About Us
From the inside out, our retreats, experiences and coaching method give you the kickstart you need. Nourishing food, energising movement, optimising recovery and empowering socialisation are our four key pillars. Dottie and Ben guarantee that you will leave feeling revitalised and invigorated with the magic combination of work, play, relaxation and nutrition
2020
How it Started
In a fittingly sweaty environment, it was at London's boutique Fitness Studio Sweat-It London where Dottie and Ben first met. This was the birthing place "fire in your belly" fitness, a "no BS" approach to wellness and an overwhelming appreciation for community.
2021
TRUE Escapes was born.
Post Lockdown and the heartache of losing sweat-it they found themselves with time, relentless drive and an opportunity. With Dottie being Type A as hell and Benny the ever-so-optimistic creative, it created a space for their passion project... TRUE Escapes was born.
2022
The TRUE Pillars
With their outgoing extroverted energy, it all started with TRUE Experience. The backbone to everything they stand for; Training, Replenishing, Unwinding and Engaging. Community has been and will always be at the forefront of what these two bring to the(literal) table.
2022
You never forget your first
Dreams became a reality shortly after with the launch of their first UK weekend retreat hosting an incredible group. They put them through their paces and harboured the TRUE philosophy.
2023
TRUE Collective enters the chat
The ultimate fusion occurred in late 2023 when it suddenly (finally) occurred to them that they both were offering the same thing outside of TRUE escapes: 121 Personal Training + Bespoke Online Coaching. TRUE Collective enters the chat. The community that they'd both been creating simultaneously, it just made sense.
2024
International Babyyyyyyy
With half of Dottie's heart constantly in the sun, it was only a matter of time before TRUE got a taste. The first of many more to come; Week-Long Abroad Escapes. The ultimate pinch-me moment for both of them and what keeps driving them to achieve more.
2025
What's Next?
It's now 5 years later, multiple UK retreats, Abroad Escapes and a Thriving Community of Guests, Clients and Friends.Both of them don't take any of it for granted and it's not been without graft, question moments and unapologetic relentlessness but nothing is topping these two from spreading the TRUE lifestyle far and wide.Maybe you've followed from the beginning, perhaps you're only coming across them now, either way, they're honoured to have you here and SO excited for what's to come next. Who knows!
Meet the Team
Dottie Fildes
With over 10 years in the fitness industry, I have learned that a lot of the time, life gets in the way of that ever-so-sought-after "balance". I work hard with my clients to increase their training consistency, improve their nutritional health without sacrificing time with friends, family and loved ones. With a fusion of compassion, empathy, knowledge and guidance clients receive a 360 degree approach to their training and wellbeing guiding them to achieve their goals and enjoy the process!
Functional Fitness Coach
Ben Parsons
I believe in a well rounded approach to training. This not only encourages consistency which is where results ultimately come from, it also heightens enjoyment. I help to educate you so you can also understand the process more but with a deeper look into habits, we can make those tweaks on your current routine, from sleep and nutrition, to get the most out of your training.
Hybrid Performance Coach
TRUE pillars
TRAIN
REPLENISH
UNWIND
ENGAGE