WerkHaus Fitness Studio

Fantastic experience: Sophie has changed my perspective on RMTs and their expertise - you can say I am now spoiled and have VERY high standards. Sophie is more than just a massage therapist for me. She has been my physio, rehab, coach and therapist! I came to her with upper back pain and, since I have been seeing her my pain has almost disappeared. She has also recommended some great programs for me to join to help me throughout my journey with my new injuries and has provided resources, tools and fitness plans which has allowed for my healing journey to be this successful. Sophie is remarkable at what she does. She has a gift and I cannot recommend her enough!

Fantastic experience: Google Review for Sophie at WerkHaus Wellness ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sophie at WerkHaus Wellness is absolutely phenomenal! From the moment you walk into WerkHaus, you’re greeted with a serene and welcoming environment that immediately puts you at ease. And then there’s Sophie—her expertise and care take the experience to a whole new level. Not only is she an exceptional massage therapist, but she also incorporates acupuncture into her therapy sessions, creating a truly holistic and transformative experience. Sophie takes the time to understand your needs and combines her massage techniques with acupuncture to target problem areas and provide deeper relief. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, tension, or just need to unwind, she tailors every session perfectly. The WerkHaus space is beautifully designed—modern, clean, and tranquil—making it the perfect setting for Sophie’s incredible work. Her attention to detail, knowledge of anatomy, and calming energy make every visit a rejuvenating experience for both body and mind. If you’re looking for a wellness practitioner who goes above and beyond, Sophie is the one to see. Her unique combination of massage therapy and acupuncture is a game-changer. Thank you, Sophie, for your extraordinary care!

Fantastic experience: TL;DR: Zac, without exaggeration, resolved my 17-year battle with chronic back pain through expertly guided personal rehabilitation training. ---- I wanted to publicly share this story for anyone going through something similar as it is easy for me now as I've recovered: In 2007, a mountain biking accident herniated my T11-T12 vertebrae, and caused whiplash with over two months of continuous dizziness and nausea. In 2012, a snowboarding fall in Vancouver herniated my L4-L5 (minor) and L5-S1 (moderate protrusion), leading to six months of sciatica down my leg. These combined injuries resulted in chronic back pain that impacted every aspect of my life, especially sleep. Any physical activity would exacerbate the pain, which migrated between my lower and upper back. Over the years, I consulted more than 50 practitioners—RMTs, acupuncturists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, and more. Weekly chiropractic treatments became a crutch, and physiotherapy fell short as it only addressed isolated areas each session. When a friend with similar back issues recommended Zac at Werkhaus, I decided to give it one last shot. Zac’s approach was a game-changer. With a background in physical therapy and exercise physiology, he focuses on holistic rehabilitation and recovery through personal training. We started with a 12-week mesocycle centered on stability exercises like rows, planks, and Pallof holds. Training three times a week was challenging, but Zac’s program was thoughtfully designed. The sessions alternated and targeted different muscle groups, allowing me to stay active without aggravating injuries. Trusting Zac and the process was the turning point. Rehabilitation wasn’t without setbacks. Around week 20, attempting barbell back squats caused a severe flare-up in my T12. Historically, such episodes would take six weeks and multiple chiropractic visits to recover. With Zac’s acute rehab exercises, I calmed the inflammation in 4-5 days and resumed training. Zac’s adaptability was remarkable. He adjusted my program to remove barbell back squats, focusing on strengthening adjacent muscle groups such as doing overhead presses, lateral raises, and transitioning from Zercher to Safety bar squats. Months later, with improved strength and stability, we reintroduced barbell back squats without issues. This is a testament to Zac's creativity and ability to adjust the program on demand to suit my body dynamics! The Results: By the end of 2024, I went from a hopeless couch potato to a virtually pain-free, active individual. I achieved personal records of a 200 lb deadlift, 185 lb squat, and 135 lb bench press—all in just one year! I also have not been to a chiropractor since March 2024 and RMT sessions are now optional - saving a lot of money. Zac’s expertise, adaptability, and holistic approach to rehabilitation are unparalleled. I highly recommend Zac and the team at Werkhaus Fitness Studio for anyone seeking rehabilitation and training.

Fantastic experience: Werkhaus has been a game changer for my family. Our trainer, Anna, has been so thoughtful in crafting an exercise plan that feels challenging but attainable - all in service of taking a sustainable approach to fitness. After six months, I feel noticeably stronger and healthier - and for the first time in ages, I look forward to my workouts. Thanks so much to Werkhaus and Anna for creating an accessible and supportive space for your clients.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love this place! The workout lessons with Zach have been a game-changer for me. He is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also one of the kindest and most supportive coaches I've ever worked with. Every session feels tailored to my needs, and I always leave feeling stronger and more confident. If you're looking for a welcoming environment and a coach who truly cares about your progress, this is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: It has been a great experience learning from and working alongside Zac. Our collaboration on Sisters in Power has been incredibly successful. Zac and his team have consistently been warm and supportive whenever I've joined the space. I'm excited to continue working with Zac and his team in the future.

Fantastic experience: Had a great workout experience with the kind and thoughtful trainer Zac

Fantastic experience: Came here to rehab my knee after I fell on it during basketball. Team was great and professional

Fantastic experience: impressive attention to every detail in both a technical and design sense — the facility is thoughtfully maintained, all-inclusive, suitable for a wide range of training styles, accommodating, well-services, and most significantly, informed by the latest developments in wellness. the owner and his team are exceptionally skilled, helpful, and open to learning alongside you. there is an overall air of positive growth, continued improvement, and humility, which makes for an invigorating yet refreshing visit on each occasion — for context, i participated in the Sisters in Power strength training program spanning multiple, consecutive weeks in the spring and summer of 2024. highly recommend this collaborative program in addition to all WerkHaus currently offers. looking forward to continuing my engagement with this lovely community of strong and spirited fitness-lifestyle devotees. respects!

Fantastic experience: I look forward to my Fridays with Anna at Werkhause. It's a friendly space and everyone is super kind ! Since joining this studio I've have become accountable to my body and health because I finally have the support I really need.

Fantastic experience: The place to be for a workout! The team is so good at tailoring their program for the clients, I saw a huge difference in just a few weeks.

Fantastic experience: Best boutique fitness studio in Toronto. Zac is the best

Fantastic experience: My partner and I have been working out at WerkHaus with Anna since April. Anna is an awesome trainer who brings lots of energy to our workouts. She always pushes us to level up and has a depth of knowledge about training strategies and exercises. I would 100% recommend her if you are looking for a trainer! The WerkHaus gym is has everything that you need and they regularly update their equipment. It’s always clean and organized and the team is super friendly. You should join

Fantastic experience: Training at Werkhaus with Annamaria is a highlight of my week. She makes the workouts challenging, informative, and fun. She’s responsive to my interests and how I might be feeling each day. The program she and Zach created keeps me focused on my goals while working in variety and interest. The gym is a friendly place where I felt at home, despite not having done much of this before and being way older than everyone else. Zach is a superb resource on all things fitness. He devised a cardio program that helped get me to the top of the CN tower. Sophie, the physical therapist really produces results and I appreciate that she and Annamaria coordinate on my training and therapy. I am delighted to have this great facility in my neighbourhood and highly recommend the gym and Annamaria.

Fantastic experience: I've known Zach for about 20 years now and he's an amazing trainer. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I like going to my gym but I LOVE coming to WerkHaus. There's something special about this place for an intimate workout session. Cleaner than any gym you could go to and Zac and his team are very accommodating and helpful. This place is gem this side of Toronto.

Fantastic experience: Super professional staff willing to help you improve your health and condition. Coach was very knowledgeable and help me overcome my injury very fast.

Fantastic experience: Zac and Sophie are both amazing at what they do, and this is such a welcoming space! I first discovered WerkHaus in the depths of the pandemic. Being able to book the space for private workout sessions became a lifeline that kept me going through all the lockdowns. When things opened back up, I kept going to WerkHaus because of the amazing environment and people. Zac has taught me so much about strength, conditioning, and physio, and will meet you where you're at. He has played a huge role in me now being able to squat 220 lbs and deadlift 300 (!!). Sophie is honestly the best RMT I've ever worked with. My schedule and life no longer allow me to do my daily workouts at WerkHaus, but I miss it all the time, and I still go see Zac and Sophie for physio needs!

Fantastic experience: Zach has been my physiotherapist for years now. He is knowledgeable, experienced and very kind. Every single time I feel something wrong with my body I immediately visit Zach. I recommend him to my skeptic athlete friend who pulled a muscle or something and that friend was very surprised by the care he got. (Zach explained what had probably happened, why and what they were going to do to work on that). I highly recommend this place :)

Fantastic experience: I've been fortunate to have Zach as my physiotherapist and trainer for years and every injury (sports or otherwise) that I've ever had is gone and I'm stronger and pain free all thanks to Zach. Couldn't recommend a more knowledgeable, kind and motivating trainer than Zach!

Fantastic experience: Amazing team, definitely recommend for all fitness needs!

Fantastic experience: I have been training at WerkHaus for 3 years and love it. The space is always neat and organized. The bathroom is clean and stocked with cute products like mini hand creams and mints! The instructors, RMT and owner are all really knowledgeable, helpful and encouraging. Upstairs they have two reformers, yoga mats and plants - perfect for some pilates! Parking isn't too bad, they have a small lot out front and a big parking lot for Cafe Spaccio across the road. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've been going here for a year now and its been the most consistent I've been able to go to any gym. The ability to book an hour block makes the space feel completely my own and I feel like I can escape from the world for a bit while getting a solid work out. No lining up for equipment and a phenomenal space. Beyond that the trainers and massage therapist have been able to help me with correcting so much from a previous surgery. I am very grateful for their kindness and guidance in my progression.

Fantastic experience: Some of the best workouts that I have done.. thank you Werkhaus!

Fantastic experience: I love working out at Werkhaus. Zac is building a community of trainers and clients who are passionate about self-improvement and as a healthcare practitioner, the evidence-based approach to exercise physiology really resonates with me. The space also looks great and it’s nice to use high end equipment including reformer Pilates machines. Zac has transformed my husband from a couch potato to a much stronger and more confident version of himself in only a few months. Truly do love to see it!

Fantastic experience: Had a great time at WerkHaus!!! Zac is an amazing coach and we can’t wait to go back

Fantastic experience: Amazing community! Very passionate staff and an amazing gym. This is such a great place where everyone is welcome and no matter your skill level you get great advice that can help you reach your goals and also find confidence in yourself. I can't recommend this place enough! Zac has helped me not only with movements and exercises but also helping me think from different perspectives and that's really helped me along my journey. Totally check them out, such great vibes!

Fantastic experience: This gym is a phenomenal spot for training and also private Pilates! The space is perfect with all the equipment you need for a solid workout! I recommend WerkHaus to everyone I talk to!

Fantastic experience: Loved every second of my experience at WerkHaus! It made me feel like I could actually go through a full workout without any interruptions (the privacy is something I will never forget). Zach is also one of the most motivating people I’ve ever met. He is an incredibly hard working person and once I met him I could immediately tell he just wanted me to succeed in both my physical and mental journey through! I strongly recommend this spot to anyone wanting to actually ENJOY a workout!

Fantastic experience: Amazing spot! Zach is extremely knowledgeable and provided numerous fitness exercises that have helped me reach my body goals, as well as recovery of injuries I have had with my groin and knee.

Fantastic experience: An amazing place to work out! I go here often and the staff are super friendly, and it's always clean and well kept. Great choice if you want to work out solo or with a friend in a private setting

Fantastic experience: Fantastic team running this gym. It’s nice and low key, and the private rentals allow me to exercise at my own pace without worrying about equipment availability. Has everything most people will need, and the team continues to adding new equipment / machines. Just great, exactly what I was looking for :)

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended place! Very professional staff! Especially Zac! It's my first time trying Pilates, really like it!

Fantastic experience: Love this gym and the location. Had a great experience while training with Angela for about a year. The gym provided everything we needed in a clean and positive environment. Good selection of equipment and weights including reformers! The owner is extremely knowledgeable and along with my trainer I was able to overcome some pain/ injuries I was experiencing. Love this gym and can’t wait to be back!

Fantastic experience: WerkHaus Fitness Studio is such an amazing and comforting workout space. They have all the necessary equipment you need and all the staff and clients are super friendly.

Fantastic experience: Zac is the best trainer in the city!

Fantastic experience: Extremely professional, amazing advice and excellent trainers - if you are looking for gym on the west side then WerkHaus is definitely the place. Diverse equipment selection, they offer many different services and if you are looking to do a specific type of training, between the team they will definitely have the skill set for what you are looking for - if I lived closer I’d be there everyday!

Fantastic experience: I trained for a year with Zach and Cici and can’t recommend WerkHaus enough! I would have continued with them if I hadn’t had to leave the city. Zach’s personalized training plan completely changed my approach to exercise & movement (which is now 100% integrated into my life), healed my knee problems, got me to really think about my diet, and opened me up to so many new athletic pursuits (including competing in a dance comp). With WerkHaus I achieved many seemingly impossible goals with consistency and ease! Zach also worked so well with my mom to help her shoulder problems disappear - showing us clearly that bespoke training can be transformative at any age. Amazing space, great concept for modern movement challenges, incredible team, and truly positive vibes!

Fantastic experience: Amazing!! Zacc is a great coach.

Fantastic experience: WerkHaus is an exceptional space for all kinds of training and physio. The gym itself in the Junction area isn't too large and intimidating, yet has everything you could need and more. As for the staff, each and every trainer is patient, knowledgeable and always happy to guide me through my workouts. Looking forward to achieving more goals with their help!

Fantastic experience: Zach is a wonderful person to work with!! Great company

Fantastic experience: Best!

Fantastic experience: I recently discovered Werkhaus for a photoshoot, and it turned out to be a fantastic location. Not only is it a great spot for photography, but it also offers a private and clean environment for working out. The idea of having gym dates here is brilliant; the machines are well-maintained, making it a top choice for fitness enthusiasts.

Fantastic experience: Best fitness studio in the city by far. Coach Zach is a natural at what he does and will make you feel progress towards your goals every time in a safe, comfortable space. Everyone at this studio is amazing and could not recommend Werkhaus more.

Fantastic experience: When I messaged them on Instagram to inquire about an assessment, I said I'm "allergic" to typical exercise regimens and environments – I've always hated going to the gym, and working out around other people. Never felt like I could make any progress and couldn't stick to any programs. Zac and his gym have totally changed my life. In four months my relationship with my body has been completely transformed and at 41 years of age I'm in the best shape of my life, by far. I've focused on functional training that builds strength and flexibility while improving my VO2 max level over 25%. Zac's a very easy guy to talk to and hang out with, and he pushes me without being an abrasive a-hole about it. He loves to geek out on the science of exercise physiology and it's great to learn about how and why our bodies behave the way they do. His dog Soju is the coolest. Training with Zac in his gym is by far the best investment I've ever made.

Fantastic experience: Amazing gym in the Roncesvalles area. Zac and Sophie was very knowledgeable and helpful in my knee recovery. The space was also spacious and has all the equipments you’ll need for a great workout/session. Highly recommend to anyone looking to recover from their injuries or just working out in general.

Fantastic experience: Zac is a fantastic trainer/physio. His personalised rehab and strength training exercises have done wonders in both the recovery and ongoing prevention of my chronic ankle issues. Would recommend his services to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been consistently training, Physiotherapy & massage therapy at werkhaus for the past 3 years. Coach Zac ensures every training session is effective & meeting my fitness goals. Sophie the massage therapist has the best hands in finding your problem areas and massaging them out. She has fixed my neck after many failed attempts from other RMT’s. I recommend Werkhaus to anyone that asks for Physio & training. Plus they are very dog friendly!

Fantastic experience: Great gym in the west end! Werkhaus has totally transformed my experience going to the gym as it’s a mostly private/ semiprivate atmosphere. Super clean, comfortable, has everything you need and a really nice community feel.

Fantastic experience: Zack is the best trainer I have ever had! Good place to check out! Nice staff!

Fantastic experience: Such a beautiful space and wonderful service from the team we WerkHaus. Hidden gem in the west end and a great place to escape and work my butt off.

Fantastic experience: What a cute quaint space to train!

Fantastic experience: I am so thankful my partner and I found Zach & Cici at WerkHaus. We were truly languishing and depressed through the pandemic. We used to be high achievers, athletic and missed that good kind of sore after a great workout - we were struggling to get active with such a disruption in our schedules. Enter... WerkHaus. We have been seeing our trainers for just about a year now and the improvements we have made in our strength, muscle mass, body fat% and overall happiness and wellbeing are phenomenal. I did not think we would be able to improve these areas so significantly in such a short period of time but our bodies are working for us again and we have achieved goals we never would have working out alone. As individuals that have also experienced injuries, significant back issues and a brain injury between the two of us, we couldn't go to F45/Barry's/Orange Theory due to the speed at which exercises are done. We had both hurt ourselves in those environments. In addition, neither of us saw the kind of strength improvements going to those gyms. Highly recommend if you are looking for a personalized, safe and motivating way to build your body to support the way you live your life.

Fantastic experience: I've had 2 massages so far from Sophie and I can't recommend her enough! She is so thorough and knowledgeable about the body. She can easily sense all the areas of tension and I leave feeling SO much better! She even gives me exercises to do at home. So glad I found her!

Fantastic experience: Cici and Zac are great personal trainers that take the time to understand our goals and cater to any physical limitations/discomforts we had. That said, they still push you during the workout and provide extra at home workouts, and we could see/feel the difference compared to other personal trainers from big corporate gyms. We love the bright private studio where the focus is entirely on us, no one else watching, and no waiting as we have access to all the equipment. We love it!

Fantastic experience: I love the WerkHaus space, a small gym that has a sense of warmth and super positive vibes! Beautiful space, great equipment and really really awesome people who run it. Whether you’re looking for private fitness coaching, small classes, RMT or Physio services - WerkHaus has it all! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Best fitness studio in Bloor West, Toronto! I've been working out with them for years (reduced >5% body weight, fixed my knee problems, and strengthened my muscles, neck/shoulder pain relief, etc.). A team of knowledgeable trainers with patience and discipline to help individuals. Very well maintained equipment that are ready for most types of exercises. Not only fitness and exercises, it comes with massage treatments too. A group of young, matured, trust worthy professionals make my fitness life easier and happier!

Fantastic experience: WerkHaus is an amazing workout facility, and it also offers incredible RMT services. I had a fantastic massage by Sophie, complete with fascial stretch therapy. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I started training at WerkHaus in July 2021 and I have been very happy with my progress so far. Zac and his team are excellent trainers who carefully plan my workouts specifically designed to meet my goals, which are rehab on my injured shoulder, improve in soccer, and injury prevention. Ever since joining Werkhaus, I have felt steady improvements in my strength, explosiveness, and agility. I have a long history of injuries and surgeries which have deterred me from playing my favorite sports. But thanks to the professionals at WerkHaus who all have a wealth of knowledge in human anatomy and sports science, have helped me improve and I have never felt stronger and more confident on the soccer field. No injuries since. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I have been training weekly with Coach Zac for almost a year now and I always look forward to the next session. Werkhaus has catered my training regimen to target my personal fitness goals (longevity and injury prevention as an athlete) with not only noticeable results in terms of strength and reaction, but I also now have a better connection to my own body. I like the privacy of the gym while feeling like part of a community. The massage therapist Sophie was knowledgeable and professional. She identified treatment for my muscles both as an athlete on my hips/legs and as a desk worker on my back/neck, I left feeling relaxed and lighter. I used her services not long after a sports injury and she gave great advice for the recovery process as well.

Fantastic experience: Werkhaus is just simply amazing! I start training in 2021 and it's been a year already. I made lots of friends here and I had tons of fun working out with Zach. He, like all other trainers here, is very knowledgeable and delivers great coaching experience. Most importantly, Zach helps with my forms tremendously so that I will not get injured while lifting heavy weights. Those tips def will benefit me forever. I am deadlifting 225lbs now! That was a great improvement. If you are looking for personal training services, I would totally recommend here. I also come here for my massage therapy. Sophie is amazing and she helped me with my back pain after a fall I had during the stupid Canadian winter lol. Hesitate no more boys and girls!

Fantastic experience: Love coming to WerkHaus. It's a great space to get some work in- Clean, good location, new and maintained equipment and a great team. In addition to my personal training sessions, I have also gone and had some physical and massage therapy done there. Would definitely recommend to anyone in need of their services.

Fantastic experience: Grateful for WerkHaus

Fantastic experience: Not your average gym. This lovely boutique gym has everything you need from an in-house physio, to very knowledgeable trainers and even their own RMT to help you rejuvenate and recover. Everyone you meet is friendly and happy to help with anything you might need. The space is super clean and has multiple of all weights which is nice is case there is some else training. What is most impressive is that you can train completely in private, which is something I have felt even better about especially during Covid.

Fantastic experience: Very Good

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing! I had a session with Sophie and she was brilliant at her job! Combining her knowledge with her interpersonal skills made the time there excellent. The space itself is quite interesting/unique and I really enjoyed the whole atmosphere.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful place with great equipment. Basic equipment but lots of variety. Always clean and great online booking system.

Fantastic experience: Super glad I stumbled upon this space- it's bright, airy, well-maintained, and well-located. There's a wide variety of brand new equipment, and the booking process was smooth and straightforward. A welcome change of scenery from working and working out from home :-)

Fantastic experience: Zach Chan is amazing at what he does! Both issues I went to him with he made me better than new. I highly recommend either for physio or a place to work out.

Fantastic experience: Werkhaus is AMAZING! The facility provides me with everything I need from weights to an area I can use for content creation. As a personal trainer, I also love the privacy that the space provides for me to train with clients. If you’re looking for a multi-use space to work from, Werkhaus is definitely the place to be!

Fantastic experience: I went for physiotherapy after breaking my wrist. Zac Chan is amazing at what he does. The space is sleek, clean, with great equipment. Definitely worth checking out.