About Strong Roots Club
Strong Roots Club is a wellness community in West Hartford, CT—built on functional movement, resilient mindset, and intentional nutrition. Join small-group classes or 1:1 personal training to move with purpose and feel grounded.

Founding Story
Strong Roots Club began as a personal journey: movement and intentional eating created not only a stronger body, but a clearer, more resilient mind. Today, we help West Hartford build strength with purpose, so you feel rooted in daily life.
Our Vision
A modern West Hartford community where training is refined, intentional, and deeply rooted, supporting lifelong strength, resilience, and balance.
Our Mission
To coach functional movement, build a resilient mindset, and support healing through intentional nutrition—with standards, structure, and a community that grows together.

Founding Story
Strong Roots Club began as a personal journey: movement and intentional eating created not only a stronger body, but a clearer, more resilient mind. Today, we help West Hartford build strength with purpose, so you feel rooted in daily life.
Our Vision
A modern West Hartford community where training is refined, intentional, and deeply rooted, supporting lifelong strength, resilience, and balance.
Our Mission
To coach functional movement, build a resilient mindset, and support healing through intentional nutrition—with standards, structure, and a community that grows together.

Founding Story
Strong Roots Club began as a personal journey: movement and intentional eating created not only a stronger body, but a clearer, more resilient mind. Today, we help West Hartford build strength with purpose, so you feel rooted in daily life.
Our Vision
A modern West Hartford community where training is refined, intentional, and deeply rooted, supporting lifelong strength, resilience, and balance.
Our Mission
To coach functional movement, build a resilient mindset, and support healing through intentional nutrition—with standards, structure, and a community that grows together.
Meet Our Founders
JUSTIN BARALL
Founder & Coach

Meet Our Founders
JUSTIN BARALL
Founder & Coach

Meet Our Founders
JUSTIN BARALL
Founder & Coach

Meet the Team

RAFAEL BETANCOURT
CPT, Strength & Performance Coach, Group Fitness Coach

IVANA DIGRAZIA
Group Class Coach, Strength & Conditioning.

MICHELLE HOLLANDER
Yoga Instructor, Personal & Group Fitness Trainer

CHRISTIAN PELLETIER
Instructor

COURTNEY SHARMA
Functional Fitness & Group Class Coach
Meet the Team

RAFAEL BETANCOURT
CPT, Strength & Performance Coach, Group Fitness Coach

IVANA DIGRAZIA
Group Class Coach, Strength & Conditioning.

MICHELLE HOLLANDER
Yoga Instructor, Personal & Group Fitness Trainer

CHRISTIAN PELLETIER
Instructor

COURTNEY SHARMA
Functional Fitness & Group Class Coach
Meet the Team

RAFAEL BETANCOURT
CPT, Strength & Performance Coach, Group Fitness Coach

IVANA DIGRAZIA
Group Class Coach, Strength & Conditioning.

MICHELLE HOLLANDER
Yoga Instructor, Personal & Group Fitness Trainer

CHRISTIAN PELLETIER
Instructor

COURTNEY SHARMA
Functional Fitness & Group Class Coach
Choose from Our Services
Choose from Our Services
Choose from Our Services
$49 Intro Offer — Unlimited Classes for 2 Weeks
For two weeks, enjoy unlimited access to all classes and get a true feel for our programming, coaching, and community—without pressure or long-term commitment.

$49 Intro Offer — Unlimited Classes for 2 Weeks
For two weeks, enjoy unlimited access to all classes and get a true feel for our programming, coaching, and community—without pressure or long-term commitment.

$49 Intro Offer — Unlimited Classes for 2 Weeks
For two weeks, enjoy unlimited access to all classes and get a true feel for our programming, coaching, and community—without pressure or long-term commitment.



