Our memberships provide opportunities for independent exercise in an inclusive environment specific to our community needs.
Our 24,000 square foot medically based fitness center is embedded in our therapy clinic and offers outstanding customer service,
familiarity, degreed and certified staff, and cleanliness that sets our facility apart from the rest.

Membership is available to the community and to those who are or have been patients of Sheltering Arms Institute.


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    **Safety orientations are required by all new members. Members under same household may do orientation together.

    Our members enjoy:

    • State-of-the-art fitness equipment that is spaced to
      accommodate wheelchair and non-wheelchair users

    • Adaptive fitness equipment with accessories

    • A 50-foot long therapeutic pool with a wheelchair accessible ramp

    • In pool parallel bars

    • Use of water exercise equipment such as Aqua Dumbells, Ankle
      Weights, Pool Noodles, Water exercise discs, Kickboards and more

    • Full-size locker rooms

    • Caregivers are not required to purchase a membership if
       they are solely there to assist the member.

    • Monthly community education seminars

    Membership is available at our Bon Air Therapy Center located at
    206 Twinridge Lane, Richmond VA, 23235

    Hours of operation: Monday - Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

    Fees:

    • Our memberships are based on monthly subscription basis with no long-term contracts to sign

    Please note: At this time, membership to our fitness center remains unavailable.


    Want to MAXIMIZE your membership and feel more comfortable exercising in the gym or pool?

    SHELTERING ARMS FITNESS EDUCATION (S.A.F.E) is designed to acclimate new members who are motivated and able to exercise independently by providing general education on how to exercise safely.

    What is offered?

    S.A.F.E. offers a one-time in-depth orientation consisting of three 1-hour sessions that focus on the following categories: Strength, cardiovascular, flexibility, core, and balance training. Participants will be shown 5-8 exercises for each category incorporating body weight, fitness equipment, and machines. Participants will be able to utilize our gym and pool for seven consecutive business days throughout the duration of the three scheduled sessions. S.A.F.E is offered in our fitness centers and therapeutic pool



    Complete S.A.F.E. Program Registration
     (Select only if contacted by staff to confirm program registration)


    S.A.F.E. is offered at these locations:

    • Bon Air
    • Reynolds