About Shape Shack Geneva Gym in Geneva

We Built our Training
Around You

Shape Shack Geneva is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.

Zero Intimidation Environment
Zero Intimidation Environment
Professional Coaching
Professional Coaching
Elevated Customer Care
Elevated Customer Care
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woman training with her personal coach at Shape Shack Geneva
ABOUT Shape Shack Geneva

This is Our Team

We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.

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Natalia Pemberton & Théo Joly owners of Shape Shack Geneva
Natalia Pemberton & Théo Joly
Founder Circa 2019 (Natalia) and 2025 (Théo).

Certifications

FRC
Institut IP Level 1 & 2
Kilo Strength Society

Founders’ Story

Shape Shack is born out of the desire of giving everyone access to the same athletic strength & conditioning as high level athletes. Théo went to the USA and spent a few months imprinting his mind from the high level sport culture they have. He studied and spent time in multiple gyms and mixed it up with his experience in high level sport.

Natalia, who has always wanted to create a holistic and community-oriented space, kept working out to build this type of space and created Shape Shack in 2019. Both of them tried every fitness, but they never connected with the all-cardio and over-crowded big box gym culture. They were seeking the high energy training style and the results they were used to.

After working a few years together, Théo & Natalia decided to collaborate together to create this high level environment.

Our Coaches

Sebastien coach at Shape Shack Geneva

Sebastien

Strength & Conditioning, Personal Trainer

Certifications

Just Fly Sport Courses
Alex Effer Foundation of Biomechanics & Anatomy
Integrated Kinetic Neurology

Passionate about anatomy and movement, I have developed – and now teach – a precise, educational approach in which nothing is left to chance. A former obese individual, sport profoundly transformed my life and shaped my vocation: to support each person, from beginner to elite athlete, in building a stronger, more resilient body, with the same level of rigor and expertise. Specialized in athletic development, resistance training, and rehabilitation-based training, I help you move pain-free through engaging sessions – because consistency is born from enjoyment.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
French & English

Certifications

CFC Personal Trainer

Passionate about physical activity since childhood, I have had the opportunity to practice a wide variety of sports, both team-based and individual. Racket sports, combat sports, and ball sports have all been part of my journey. This diversity has allowed me to develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of training and human movement.
Building on this experience, I specialized in postural strengthening, functional training, physical transformation, and calisthenics. My approach focuses on effective, individualized work while respecting the body and its capabilities.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
French & English

Mateo coach at Shape Shack Geneva

Mateo

Personal Trainer
Andrea coach at Shape Shack Geneva

Andrea

Personal Trainer, Manual Therapist & Yoga Teacher

Certifications

Biomechanics of asana and stretching
Applied anatomy and breath mechanics
Neuro-kinetic Therapy
Gymnastics strength training
iREST Yoga Nidra for Trauma
Ginastica Naturale
Primal Movement
Massage Therapy

Andrea has a background in psychology and medicine, with advanced training in biomechanics, breath mechanics, and functional strength training. Passionate about movement science, she takes a holistic approach that integrates breath, mental awareness, and functional movement. A yoga teacher for over 10 years and a manual therapist, she supports clients in building strength, balance, and overall well-being.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
Spanish, French & English

Certifications

Certified NASM personal trainer

Originally from London, Tim is a NASM-certified personal trainer specializing in weight loss and lean muscle development through movement, balance, and strength endurance. With a background in multiple sports and personal experience managing a lower-back injury, he understands rehabilitation and return to training. He also integrates sport psychology to help clients overcome barriers, stay motivated, and maintain an active lifestyle.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
French & English

Tim coach at Shape Shack Geneva

Tim

Personal Trainer
Natalia coach at Shape Shack Geneva

Natalia

Personal Trainer (Founder and Co-owner)

Certifications

Master Degree in Rehabilitation
Coach in Treatment and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
International Speedo Aqua Instructor
Nordic Walking Instructor
Certified Core Stability Instructor Level 1 and 2
Pump FX Instructor
Blast FX Instructor
Barefoot Trainer by Viva Barefoot

Originally from Germany Natalia has always been an active and outdoorsy person – wherever there is a mountain she either hikes or climbs it. This joy to move created a desire to share it with others.Using the core, Natalia believes that she can assist weight problems, back problems or anything else that might hinder someone to feel the joy of movement. She believes there is always a path, individually designed, to create an active person and most importantly for them to keep this lifestyle lifelong.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
German, French & English

Certifications

Professional Certificate for Youth, Popular Education and Sports
Institut IP Level 1 & 2
Kilo Strength Society
Functional Range Conditioning
Reprogramation Posturale Globale - Dr Bricot
Xpertise 360 - Loss Weight Certification

Theo’s background is rooted in sport. From football, skiing and swimming to strength & conditioning roles in ice hockey, alpine and freestyle skiing, he has coached professional, Olympic and youth athletes aged 10 to 20. After continuing his education in the USA, he now focuses on strength training for people who want to get stronger, more athletic and injury-free.

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:
French & English

Theo coach at Shape Shack Geneva

Théo

Strength & Conditioning, Personal Trainer (Co-owner)
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Qualitop-certified personal training studio

As a Qualitop-certified personal training studio, we meet rigorous criteria to guarantee exceptional coaching, a safe and supportive environment, and personalized care tailored to your goals.

Training with us not only ensures top-quality fitness coaching but also offers financial benefits: you can now request reimbursement for your personal training sessions from your Swiss health insurance provider.

Equipment on shelves
Equipment bikes
Equipment on shelves
Equipment bikes

Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard

Our facility is equipped with premium tools like Rogue equipment, Assault AirBikes, kettlebells, dumbbells, rings, plyo boxes, and athletic equipment. We use Bridge Athletic app to track your progress and give you instant access to your training anywhere, with clear videos, sets, reps and instructions.

Strength equipment – Our training areas feature trusted gear-Rogue EchoBike, Melsfit racks and bars, Concept2 SkiErg and rower-plus equipment for athletic training.

Testing equipment – Premium technologies like VALD force plates help track progress, identify imbalances, and assess posture with precision.

Mobility & Recovery Tools – Foam rollers, resistance bands, a massage table, and postural assessment tools to support recovery, mobility, and injury prevention.

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A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.

Shape Shack is a high performance environment with an atmosphere that pushes you harder than you would on your own. It’s a small, private studio – far from overcrowded gyms, built for top-level coaching. We also offer a private room for recovery, testing and meetings, plus individual lockers, changing rooms and showers.

Modern Amenities – Our locker rooms are individual, clean and fully equipped with showers, towel service, hair dryer and hydration stations.

Awesome Community – Connect with like minded individuals to create strong relationships that lift you up.

Facility showers
Facility lockers
Facility showers
Facility lockers
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That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!

We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.

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