The Aeon Wellness Club sign at the entrance to the studio on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta

About Aeon

Our purpose, and the people behind it

Aeon was founded on a straightforward conviction: health is personal, it is built over decades rather than weeks, and it deserves better than a crowded room and a generic program.

The problem we set out to solve

Two models dominate fitness. The big-box gym sells you a door code and hopes you figure it out. The boutique studio sells you a class that forty other people are also doing, at a pace set by whoever is loudest at the front.

Neither accounts for the founder who cannot afford to be tired at four in the afternoon. Or the retiree who fully intends to be on the dance floor at a grandchild's wedding rather than watching from a chair. Or the new parent rebuilding a body that spent a year on someone else's schedule. Or the athlete who has plateaued and does not know which number to chase next. Or the executive who has built everything else and knows, privately, that fitness is the one column they have never actually managed.

Aeon exists for these people. We built a concierge performance and longevity studio where the program is written for one body, the room is arranged around that session, and the numbers that shape the plan are measured rather than assumed.

What that looks like in practice

The floor is organized into private training pods. When you arrive, your equipment is set and reserved — no waiting, no negotiating a bench, no adjusting your session around someone else's superset. Sessions and services run in 30-minute blocks, which is the difference between training consistently and training when it happens to be convenient.

Before we program anything, we measure. Metabolic testing on the KORR CardioCoach™ establishes your resting metabolic rate and true training zones. Styku 3D body composition scanning gives us circumference and posture data precise enough to show change that a bathroom scale hides completely. Where it is useful, comprehensive lab panels read by a clinician fill in what training data cannot.

Recovery is programmed rather than optional. Cold plunge, infrared sauna, sports massage and work with our licensed physical therapist are scheduled into the week alongside training, because adaptation happens in the recovery, not in the session.

Coaching and clinical, in the same building

Most people who want medical support for their health goals end up managing three relationships that never talk to each other: a trainer, a physician and whoever is guessing at their nutrition.

At Aeon, medically supervised weight loss, hormone therapy and clinician-guided peptide protocols are delivered by licensed providers working from the same diagnostics your coach is programming against. Clinical services always begin with a consultation and appropriate lab work, and they are never a substitute for training, nutrition and sleep — they are a way of removing obstacles that training alone cannot move.

Built for North Fulton

We are on McFarland Parkway in Alpharetta, which puts us within a short drive of Milton, Johns Creek, Roswell, Cumming and Duluth. Members range from executives and physicians to parents restarting after a decade away and masters athletes still competing.

What they have in common is not fitness level. It is that they want the hour they spend here to be the most useful hour of their day, and they want somebody accountable for whether it is.

Meet the team

The coaches behind every program

Steven Burrough Jr., Owner & Founder at Aeon Wellness Club

Steven Burrough Jr.

Owner & Founder

Steven built Aeon on the belief that true health is personal, purposeful and deeply connected to community. With over 15 years in the fitness and wellness industry, he has dedicated his career to helping people improve not only physical strength and energy, but confidence, resilience and long-term vitality.

Raised in a military family, Steven spent much of his early life living in different parts of the world — an experience that shaped his ability to connect with people from all backgrounds and instilled adaptability, discipline and a deep appreciation for relationships.

A former NCAA Division II basketball player, he brings a performance-driven mindset to wellness while keeping the emphasis on functional movement, mobility and longevity. For over 20 years Steven has called Atlanta home, and through Aeon he collaborates with trusted medical and wellness professionals to deliver customized training, advanced diagnostics and restorative therapies in a refined, community-driven environment.

Thomas Jenei, Fitness Coach at Aeon Wellness Club

Thomas Jenei

Fitness Coach

Thomas holds a degree in Exercise Science from Georgia College & State University and pursued advanced education through NASM certifications in Personal Training, Performance Enhancement and Corrective Exercise, along with Precision Nutrition Level 1.

With over five years of experience, his coaching has spanned elite Division I athletes across multiple sports, adults seeking longevity and peak performance, and middle- and high-school athletes at every stage of development.

Casey Moore, Fitness Coach at Aeon Wellness Club

Casey Moore

Fitness Coach

With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Casey brings a blend of athletic background, coaching expertise and leadership to Aeon. A former collegiate basketball player, he turned a competitive drive into a career helping others unlock their potential.

Specializing in athletic performance, biomechanics and movement assessment, Casey designs personalized programs that emphasize mobility, strength and conditioning for both athletes and everyday clients.

Donaven Hairston, Fitness Coach & Metabolic Testing Lead at Aeon Wellness Club

Donaven Hairston

Fitness Coach & Metabolic Testing Lead

Donaven is a former collegiate basketball athlete with a background in exercise science and sport management, certified as a personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist.

At Aeon he specializes in metabolic testing and oversees the entire testing process, working with clients to understand heart rate zones and metabolic efficiency, then using that data to structure training so each client trains more effectively and with greater purpose.

Michael Zabetakis, Fitness Coach at Aeon Wellness Club

Michael Zabetakis

Fitness Coach

Born and raised in Cumming, Georgia, Michael walked on to the men's basketball team at the University of West Georgia, earning a Bachelor's in Marketing and an MBA while finishing as the program's second all-time leading scorer and rebounder.

He went on to play professional basketball in Europe across two seasons in Luxembourg and Finland. Now NASM Personal Fitness Trainer certified, he brings the same energy and consistency that fuelled his playing career to helping members stay committed.

David Graham

Performance & Longevity Coach

David specializes in customized semi-private training designed for long-term performance, movement quality and sustainable health. Born and raised in Atlanta, he built his training foundation through kettlebells and calisthenics.

He is a Certified Personal Trainer with advanced education through the CHEK Institute (Swiss Ball Specialist) and Functional Patterns (HF-1 Human Foundations). His philosophy centers on athletic longevity — building strength, mobility, power and resilience without sacrificing joint health or nervous system recovery.

Members

What our clients are saying

Aeon Wellness Club provides the best gym experience available in Alpharetta. The workout area is clean, well organized, and thoughtfully laid out, and the personalized training is unmatched. I train in my own private pod with equipment reserved for me, which makes every session efficient and tailored to my goals.

R. McCaskill

Aeon Wellness Club has been great — a state of the art gym with great trainers. The cold plunge and infrared saunas are added benefits I didn't know I would appreciate so much. The clientele is made up of lots of different body types and ages so I never feel out of place.

Cindy K.

I joined after my first few days of trial. Aeon has put together an elite team of trainers who guide you and correct your form every step of the way. With each little tweak I could feel the muscle that was intended to be worked. My wife and I train here 3–4 times a week and we can already see the transformation.

Sid S.

This might be the best gym to focus on your health and fitness. I've been working with the owner Steve for years and I am very impressed with what he has done with the place. All the trainers push you past your own limits, and the experience is always on par with the expectations of an executive-level clientele.

M. Walters

I love Aeon. The trainers and the members are fabulous. The gym has upgrades everywhere — I love the vibe, the environment and the sense of community. I have gotten fantastic results from the workouts and training at Aeon. It's a great team, and I look forward to every workout.

A. Sidwell

Questions

What members ask before starting

What does Aeon mean?

An aeon is an immeasurably long period of time. The name reflects how we think about health — as something built and protected across decades rather than chased in a six-week challenge. Every decision about programming, diagnostics and recovery is filtered through whether it still serves you in twenty years.

What makes Aeon different from other Alpharetta gyms?

Three things. Every session happens in a private pod with reserved equipment. Every program is written for one person rather than adapted from a class template. And training sits alongside diagnostics and clinician-guided services in the same building, so the data and the coaching inform each other.

Who owns Aeon Wellness Club?

Aeon was founded and is owned by Steven Burrough Jr., who has spent more than 15 years in the fitness and wellness industry and has called Atlanta home for over 20 years. He is a former NCAA Division II basketball player who now focuses on functional movement, mobility and longevity.

How experienced are the coaches?

The team brings over 30 years of combined coaching expertise, with credentials spanning NASM personal training, performance enhancement and corrective exercise, Precision Nutrition, the CHEK Institute and Functional Patterns, plus degrees in exercise science and sport management. Several are former collegiate or professional athletes.

Can I choose which coach I work with?

Yes. After your consultation and movement assessment we will suggest the coach whose specialty best matches your goals, whether that is golf performance, corrective exercise, metabolic conditioning or longevity-focused strength work. You are welcome to request someone specific.

Come see whether it fits

The best way to understand Aeon is to stand in it. Book a consultation and we will walk you through the floor, the diagnostics and the program.