High-end wellness club opens in Ortigas
MANILA, Philippines — The pursuit of fitness is no longer solely about achieving an impressive physique. Today, true wellness calls for a holistic approach — one that balances activity with recovery, strength with resilience and physical health with mental clarity.
This philosophy comes to life at the newly opened Polarity Wellness Club (PWC) in The Podium, Ortigas Center.
PWC represents the next chapter for the Strength in Movement (SIM) Group, a pioneer in physiotherapy, strength and wellness services. Evolving from the highly regarded Polarity Physiotherapy Center, PWC is the sister company of two premium gyms: Kinetix Lab and Kinetix+.
With the gyms’ core focus on strength and conditioning, and their integrated offerings of dedicated Recovery Rooms and on-staff nutritionists, this powerful alliance firmly establishes the SIM Group's commitment to holistic health. By uniting expert physiotherapy, world-class training, and dedicated nutrition, SIM provides a complete ecosystem for overall strength and lifestyle improvement.
PWC is a membership-based wellness club designed for professionals, athletes, seniors and performance-driven adults who seek a structured, long-term health investment.
Located on the fourth floor of The Podium, PWC offers a refined membership experience that unites physiotherapy, recovery, strength pathways, and mental wellness under one space. This transformation reflects both a timely industry shift and the growing demand for proactive, sustained well-being among Filipinos.
“The evolution reflects a clear shift in what people now need from a wellness and rehabilitation institution,” said Luis Gatmaytan, Administrative Director and Physical Therapy Program Director for the Strength in Movement Group. “Polarity Physiotherapy Center built a strong reputation for clinically-driven physiotherapy, but clients today require a system that supports them far beyond addressing isolated pain. PWC is the natural progression of that insight—a sophisticated, clinically-anchored, long-term wellness environment designed for clients who want structure, guidance, and sustainable results.”
Unlike traditional physiotherapy clinics that focus on episodic care, PWC embraces a continuity model. Its philosophy is rooted in the belief that wellness is achieved by nurturing both body and mind, guiding individuals toward resilience, balance, and lasting vitality.
“Most people only seek treatment once pain already disrupts their life, or they train without fully understanding how to maintain their bodies sustainably. There is often no single place that connects rehabilitation, recovery, strength development, and overall wellness planning in a continuous and clinically grounded way,” explained Dr. Fahim James Pasha, DPT, Associate Manager of the Physiotherapy Department and Chief Physiotherapist at PWC.
This distinction is why PWC is a club, not a center. It is a membership-based community that emphasizes commitment, progressive health management, and integrated care. Clients are empowered to strengthen, maintain, and elevate their well-being through a consistent system supported by clinical expertise.
PWC offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of diverse clients — from corporate professionals managing stress to seniors committed to active aging.
