What elevate Health & Performance does

Elevate Health & Performance operates a private, appointment-only personal training studio at 1528 Walnut St #403 in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square. The studio targets adults aged 40 and older in the Center City market, with secondary programming for the 70+ cohort, and offers two core products: one-on-one personal training delivered by certified Exercise Physiologists, and small-group personal training led by CFSC-certified trainers. The service model is built around a "3-Step Proven Process" — free discovery call, movement-and-motion analysis-based personalized program design, and coach-supervised sessions — and is explicitly coach-only (no open gym access).

The business monetizes through subscription-based recurring revenue: biweekly small-group memberships (with 90-day session banking, 2–6 week pause windows, and 14-day cancellation terms) and individually quoted one-on-one packages. Revenue is supplemented by on-site massage therapy delivered by a collaborating Licensed Massage Therapist (Adam Raven / Revive Massage) and nutritional guidance from a consulting dietician (John Rickards). The studio employs approximately 12 staff across coaching, management, and support functions, is founder-led and bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), and uses a content-marketing- and local-SEO-driven funnel culminating in free discovery calls. No app, API, or AI/ML-driven product functionality is offered; the core differentiator is credentialed human coaching rather than technology.

Name

elevate Health & Performance

Legal name

Elevate Health & Performance

Website

https://elevate.health

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elevate Health & Performance is a private, appointment-only personal training studio in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, offering one-on-one and small-group training delivered by certified Exercise Physiologists to adults aged 40 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. One-on-One Personal Training Sessions: Private training sessions offered at a premium price point, with one-on-one attention from a certified personal trainer. Tailored to individual goals and fitness level. Sessions scheduled by appointment; no open gym access.
2. Small Group Personal Training Memberships: Biweekly recurring membership with small groups. Includes session banking (unused sessions can be banked for up to 90 days). Membership can be paused (2–6 weeks, max 4 pauses per year) or cancelled with 14 days notice.
3. Massage Therapy (Licensed Massage Therapist): Massage therapy services offered in collaboration with Adam Raven LMT, a licensed massage therapist who works on-site. Aims to complement training by improving recovery speeds and quality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elevate Health & Performance is a private personal training studio in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square that delivers coach-supervised One-on-One Personal Training and Small Group Personal Training to adults aged 40 and older. Services are delivered exclusively by appointment at a single physical gym location, with no open gym access. Each program begins with a free Discovery Call and uses movement and motion analysis to design individualized strength, conditioning, and mobility programs delivered by certified Exercise Physiologists.

Product overview

Elevate Health & Performance is a personal training studio in Philadelphia (Rittenhouse area) offering two core service products: One-on-One Personal Training and Small Group Personal Training. One-on-One Training provides individualized attention from certified Exercise Physiologists with movement analysis, while Small Group Training offers a more affordable semi-private experience with CFSC-certified trainers. A complimentary Discovery Call serves as the entry point to both programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-on-One Personal Training Individual personal training sessions where clients work one-on-one with a certified Exercise Physiologist. Each session is tailored to the client's specific goals and fitness level, with movement and motion analysis performed during evaluation to inform program design. Delivered by appointment only at the Philadelphia gym — no open gym access.
• Small Group Personal Training Semi-private training in small groups led by CFSC-certified trainers, based on individual needs and goals within a more social, cost-effective group setting. Includes a biweekly recurring membership with session banking (unused sessions valid up to 90 days), pause options (2–6 weeks, up to 4 pauses per year), and cancellation with 14 days notice. Dedicated sessions are also offered for clients aged 70+.
• Free Discovery Call Complimentary, no-pressure consultation with a coach to discuss fitness goals, assess needs, and recommend the best program (one-on-one or small group) before committing to training sessions. Serves as the primary lead-conversion mechanism for onboarding new members.
• On-Site Massage Therapy Massage therapy services delivered on-site at the Elevate gym by Licensed Massage Therapist Adam Raven, using a variety of modalities tailored to activities such as running, cycling, yoga, climbing, boot camps, and general health. Aims to complement training by improving recovery speeds and quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most people benefit from training 2–3 times per week (per FAQ)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Revive Massage (Adam Raven LMT)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAdam Raven, a Licensed Massage Therapist, operates in collaboration with Elevate Health & Performance. He provides massage therapy services on-site to complement clients' training programs, with a focus on recovery speeds, pre/post-workout recovery, and overall wellness. His approach uses a variety of massage modalities tailored to activities such as running, cycling, yoga, and climbing.
• John Rickards (Consulting Dietician)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJohn Rickards serves as a consulting dietician referenced in blog content. He provides nutritional guidance and recommendations to clients, including advice on protein consumption (recommending at least 90 grams of protein per day) and nutrition programs tailored to individual client needs. His expertise supports Elevate's functional strength training programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GYMGUYZ: Mobile and in-home personal training franchise bringing certified coaches directly to clients. Comparable premium coaching model aimed at adults who prefer private, customized sessions.
• F45 Training: Functional training franchise delivering coach-led group workouts in 45-minute sessions. Comparable boutique, small-group strength-and-conditioning model with scheduled class times rather than open access.
• The Exercise Coach: Boutique 1:1 and small-group strength training studios using technology-assisted resistance equipment. Closely comparable in coach-supervised, appointment-only model and focus on time-efficient, individualized workouts.
• Fitness Together: Franchise of private, one-on-one personal training studios. Same model of coach-supervised semi-private and 1:1 sessions in a small facility without open gym access, targeting clients willing to pay premium for individualized coaching.
• Orangetheory Fitness: Coach-led group fitness studios delivering structured, metrics-based workouts in small groups. Comparable in the appointment-based, coach-supervised group model, though with broader demographic targeting than Elevate's 40+ focus.

Broad incumbents

• Equinox: Premium multi-service fitness club with personal training, group classes, and wellness programming in major U.S. cities. Competes with Elevate for affluent urban adults seeking high-touch coaching, though at a much broader portfolio scale.
• Gold's Gym: Large incumbent fitness chain offering membership access, personal training, and group classes. Overlaps with Elevate's personal training offering but operates at much larger scale and serves all demographics.

Emerging players

• StretchLab: Assisted stretching and mobility franchise using certified practitioners in small studios. Comparable boutique, practitioner-led service targeting adults focused on mobility, recovery, and aging-well outcomes.
• Body20: EMS-based boutique personal training studios offering 20-minute coach-supervised sessions. Comparable premium, 1:1 small studio positioning, but uses electrical muscle stimulation rather than free-weight strength training.
• Club Pilates: Boutique reformer Pilates franchise offering small-group, instructor-led sessions. Comparable small-format group training model, but with Pilates modality rather than strength training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elevate-health-performance

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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