Our Story

About Us

At Three Danes Wellness in Mine Hill, NJ, we’re more than a gym—we’re a community committed to helping you move better and feel stronger

Our Vision

Our goal is to be the best functional fitness space we can—safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone to train, learn, and grow without barriers

Our Goal

Very simply put, we want you to live better and feel better

We want to help you achieve your goals. When that happens, your happiness level increases. And when that happens, everyone wins: you, your family, your friends, and us.


You then start to create a positive ripple effect of increased health and wellness. It’s an amazing process that we’re proud to be a part of.

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Our Philosophy

Consistently encourage positive and healthy changes to promote overall wellness

Coach the movement of your body through all of our activities.


Help you to continuously strive to achieve maximum levels of strength, effectiveness, efficiency, and of course, safety.

Our Approach

To safely push our members past their comfort level

To achieve progress in improving on your general physical skills (cardio/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, balance, agility, and accuracy). We do this by diligently and persistently helping you make incremental changes every day to achieve your goals.


All of this is done in a positive, upbeat, friendly, and supportive manner…always encouraging. We also lead by example–all our coaches strive to achieve a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle and are always more than happy to discuss their own individual ideas and approaches towards their own health, fitness, and nutrition.

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House Rules

What we expect of you

Be On Time & Ready
Arrive early, sign in, warm up, and connect with the community.


Have Fun & Work Hard
Push yourself, stay positive, and enjoy the process.


Be Welcoming
Say hello to new faces—community starts with kindness.


Respect Equipment & Space
Use gear with care, clean up after yourself, and help keep the gym safe and tidy.


Leave Ego at the Door
Support others, focus on your journey, and celebrate all progress.


Listen & Learn
Trust your coaches. They’re here to guide you, not just cheer you on.


Speak Up

If something’s off—equipment or how you feel—let a coach know right away.

Member Bill of Rights

What you can expect from us

You are why we are here. So, your experience and your ability to reach your goals and improve your quality of life is very important to us.

  • At TDW, we promise to:
  • Always be on time and prepared.
  • Adjust workouts as necessary to suit your individual needs.
  • Make sure you are coached during each and every class you attend.
  • Behave in a professional manner.
  •  Explain WHY any exercise is relevant.
  • Correctly invoice your account or make adjustments immediately.
  • Return your phone call or e-mail within 24 hours.
  • Provide you with a clean and safe place to train.
  • Treat every client with equal respect.
  • Maintain the strictest confidentiality.
  • Strive to improve/learn to provide the very best coaching and instruction.
  • Have an open-door policy for visitors, families, and friends.
  • Welcome your feedback and input at all times.
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Our Staff

Meet the people that make us great

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James Simonelli

Owner
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Brian Kise

CFL1 Trainer
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Felicia Ahlers

CFL1 Trainer
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Marc Sanzari

CFL1 Trainer
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Our Board

Meet the people that make us great

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Leo, "Little Man," "LWD"

President in Training
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Willow "Wil, Willus, Magoo"

Vice President
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Lorenzo "Zo"

President
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Rogue "Rogue-ish, Mama Rogue"

First Lady

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