About Sonder

Coaching that listens before it prescribes.

Sonder is a personal training studio in Milwaukee's Third Ward. We coach people at every level: first-timers, athletes stuck on a plateau, and clients working around injuries and conditions like scoliosis.

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ExperienceCoaches with more than a decade in the field
FocusCorrective, injury-aware training
WhereMilwaukee, in person
AndVirtual from anywhere, plus the Sonder app

Fitness should feel like it belongs to you.

Most programs treat people as data points. Age, weight, goal, done. That is not how we work. Your coach watches how you move, listens to what you want and what worries you, and builds something that fits your body and your week.

Whether we train together in Milwaukee or over video, every session has a purpose. Every modification matters. And every win, however small, gets noticed.

The best program is not the most advanced one. It is the one built specifically for you.

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Why Sonder
Sonder: the realization that every person is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.

That idea shapes every session. You are not a template, so your training should not be one either.

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Dane, owner and head coach at Sonder
The team

Dane Koengeter

Owner and head coach. More than a decade of coaching, a corrective exercise focus, and a habit of noticing the small wins. Dane founded Sonder so that training in Milwaukee could feel personal again: one coach, one client, one plan.

Certified personal trainer
Corrective exercise and injury-aware training
In person at AWELL, virtual, and in the Sonder app
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Let’s talk about your goals.

Book a free 30-minute consult. No commitment, just a conversation about your goals.

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