Ashley Cirillo: Aquatics Director
Kristen Palmer: Aquatic Personal Trainer
Words to live by:
| “It’s time to stop thinking about what you CAN’T do and start falling in love with what you CAN do. Let’s begin the next chapter of your story together!” |
My Experience:
| Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer – SCW Fitness Specialities: Aquatic Personal Training – private, semi-private or small group |
What I am proud of:
| I was incredibly athletic as a teenager and young adult. I enjoyed cheerleading, playing softball, ice skating, skiing, swimming, and always exercised to keep physically fit. In my thirties, I ruptured a disc in my lumbar spine and suffered from debilitating pain. In 2009, after dealing with the pain of that degenerative back injury for 10 years, I underwent a lumbar spinal fusion surgery. The surgery was extremely complicated. It took the surgical team 12 hours to correct the damage to my spine. As a result, I was left with nerve damage and a permanent foot drop. After years of physical therapy and rehab, I discovered that I could do all the exercises and workouts in the water that I could no longer do on land.
This gave me a renewed purpose. I became excited and energized to continue my own strength training and rehabilitation in the pool. I then went on to study and certify as a water fitness class instructor, personal trainer, active aging coach, and arthritis foundation program leader. I am passionate about the benefits of water fitness for all ages and abilities and will continue to share my knowledge and experience with others who may be rehabilitating from injuries, surgeries or have experienced a debilitating life-changing event stay active, healthy, and independent. |
What I love:
| Water Fitness, Swimming, Golf, Pickleball, Traveling, Party/Event Planning, Home Decorating |
Janelle Goodwin: Waves Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” |
My Experience:
| 3 years of teaching swim, 2 years lifeguarding. |
What I am proud of:
| Helping to completely renovate a fixer-upper house. |
What I love:
| The beach, watermelon, and Crocs. |
Patti Curran: Master Swim Instructor
Words to live by:
| “Never look back unless you plan to go that way.” By Henry David Thoreau |
My Experience:
| 20 years teaching swim lessons. Have taught ages 6 months up to adults. |
What I am proud of:
| Being able to help others learn to love and be safe in the water. |
What I love:
| Enjoying the outdoors with my husband, son and dog. |
Sophie Rice: Waves Swim School Manager
Words to live by:
| “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” |
My Experience:
| Prior to working for the Waves, I had a long career in the financial services industry. |
What I am proud of:
| My family. |
What I love:
| Hockey, swimming, baseball and being outside! |
