Hyatt Strength + Wellness — Local services in Portland

My experience with my trainer, Julie Hamilton, and the Hyatt environment and team has been absolutely awesome! I have been working out with Julie at Hyatt since April 2022 and am amazed at how much stronger and more resilient I feel. I've also lost over 20 pounds since starting training with Julie. As a 46 year-old woman with hormone imbalances, I returned to weightlifting after lots of health setbacks, elevated cortisol, uterine fibroids and other challenges that HIIT/cardio-centric workouts just made worse.

Julie is so knowledgeable, fun and kind. I feel like each session with her is a gift to my entire wellbeing. Julie is safety-first and since working out with her, not only have I not been injured but the aches and pains of working at a desk all day are so minimal now. Julie is always listening to my goals and concerns, brilliantly crafting workouts for where I am at and mindful of where I want to be, adjusting and challenging me when she sees I am ready. She truly meets me where I am at. I am not new to weight training but gosh, it is so nice with my super busy life to have someone this experienced craft workouts so thoughtfully. And the results I am enjoying are above and beyond what I've been able to achieve on my own in the gym. I just show up and do the workout with her guidance and support. She genuinely cares about her client's goals and compassionately adjusts for life's stresses, situations. Julie is not only an experienced trainer, she is just an absolutely amazing human being for whom I am so grateful.

The Hyatt gym is fantastic. It is way more pleasant than a big box gym, the air filtration/ventilation and equipment, as well as the overall environment/experience, is above and beyond your average gym. I really enjoy the space! Jeremy and Lee, the owners, are so friendly and supportive. They are always around and really do care about the client experience. In fact, after filling out an inquiry form for consultation, Jeremy emailed me over the weekend in less than 12 hours! All the trainers are kind and supportive.

All around, this is an incredible experience and the best investment I have made in my health perhaps ever. I want to be strong, healthy and vital as long as possible. But I knew I needed support and accountability, which Julie has provided in such caring abundance! Julie is the best trainer I've ever worked with and I am in better shape and health than I have been in a long time! Now, despite some hefty life challenges, my workouts are so habitual and essential to me, I show up and wow, what a difference it makes. Thank you Julie Hamilton and Hyatt Training! I share this lengthy review in hope that maybe it will help someone else move toward choosing to commit to better self-care, strength and health. I know the previous reviews helped me initiate a...

Going to this gym for the last year has been a phenomenal experience! I started attending the gym at the end of 2022 (early 2023). I had recently moved to the city and wanted to find a gym and a trainer I could stay with for a while, so I started going to two places, Hyatt being one of them. Within a few weeks, it was clear that Hyatt was the place to be!

It feels comfortable to workout here, especially for someone who only kind of knew what he was doing. The owner of the gym, Jeremy, is almost always around or accessible. He's often seen training people, or welcoming people inside. He has a welcoming energy and a warm smile.

They have a variety of trainers who are all very enjoyable people to workout alongside. Many (if not all?) have some form of strength training, conditioning, or even nutrition certifications (NASM, NCSA, etc). Some even have advanced education in physiology and kinesiology.

The trainers prioritize people's individual goals by creating personalized workout routines each month, and continuously change weights, reps, or exercises as goals are met, all while ensuring that people are not being pushed beyond what's healthy (much better than some of the aggro gyms I have been to!) When I first signed up, I did trial runs with a couple of the trainers to find the right fit for my needs and my personality. I ended up choosing Travis!

Travis specializes in strength training, but he is also Precision Nutrition certified. He and I have been working on building up my functional and traditional strength. He creates workouts that address my overall goals, and he calibrates any exercise to what my body needs that day. We've prioritized some neck and core stability for an injury that I had coming in. And let me tell you, I am making progress!

He has surpassed all of my expectations (especially coming from some not so attuned trainers). Travis takes the time to check in with me, see where my body is that day, and then proceeds to challenge the hell out of me! He also loves to geek out on favorite movies, video games, or DND (if you're into that thing, training with him is a must!) He always has a story to tell. And occasionally those stories have been lifesavers in getting me to my next set of reps. Instead of sitting there staring at the weights dreading what's to come, he gets me so caught up in a story that, suddenly, I realize I've already started the next set and I'm crushing it! As of this month, we are 12 months strong and I'm enjoying every...

Working with Julie Hamilton has been absolutely life-changing. For years, I struggled to lose weight and felt like I had tried everything—different gyms, multiple trainers, countless diets (paleo, keto, you name it)—with little to no success. Nothing seemed to work. That all changed when I started training with Julie. With her guidance, I lost 30 pounds, and the best part is I’ve kept it off for over two years. No gimmicks, no medications—just smart workouts and realistic nutrition coaching.

What makes Julie stand out is her unique approach to both fitness and food. I’ve always had a complicated relationship with dieting and would either go too extreme or burn out quickly. Julie listened, understood my struggles, and helped me create a plan I could actually stick with. She taught me how to lift weights safely and effectively—something I had never felt confident doing before. Her workouts push you just enough, but you never leave feeling destroyed. I actually feel good after them!

On top of her expertise, Julie makes the whole process enjoyable. I’ve never been someone who likes working out, but training with her is genuinely fun!!! She truly cares about her clients, and it shows in everything she does. She goes above and beyond!!!

If you’re looking to lose weight, build a sustainable routine, and actually enjoy the process, Julie Hamilton at Hyatt Strength and Wellness is the trainer you’ve been searching for. Training with her has been the best investment I’ve ever made—and thanks to her, I finally feel comfortable in my...