I cannot recommend this gym enough! My daughters experience at Spectra was amazing. All of the staff were incredibly patient and supportive of my child’s needs. They were very loving, and my daughter was always so excited to see her teachers. The owner, Karissa, is flexible and very empathetic. We’re currently on a break from gymnastics, but hope to have my child back in this gym soon. Overall the experience exceeded my expectations!

Spectra is amazing for children with disabilities. It has helped my daughter with optimal physical function and helped her mental well being. This has given her much more opportunity as schools don’t offer exercise for children with disabilities. It has helped tremendously with her emotional growth and a lot of it is due to the owner Karissa. She is a breath of fresh air and the most positive person with a heart of gold. I can’t say enough great things about Spectra and the staff. Exercise and mental stimulation is so important for humans and this is the perfect and safest place to find it.

Our 4yo son started at Spectra Gymnastics about 3 months ago and it has done wonders for him and for us as a family. He had a bit of a motor delay since infancy, but the gap seems to already be closing between him and his peers, and he is showing more confidence in what he can do. Even more importantly, he is learning to set his own and follow his own and others limits and follow instructions, which has been a struggle with his ASD. He really bonds with his teacher and is so excited to go to gymnastics each week. Best of all, he really gets his energy out in that super fun gym, because its hard for us parents to keep up with him every day!

SO much love for Spectra. My 4 yo attended their kinder prep program and absolutely loved it. He had never been to a childcare setting before and the transition was seamless. Staff are fun and friendly with excellent communication to parents. It was so nice to see my kiddo smiling before and after class. He has grown so much in this program and I feel confident in his ability to transition to a larger class size setting in the future. Thank you, Spectra :)

This place has great classes with the most amazing staff! The teachers really develop strong bonds with these kids and have a lot of knowledge about all kinds of special needs. Our son is not on the spectrum, but has other special needs which the staff has been incredible dealing with. Our son has LOVED his experience here! Highly recommended!

Spectra is a wonderful gym! The equipment is really unique and fun. The atmosphere is inviting and the staff is patient and awesome. Highly recommend giving it a try. My kid can’t get enough of the classes!

We have been going to Spectra for several years, we have participated in several of their classes, and have had several birthday parties there as well. We love Karissa and know that she is very selective about her staff. We trust she makes good decisions based on our kids needs and abilities. We ALWAYS recommend Spectra to anyone and everyone!

We are so glad that weve found Spectra Gymnastics and their array of services. The instructors are attentive and friendly. My daughter loves going to Fostering Friendships, and weve booked birthday parties as well.

The crew here is very welcoming and supportive. I have two boys that attend, one neurotypical and one ADHD, and they both absolutely LOVE coming to Spectra. Its so wonderful to have a place where they can find success, learn coping skills, and have the best time with all of their new friends! We are very thankful for Spectra :)

Such a wonderful resource for our family; our kids love going to camps at Spectra and we love seeing them learn and grow through the experiences they have here.

This establishment is very clean & professional . Miss kim.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Karissa for many years professionally & I couldn’t be more grateful for the wisdom, insight & experience she has shared with me and our entire children’s movement industry. Her work with children on the spectrum and for those with more specialized needs is ground breaking, effective, insightful and truly remarkable! Her love for children, her fair & outstanding business practices, and her overall contagiously positive energy are all reasons I would recommend her at 5 stars!!!!

Our son has gone to Spectra since they opened and we absolutely couldnt recommend it enough. Karissa helped us so much be it learning gymnastics, patience and taking turns, recognizing emotions and communicating them with us, spacial awareness and body control, I could go on and on. Karissa and Spectra have been an invaluable addition to our lives and you wont regret sending your children here for fun and learning. ❤️

Spectra Gymnastics is a wonderful program for children. Caring and knowledgeable coaches always make sure every child feels how important they are. They are set up to celebrate success... progressing physically at their own pace - safely with encouragement. I strongly recommend Spectra Gymnastics!

Have organized several field trips here for my class! The kids I work with are impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities. The field trips are specifically tailored to our special needs, the staff are highly trained in research based social skills methodology, and our kids have so much fun every time! Several of my students have gone on to join classes at Spectra and have loved it! Grateful for this venue and the authentic social experience it provides for my students! 🙏🏽💗

My Son has downs and LOVED going to gymnastics. The staff is amazing, price is right. The owner is cool and great with every students individual needs

I discovered this gym a few months ago for my nephew and cannot believe the progress he has made. The staff are extremely patient and attentive. Place is clean and professional. Karissa was so helpful throughout our original enrollment process and continues to be whenever we are there. Wish they had an option for 6 stars!

The work that the instructors do at Spectra Gymnastics is nothing short of amazing. The owner, Karissa, and her staff have huge hearts and are dedicated to helping children every step of the way. I highly recommend this gym!

This place is amazing, so glad we found it for our family. The staff is very helpful, patient, and excellent at communicating with us and our kids. We couldnt be happier with the programs and cant wait for summer camp.

Very clean facility with TONS of great developmental activities to keep your kiddo growing and learning! The owner Kerissa is amazing to work with. The fees are very reasonable which is a bonus 😊 highly recommend

We come here for open gym on Saturdays from 9-12. Our 3 year old son who is on the spectrum loves it. They have all kinds of cool stuff to run around on, jump, climb, swing, etc. The staff are always really friendly and nice. They limit the amount of kids in there at one time, which is really nice and prevents it from becoming too crowded. Spectra has been a great spot to let our boy play (especially when its raining and we cant go outside) and for us to meet and talk with other parents with kids on the spectrum.

Spectra Gymnastics, from my perspective as a global childrens activity center consultant, is one of the most unique, authentic, progressive and effective services available for autistic children and their families. The innovative combination of ABA therapy principles, gymnastics as a skill-building tool, and social play works wonders for the children. I have viewed private, semi-private and group classes at the Spectra main site in Portland, Oregon on many occasions, and the consistent and high degree of care and focus on the children by these professionals is heart-warming. The owner and founder, Karissa Johnson, has spoken at the national level in both the USA and Australia, spreading the word about Spectras approach. Definitely a 5-star business with 5-star people and a 5-star mission.

Amazing place for your children. Amazing and knowledgeable staff that CARES about the kids and the parents. I would highly recommend it

Karissa is one of the sweetest and patient women I have ever met. Very knowledgeable and would trust her in the care of my children anytime.

I took my grandson to the open gym & he had the best time👌🏼 The facility was welcoming, clean, organized & we experienced a FUN, safe place to play, learn & share experiences with other children. Such a beautiful place for ALL children ❤️

Karissa, the owner has a heart of gold, she’s sweet, professional and caring, i’ Been known her for years . She loves children and put so much passion in this.

Would highly recommend! The team and equipment at Spectra Gymnastics creates a dynamic, interactive experience!

The owner is very friendly and offers many unique and helpful services for the Autistic community.

Unorganized, unfriendly and disappointing.About 2 years ago we scheduled an intake with owner, she wasnt there, didnt let anyone else know there was one scheduled, and didnt bother to notify me that she wasnt going to be there at all. The two classes we attended were chaotic. There were 3 instructors for one class, and no clear indication as to what they were having the kids do, some were wandering around and others tuned out early on.I hope they have themselves better organized now, because the amount of money they charge is ridiculous for the experience we had

This is a local treasure because of the services they provide. At Spectra Gymnastics they care for their clients and they go above and beyond what would be expected. They are professional, polite, and friendly. The staff there is knowledgeable, patient and welcoming.

Great place for kids of all ages and all abilities! The staff are kind and encouraging and extremely knowledgeable. There is something here for everyone. Give it a try and see!

Spectra Gymnastics is nothing less than wonderful! The owner, instructors, space and programs available make this facility a choice you won’t regret!

My autistic grandson, now 5 years old, has had many breakthroughs in speech and behavior because of the excellent instruction he received from Karissa and get team.

Great facility, well run, organized, knowledgeable, and helpful staff!

There was an annoying preteen boy who appeared to be the son of the woman working the reception desk all up in everyone’s business. He nearly kicked a ball off my head twice, twice belched in my wife’s ear, and just generally annoyed the bejesus out of darn near every patron in the place. 4 stars minus the annoying know it all.

Knowledgeable, professional, and passionate staff!

Excellent place with fantastic pricing

Terrible communication, poor business practices.

Caring and compassionate