Fitness Programs

PT-Designed Training Programs

Supervised individual and small-group training programs that bridge the gap between rehabilitation and long-term strength, fitness, and independence.

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Not Your Average Gym

Built for Adults Who've Been Through Something

If you've had surgery, dealt with chronic pain, or avoided exercise because you didn't know who to trust with your body — you're exactly who we designed this for.

You've had surgery or an injury

Knee or hip replacement, rotator cuff repair, spinal fusion, ACL — our trainers are supervised by Doctors of Physical Therapy who know your history and build around it.

Regular trainers make you nervous

Most personal trainers have no clinical training. Here, every program is designed by a DPT and every trainer works under their direct supervision.

Big box gyms feel overwhelming

Our sessions are capped at 3 people. You get real attention, a familiar face, and an environment that feels safe — not intimidating.

You're 40–70 and want to stay active

This is the window where strength, balance, and cardiovascular health matter most. We help you build and maintain them with a plan designed for your body.

You finished PT but need more

Insurance stopped covering you but you're not done. This is the next step — bridging from 'good enough' to genuinely strong and independent.

You want accountability, not guesswork

Monthly PT check-ins, structured progression, and a team that knows your name and your goals. This isn't a gym membership — it's a program.

Why This Matters

With age, most adults experience gradual loss of muscle mass, strength, aerobic capacity, and movement confidence. Structured, progressive exercise can meaningfully reverse that decline.

Body Composition

Improve fat loss and lean mass to support metabolic health, mobility, and healthier aging.

Muscle & Strength

Build force capacity and resilience for daily function, tissue tolerance, and injury reduction.

Cardiovascular Fitness

Raise work capacity and endurance to improve energy, heart health, and activity tolerance.

How Every Program Begins

All fitness programs begin with an in-depth evaluation by your physical therapist — a movement assessment, body composition analysis, and review of your health history. This critical step, skipped by most personal trainers, ensures your program is safe, effective, and built around your body.

Step 1 Wellness Consult — $75
Step 2 DPT Pre-Fitness Evaluation
Step 3 Training Program
Required First Step

DPT Pre-Fitness Evaluation

A comprehensive 60–75 minute session with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Combines a full medical and injury history, movement and fitness testing, InBody body composition scan, and individualized program design — reviewed with you and your trainer before your first session.

$225
$150 after Wellness Consult
Functional movement & mobility screen
Baseline strength & stability testing
Cardiovascular fitness assessment
Balance, gait & posture analysis
InBody body composition scan
Individualized program design by your DPT
Program reviewed with your personal trainer
Monthly PT check-in framework established

Have an HSA or FSA? Funds may be applied toward this evaluation. Ask us for details.

Individual Training Programs

High structure, accountability, and progression — with monthly PT-supervised check-ins built in to every program.

2x / week · 8 sessions per month

6-Month Foundations Program

  • Monthly PT progress check-in included
  • Structured progression around your goals
  • Steady improvement and long-term consistency
$88per session
$704 / mo
Best Value
3x / week · 12 sessions per month

6-Month Strength & Conditioning

  • Monthly PT progress check-in included
  • Individualized strength & conditioning progression
  • Meaningful body composition and strength change
$80per session
$960 / mo
$20–70 less than most personal training

Not sure if these programs fit your schedule or lifestyle?

These formats are a starting point — not a rigid requirement. Personalized plans can be discussed with your physical therapist during your DPT Pre-Fitness Evaluation based on your individual needs, preferences, and availability. We're here to help everyone we can, in the best way possible.

Group Fitness Programs

Small group training (2–3 clients) grouped by similar needs and goals. Same PT-guided methodology — more affordable, with built-in accountability and community.

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Build. Stabilize. Progress.

Foundations

Building fundamental movement skills and gradually progressing into resistance training. Ideal for those newer to exercise or with injury history.

  • Movement quality & mobility work
  • Gradual resistance progression
  • Injury history welcome
  • PT-supervised milestones
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Stronger. More Durable. Independent.

Functional Strength

Improving muscle mass, strength, and long-term joint health. Supports durability, injury prevention, and maintaining independence over time.

  • Progressive strength training
  • Long-term joint health focus
  • Injury prevention strategies
  • Supports daily independence
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Energize. Condition. Transform.

Cardio & Metabolic

Improving cardiovascular health and metabolic fitness through aerobic and resistance training. Supports body composition, energy, and overall health.

  • Aerobic & interval conditioning
  • Metabolic fitness focus
  • Combined cardio + resistance
  • Energy & endurance gains

Group Pricing

2x / week

Group Membership — 8 sessions/mo

Two group sessions per week. A consistent, manageable schedule for steady progress.

$360/ month
Best value · 3x / week

Group Membership — 12 sessions/mo

Three group sessions per week. Maximum frequency for faster results and stronger accountability.

$400/ month

Group classes are subject to availability, since we do our best to match members with similar fitness level and goals.

Ready to Get Started?

Begin with a Wellness Consult or call us to find out which program is the right fit for you.