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John stands in the ocean waves stabilizing a surfboard for a student lying prone, who is reaching out to high-five or shake hands with another man in a wetsuit.
John stands in the ocean waves assisting a student on a surfboard, while two other people in wetsuits celebrate with a high five in the foreground.
John stands in the shallow ocean water, looking and talking toward a young boy and girl walking beside him in wetsuits.
John stands in the ocean waves, guiding a man who is lying prone on a surfboard.
John and Christina exercising in a park, sharing a high-five while balancing on fitness equipment.
John and Christina doing plank exercises on yoga mats in a grassy park at sunset.
John and Christina smiling and posing outdoors on dirt steps surrounded by green brush.
John watching and clapping while Christina performs a pull-up on an outdoor exercise bar.
John and Christina smiling together while standing on an outdoor bridge with a rope netting railing.
John and Christina exercising in a park, sharing a high-five while balancing on fitness equipment.
John wearing a wetsuit while surfing and balancing on a white surfboard across a breaking ocean wave.
John wearing a wetsuit while standing on a surfboard and helping a young girl in a life vest catch a wave.
A man in a red sleeveless shirt and blue pants climbing a steep indoor bouldering wall with colorful handholds.
John and another person in wetsuits walking on a sandy beach toward the ocean, with John pushing someone in a beach wheelchair and the other person carrying surfboards.
John and another person in wetsuits walking on a sandy beach toward the ocean, with John pushing someone in a beach wheelchair and the other person carrying surfboards.
A split-level shot showing John stand-up paddle boarding above water, with thick kelp visible just below the surface.
John fist-bumping a man riding a motorized mobility scooter down a residential street.
The silhouette of John holding a surfboard while standing on a beach at sunset, with golden light reflecting off the sand and mist.
A black and white photo from behind showing the silhouette of John walking alongside a person in a motorized wheelchair down a path toward the ocean.
A group of people participating in an outdoor fitness balance exercise on a grassy field with blue BOSU balls.
A group of people gathered in a grassy park area for an outdoor fitness session, with two men sitting on a blue yoga mat in the foreground.
A view from behind of two people hiking up a narrow dirt trail surrounded by thick green bushes.
A high-angle view looking down a narrow wooden suspension bridge with rope net railings as several people walk across it surrounded by green trees and brush.
A man performing aquatic exercises with white foam dumbbells in a large indoor swimming pool with a translucent roof.
A man resting at the edge of an indoor swimming pool beneath a large, skylighted enclosure.
A person wearing a wetsuit top and patterned shorts bodyboarding on the crest of a large, splashing white wave.
A silhouette of a surfer riding and balancing on a surfboard across an ocean wave during a sunset with a warm orange sky.
John and another person in wetsuits helping a child balance on a surfboard in the shallow breaking waves of the ocean.
John and another instructor in wetsuits steadying a surfboard as they help a child stand up in the ocean waves.
A man wearing headphones, singing with his eyes closed while playing a keytar with his hand extended forward.
A black and white photo showing John smiling with his arm around another man's shoulder as they share a microphone to sing or speak together.
A close-up selfie of two smiling men with their arms around each other's shoulders outdoors.
A man in a red sweater pushing another man in a wheelchair along an outdoor pavement with fair food stands in the background.
John skillfully carving across the face of a massive, breaking ocean wave under an overcast sky.
Two surfers in blue shirts standing on the wet sand, looking out at the ocean waves while holding their surfboards.
John pushing another person in a specialized beach wheelchair with large yellow wheels along the wet sand, with a long ocean pier in the background.
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John running along a paved coastal road during sunrise.
A group of people sitting in a circle on an outdoor terrace, playing instruments and singing together with the ocean in the background.
John participating in an outdoor fitness session on a lawn, facing another man who is jogging in place.
John wearing headphones and guiding a student's hands on a piano keyboard.
Two men talking in front of an indoor bouldering wall with colorful climbing holds.
A group of people sitting at green picnic tables outdoors in a wooded area while eating sandwiches and snacks.
John stands behind a seated man, both holding acoustic guitars, as they participate in a music wellness activity inside a museum-like setting.
Christina and John giving each other a high-five while exercising together near outdoor fitness bars.
Christina hanging from a pull-up bar while John stands nearby giving her a thumbs-up at an outdoor fitness park.
John and Christina smiling as they walk across a wooden suspension bridge with rope railings.
John and Christina smiling and looking into the distance while standing on a wooden bridge during sunset.
John wearing a wetsuit while helping a young girl balance on a green surfboard on the beach.

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John has worked with my son for many years. John is patient and flexible. He has been very intuitive in identifying my son’s changing needs over the years. John is trustworthy and dependable. The mentoring and experiences have all been rewarding.
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Cori Friend

John and my son have a genuine friendship, which I believe makes the mentoring and job coaching process really enjoyable for our son and effective in the end. John has encouraged personal growth & maturity and supported a lot of life experiences. John has worked with our son for better part of a decade as mentor, roomate, travel companion. They have actually traveled the world together!
John helps my son live a fun and meaningful life.
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Candace Humber

John has provided a wide range of services for our son for more that 20 years. From sports like basketball, gym sessions, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking & bodyboarding to music, art and social activities or just hanging out… the time always puts a smile on our son’s face.
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Edward Durfey

“John’s Life Design Program is great! He helped guide my 18 year old son into the perfect vocational development situation in a field he is passionate about. John coached & supported him the whole way!”

5
Dr Keeran Kumar

“John has worked with us for years & makes music fun for my son! He has helped him create community at the Museum of Making Music.”

5
Shari Sapp

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