Roots is a true hidden gem.

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Dean and Jodi opened R.A.W. Fitness in Northvale, NJ with the goal of creating a family‑friendly, cost‑effective, “no‑excuse” environment that gets people healthy and in great shape.

 

To fill that gap, they opened Roots just around the corner, offering smoothies and juices for post‑workout nourishment. Dean and Jodi would joke that they had finally “found a place where they could eat.”​

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"We believe in moving the way the body was designed to move.

We lift, carry, push, pull, drag, run and laugh. We are outdoors more often than in.

We focus on the entire body rather than isolating individual muscles."

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They believe in eating food that the body was designed to digest.

Eating what grew outdoors from the earth instead of created in a laboratory.

They focus on using the entire plant rather than isolating parts and extracts.

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For over ten years, Roots has stayed true to its mission of introducing wholesome, plant‑based food to the community, and it certainly doesn’t stop there. Roots offers a lifestyle that supports long‑term, holistic health—including fitness, yoga, music, art, animals, nature, life‑skills, and much more. Take a look at our upcoming events and weekly classes here.

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Roots is what it is today thanks to everyone who has ever stepped through the door and contributed to the mission in their own unique way.​

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Roots is currently serving the Closter, NJ area Tuesday – Sunday, with plenty of cozy indoor and outdoor seating.