STORIES
★★★★★
Susan
I’ve worked alongside Alex for seven years and have watched his talent in the Be Activated system grow steadily. With a strong foundation in massage therapy, his hands instinctively know the right pressure at the right time. But it’s more than just technique—Alex knows how to connect with a person’s system to spark real change.
He’s compassionate, funny, and at the same time unrelenting in helping you stay focused and move forward. He’s goal-oriented and makes sure each session counts. I’ve learned a great deal from him that’s influenced my own work.
★★★★★
Lisa
Alex brings deep skill, years of experience, and a rare quality of listening—both to his clients and to what their bodies are communicating. Working with him was transformative. He held a steady and safe space where I could face and release trauma that had been locked away for years.
What makes him different is how much he honors the body’s own healing pace. He doesn’t force anything but instead allows the work to unfold naturally. He’s deeply committed to this path and walks it himself, which brings a real sense of trust and integrity to every session. His care is precise, grounded, and deeply impactful.
★★★★★
Sam
Alex understands the Be Activated system better than anyone I’ve worked with. He knows how to meet you exactly where you are and guide you into the next step. He’s serious when it counts, playful when it helps, and seems to sense exactly what kind of support you need—even when you don’t.
He encourages curiosity and exploration with the shifts you feel on the table and pays close attention to subtle changes, both physical and emotional. Most importantly, he values your story and builds the work around that.
★★★★★
Michael
It’s been about a day since trying a new technique with Alex, and I’m feeling a clear difference—my breathing is smoother, energy steadier, and mental clarity much sharper.
Alex is world-class. He’s created a space where I’ve felt safe, seen, and heard. His intuition and attention to detail have helped me stay in tune with what my body needs as it changes.
As someone in my 30s dealing with long-term stress, depression, and anxiety, I can say Alex has been a key part of my healing. I’ve made meaningful progress because of his support, and I’m genuinely better for knowing and working with him.
★★★★★
Tom
I came into my second activation session looking for the same shift I experienced in the first breathwork, CNS reset, reawakening muscle groups. But what happened this time was deeper.
Alex and I have known each other for a while, but this was one of the first full sessions. For years, I avoided letting him work on a specific rib point because I was too ticklish. He knew that, and respected it. This time, with gentleness and acknowledgment, my system responded differently.
As I settled in, involuntary shaking began—quads, arms, chest. Then, unexpectedly, came the tears. No sadness going in, but something old and heavy moved through. Alex held space without judgment. Whether it was trauma or just stored stress, it surfaced and released. Afterward, I felt calm, light, and more at ease in my body.
★★★★★
Rickie
Four months ago, I was dealing with constant, intense muscle spasms. Tests came back normal, nothing worked—not even rest or muscle relaxers. I was tense, bracing all the time, and it was affecting my daily life.
Then I met Alex. In just a 10-minute session before a chiro adjustment, the spasm stopped. I booked a full session, walked in stiff and exhausted, and left pain-free—with my arms swinging and a smile on my face.
He taught me how to understand my body better and gave me tools I still use. Now, when pain returns, I don’t panic—I work with it. I’m sleeping better, my mood has lifted, and I feel more in control. Alex gave me more than relief—he gave me back a sense of agency
★★★★★
Sarah
As someone who holds space for others in my own healing work, it’s rare to find someone who can hold space for me. I’ve often felt like “too much.”
Alex met me with care, adjusting to what my nervous system needed in the moment. It became clear early on—this work isn’t just something he does, it’s something he lives.
In one recent session, I was invited to soften, to stay through discomfort with courage. And something shifted—deep patterns I’ve carried for years began to move.
It reminded me of what I already knew: our bodies hold stories. And with someone safe beside us, those stories can start to release.
★★★★★
Adam
I was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago. Six months in, I started having these intense waves of restlessness; I couldn’t sit still for more than a few minutes before pacing the house again. It was exhausting. Someone recommended I see Alex. I thought I’d get a massage, but he listened closely and suggested something else.
He recommended Be Activated, a method he specializes in. To me, it feels like untangling knotted neural pathways. Within two visits, I was noticeably more relaxed. His way of finding and releasing tension in my chest, back, and skull brought a sense of ease I hadn’t felt in months. The release is almost like a waterfall pressure melting away, leaving my body feeling reconnected, the way yoga can open new body-mind awareness.
His ongoing treatments, along with tools to use at home, have been an alternative to leaning solely on medication. It’s made a real difference—not just physically, but in helping me stay mentally steady through cancer and its side effects.
Alex’s work goes beyond technique. He meets you where you are, and in that space, something shifts. I highly recommend his help
★★★★★
Kelly
Alex is one of the most intuitive practitioners I’ve ever encountered. We connected remotely via a phone session, and within minutes of describing my lifelong challenges as an athlete, Alex was able to identify an imbalance that had been impeding my training for decades. He then guided me through a series of somatic cues and movements that helped me finally access my glutes and hip flexors after years of chronic tightness and weakness.
His approach was gentle yet steady, offering not only physical guidance but also cues to help me regulate my delicate nervous system in the process. In the days following our session, Alex checked in to ensure I felt empowered and supported in integrating this newfound access into my body.
Alex is kind, professional, intelligent, and deeply capable—but what impressed me most is his rare ability to truly see and hear you, guided by a sincere desire to help people feel whole in their bodies. I can’t recommend working with him highly enough.
About Me
Founded to serve high achievers stuck in survival mode, Activated Performance is a welcoming space where you can slow down, reconnect with your body, and feel safe making lasting change. I focus on personalized, body-first coaching, restorative hands-on work, and practical tools you can use in real life — so your progress feels natural, not forced.
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Alex Guillien
Be Activated Practitioner | Transformation Coach | Massage Therapist
34 13th Ave NE Suite B003, Minneapolis, MN
@activatedperformance