Did you know?

We lose, on average, 10 pounds of lean muscle mass for every decade of adult life. With consistent strength training we can stop THE MADNESS!

Studio U fitness

offers small group strength training specifically designed with the purpose of focusing on your personal fitness goals and capabilities. If you’re looking for fitness classes and a functional strength trainer near Scranton PA, Studio U offers great options.

Studio U welcomes a wide range of clients whose desire is to put in the effort to:

  • Think, move, and feel better

  • Increase energy

  • Lose body fat

  • Gain strength and get lean

  • Increase metabolism

  • Be healthy

  • Increase bone density

  • Improve heart and mind health

  • Learn how to fuel your body

  • Increase confidence 

Meet RICHELLE EPSTEIN

WIth more than 20 years of personal training and coaching experience, I’m passionate about helping women become stronger, healthier, and more confident—both physically and mentally.

My approach goes beyond workouts. I specialize in strength training, functional fitness, nutrition, menopause-focused lifestyle coaching, and sustainable habits that help women build strength, resilience, and independence as they age.

My passion for women’s health is deeply personal. I became a young widow at 39 and raised four daughters as a solo parent. I also experienced the heartbreaking loss of my best friend—my mom—to ovarian cancer. These experiences changed my perspective on health and taught me how valuable it is to care for our bodies and minds throughout every season of life.

For me, exercise and lifting weights have been powerful tools for managing stress and supporting my mental health through some of life’s hardest times. I’ve seen the same impact in the women I’ve trained—strength training can build confidence, provide an emotional outlet, improve well-being, and remind us just how capable we are.

As the owner of StudioU, I want to create more than a place to work out. My goal is to build a supportive community where women feel comfortable, encouraged, and empowered to become stronger together.

I want women to discover their potential, take ownership of their health, and build the strength, confidence, and independence to thrive for years to come.

Strong body. Strong mind. Strong women.

Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer • Certified Functional Strength Coach • Pain-Free Performance Specialist • Barbell Rehab Specialist • Precision Nutrition Coach • Precision Nutrition Sleep, Stress & Recovery Coach

Meet Lisa judson

Lisa has been involved in the fitness industry for many years and understands the major benefits of consistent exercise and strength training. Like many of us that experience physical changes, Lisa has experienced a variety of health challenges through the years such as herniated disks and hypothyroidism. With consistent exercise and strength training she continues to be able to overcome these challenges and be the best she can possibly be! Lisa specializes in results-driven strength and conditioning as well as nutrition coaching. 

She lives it and loves it!

Credentials:
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)-Certified Personal Trainer
NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
Mike Boyle Strength-Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
Precision Nutrition-Certified Nutrition Coach
Living Fit-Kettlebell Instructor

Meet kim gabaldoni

Kim has over 25 years of personal weight training experience. She is passionate about helping others to reap the many benefits of consistent strength and conditioning workouts. She loves feeling happy, confident and strong and wants to help others feel the same way!

Kim has lived in the Clarks Summit community for 19 years. Having had her career in managing medical office practices, she understands the importance of moving our bodies and performing weight bearing exercises to increase lean muscle, bone density and to avoid unhealthy weight gain. “If you don’t use it, you lose it!”

Kim’s goal is to: “Help people who “hate” exercise to fall in love with fitness!”

Credentials:
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)-Certified Personal Trainer
NASM-Corrective Exercise Specialist
Precision Nutrition/PN1-Certified Nutrition Coach

Mission

To Create a positive and empowering culture by inspiring you to be in control of how you think, look, and feel.

Values

  • 1. Members

    Simply said, “It’s all about YOU!”

  • 2. Expertise

    We are committed to providing you with experienced fitness instructors who have attained industry-recognized certifications for your progress and safety.

  • 3. Process

    We understand the importance of setting goals, working hard, thinking differently, celebrating wins, utilizing set-backs, and HAVING FUN!

  • 4. Staff

    We believe in the development of people personally and professionally. We believe that staff should be cared for and empowered to advance within StudioU or elsewhere.

  • 5. Community

    We understand and appreciate the importance of being an encouraging and supportive community.

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