Meet Sophie,
With a deep passion for fitness and an undeniable love for puppies, Sophie Hessler founded Woof Wellness with a mission to unite humans and rescue dogs through mindful movement. Sophie believes it's essential to carve out moments of relaxation, fun, and connection in our busy lives—and there's no better way to do this than through the joy of fitness and the companionship of dogs.
Driven by a desire to combine her passions and give back to her community, Sophie created Woof Wellness as a way to make a tangible impact. In New York City, animal shelters are overcrowded and in desperate need of support. To help, every Woof Wellness event features adoptable dogs, giving them the chance to find their forever homes. Additionally, each ticket includes a generous donation to local rescue shelters, further supporting their vital work.
At Woof Wellness, we believe Pilates and yoga are transformative for the body and mind, while animals nourish the soul. Our goal is simple: to help rescue dogs find loving homes while offering a unique and rewarding experience that enhances both physical and mental well-being.
Woof Wellness: More Than Just an Experience
At Woof Wellness, our mission goes far beyond providing joyful in-person experiences with rescue dogs—we're dedicated to creating real impact in the animal rescue community. We proudly support over 15 animal rescues across the NYC area, and our reach extends nationwide through partnerships with shelters all over the U.S. (Rescue shelters are listed on the "Woof Wellness" page).
Whether it's sending much-needed physical supplies, offering financial donations, or simply amplifying their stories through our growing social media presence, we’re committed to lifting up the rescue organizations doing life-saving work every day.
But our impact isn’t limited to in-person events—we're also a dynamic online platform for education and advocacy. Through digital content, we share insights on animal rescue, mental health, fitness, and overall wellness, helping people make the connection between caring for animals and caring for themselves.
Woof Wellness is a movement. It's about community, compassion, and creating a more mindful, empathetic world—one downward dog at a time.
$60,000+
Donated to local rescue shelters in our first year of business—with contributions growing each year
70%
Of dogs who attended a Woof Wellness class
found their forever homes through the program
Introducing, Serotonin Club!
Serotonin Club was born out of the energy and community first created at Woof Wellness. Our puppy yoga classes became the original serotonin boost, bringing joy, love, and connection to people while supporting local rescues. That foundation inspired us to expand beyond puppy classes and build something even bigger: a new vision of fitness where movement, wellness, and community come together in one space.
To create Serotonin Club, we gathered a diverse team of certified instructors from all different fitness backgrounds, generations, and specialties. Together, we took everything we loved about group classes and left behind what we did not to design a studio that truly caters to everyone. From sculpt and strength to Pilates, yoga, dance cardio, and more, Serotonin Club offers a wide range of classes in an environment that is inclusive, uplifting, and filled with positive energy. Our mission is simple: to help you sculpt, strengthen, and get your serotonin boost, whatever that looks like for you!
As a member, you will enjoy more than just fitness classes. Members receive exclusive in-studio perks and special invitations to our social events designed to connect like-minded New Yorkers. We want to inspire friendships, create space for fun beyond the mat, and build a community where wellness and social connection go hand in hand.
We cannot wait to welcome you into our brand new studio in the heart of Flatiron NYC. Join us for both Woof Wellness and Serotonin Club classes and be part of a community that inspires, uplifts, and grows together.
