20 Years of Community. The Future of Wellness in DC.
For over 20 years, MINT has been more than a gym. It has been a community.
Founded in 2006 by locals Patrick and Melissa John, MINT began with a simple belief: fitness spaces should feel welcoming, personal, and genuinely supportive. Over the years, members have shown up here through life’s biggest moments, built lasting friendships, and trusted us with their health and goals.
Now, as we celebrate two decades in business, we are stepping boldly into our next chapter — becoming DC’s premier wellness gym.
That means expanding beyond workouts into total wellness, with small group training, in-house physical therapy, massage therapy, red light therapy, cryotherapy, and our curated FORMA retail shop.
The Wellness Gym
MINT is designed around a simple idea: fitness is only one piece of feeling your best. Strength, recovery, mobility, energy, sleep, mental clarity — these all matter.
When you walk into MINT, you’ll notice the difference immediately. Bright spaces filled with natural light. Clean air. Fresh towels. Thoughtful amenities. Professional instructors. A culture that feels supportive, not intimidating. We are not just a place to work out. We are a place to build a longer, healthier, more energized life.
The Atmosphere
Our culture is intentional.
Staff members know your name. Instructors stay after class to talk. Trainers check in on your progress. Strangers become workout partners. Workout partners become friends.
We foster inclusion, not intimidation.
Whether you're lifting on the fitness floor, flowing through yoga, or cooling down after a ride, you’ll feel supported — never judged.
Our Facilities
Cleanliness has always been a priority at MINT. Our focus on total wellness extends to creating a space that feels fresh, bright, and safe.
You’ll notice: Abundant natural daylight, ultra-clean facilities with ongoing stealth cleaning, fully equipped cardio and strength areas, recovery saunas (men’s and women’s), keyless lockers, full towel service, filtered water coolers, fresh-ground coffee on demand, hilled mint and eucalyptus-infused face towels, and 100% wind-powered.
A Fresh Routine
Routine is important. Stagnation is not. With multiple studio spaces and hundreds of classes each week, you’ll never run out of ways to challenge yourself.
Studios include: Cycle Studio, Intensity Studio, Private Reformer Pilates Studio, MindBody Studio, Recovery Studio, Massage & Physical Therapy Studio
Class formats include: Strength & Conditioning, Cardio & Endurance, Mind-Body, and Small Group Training
Recovery is Essential
As we evolve into DC’s premier wellness gym, recovery is a core pillar of the MINT experience.
Members now have access to: whole-body cryotherapy, red light therapy, in-house physical therapy, massage therapy, FIT3D body composition scanning, recovery saunas, and small group performance training.
Longevity is not just about living longer. It’s about protecting your health span — the quality of those years.
Local Founders. Local Vibe.
MINT sits where U Street, 18th Street, and Florida Avenue intersect — a crossroads of energy, culture, and community.
We are locally owned. We are locally rooted. We are open seven days a week.
We’ve spent 20 years building something special here.
