Our Studio’s Story

Yearly milestones and key achievements shaping the studio

  1. Studio Founded

    Launched to address high local gym dropout rates and isolation.

  2. Expanded Group Formats

    Added recovery and team HIIT classes based on member feedback.

  3. Community Milestone

    Our classes hit 100 active members for the first time.

  4. Technology Upgrades

    Introduced app-based class scheduling and real-time session feedback.

Meet the Trainers

Staff credentials and specialties

Asian woman head trainer

Sharon Lee

Lead Group Trainer

1
Group fitness programs

B.S. Exercise Science UCLA

City Wellness Gym

Key Skills

Form instruction
Progress tracking
Inclusive coaching

Methods

Evidence-based program design
Real-time movement correction

Certifications

ACE Certified Group Trainer
CPR & AED Safety Professional

Internationally-certified with focus on safe, adaptive programming for group settings.

Sharon draws on a decade of experience to tailor fitness routines, managing a safe, low-pressure atmosphere while advancing participant skills at any fitness level.

African American male cardio coach

Devon Brooks

HIIT & Cardio Coach

2
HIIT and circuit training

B.A. Kinesiology San Diego State

NextWave Fitness

Key Skills

Positive leadership
Technique coaching
Adaptable intensity

Methods

Interval group structuring
Motivational group coaching

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
CPR & AED Certified

Combines high-energy interval routines with an emphasis on long-term participation.

Devon motivates participants using evidence-based HIIT methods, making sure both beginners and athletic regulars can safely challenge themselves and track genuine improvement.

White woman mobility coach

Olivia Carter

Mobility Specialist

3
Mobility and recovery training

M.S. Physical Therapy USC

Restore Wellness Center

Key Skills

Mobility assessments
Personalized recovery
Safe class pacing

Methods

Gradual flexibility progressions
Functional movement analysis

Certifications

NATA Athletic Therapy
First Aid Specialist

Expert in recovery, stretching, and long-term injury prevention for group settings.

Olivia’s approach focuses on minimizing burnout and improving comfort for new clients, creating a class setting where safe, gradual mobility gains are visible.

Indian woman functional coach

Maya Singh

Functional Fitness Lead

4
Function-based group fitness

B.S. Human Performance Rutgers University

Uptown Wellness Studio

Key Skills

Group safety
Movement variety
Custom routines

Methods

Applied functional movement
Individualized progression planning

Certifications

NASM Group Exercise Specialist
First Aid, CPR & AED

Specialist in integrating practical movement and injury prevention for mixed-level groups.

Maya crafts group classes around functional strength and preventable risk, ensuring the widest possible accessibility without shortcuts or hype. Classes focus on real results, not unrealistic promises.

Mission, Vision, and Values for Group Success

Our Mission

Create lasting participation by emphasizing safety, realistic pacing, and support for every guest.

Our Vision

Enable all participants to find achievable progress without hype or exclusion.

Inclusiveness

Everyone is welcomed, no matter their fitness background or mobility.

Progress Focus

Personal improvement is tracked but not forced through pressure.

Member Safety

Workouts prioritize technique, guided modifications, and injury avoidance.

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