Driven by Curiosity, Since 1997
Why do bodies respond so differently?
We followed the exercise rules. For some clients, they progressed. For others, they did not.
We knew there was more.
That restlessness became Integra. 28 years of exploration — integrating skills, knowledge, and observation into a practice built around the individual.
What we learned: exercise works when it fits the person. And that your health is an ongoing project, not a set of short-term accomplishments.
A practice shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and continual refinement. Answers come from observation, not assumption.
There's always more to discover.
28 years
refining the methodology
7-10 years
average client retention
The Team
Who you'll work with.
Michael Goulden
Michael Goulden
After 30 years in fitness, Michael still approaches every challenge like a puzzle to solve. He founded Integra in 1997 with a simple question: why do some people progress while others don't?
Every exercise is an experiment. Every rep is data. This investigative approach — developed through nearly three decades of client work — shapes every programme at Integra. Featured in GQ Magazine and Runner's World, Michael bridges the gap between research and real training floors.
He holds an MSc in Biomechanics, RTS Mastery, and MAT Mastery, and is the first Mastery-certified RTS practitioner in the UK. In 2002 he founded Integra EDU, and in 2012 joined the RTS faculty — teaching exercise professionals across the UK, Europe, and globally.
Credentials: MSc Biomechanics · RTS Mastery · MAT Mastery · McGill Certified · CSCS · Founder of Integra EDU (2002) · RTS Faculty since 2012
Roberta Watts
Roberta Watts
Roberta didn't begin her career looking for a method — she found one when she realised how differently people respond to the same exercise. After qualifying in 2013 and joining Integra in 2014, she was drawn to exercise mechanics for its precision and its ability to explain those differences.
Her education spans Integra EDU's programme, MAT, and RTS, becoming the first person globally to certify at RTS Level 2. Alongside this, she has spent years studying communication and coaching with a specialist mentor — exploring how language, mindset, and environment shape capability.
Roberta integrates physical training with mental preparation and lifestyle strategy, helping clients build strength, resilience, and confidence that extend far beyond the studio. Her perspective has been featured in GQ, Runner's World, and multiple podcasts.
At Integra, she contributes to Integra EDU in communication, behaviour change, and coaching strategy — helping practitioners develop the skills behind effective training.
Her belief is simple: clarity creates confidence — and confidence transfers.
Credentials: RTS Level 2 (first certified globally) · MAT · McGill Certified · RTS Mastery (in progression)
Our Space
The Lab
This isn't a gym. It's where we create the right environment for you to progress.
Private. Above ground. Natural light. Maximum three clients at once. Equipment selected and adapted over 28 years.
Cybex. Eleiko. Voltra. VO2 Master. Moxy Monitors. Altitude Training Unit.
And toys, because this is still our playground.
Our studio is located in the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane - a creative hub close to Aldgate East, Liverpool Street, and Shoreditch. The space is designed for focused, one-to-one work. No crowds, no distractions, no waiting. Just you, our team, and the tools to do the work properly.
Amenities
Lockers
Showers
Towels
Aesop toiletries
Hairdryers
Integra EDU
We teach trainers. We train you.
We don't just apply the methodology - we teach it. Through Integra EDU, we've trained exercise professionals since 2002.
Our courses include Exercise Mechanics Lab, RTS Foundations, and The Integra Project - attracting personal trainers from the UK and globally.
The methodology we use with you is the same one we teach. Our teaching keeps us sharp - constantly questioning, refining, and improving how we work.