Our Story
From Italy with a PURPOSE
After a few years of thinking about how we could use our expertise to help people improve their quality of movement, and therefore quality of life, we came up with this idea.
We decided to open The Good Place Gym in a simple, bright, clean and friendly setting, to offer our clients services that focus on achieving physical and mental well being. In our stress and judgment free gym, working out becomes a delightful way to take care of yourself.
Our Team
Dunia - Owner and Coach
Our Coach Dunia earned a degree in Physical Education at the Istituto Superiore di Educazione Fisica in Florence, Italy in 1991. Since her graduation, she has been furthering her knowledge through seminars and classes to keep herself updated in all facets of physical education.
She has a 30 years experience in training children, teenagers and adults in multiple track and field disciplines. Her athletes have won over 50 titles in Regional Championships and two of them became National Italian Champions in junior categories.
Dunia has also worked as a soccer athletic trainer for multiple years for teams of children and teenagers.
As a Physical Education teacher, she’s taught children in kindergartens and elementary schools as well as teenagers in middle schools and high schools.
She has successfully trained many people for the required fitness tests to join the Italian Armed Forces.
Dunia also has specialized certificates in physical activity for elderly individuals and has held courses for elderly people in Italy.
In her scholastic and sport experience, she has coached many kids and teenagers with various disabilities, contributing to reaching their prefixed goals.
Elena - Owner and Manager
Elena graduated com laude from an Italian scientific high school.
She holds certificates in Digital Marketing from the University of Colorado Boulder and in The Science of Exercise from the University of California, Irvine.
Drawing from her diverse background, Elena has also trained at multiple acting academies and intensives, enriching her with a unique perspective that she applies across all facets of her life.
Non-discrimination Statement
The Good Place Gym - La palestra italiana complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), age, disability, or sex, (including sex characteristics, including intersex traits; pregnancy or related conditions; sexual orientation; gender identity, and sex stereotypes). The Good Place Gym - La palestra italiana does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.