Guided.

Focused.

Conscious.

At the intersection of form and function, the Gladstone cultivates longevity and a holistic approach to movement and wellbeing.

Black and white portrait of a young man with short hair and a confident expression, wearing a button-up shirt with chest pockets, against a plain light background.

Ricardo Gayle

Founder of the Gladstone

Hailing from Jamaica, Ricardo moved to New York at the age of two, where he grew up in what now feels like the blink of an eye.

After training in conservatory acting, he discovered a new stage: the world of fitness. What began as personal curiosity became a deeper journey into redefining not just what it means to be fit, but what it means to be well.

Ambition and self-discovery soon carried him across the Atlantic. Portugal proved to be the perfect place to begin again; to build a new life, a new business, and to continue cultivating a culture of consciousness.

With over a decade of experience and certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, Ricardo brings expertise, creativity, and purpose to everything he does.