Personal Training Staff 

Samantha Merchant: Fitness Director
Elite Trainer
Works Employee since 2000
Education: Graduated Boston University; BS Clinical Exercise Physiology, EdM Health Education
Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, ACE Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist
Availability: Special request only
Favorite Part of the job:  "Always challenging people in new ways to reach their goals"
email Sam

Jasmin Lepir
Master Trainer
Works Employee since 2008
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire, Kinesiology
Certifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist , NESTA Personal Trainer
Availability: Variety
Favorite Part of the job:  "helping people work on the process of achieving their best"
email Jasmin

Caley Whitney
Elite Trainer and Nutrition Specialist
Works Employee since 2007
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire, Physical Education
Certification: NSCA certified Personal Trainer; AFPA Nutrition & Wellness Consultant
Experience: Track and Field Athlete & Gymnastics Coach
Availability: Tues and Thurs evenings
Favorite Part of the job:  "Making working out to reach your goals fun"
email Caley

Scott Kennedy
EliteTrainer
Works Employee since 2004
Education: Graduated The Kings College BS Physical Education
Certification: ACE certified Personal Trainer
Experience: 35 years teaching experience in physical education., Football, Basketball, Baseball & Soccer Coach.
Availability: Early mornings and late morning
Favorite Part of the job:  "Working one-on-one with people"
email Scott

Frank Figueredo
EliteTrainer
Works Employee since 2008
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire, Exercise Science
Experience: 12 years of Strength Training, youth fitness programming
Availability: various
Favorite Part of the job:  "To help people realize their full potential while providing direction, guidance, and motivation in order to attain their goals."
email Frank

Sharon Ponte
EliteTrainer
Works Employee since 2007
Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Availability: Sundays and some evenings
Favorite Part of the job: "The trust of the one-on-one relationship that develops so people can achieve their goals"
email Sharon

Nicole Rozanski
Elite Trainer
Works Employee since 2009
Education: Graduated University of Maine, Orono; BS Kinesiology/Nutrition, MEd Exercise Science
Experience: Cardiac Rehabilitation, 2years; Elite sports training 4 years
Availability: mornings and evenings
Favorite Part of the job: ""
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Sheri Staples
Master Trainer
Works Employee since 2009
Education: Graduated Keene State College, Physical Education / Sports Management
Certification: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Experience:  15+ years of Personal Training experience at various clubs.  Sheri comes to us most recently from ACAC in Virginia where she has been a part of their training staff for 10 years. 
Favorite part of the job: " "
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Melissa Abbott
Elite Trainer and Nutrition Specialist and Pilates Reformer Trainer
Works Employee since 2009
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, New England College
Experience:  6 yrs of Personal Training, 7 yrs Group Exercise, 3 yrs of Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise
Certifications: ACE Certified  Personal Trainer; Stamina: Essential Pilates Reformer Certification; SCW Fitness: Sports Nutrition and Body Composition Specialist Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working one-on-one with clients, supporting the enhancement of total body wellness while having fun, and making it exciting to participate in health and fitness."
email Melissa

Sarah Boudrias
Elite Trainer
Works Employee since 2001
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire; Kinesiology; Minor in Nutrition; EdM in Primary Educations
Certifications: AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor & Weight Trainer
Favorite Part of the Job: "Training people of all ages and abilities in all aspects of fitness to help them lead healthier lives"

Aimee Dion
Elite Trainer
Works Employee since 2002
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire; BS Psychology
Certifications: ISSA certified Personal Trainer
Availability: special request only
Favorite Part of the job: "Helping people achieve an enjoyable lifestyle of fitness and sound nutrition"

Lydia Otash
Elite Trainer
Works Employee since 2009
Certifications: ACE-CPT
Availability: mornings
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Lisa Randazzo
Professional Trainer
Works Employee since 2012
Education: University of Southern Maine, BA Social Work
Certifications:  ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor

Availability: evenings and weekends
Favorite Part of the job: Motivating people towards a healthier lifestyle.
Email Lisa

Lily Gallagher
Professional Trainer
email Lily

Taylor (Taz) Frase
Professional Trainer
email Taylor

Devon Carroll
Professional Trainer
Email Devon 

Melanie Ashcroft
Medical Wellness Coordinator
Works Employee since 1989
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire; Exercise Science/Kinesiology
Experience: 20+ years of training, runs our Medical Wellness Programs which include Cancer Recovery, Diabetes, Arthritis Aquatics, Osteoporosis, Lipid Success and The Works Rx.
Favorite Part of the job: "Helping people empower themselves to make successful changes that lead them along the path toward a healthy lifestyle"
email Melanie

Pilates Reformer Staff 

Melissa Abbott
Master Trainer and Nutrition Specialist and Pilates Reformer Trainer
Works Employee since 2009
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, New England College
Experience:  6 yrs of Personal Training, 7 yrs Group Exercise, 3 yrs of Rehabilitation and Corrective Exercise
Certifications: ACE Certified  Personal Trainer; Stamina: Essential Pilates Reformer Certification; SCW Fitness: Sports Nutrition and Body Composition Specialist Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working one-on-one with clients, supporting the enhancement of total body wellness while having fun, and making it exciting to participate in health and fitness."
email Melissa

Lee Calderone
Elite Trainer email Lee

Meg McNeely
Master Trainer email Meg

Korrie VonWedel
Professional Trainer email Korrie

Nutrition Specialists

Melissa Abbott
Elite Trainer and Nutrition Specialist
Works Employee since 2009
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, New England College
Experience: State of NH Department of Education; Alt 4 & 5, Special Education Math, General Education 1-8
Certifications:   American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer Certification; AeroPilates Reformer Certification
Favorite Part of the Job:  "Working one-on-one with clients, supporting the enhancement of total body wellness while having fun, and making it exciting to participate in health and fitness."
email Melissa

Caley Whitney
Elite Trainer and Nutrition Specialist
Works Employee since 2007
Education: Graduated University of New Hampshire, Physical Education
Certification: NSCA certified Personal Trainer
Experience: Track and Field Athlete & Gymnastics Coach
Availability: Tues and Thurs evenings
Favorite Part of the job:  "Making working out to reach your goals fun"
email Caley

Devon Carroll
I first became interested in Nutrition when I saw the difference it made in my physique
during my 2 months at Basic Military Training for the Air Force. Prior to joining the military
I was heavy and had a very hard time losing weight despite always being very active and a competitive athlete.
I never paid attention to what I ate or how much of it, I just knew it usually tasted good and was what was
there in front of me. However, when given healthier options and some basic nutritional guidance,
I saw significant changes in my physique. Since then, the science, various theories and “diets” behind
eating and specifically, sports nutrition have fascinated me. I am now very aware and conscious of
what I put into my body and how each thing I eat will affect me. I have also since adopted a saying that I truly try to live by,
“What you eat in private, is what shows up in public.”
email Devon

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