ABOUT AEGLE
The Science & Soul of Feeling Better
Atlanta’s first health club built on science, not guesswork. Where clinical rigor and genuine human care meet to help you live a longer, better life.
OVERVIEW
A Name Built on Ancient Wisdom & Modern Evidence
Our name is inspired by Greek mythology: Aegle was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing, and Epione, the goddess of soothing pain and comforting care. Inheriting the balance of her parents, she became the goddess of radiant wellness and vitality.
At AEGLE, we bring this ancient wisdom together with modern evidence to deliver a personalized, data-driven approach to health optimization.
OUR MISSION
To help our members feel better and live more fully through personalized, evidence-based wellness delivered with genuine care.
core principles & values
What guides every decision we make
Founded by Dr. Courtney Perez, a UCSF- and Stanford-trained physician with over 25 years of clinical experience, AEGLE was created to bridge the gap between medicine, exercise science, nutrition, recovery, and technology.
Evidence
We measure, test, and refine. Every recommendation is grounded in standard scientific methods.
Personalization
We build everything around you, never a template. Your unique history, biology, and goals shape your plan.
Education
We teach the “why” behind your program, empowering you with knowledge to make healthy choices.
Care
We treat every member as a whole person with extraordinary potential, never as a diagnosis or a set of metrics.
Safety
We prioritize clinical judgment and rigorous evidence – always balancing risk with proven individual benefit.
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Atlanta’s only evidence-based luxury health club
reimagining wellness
Beyond Traditional Gyms.
Intelligent movement, not generic routines. Where traditional gyms chase aesthetics and generic routines, AEGLE delivers evidence-based individualized plans.
Beyond Pampering Spas.
Recovery as discipline, not indulgence. While spas offer temporary indulgence, AEGLE offers recovery and wellness therapies essential for sustainable health gains.
Beyond Symptom-Focused Healthcare.
Protecting vitality before illness. Traditional medicine often waits for a diagnosis. AEGLE acts to protect your vitality long before illness develops.
focused leaders
Leadership Team
Working alongside founder Dr. Courtney Perez, AEGLE’s leadership unites medicine, hospitality, technology, and performance science – pairing an innovative model of care with the discipline to deliver it beautifully.
Dr. Courtney Perez
Founder · Chief Executive Officer · Medical Director
Dr. Courtney Perez founded AEGLE Health Club after spending more than twenty-five years practicing medicine and watching patients struggle to navigate a healthcare system designed to treat disease rather than prevent it. A UCSF- and Stanford-trained physician, she envisioned a place where medicine, exercise science, nutrition, recovery, and technology work together to help people understand their health before illness develops.
Her philosophy is simple: people make better decisions when they understand their own bodies. That belief became the foundation of AEGLE’s assessment-first model, where comprehensive testing, physician oversight, and personalized coaching replace guesswork with measurable progress.
As Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director, Dr. Perez leads the company’s strategic direction, clinical standards, scientific integrity, and long-term innovation. Her goal is to redefine what a health club can be by creating an environment where luxury service and evidence-based medicine work hand in hand.
Mark Wills
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
Mark brings decades of executive leadership in marketing, operations, and customer experience to AEGLE Health Club. Throughout his career, he has built brands, led complex organizations, and developed growth strategies centered on exceptional customer experiences.
At AEGLE, Mark transforms the company’s vision into operational reality. He oversees marketing, member acquisition, business operations, and brand development while ensuring that every interaction reflects AEGLE’s commitment to excellence. His ability to connect strategic planning with disciplined execution allows the organization to grow without sacrificing the highly personalized experience that defines the brand.
Jim Thomas
Chief Strategy Advisor
Jim serves as Chief Strategy Advisor, bringing more than thirty-five years of experience helping health clubs launch, grow, and thrive. As one of the fitness industry’s most respected consultants, he has advised hundreds of facilities across the country on financing, operations, sales, profitability, acquisitions, and long-term strategic planning.
Since AEGLE’s earliest planning stages, Jim has worked alongside the leadership team as a trusted advisor, helping shape the company’s business model while providing practical guidance drawn from decades of real-world experience. His perspective keeps the organization focused on building a business that is both innovative and financially sustainable.
Nicolás Perez
Chief Information & Innovation Officer
Nicolás leads the technology and innovation strategy that connects every component of the AEGLE experience. A graduate of Brown University with a degree in Computer Science, he combines expertise in software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and user experience design with a passion for building elegant, intuitive systems.
Rather than viewing technology as a collection of independent tools, Nicolás is creating a unified digital ecosystem that integrates assessment equipment, wearable devices, artificial intelligence, customer relationship management platforms, and member applications into a seamless experience. His work allows data to move effortlessly throughout the organization, giving members personalized insights while positioning AEGLE to continually incorporate emerging technologies as healthcare evolves.
Tomas Perez
Director of Fitness Operations
Tomas oversees AEGLE’s fitness operations and leads the coaching team responsible for delivering the club’s personalized training experience. He establishes the standards for coaching excellence, trainer development, and day-to-day member engagement while ensuring that every exercise program is implemented with consistency and professionalism.
Working closely with the Performance Science team, Tomas helps transform assessment findings into meaningful relationships between coaches and members. His leadership creates an environment where accountability, encouragement, and education become part of every workout, allowing members to build lasting habits rather than simply complete exercise sessions
Juan Parisi Sitjar
Director of Performance Science & Human Performance
Juan leads AEGLE’s Performance Science program, where exercise becomes a precise clinical intervention rather than a generic workout. With advanced education in exercise science, collegiate coaching experience, and expertise in strength and conditioning, he develops individualized exercise prescriptions based on each member’s physiology, movement patterns, performance testing, and long-term goals.
Juan works at the intersection of data and human performance. By translating complex assessments into practical training programs, he helps members improve mobility, reduce injury risk, build strength, and maximize health through scientifically informed exercise programming tailored to the individual.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
AEGLE is changing the way Atlanta residents view health and wellness. Scheduled to open in Spring 2027, we are currently accepting applications for membership.