We approach fitness through a holistic mindset with an effort to create and maintain health for mind, for body, and for life
The Forge on Dyer is a training, performance, and recovery studio with a focus on whole body wellness. Our purpose is to provide a private training studio for personal trainers and their clients without a monthly membership fee. In addition to a studio full of functional training equipment and educated trainers, The Forge on Dyer provides a space for performance and recovery therapies and currently offers NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT), Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflexology (P-DTR), sports and relaxation massage therapies, as well as other therapies to treat and prevent chronic and accident injuries.
Our Trainers
We’re always actively hiring well qualified trainers with the right experience. If you’re interested in training at The Forge on Dyer, contact us by email or phone to set up a time to meet with Kyle.
Kyle Osteen
co-founder and trainer
Kyle Osteen is the co-founder of The Forge on Dyer. Kyle has been training in the Dallas metroplex for nearly a decade specializing in functional movement training and therapies. Kyle is a husband and a father and knows the importance of taking care of yourself so you can take care of others. He focuses his sessions on creating approachable and sustainable fitness routines that ensure that his clients achieve whole body wellness before, during, and beyond their workouts.
Certifications & Degrees
B.S. Exercise Sport Sciences from Texas Tech University
M.S. Exercise Physiology from Texas Tech University
American College of Sports Medicine Certified Sports Physiologist
Certified Level II NeuroKinetic Therapist
Advanced Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflexology Practitioner
Daniel Abercrombie
trainer
My clients have described our sessions as fun, challenging, and thorough. I take pride in my clients by developing premium exercise programs to achieve the results they desire. Each of my clients follow a thoughtfully crafted routine specifically designed to their needs, skills, and schedule. My favorite exercise is the squat, all variations. I believe it is a fundamental component of any athlete regimen and is also an effective movement providing positive benefits to the general population client.
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Certifications & Degrees
I have 5 years of one-on-one personal training experience, as well as group personal training experience with a variety of populations. I have a diverse athletics background with high-level state competition experience in a multitude of sports including football, basketball and track. I also have two years playing experience in football at the collegiate level.
Carissa Nickel
Trainer
Carissa is a personal trainer that is in a passionate, empathetic, caring, and relentless pursuit of her client’s betterment mentally, emotionally, and physically. If youre looking for a coach who will invest in you, your wellness, and be by your side every step of the journey she is the coach for you. Carissa’s approach to working with clients is to understand their needs, create an individualized approachable plan that meets the client where they are, and progresses them to where they want to be. She welcomes all clients looking to make a change in their lives, but has most of her experience in teaming up with clients with goals related to: weight loss, pain free movement, and revitalizing health while aging.
Certifications & Degrees
In addition to certifications in Personal Training, and Metabolic Testing, Carissa has invested her time towards understanding the metabolism, hormones and their impact on weight loss, structured program design, for individuals, and has worked in collaboration with a scoliosis specific Physical Therapist to alleviate pain through movement.
Jake Dunn
Trainer
Jake Dunn is a Strength & Movement Coach (previously from NYC) that works with a wide range of clients to help troubleshoot vital movement patterns that are required in order to move with efficient biomechanics. Over the last decade, clients have worked with Jake for a wide range of reasons: for corrective exercise, to become stronger, to improve mobility/flexibility and much more.
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Certificates & Degrees
B.S. Exercise Science – University of Central Florida
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) – Polk State College
Certified Personal Trainer – ACSM
Postural Respiration & Pelvis Restoration- Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
Myokinematic Restoration – Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
The Intensive XI – at IFAST with Bill Hartman (PT)
Rethinking the Big Patterns 2 – Dr. Pat Davidson
Joey Hernandez
Trainer
Joey is a personal trainer with a strong passion for helping clients achieve their potential mentally and physically. If you are looking for a coach in strength training, or helping you to formulate a systematic approach towards reaching your goals look no further. Joey;s approach to working with clients is by understanding your needs, creating an exercise foundation, and then teaching you how to utilize resistance training to move better, feel stronger, and better your body composition. Joey works with all individuals looking to make a difference in their lives, but most of his experience lies with clients that have goals related to: weight loss, strength training, and weight training proficiency.
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Certifications & Degrees
Joey holds certifications in Personal Training Nutrition,DNA-Based Program Design,Golf Swing-Body Connection, CEU’s in Hormones and Performance. Along with these certifications he spends his time pursuing an understanding in muscle hypertrophy, strength and performance specific program design, metabolism in relation to physical performance, and resistance training techniques and proficiency
Sashi Wilson
Trainer
From growing up a gymnast to becoming a collegiate cheerleader, Sashi found herself in a deep depression after a cheerleading accident left her with a broken back. In less than a year she went from athlete to developing a binge-eating disorder to cope and put on 100lbs.
When regaining control of her life she turned back to fitness to work to feel good from the inside and restrengthen the muscles to support her joints. Fitness saved her life in many ways and used her passion to start helping other people reach their own goals.
Certifications & Degrees
NASM-CPT, CES, PES
Peak Pilates – Level 1&2
200 Hr RYT
NAMTPT- TriggerPoint Therapist
BS of Kinesiology- In ProgressSpecializes in Corrective Exercise
What is NKT & P-DTR?
NeuroKinetic therapists and Proprioceptive-Deep Tendon Reflexology practitioners focus on caring for training recovery, reducing acute and chronic pain, and correcting dysfunctional muscle compensations. Muscle compensations can be triggered through trauma, previous exercising with improper form or compensating while performing daily tasks to reduce fatigue. NKT and P-DTR therapies work to first identify where muscles may be abnormally behaving then help to restore them to the proper balance and form. More specifically, these practice target increased mobility, accelerate injury recovery, improve muscle coordination, improve performance for both athletes and in everyday workouts and relieves stress from routine repetition.
Our Services
At the Forge on Dyer we are dedicated to offering the highest quality services
Training
Personal Training
Custom sessions utilizing specialized functional training equipment to bring out the best in your body, regardless of experience level, created by one of our certified trainers. Workouts include tailored exercise and nutrition plans that fit your lifestyle. Clients may choose to do a half session or full session.
Semi-Private Training
Group sessions conducted by one of our certified trainers tailored to groups of 2-6 clients. Leveraging the enjoyment of peer engagement, competition and accountability to bring out the best in each individual.
Massages
We offer Movement Therapy Sessions along with 30 minute, 60 minute and 90 minute massage sessions
Why Train with us?
We will help you forge
the life you want.
Our brand new private training studio on Dyer is open and we are ready to get you moving.
What Our Clients Say
“I’ve been working with Kyle for about two years. He has done a great job keeping the workouts challenging and fresh. He taylors the workouts to my goals whether it’s a ski trip or whatever. With his knowledge of exercise and diet he can work with anybody at any fitness level. In a word he’s “professional” in what he does and what he brings to the workouts. On top of all that, he’s also just a good guy who takes his job serious but likes to laugh….which is what you need with someone you spend 2-3 hours a week with at the gym!”
Chris
Training Client
“Kyle in a word is FUN! Exercise can be a chore if you let it but not with Kyle. I have been working with him for about 9 months and have seen a difference in my body. He is a great listener regarding exercise goals and keeps things interesting. He stays well versed in new exercise trends and is always open to new ideas. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable trainer.”
Dana
Training Client
“Kyle has been my trainer for more than a year and a half and I have had nothing but great experiences. Kyle continuously changes my workouts to keep things new but always works within my goals and parameters that I have discussed with him. He has never missed a workout and I know I can rely on him to make sure I am getting the best training around. I would recommend Kyle to anyone, regardless of your goals or ability level as he has the knowledge to put together a workout plan to meet your goals.”
Jason
Training Client
“Kyle is part of the movement of redefining what kickass trainers can do for you, he is head and shoulders (and pecs!) above your mainstream trainer. As a physical therapist, I can say that his understanding of movement and health exceeds that of many clinicians, and I am happy to have met him as a colleague. And he’s funny as hell.”
Amy Thieu
Fellow Trainer
“Kyle Osteen trains our whole family! He puts a lot of thought and consideration into everyone’s particular needs and abilities. Kyle is cautious of your injuries as to not hurt the area further but at the same time strengthen areas around the injury to help it heal. He is very accommodating on scheduling and will juggle his calendar around to help find a time to fit you in. Kyle is a lot of fun, we talk and laugh and the hour of training flies by!”
Meredith Kelly
Training Client
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