Wes Caron, Assistant Executive Director, Director of Fitness
wcaron@weymouthclub.com
Year started at WC: 2015
Philosophy:
Do what you care about and care about what you do.
Education/Experience:
- S. Health Education from UMASS Lowell
- Has worked in the fitness industry for past 16 years.
- Unique and diverse experience in Corporate Fitness, Community Fitness and Commercial Fitness settings.
- Has worked as an Exercise Physiologist, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and General Manager.
- Prior to Joining the Weymouth Club, Wes served as Regional Director for EXOS/MediFit, where he managed the operation of five large community centers through NY and NJ.
Accomplishments/Fun fact
- Appointed to the National General Manager’s Council for Plus One, where he served as a mentor to over 150 General Managers nationwide.
- Wes has two large rescue dogs and two boys under 4yrs old.
- Wes was accepted into art school but decided not to pursue a career in illustration, instead going down the health & wellness path at UMASS.
Kim Adams: Personal Trainer
kadams@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything. There is no such thing as ‘I can’t.’ The body achieves what the mind believes.”
Started at WC:
2007
Years Experience:
14
Education:
BS Exercise Science/Physiology, Fitchburg State College
Certifications:
ACE – Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Beginner Level Training, Intermediate Level Training, Free Weight Training, Kid’s Fitness & Weight Loss
Hobbies:
Volleyball, Softball, Working-out, Watching the New England Patriots & Hanging out with my family
Accomplishments:
1st Place Weymouth Club Women’s Figure Competition 2010 & 2011, High School Athlete of the Year – 2002, Played Softball Tournament in Walt Disney Wide World Sport Complex – 2000
Amy Bright: Personal Trainer
abright@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“It’s never too early or too late to work towards being the healthiest you”
Started at WC:
Group Ex: 2010
Fitness: 2020
Years Experience:
Group Ex: 20 years
Ballet/Dance: 30+ years
Education:
B.A. Simmons University, Business
Certifications:
- CPT, National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
- CGFI, Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
- Awesome Abs and Best Booty, Savvier Fitness
- Elite Level II, Barre Above
Specialties:
Beginner to Advanced Level Training; Weight Loss Support and Success; High Intensity Interval (HIIT), Circuit and Boot Camp Training; Strength, Endurance, Balance and Flexibility Training; Core and Pilates Training; One-On-One, Kids/Teens, Small Group and Team Training; Multi-Modalities: Free Weights, Resistance Bands, BOSU, Kettlebell
Hobbies:
Cooking/Baking, Football, All Things with My Daughter and Quality-Time with My Family
Accomplishments:
Throughout my fitness career, thousands of members have smiled, sweat and grown stronger with me every week. I’m humbled by their dedication and grateful for the many relationships which have blossomed into lifelong friendships. Thank you! I appreciate you!
Christina Callahan: Personal Trainer
ccallahan@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.”-Rapunzel
Started at WC:
2022
Years Experience:
11 years as a Gymnastics Coach
Education:
AS in Exercise Science
AS in Business
Certifications:
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Core, Flexibility, Beginner, Intermediate, Body weight exercises, Teens, Choreography
Hobbies:
Gymnastics, Singing, Dancing, Hanging out with my family, going to the beach
Accomplishments:
3x All Around Massachusetts State Gymnastics Champion
Head girl’s gymnastics team coach
Region 6 Men’s Gymnastics Judge
Olivia Corcoran: Personal Trainer
ocorcoran@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Working out shouldn’t have to feel like a punishment. Let’s work together to have fun, gain confidence and get healthier!”
Started at WC:
2020
Years Experience:
1
Education:
B.A. Boston College, Communication
Certifications:
ACE – Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Programming for the Aging Population, Free Weight Training, Beginner Level Training, Intermediate Level Training
Hobbies:
Writing, Interior Design, Painting, Watching TV and Working Out
Accomplishments:
- Many years of competitive Irish Dance
- Graduating from Boston College
Colby Congel: Personal Trainer
ccongel@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Without commitment you can never start, without consistency you can never finish.”
Started at WC:
2016
Years Experience:
6
Education:
B.S. Exercise Science (Bridgewater State)
M.S. Exercise Science (Bridgewater State)
Certifications:
ASFA Certified Personal Trainer
Functional Movement Screen Certified
Specialties:
Strength Training (Beginners & Advanced), Sport Specific Training, Weight Loss, Conditioning (H.I.I.T), Mobility & Flexibility, Youth & Senior Training, FitCamp, Adult Athlete, The Pack, and Sports Performance Trainer.
Hobbies:
Training/Working Out, Movies, Traveling
Accomplishments:
Created a blog to share my knowledge of strength and conditioning: Instagram @congeltraining
Michele Fay: Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, Group Ex Instructor
mfay@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Work hard and play safe”
Started at WC:
1994
Years Experience:
Personal Training (10), Pilates (13), Group Exercise (32)
Education:
Degree in Business, Bay State College
Certifications:
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Balance Point Pilates Mat I & II, Reformer, Chair & Barrell
AFAA Group Exercise, Spinning, Body Pump, Body Attack, Body Step, TRX
Specialties:
90 Day Program Coordinator, TRX, Pilates Reformer & Mat, FitCamp Trainer, General Fitness, Helping members get the BEST workout within their limits
Hobbies:
Walking with friends, taking yoga, hiking, reading, watching the Bruins
Accomplishments:
Instrumental in the success of the programs offered in the Pilates Reformer studio. Completed several half marathons and local road races, inducted into the NQHS Hall of Fame for Track
Stephanie Giannaros: Personal Trainer
sgiannaros@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Every day is a new opportunity to get stronger, to eat better, to live healthier, and to be the best version of you.”
Started at WC:
2019
Years Experience:
5
Education:
B.A. Communications, Boston College
Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer: W.I.T.S. (WORLD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHOOLS)
Certified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Specialties:
Free Weight Training, Beginner Level Training, Intermediate Level Training, Seniors, Weight Loss, Pre and Post-menopausal women
Hobbies:
Former dancer; cooking, traveling, gardening, reading
Madeleine Griffin: Personal Trainer
mgriffin@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“You can’t change your body unless you change how you treat your body, how you challenge your body and how you challenge yourself.”
Started at WC:
2018
Years Experience:
3
Education:
B.S. Biology
M.Ed Education – Biology
M.D. Doctor of Medicine
Background:
United States Air Force
Certifications:
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer
Functional Movement Screen Certified
NASM – Women’s Fitness Specialist
Knocked Up Fitness Prenatal & Postpartum
NASM Speed Agility & Quickness
NASM Mental Toughness
Restorative & Ayurveda Yoga Specialist
Barre Above Prime Trainer
SPIN Level 2
SPIN Power
SPIN Journey Ride
LES MILLS Body Combat – LES MILLS®
Specialties:
Free Weight Training, Sport Specific Training, Beginner Level Training, Intermediate Level Training, High Intensity Training, Seniors, Weight Loss, Team Training
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, Kitesurfing, Skateboarding, Yoga
Tim Judge: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“We spend so much time trying to improve our financial and personal standings, but we don’t consider our health often enough with them. Here’s to the first step in us changing that.”
Started at WC:
2020
Years Experience:
5
Education:
B.S. Exercise Science (Bridgewater State)
Certifications:
ACE Certified
Specialties:
Running, Athletes, Explosive Training, & working with teenagers.
Hobbies:
Obstacle course races, hiking, running, playing guitar, video games, movies, basketball, and working on cars.
Accomplishments:
Former Record Holder in 400, 4×200, and 4×400 Meters for Bridgewater State University Track Team
Nick Levenson: Personal Trainer
nlevenson@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“You have to enjoy what you’re doing if you want it to work, so find something fun about it.”
Started at WC:
2019
Years Experience:
3
Education:
B.A. Exercise Science, Fitchburg State University
Specialties:
Free weight
Sport specific
Kids/teens
Hobbies:
Track and field
Exercising
Watching movies
Helen Long: Personal Trainer
hlong@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Discipline is remembering what you want.”
Started at WC:
2008
Years Experience:
10
Education:
BA, English from UMASS Boston, Coursework in Exercise Physiology
Certifications:
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Mass. Secondary Education, Reformer Pilates Certified
Specialties:
FitCamp Trainer, Corrective Exercise (Posture), Functional Integrated Strength Training, Weight Loss, Pilates Reformer, Sport Specific Training (esp. Triathlon), Beginning Triathlon, Flexibility, Physical & Cognitive Disabilities
Hobbies:
Triathlon, Hiking, Biking
Accomplishments:
Completed 1st Triathlon at 33 years old, Placed 2nd in age category First Full Ironman (at age 40), Ride the Rockies (6 days 300 miles), Manchester Marathon 2007, Climbed 6 – 14,000 ft peaks in Colorado
Raymond Platteel: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“Enjoy the journey. You’ll usually find things on the journey that are more important than what you want.”
Started at WC:
2016
Years Experience:
Certified 2021
Education:
BA in Communication
MS in Exercise Physiology UMB
Certifications:
ACSM-American College of Sports Medicine
Specialties:
Tennis, Dance, Flexibility, Kids, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, Injury Prevention, Strength
Hobbies:
Training, Reading, Hand-balancing, Hiking, Mediation
Linda Sullivan: Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, STOTT
lsullivan@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Strive for progress not perfection”
Started at WC:
1996
Years Experience:
Group Exercise (25 yrs.), Pilates Reformer (12 yrs.), Personal Training (8 yrs.)
Certifications:
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
STOTT Certified Pilates Mat and Reformer Trainer
Specialties:
Helping clients reach their goals for good Health. Functional Strength training, weight loss, Postural Analysis, Improved Flexibility, Foam Roller, TRX, Resist-A-Ball, Beginner to Advanced Pilates Mat and Reformer, Pilates Chair, Pilates on the Green Golf, Prenatal Pilates, Jump Board Interval Training
Hobbies:
Power walks, Functional training, Group Reformer classes, Barre, Home decorating, Spending quality time with friends, family and my Black Lab Vera
Accomplishments:
Instrumental in the success of the programs offered in the Pilates Reformer studio. Volunteer for Relay For Life, Proud parent of a Registered Nurse
Kim Trudel, MS, RD, LDN, NUTRITIONIST
ktrudel@weymouthclub.com
Philosophy
“Wellness = 60% nutrition + 20% exercise + 20% belief that you can.”
Started at WC:
2009
Years Experience:
10
Education:
Master of Science: Nutrition & Health Promotion
Master of Arts: Concentration Biology
BA in Psychology/Biology
Dietetic Internship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Certifications:
Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach, CPT: ACSM
Specialties:
Nutrition for overall health, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, IBS, Elevated Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Celiac Disease, Women’s Health, Gastrointestinal Disease, Heart Disease, Food Allergies, Celiac Disease, Sports Nutrition, 90 Day CTGF R.D.
Hobbies:
Triathlons, Weight Training, Running, Biking, Golf
Accomplishments:
Member Stonehill College Women’s Basketball Team, 5th on All-time scoring List, 3 Time All-Northeast-10 Performer, 3 Northeast-10 Conference Championships, 4 Births to NCAA Division II National Tournament, Appeared in Two Division II NCAA “Final Four” Tournaments, All-American Team Senior Year, Guest Speaker at IHRSA 2016
Dominic Pica: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“Speak it! Believe it! Receive it!”
Started at WC:
2022
Years Experience:
3
Education:
Quincy College Exercise Science Program
Certifications:
ISSA – Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Beginner Level, Intermediate Level Training, Strength Training, Bodybuilding, Weight loss
Hobbies:
Working out, being outside, spending time with my family, sports
Jenny Philemond: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“Fitness can and should be fun! There are so many different ways to incorporate movement into your daily life – you just have to find what lights you up.”
Started at WC:
2021
Education:
B.S.B.A Marketing – Suffolk University
Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Free Weights, Beginner Level, Intermediate Level, Muscle Hypertrophy, Myofascial Release
Hobbies:
Hiking, rollerblading, weightlifting, yoga
Mikayla Sullivan: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“Show up for yourself; step by step, day by day.”
Started at WC:
2020
Years Experience:
Certified 2021
Education:
BA in Communication, Saint Anselm College
Certifications:
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Beginner and Intermediate Training, Weight Training, Muscle Growth, Running, HIIT Training, Core
Hobbies:
Running, Reading, Exercising, Cooking, Yoga, Walking my dogs, Going to the beach
Accomplishments:
Cohasset Triathlon 2016, 2019
John Pica: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“Always put your mind in the muscle and when it comes to your goals…speak it, believe it, receive it. Trust the process.”
Started at WC:
2022
Years Experience:
12
Education:
B.S. Communications
Certifications:
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Specialties:
Free Weight Training, Sport Specific Training, Beginner Level Training, Intermediate Level Training, High Intensity Training, Weight Loss
Hobbies:
I host a radio show called Renegade Radio.
My favorite sport is motocross. I owned my own motocross team that raced across the country in pro motocross and supercross.
Vanessa Wynkoop: Personal Trainer
Philosophy
“Let’s forge a healthy and joyful relationship with our body and mind by cultivating our power, vitality and form.”
Started at WC: November 2021
Certifications:
NASM – Certified Personal Trainer
NASM – Corrective Exercise Specialist
AFAA- Group Fitness Instructor
Specialties:
Olympic-style weightlifting, Self-Myofascial Release, Stretching, Muscle Imbalances, Free Weights, Beginner Level, Intermediate Level
Hobbies:
Weightlifting, painting/anything artistic, snowboarding and hiking
Accomplishments:
2016 Spartan Super, Barre, MA
2016 Turkey Trot, Weymouth, MA
2015 Rocking the Coast 5K, Long Beach, CA
