Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Premier Oakland Fitness Training Destination
Alison Roessler, founded by certified strength and conditioning specialist Alison Roessler, delivers personalized fitness solutions tailored to diverse client needs. With over two decades of experience, the company combines elite athletic expertise with a multi-trainer system to address goals ranging from athletic performance enhancement to sustainable weight loss. Located in Oakland, California, the 25,000 sq ft facility Truve offers private training, dynamic group classes, and virtual programs accessible globally. The team of certified professionals utilizes evidence-based methodologies, including strength training, Pilates, and nutrition guidance, to serve clients from beginners to professional athletes.Backed by a decade of local recognition as Oakland's premier fitness destination, the company emphasizes injury prevention, chronic pain management, and holistic wellness. Clients benefit from flexible training formats, including buddy sessions, corporate wellness programs, and international fitness retreats. The business maintains rigorous operational standards through 24-hour cancellation policies and continuous professional development. With a proven track record of transforming lives through fitness, Alison Roessler remains committed to delivering measurable results while prioritizing client safety and long-term health outcomes.
Services
Athletic Performance Training
Sustainable Weight Loss
Group Fitness Classes
Virtual Training
Workplace Wellness
Pilates Instruction
Corrective Exercise
Nutrition Coaching
Corporate Fitness Challenges
Youth Sports Training
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 20+ years developing athletes and general population clients
- Multi-trainer system with specialized expertise across fitness domains
- 25,000 sq ft Oakland facility with diverse training environments
- Ever-changing group fitness schedule prevents workout plateaus
- Virtual training accessible globally with personalized programming
Associations and certifications
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- TRX
- Zumba Strong
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
What people say
Best personal trainer
Look forward to workouts
Significant performance improvements
Transformative weight loss results
Outstanding facility variety
Services
Athletic Performance Training
Customized programs enhance athletic capabilities through sport-specific conditioning. Utilizing strength training, cardiovascular development, and biomechanical analysis, this service prepares athletes from middle school to professional levels. Expert coaching focuses on performance metrics like speed, agility, and injury prevention while incorporating nutritional guidance tailored to competitive demands.
Sustainable Weight Loss
Structured programs address significant weight loss goals through integrated fitness and nutrition strategies. Certified trainers implement progressive strength training, cardiovascular protocols, and behavioral modification techniques. The approach prioritizes joint stability and metabolic health during transformation, supported by complementary Pilates sessions to maintain musculoskeletal integrity throughout the weight loss journey.
Group Fitness Classes
Diverse classes combine functional training, metabolic conditioning, and mobility work for all fitness levels. Instructors modify exercises to accommodate individual capabilities while maintaining group dynamics. The ever-evolving curriculum prevents adaptation plateaus, utilizing equipment-based circuits, bodyweight challenges, and recovery-focused sessions to create comprehensive fitness development opportunities in a motivational environment.
Virtual Training
Remote training delivers personalized programming through digital platforms. Certified coaches provide real-time feedback during virtual sessions while assigning app-based homework for skill reinforcement. This service includes customized workout plans, progress tracking systems, and nutritional guidance accessible to clients worldwide, maintaining the same technical precision and accountability as in-person training.
Workplace Wellness
Customizable programs improve employee health metrics and workplace productivity. Services include on-site assessments, group training sessions, and wellness education focused on posture correction, stress management, and metabolic health. The corporate solutions reduce healthcare costs through preventive care strategies while implementing measurable fitness challenges to foster team cohesion and workplace vitality.
People
Alison Roessler
Owner & CEO
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with 20+ years experience. Former collegiate track athlete turned fitness entrepreneur. Developed multi-trainer system for personalized programming. Recognized Oakland's best trainer multiple times. Holds ACE certification and sports nutrition expertise.
John Ives
Personal Trainer
NASM-certified trainer specializing in technical strength training. Five years coaching 150+ clients using evidence-based methodologies. Focuses on compound lifts and movement pattern refinement. Emphasizes long-term strength development through progressive overload principles and proper form mechanics.
Benn Madison
Pilates Instructor
Balance Body certified Pilates instructor with personal 160lb weight loss journey. Specializes in post-rehabilitation movement therapy and functional mobility improvement. Integrates trauma-informed coaching techniques to support clients with physical and emotional challenges through reformer-based training programs.
Daniel Gargantilla
Stretch Therapist
Black Belt Tae Kwon Do practitioner combining martial arts discipline with fitness training. Expertise in low-back specialization and functional movement patterns. Utilizes yoga practices and indigenous wellness techniques to enhance mobility, agility, and overall longevity in clients seeking holistic physical development solutions.
Sara-Jean Bartky
Group Fitness Coach
NASM-certified trainer transforming personal running background into strength training expertise. Specializes in beginner progression models and women's fitness empowerment. Focuses on building confidence through progressive strength development while maintaining injury prevention protocols in high-intensity group training environments.
Questions
What training formats are available?
We offer private one-on-one sessions, buddy training, group classes, virtual coaching, and corporate wellness programs.
Do you work with beginners?
Yes, our trainers specialize in onboarding new exercisers with progressive programs tailored to individual fitness levels and goals.
What cancellation policy applies?
All sessions require 24-hour advance cancellation to avoid full session charges enforced uniformly across our trainer team.
Are virtual sessions effective?
Our virtual training maintains technical precision through real-time feedback and app-based homework assignments for optimal remote coaching results.
What special populations do you serve?
We train clients from 12 years old to seniors, including prenatal/postnatal individuals, post-rehabilitation cases, and professional athletes.
How are nutrition needs addressed?
Certified nutrition coaches integrate dietary guidance with training programs, focusing on sports performance fueling and sustainable weight management strategies.
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