Second Opinion
You've Tried Everything. Now Find Out Why It Isn't Working.
Most people don't need another workout. They need answers.
Maybe it's a shoulder, knee, or back issue that flares up and never quite resolves. Maybe you've been to every boutique class and bootcamp Santa Barbara has to offer and you're still not seeing the changes you want. Either way, you don't need to guess anymore.
At Variant, our Test Treat Train system combines advanced performance testing, physical therapy insight, recovery modalities, and personalized coaching to uncover what's holding you back and build a plan that delivers measurable results. Every Second Opinion Assessment includes a full functional movement assessment, giving you an objective look at how your body actually moves.
Second Opinion Assessment
A Complete Movement & Strength Assessment in One Hour
Every assessment is tailored to your goals and current training. You leave with clarity, not a generic plan.

Part One
Physical Therapy Consultation & Assessment
An in-house session with Dr. Jon Sakoda, one of Santa Barbara's leading physical therapists, covering your injury history, movement limitations, pain patterns, and physical baseline. We identify root causes, not just symptoms.

Part Two
Strength, Movement & Data Review
A targeted screen of your functional movement and strength capacity followed by immediate feedback on your results. We walk through what the data means and outline a clear path forward so you leave with answers, not more questions.
Tests and screens vary based on individual goals and current training history.
What to Expect
How It Compares
Not a Membership. A Starting Point.
The Second Opinion Assessment is intentionally lighter than our member onboarding, built for people who want clarity before committing to anything.
Second Opinion Assessment
A taste of what we do.
Designed for people who want real answers before making a commitment. One focused one-hour session with no membership required. You get objective data, a physical therapy read, and clear recommendations you can act on right away.
- No membership required
- One-time, one-hour session
- Immediate data and feedback
- A clear path forward
- Investment: $499
Member Onboarding
The full picture.
When you join Variant, your onboarding goes deeper. A comprehensive battery of physiological and performance testing, full composition analysis, movement profiling, and a personalized program built to evolve with you over time.
- Comprehensive testing battery
- Full physiological baseline
- Personalized long-term programming
- Ongoing data tracking and adjustments
Membership
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Start with testing, coaching, and recovery built in. Your first week is designed to set the foundation for everything that follows.
