Hi everyone

I’m Noreen Dante one of the owners of the Bar Method studio a small woman owned business in San Mateo. My business partner Laura & I opened the studio 21 years ago as the first Bar Method franchised studio. We love the workout and believe strongly in building people up and giving them a place to call their own.

Over the years we’ve had moments of struggle… water heater explosions, washing machine floods, being closed over a year with Covid mandates and the slow building back our community after reopening. Through it all we’ve always found a way!

On October 8th, our studio was flooded by a burst sewage pipe that pushed sewage water into our space, destroying our floors, walls, equipment, and forcing us to close our doors for weeks. We did everything we could to reopen quickly, but the damage was extensive, and while fully insured for typical accidents, this one wasn’t fully covered.

There is still a lot to pay for to get us back to full strength and we’re asking our community for support to help us restore this special space. Any contribution, big or small, will help us reach our $20,000 goal. Every little bit helps – if you’re not able to help out financially, help us spread the word.

This studio is more than a business—it’s a community home for hundreds of clients who count on us for strength, connection, and stability.

Thanks for your consideration!