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Goals · After surgery or PT

Stronger after surgery or physical therapy.

Recovering from an injury or surgery? We work closely with your physician or physical therapist for a smooth transition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars on Google88 reviews at Ivy · 62 at North

“They are excellent at helping folks with painful joints or in recovery from surgery.”

Pat Allinson · Ivy · Google review
Who it’s for

Getting back to an active life after injury or surgery can be a long road.

Our Bridge Program prepares you to make a full comeback.

  • Adults recovering from an injury or surgery and ready for the next step
  • People who have “graduated” from physical therapy and want to keep getting stronger
  • People training after a joint replacement, a shoulder injury or past injuries
  • Anyone who wants their trainer to work closely with their physician or physical therapist
  • ★★★★★Google review

    Success Studio has helped me work out more intelligently so I can reach my goals! I have gained muscle mass and strengthened areas of weakness. After suffering from multiple past injuries, I feel stronger and better able to tackle each day thanks to working out here. It is safe, clean and the staff is highly knowledgeable. If you're looking for a new fitness facility I cannot recommend enough!

    Brandon MIvy
Please note

We’re personal trainers, not clinicians: we don’t diagnose or treat. If you’re under a physician’s or physical therapist’s care, check with them before you start.

How we train it

Bridge the gap between PT and fitness

We know that pushing too hard too fast can aggravate your injury and could reverse weeks of progress you made in therapy.

3 months Bridge Program membership1–3 sessions a week, with unlimited facility access
  1. Step 01

    Book your free 1-1 session

    This first session gives you an opportunity to develop a strategy that is realistic and that you feel confident in following.

    Free · 1-1 · A realistic strategy

  2. Step 02

    Consultation and program design

    Initial consultation and individualized program design with a personal trainer (1 hour)

    Bridge Program · 1 hour · Individualized

  3. Step 03

    Working with your physical therapist

    Consultation before, during, and after program with your physical therapist/physician to discuss your needs and progress

    Before · During · After

  4. Step 04

    Training written for you

    Specialized exercises that will correct issues detected in assessment

    Corrective exercise · One-on-one attention

Reviews

After surgery and injury, in their own words.

5.0 on Google · 88 reviews at Ivy · 62 at North

Members’ own words about their own recovery. Results differ from person to person, and nothing here is medical advice.

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  • ★★★★★Google review

    If you've ever thought: my knees are creaky, my balance is a little unsteady, my strength isn't what I want it to be .... then you should check out Bill Burnett's Success Studio (BBSS). Most of us - myself included - go to the gym to work on flabby bellies and butts, tone those bi- and tri-ceps. But the best work is core and strength training. I am over 65 and joined a trainer-led semi-private group (4 people) with people my age and younger. I came in after a shoulder injury and they have been knowledgeable and sensitive in encouraging me to take on weights while adapting to (and increasing) my ability all the time. BBSS North is a smaller gym with a community feel to it. I recommend it whole-heartedly!

    Deena HurwitzIvy
  • ★★★★★Google review

    Success Studio is the best. A spotless environment with a great variety of equipment and a uniformly fantastic group of instructors—all of them pushing you to stretch yourself, while being encouraging, knowledgeable, and always good humored. Getting on a regular strength training program in a semi-private class has truly changed my life. When I first started at the gym I had a very painful shoulder that I feared needed surgery, and now (with a special shout-out to AZ who "loves" shoulders as well as the other trainers) all of the muscles around my shoulder have been significantly strengthened and I am completely pain free. There is an incredible camaraderie among the teachers and students—and a genuine feeling of being part of a family at Success. I can't recommend the place highly enough.

    Donna LuceyIvy
  • ★★★★★Google review

    This is the best gym I have ever experienced. The professional trainers are with you every minute, making sure you are using the right form and gauging your ability. You don't have to think about what to do next. They have it planned and the plan changes every month. You will NEVER be in a rut. My body has changed for the better over the past year, thanks to the Studio and when I injured myself, they were there every day to help get me back on track. They are able to manage every fitness level simultaneously. Most of all, everyone knows you and cares.

    Shelley TattersallIvy
  • ★★★★★Google review

    If you need or want high calibre professional, personal attention with your fitness objectives, Success Studio may well be what you're looking for. Owner Bill Burnett is a C'ville native with decades of professional training experience. The Success Studio staff is caring, knowledgable and competent. Whether you're recovering from an injury or just want to regain some of your old form, you'll find the help and support you need to get you where you want to be. I can recommend Success Studio enthusiastically and without reservation.

    Bill CassidyIvy
  • ★★★★★Google review

    Success Studio North has become a huge part of my life. I have osteoporosis and was advised by my doctor to take on full body weight training. Within weeks of working out here. I feel stronger and am definitely more fit. The instructors here are highly skilled, patient and they all have great senses of humor. I highly recommend Success Studio North.

    Virginia DonelsonNorth
  • ★★★★★Google review

    Awesome people who know how to help with our aches and pains, as well as our strength and conditioning ! Experts in their field, and such caring, fun people! Love this place !

    Carol WardIvy
Questions

What to know about the Bridge Program.

  • Is this physical therapy?

    No. We’re personal trainers, not clinicians.

  • Do you work with my physical therapist?

    Yes. The Bridge Program includes consultation with your physical therapist or physician before, during and after the program, to discuss your needs and progress.

  • When am I ready to start?

    Check with your physician or physical therapist first. This membership is appropriate for someone who is recovering from injury or surgery and is ready for the next step.

  • How long is the program, and how often will I train?

    Three months. Depending on your goals, we offer one, two or three personal training sessions per week.

  • How do I start?

    Book your free 1-1 session online or call North at (434) 284-7664 or Ivy at (434) 984-2277.

More goals

Other goals we train for.

What to expect

Our mission is simple: help you reach your goals.

Our personal trainers will work with you every step of the way!

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