Meet Our Team

Trainers Certifications & Education :

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science - Bridgewater State University, 1999
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science - UMASS at Amherst, 1995
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2000
• Equinox Tier IV Certified Nutrition Coach, 2005
• Equinox Tier III Certified Personal Trainer , 2004
• Functional Movement Screening (FMS) Certified, 2014
• Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist - American Academy of Health & Fitness Professionals
• Certified Nutrition Coach - Intracellular Fitness/S&S Research, 1997
• CPR and First Aid Certified - with American Heart Association
• Fitness and Wellness Writer - author of Training Tips With Christian with West Hartford News and other publications in the greater Hartford area

Reason Why You Became a Personal Trainer :

Fitness and promoting a healthy lifestyle is what I was born to do. I started working out at a young age and never looked back. When I took my first Exercise Science class as a sophomore in college and knew I had found what I was meant to do. My passion is helping others so they can know what it feels like to feel great!

Fitness Interests & Hobbies : 

Weight training, road biking, skiing, flag football, hiking, reading history, writing

Trainers Certifications & Education :

• NASM CPT

Reason Why You Became a Personal Trainer :

To increase positivity, confidence , and courage to people through fitness!

Fitness Interests & Hobbies : 

Martial Arts , Gymnastics , Strength Training

Trainers Certifications & Education : 

• Certified Personal Trainer
• ISSA Nutritionist
• ISSA Certified Spin Instructor - Keiser

Reason Why You Became a Personal Trainer:

To I have always loved to be active and strong. I know it is a natural antidepressant and I love to feel my best. I like to share this with others by helping to keep them motivated through all their stages of life. The process of working towards a physical goal is so impactful for other areas of growth in life as well. Becoming a trainer has enabled me to help others gain success in their physical goals, and daily lifestyle!

Fitness Interests & Hobbies : 

I am an avid runner and triathlete. Becoming the strongest and most powerful athlete I can be has been my goal these past couple years. Today I compete in DekaStrong events which are decathlons that incorporate speed and strength. The training involved has broaden my abilities both physically and mentally. I am a mom to two boys who keep me on my toes daily and I enjoy designing/improving my home.

Trainers Certifications & Education :

• NASM-CPT

Reason Why You Became a Personal Trainer :

To help others lead better healthier lives.

Fitness Interests & Hobbies : 

Weightlifting, Sports, Cooking, Games