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labarre was founded by Lisa Alberino in 2017 as a space where movement and community could flourish. What began as a boutique barre studio became a beloved gathering place for people seeking something more than just a workout.

In 2024, Julie Saccento took ownership with a vision to deepen what labarre could become: a music-driven sanctuary specifically designed for people living on autopilot—capable, thoughtful people moving through their days disconnected, efficient but not intentional, busy but not present.

Our studio is housed in a beautifully restored 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival building with a story worth telling.

Originally built as the Bank of Italy, the building served the Alameda community through the 1950s before evolving into a real estate office, café, and eventually a salon. In 2017, it was lovingly restored and transformed into the home of labarre.

Inside, history and healing meet. The original bank vault remains intact and now serves as a private treatment space for our esthetician, Mercedes. And spanning one wall is a breathtaking 48-foot mural by acclaimed artist David Choe, whose work has appeared with Facebook, Vice, and installations around the world.

When founder Lisa Alberino discovered the mural hidden beneath layers of paint, she knew it deserved to be uncovered. Its restoration became a fitting metaphor for what we believe: that beneath the noise, busyness, and expectations of everyday life, something essential remains.

This building is more than a backdrop. It's a daily reminder that what matters most is often already there—waiting to be rediscovered.

This is where history meets healing. Where art meets intention. Where you come home to yourself.

Julie's connection to labarre began in 2017, when she walked into her first class during a dark chapter of life. After an unexpected loss, she was managing everyone else's grief while barely surviving her own. Exercise was the last thing on her list—but labarre kept showing up.

What started as an hour to forget became something more: a space where she could feel her own strength, clarity, and calm again. labarre became her happy place for the next seven years; first as a member, and later as an instructor teaching through the uncertainty of COVID.

When founder Lisa Alberino made the brave decision to sell the studio, Julie knew she wanted to be the one to carry it forward. Not to start from scratch, but to honor what Lisa built while evolving it into what she wished she'd had during those dark months: a true sanctuary that nurtures mind, body, and spirit.

Under Julie's ownership, she's reimagined the class structure (Balance, Bold, Breathe), refined the coaching to lead with kindness, and designed every detail to help people drop out of their heads and into their bodies.

READ: Julie's Full Story: Let Go Lightly, The Legacy Continues

The Body Is the Home of Truth
While the mind is full of thoughts, the body holds wisdom. We help people return to their bodies—because that's where clarity, intuition, and heart live.

Presence Is a Practice
Presence doesn't happen by accident. With music, movement, and thoughtful design, we help people practice showing up for themselves.

Music Is More Than Motivation
When movement matches rhythm, the brain gets to rest and the body takes the lead. That shift makes presence easier and belonging something you can feel in your bones.

Kindness Is Strength
Challenge doesn't have to be harsh. We coach with clarity, not volume. Smart choices are celebrated. Options are power.

Every Body Deserves to Belong
Belonging is offered at the door, not earned through performance. We create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and free to move honestly.

Through labarre Gives Back, we use movement, connection, and collective action to support causes that matter to our community. Throughout the year, we partner with nonprofit and community

organizations through donation drives, fundraising classes, and special events—finding meaningful ways to extend our values of care and belonging beyond our studio walls.

You’ll also find community-centered experiences woven throughout the year, from free outdoor classes to workshops, educational events, and opportunities to move together for a cause. Because wellness isn’t just about what happens in class—it’s also about how we show up for one another.

Can I arrive late to class or leave early?
To protect the class experience for everyone, we ask that you arrive on time and stay through the end of class.

If you’re running behind, you may join class up to 5 minutes after the scheduled start time. Please be ready to participate within that window—if you need to change, use the restroom, or prepare for class, plan to arrive with enough time to do so. We’re unable to allow entry more than 5 minutes after class begins.

We also ask that you stay through the full class, including the final cool-down or savasana. Packing up equipment or leaving while class is still in progress can be disruptive to other guests, particularly during those final quiet moments. If you know you’ll need to leave early, please choose another class time that works better for your schedule.
What should I bring with me?
Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Grip socks are required for all barre and strength classes; for yoga classes, you’re welcome to practice barefoot. Don’t have grip socks? We have plenty of options available for purchase at the studio.

We provide everything else you’ll need for class, and there’s a water bottle filling station at the studio.
What happens if I cancel or do not attend a class?
We know plans change! Please cancel at least 4 hours before class whenever possible.

Cancellations made less than 4 hours before class are subject to a $15 late cancellation fee. If you’re registered and do not attend or cancel, a $25 no-show fee applies.

Guests using a limited class pack or single-class purchase will lose the class for a late cancellation or no-show. Virtual classes are not subject to late cancellation or no-show fees.
How do I pause, change, or cancel my membership?
Need to pause? Submit the Membership Pause Request using the link in the footer of our website.

Need to change or cancel? You can manage membership changes or cancellations directly through your Walla profile.
May I get a refund on my membership payment?
Membership payments are non-refundable once processed. Our memberships do not require a long-term contract, and you can manage future membership changes or cancellations through your Walla profile.