09/09/2026
5️⃣ years ago, The Union opened its doors.
But the story began earlier.
When COVID changed how we lived, worked, connected, and moved, I was fortunate to already be working from home. At the time, we had two young boys, 10 & 11, suddenly home too, and a newly established garage gym that allowed me to continue working safely with individuals and small groups.
That little garage gym became more than a place to work out. It became a place where people could keep showing up for themselves—and for one another—during a time when so much felt uncertain.
It also clarified something I had been feeling for a long time:
People needed more than a traditional gym.
They needed a space that felt safe, personal, welcoming, and supportive. A place where they could come as they were, connect with others, and find their own way to wellness.
The business grew, our space needed to grow, and The Union was born.
Today, those two little boys are much older—one is in college and one is a senior in high school. Time moves quickly.
And when I look around The Union today, I’m reminded that this place has never been built by one person.
It has been shaped by every client who trusted us, every team member who shared their gifts, and every colleague, mentor, friend, and family member who encouraged me and reminded me to keep going.
So much has changed since that little garage gym, but the heart of why we started hasn’t.
To create a safe, welcoming, individualized space where people can feel supported, improve their health, connect with others, and discover their own way to wellness.
This Thursday, we celebrate 5️⃣ years.
I’m incredibly grateful for what has been, for everyone who has been part of this beautiful wild ride, and for what comes next.
Here’s to the next chapter. 🤍
