Industries / Fitness, Wellness & Recovery

    Capital for gyms, studios &
    recovery brands.

    From single-location boutique studios to multi-unit franchise operators and med-spas — we structure equipment, expansion, and working-capital financing around your membership model and margin profile.

    What we fund.

    Common capital needs across fitness, wellness, and recovery operators.

    Equipment & Buildout

    Cardio, strength, cryo chambers, HydraFacial, red-light, saunas, and full studio buildouts.

    New Location or Expansion

    Second-location capital, tenant improvements, and commercial real estate for owner-occupied studios.

    Working Capital & Marketing

    Membership acquisition campaigns, seasonal cash flow, and payroll runway between launches.

    Acquisition & Rollups

    Buy a competing studio, roll up multiple locations, or refinance existing acquisition debt.

    Med-Spa & Aesthetics

    Laser platforms, injectables inventory, and equipment leasing structured to procedure margins.

    Franchise Financing

    SBA and conventional capital for franchise fees, buildout, and multi-unit development schedules.

    Who we work with.

    Operators across the wellness economy.

    Gyms & Fitness Clubs
    Boutique Studios (Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, HIIT)
    CrossFit & Functional Training
    Med-Spas & Aesthetics
    Recovery Centers (Cryo, IV, Red Light, Sauna)
    Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab
    Wellness Retail & Supplements
    Personal Training & Coaching Studios

    Financing products we structure.

    SBA 7(a) & 504

    AmountUp to $5M
    Terms10–25 yrs
    Best forAcquisitions, real estate, buildouts

    Equipment Financing

    Amount$25K–$2M
    Terms3–7 yrs
    Best forCardio, strength, med-spa devices

    Line of Credit

    Amount$50K–$500K
    TermsRevolving
    Best forMarketing, payroll, seasonal gaps

    Term Loans

    Amount$100K–$1M
    Terms1–5 yrs
    Best forExpansion, remodels, working capital

    Ready to fund the next chapter?

    Share a few details and we'll come back with structured options — usually within 24 hours.

    The short answer

    Fitness, wellness and recovery businesses finance three things: build-out, equipment and the working capital gap between member acquisition spend and recurring revenue. Because membership income is contractual and recurring, lenders will often underwrite these operators on deposit consistency rather than long profit history.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do gyms and studios qualify for financing?
    Underwriters look at monthly recurring revenue, member churn, deposit consistency and lease terms. A studio with twelve months of stable deposits and a signed multi-year lease is financeable even during a build-out year.
    Can recovery and wellness equipment be financed?
    Yes. Cryotherapy chambers, red light systems, compression units, saunas and strength equipment all qualify for equipment financing, typically over three to seven years with the asset serving as collateral.
    What funds a new location build-out?
    Most expansions combine an SBA 7(a) loan for leasehold improvements and working capital with equipment financing for the floor. Pairing the two keeps long-lived costs on long-term debt and preserves the credit line for operations.

    Important disclosures

    Kala Financial LLC is a business advisory and consulting firm and is not a law firm, CPA firm, registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, lender, or insurance carrier. Services are provided only under a written engagement agreement, and all credit decisions are made solely by lenders and capital providers.