Gainesville  ·  Jacksonville Beach
APEX · RITUAL · yoga pod
Radical wellness, done collectively
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Our Story
THE
RAD
IDEA

Rae, Alex, and Dan.
the founders of
The RAD Collective
and the studios within it.

We all know we should prioritize our well-being. Finding the right place to do it, with the right people, can be the hard part.

So we built something different.

The RAD Collective is three brands, one philosophy, and a community of people who understand that how you take care of your body is the most radical thing you do.

Radical isn't just a word we chose. It's the standard we hold. Each brand on its own changes something. Together, they change everything.

RAD also stands for Rae, Alex, and Dan, the three founders who believed we all deserve a wellness destination built with real intention. So we built it. Together.

This is that place.

Not a franchise. Not a license agreement. Not a business someone handed us a playbook for. Every brand here was built from our own hearts, our own passions, and an unshakable belief that this community deserves better than what already existed.

The letters won't change. The collective will. Gainesville is where we built it. Jacksonville Beach is where it travels, with Courtney O'Donnell, our partner who co-owns and operates APEX Jax Beach. Our expansion is born from a desire to continue what we are passionate about and deliver our exceptional community experience to more people.

Launching August 11th

ONE APP.
ALL THREE BRANDS.

Get ready for our new RAD app, launching August 11th. One app, all three brands. Book and manage your account more easily, and toggle between APEX, RITUAL, and yoga pod without ever logging out.

Book every class and contrast therapy session in one place
Toggle between brands without switching apps or logins
One account, one app, one place to manage it all
The Philosophy

We believe that how you take care of your body is the most radical thing you do. Not radical as in extreme. Radical as in fundamental.

At The RAD Collective, we've built three distinct experiences around the belief that movement, recovery, and mindfulness aren't separate pursuits. They're one practice. When you train with intention, recover with purpose, and move with community, something shifts. That shift is what we're here for.

The Symbol

THE FLOWER
OF LIFE

The RAD Collective is three studios, three founders, and one community, held together by the same standard and the same people.

Our logo is the Flower of Life, one of the oldest symbols humans have drawn. In sacred geometry it represents unity: the belief that nothing exists in isolation. Every circle is whole on its own, but the flower only appears where they overlap.

That's the whole idea. Three complete practices, each one enough on its own. Community is what forms where they overlap.

The Studios
FIND YOUR
PRACTICE
APEX
Pilates by
Strength & Conditioning

Where you build strength, push limits, and show up for yourself. Pilates-based performance training built for every body.

RITUAL
Contrast Therapy by
Sauna & Cold Plunge

Finnish sauna and cold plunge, done with intention. The place where your body recovers and your mind resets.

yoga
Yoga & Fitness by
Flow, Fit, Hot & Yin

The place to breathe, move, and find your center. A yoga community built on consistency, warmth, and real connection.

From Our Community
IN THEIR WORDS
★★★★★
I've been going to APEX since October 2024, and it has become one of the most consistent and rewarding parts of my routine. The teachers are incredibly motivating and make every class feel supportive... I always leave feeling stronger and proud of what my body can do. This studio has truly helped me fall in love with fitness as someone who had never worked out at all beforehand.
Melina H.
★★★★★
I have been doing APEX for a little over 2 years and cannot recommend it enough. From the instructors to the overall vibe of the classes, it really is my favorite reformer pilates I have ever done. The staff is so friendly and welcoming to everyone; they really have a great community... no matter your experience level, APEX is there to give you a fun, challenging workout!
Avery B.
★★★★★
I absolutely LOVE Yoga Pod! I moved to Gainesville in August, and it has become such an incredible community for me... The instructors are supportive, the classes are consistently excellent, and the welcoming community keeps me coming back. I can't recommend Yoga Pod highly enough!
Jennifer G. yoga pod
★★★★★
Yoga Pod was an amazing time for me right when I needed it... They are exceptionally kind & supportive staff that always made me feel like I could finish my class even if I was having low energy. The studios themselves are so peaceful & clean and welcoming... It's a great spot to meet fellow Gainesville / UF students. I could not recommend Yoga Pod more to beginners, intermediates, and advanced yoga lovers.
Leah L. yoga pod
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