By Trevor Schliefer on September 1, 2026 Verified by Google

Former member for about a year. I use to live in the apartments right next door. St James gave me a place of community and friends. The gym was always clean and the towel service was amazing. All of the staff are friendly and take time to get to know you. The morning classes with Alex and Jen made my day. I miss this place and if I ever move back to the area this will be one of my first stops.

By Mohini Malhotra on August 8, 2026 Verified by Google

Love this gym! Fab space equipment, classes but really, the people! Incredible instructors, incredible staff - huge shout out to Olawatti who is a great Ambassador for the gym, and to Mila and Freya at the front desk who add to the great vibe with their big smiles and cheerful greetings and overall friendliness and helpfullness as you enter.

By Evgeniya Mitrokhina on July 20, 2026 Verified by Google

I joined The St. James Performance Club about a year ago, and I've had a great experience. The gym is always clean and well maintained, and the equipment is in excellent condition. A couple of times I noticed signs saying that a machine was temporarily out of order, but the issues were always fixed quickly.

One thing that really impressed me was how seriously they take member feedback. I completed a survey and mentioned that the soap dispensers in the women's locker room weren't working. The club manager, David, personally responded, and the problem was resolved shortly afterward. It's nice to see a gym that actually listens to its members and follows through.

They also do a great job of building a community by organizing events and activities, including a running club.

I'm moving to another city, so unfortunately I have to cancel my membership. But if I ever move back to the area, The St. James Performance Club will definitely be the gym I come back to.

By Bobby M on February 19, 2026 Verified by Google

This place is amazing! Been living in downtown Bethesda for 2 years now so know all the gyms nearby and this one is my favorite by far. Membership Sales Ollawatti who goes by O was extremely professional, informative, patient, and very easy to work with. Thank you to the whole team at St. James!

By Robert Carmona-Borjas on October 30, 2025 Verified by Google

Review for Erik Assarsson (The St. James Performance Club, Bethesda)

I met with Erik for a one‑to‑one stretching session at the Bethesda Performance Club and left with the rare sense that someone had read my body with care and accuracy. He listened first, moved deliberately, and never mistook intensity for effectiveness. Each mobilization was measured; each assisted stretch honored limits without capitulating to them. The hour was quiet, exact, and restorative.

My medical history is not simple—years of spine trouble, post‑surgical constraints in the neck, lumbar radicular pain, and stubborn tendon issues in the shoulder and elbow, after countless rounds of physical therapy and prior coaching. Erik was the first to integrate all of that coherently. He tested rather than assumed, adjusted rather than insisted, and built a sequence that balanced breath, joint positioning, and gentle neuro‑muscular re‑education. The result was tangible: freer rotation, less guarding, and a steadier, easier gait as I walked out.

Erik holds nationally recognized training credentials—including NASM‑CPT and NASM Stretching and Flexibility Coach—and he wears them not as decoration but as discipline. He is young, yet his judgment feels seasoned: attentive without fuss, professional without pretense. This is not a courtesy note; it is a record of good work. If what you need is stretching delivered with clinical care and human exactness, ask for Erik at The St. James Performance Club in Bethesda.

Robert Carmona-Borjas