founded SK Vitality in Menlo Park to deliver a more complete, preventative-health-focused personal training experience. Today, my clients are throughout Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, Los Altos, Redwood City, Mountain View, and the greater Silicon Valley. With over 25 years of experience, I combine personalized strength training, conditioning, mobility, nutrition guidance, and ongoing health assessments to help clients lose fat, gain muscle, improve performance, and support long-term health and longevity—regardless of age or physical limitations.

We will scour the world of health and fitness continually in each session. Ask me any question concerning health and nutrition and I will give you an answer. I am here for my clients 24/7. Text, email (Scott@skvitality.net) or call at 408-823-7498. I welcome your questions.