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  • Adam Thomas

    Adam is dual credentialed as a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Physical Therapist (PT). He is also a board-certified sports physical therapist and most of his background has been divided within two venues – athletics and academics. He is currently an associate clinical professor at Northeastern University in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences. He has a background as an ATC/PT at the international level of sports and within professional sports, notably with the Chicago Cubs (2019), Boston Red Sox (2015-2018) and Houston Astros (2002-2004) Professional Baseball Organizations as well as the Boston Cannons (2011-2015) and Boston Blazers (2009-2011) Professional Lacrosse Organizations, Premier Lacrosse League (2020-2021), and Team USA Indoor and Outdoor Lacrosse (2010-2015).

  • Anna Duffey

    Dr. Duffey received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University. She has been practicing orthopedics in the Boston area for over 4 years, and uses her practice to provide an intensive, total body approach to fitness, rehabilitation and wellness. Dr. Duffey specializes in orthopedic impairments, manual therapy, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports injuries across the lifespan. She has further special interests in treating running-related injuries and gait impairments as someone who has participated in the Boston Marathon twice, and 10+ half marathons. She understands the impact of injury on performance and personal goals, and aims to optimize an athlete's potential in a safe and progressive manner.
  • Blake Karavas

    As a Ph.D. student in Biology with experience in biochemistry and engineering, and years of experience working as a personal trainer for faculty and students at Northeastern University, Blake is well situated to provide personalized programming that is firmly grounded in cutting-edge research to the clients he works with. Blake coaches clients of all athletic backgrounds and ages, and improves the physical fitness and movement capacity of his clients through sports- and occupation-specific programming. His exercise programming capabilities built upon his experience working in orthopedic and spine rehabilitation clinics, CrossFit, and campus recreation settings. Blake’s fitness interests range from CrossFit, Olympic lifting, Pilates, and yoga to rock climbing, running, and golf. His current fitness goals include: running nine half-marathons in 2022, running the TCS New York City Marathon in 2023, and hiking the John Muir trail in 2024.

  • Blake Sama

    Blake is the owner and founder of Movement Over Everything (MOVE). He holds a bachelor of science and a master of science in mechanical engineering and biomechanics from Northeastern University where he graduated first in both classes, while personal training through his time there. He started the business shortly after graduating after recognizing the unmet need of on-site personal training. His knowledge base and client experience is vast having worked with clients from the mid twenties athlete for sports performance and strength and conditioning to the 70 year old female who strives to be more mobile. His educational background of human mechanics and anatomy alongside his programming experience allows for flexible programming and the ability to work with all clients, regardless of their current fitness level.

    Blake is a certified personal trainer through the National Federation of Professional Trainers and is a USAW Level 1 Coach.
  • Chelsea Mancini

    Chelsea became passionate about proper human movement, rehabilitation and strength training after a high school soccer injury of a torn ACL. For the past 4 years, she has worked as a personal trainer, helping women navigate weight loss goals, healthy pregnancies, and general well-being. Upon completing study with the Nutritional Therapy Association, she decided to make a shift to nutrition coaching. She believes in a foundational, bio-individual approach to nutrition, treating the root cause first rather than just surface symptoms. With the help of in-depth assessment and analysis, she aims to help her clients take control over their nutrition to support the demands of day to day life.
  • Danielle Machold

    Danielle Machold, a native of Killingworth, Connecticut, first became interested in the fields of personal training and physical therapy in her high school days being a three sport athlete and having gone through training and rehab herself. After taking anatomy and physiology her junior year of high school she really developed a passion for the human body and understanding how people move.

    Danielle graduated with her bachelors degree in Rehabilitation Sciences in 2015 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016 both from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. While attending schools Danielle became a certified personal trainer in 2013 through the American College of Sports Medicine. Danielle completed her second clinical physical therapy affiliation at React Physical Therapy in Chicago’s West Loop working with athletes at the high school, college, and professional level where she really gained an appreciation for manual therapy, active release techniques and their effect on human performance. Her third clinical affiliation was at the University of Notre Dame working with the men’s lacrosse team where she was able to continue working with the many disciplines that play a role in keeping an athlete injury free and able to perform at the next level every single day.

    Danielle enjoys a good cup of coffee, all types of food, being outside, sprinting and jumping, developing strength and conditioning programs for personal training clients, snowboarding, and a good hooded sweatshirt.

  • Eliza Cohen

    Eliza developed a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for athletics from an early age. She trained and competed as an elite tennis player with the Bollettieri academy and continued to play varsity tennis and volleyball throughout high school.

    As an active participant in Northeastern’s group fitness classes, Eliza’s passion for fitness grew. In 2014, she became an ACSM certified personal trainer with a strong interest in strength training. Eliza was able to come full circle during her clinical experiences and had the opportunity to work with elite athletes including Olympic Sailors, NFL combine participants and Bollettieri Tennis Academy students.

    Eliza graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Rehabilitation Science in 2016, and in 2017 as a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Sports Strength and Conditioning concentration.

    Currently, Eliza works as a physical therapist for a private outpatient clinic. Eliza primarily treats musculoskeletal pain and sports related injuries, including post-operative and return to sport rehabilitation. She is a manual based therapist combining several soft tissue mobilization techniques and dry needling with mobility and corrective exercises.

  • Isley Boyarski

    Isley is an LMT & NMT from Montana with a background in CrossFit and Olympic Lifting. She started doing massage therapy to learn how to help her clients and comrades move pain free. She has worked on all body types, from 80 year old women to 275 pound power lifters, and understands that each body is unique in its needs and how it responds to bodywork. Whether you need a sports massage or want a more laid back relaxation massage, Isley has you covered!

  • Jeffrey Thomas

    Jeffrey has an incredible background and mission using yoga practices and teaching. He is a Yogi, a parent, a runner, yoga teacher, and social entrepreneur trying to heal himself and my small corner of the world with trauma-informed yoga! You can be sure no matter what level you practice at, Jeffrey will be ready and willing to give you a great practice!
  • Laura Savage

    By day I’m a CPA, but I’ve always had a passion for health and fitness. As an active member in the Boston fitness scene, I enjoy teaching cycling as well as a variety of group fitness classes. I love the power of exercise to help you relieve stress and feel good, so I make it my goal to have every participant leave my class feeling accomplished, knowing they showed up to do something good for themselves. I hold certifications in Stages cycling as well as AFAA Group Fitness and am always looking to try the latest fitness trend! When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me at the beach or trying out a new restaurant with friends. I love bringing people together and cannot wait to sweat with you!
  • Matthew Phibbs

    Matthew discovered his passion for fitness through a desire for competition and has competed in indoor rock climbing, Spartan races, and long distance road races. Throughout these endeavors, he was fascinated with anatomy and biology. In his pursuit to understand the body at a fundamental level, Matthew looked towards Northeastern University's bioengineering program to further his education. Studying cell and tissue anatomy and engineering has taught him how to improve health, achieve athletic goals and maintain a fit lifestyle.

  • Meg Braciska

    Meghan is a full time Sports Physical Therapist with a passion for training athletes outside of her work day. She has experience in training athletes of all levels from the D1 collegiate and club levels, to weekend warriors, and those just looking to begin their fitness journey. Meghan has advanced training in coaching the female athlete including the pregnant and postpartum populations, the endurance athlete, runners, and more. Meghan's use of evidence-based training principles, expertise in movement / gait analysis, and her extensive experience in rehabilitation settings is sure to help you reach your goals while maintaining injury free. In her spare time Meghan enjoys running marathons, hiking, and rock climbing.
  • Michaela Volpe

    Michaela Volpe studied Neurological Psychology at The University of Massachusetts Boston and Global Mental Health and Trauma at the Massachusetts School of Psychology. As an avid soccer and lacrosse player, her continuation of love for fitness carried her into the world of sports specific training and adaptive sports therapy as a certified personal trainer and TRX instructor which she has been doing on the south shore for eight years. Furthermore, her neurological background and pedagogy of the principal components of mental health and physical activity propelled her into doing sports adaptive therapies such as surfing, kayaking, climbing, and sled hockey.

    Her own passion of high intensity interval training led her into a spin room four years ago. On the same day, she signed up to get her Mad Dogg Spinning Certification and has been teaching every since. The dual combination of motivating individuals past their own cognitive barriers, and her unending love for music formulate a powerful spin class set to new and addicting songs. Come check out a class and let her support you in taking your aerobic and anaerobic training to a new level!
  • Michelle Boutet

    As a Registered Dietitian with over seven years of health and fitness experience, Michelle knows first-hand how important the food we eat is to athletic performance and everyday life. She believes that eating healthy is a lifestyle, and strives to educate others on how to fuel their bodies not just for fitness, but for living each day to its fullest. She provides nutrition coaching and customized diet plans for various heath goals such as weight loss, fitness performance, disease prevention and management, and overall health and well-being. She is motivated by her drive to help people find balance with eating healthy, exercising, and living an active life. She wants people to realize that eating well should be part of an everyday routine – no fad diets required.

    She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of New Hampshire, and completed her graduate nutrition coursework at Simmons College, and dietetic internship at the University of Delaware. She is also a Board Certified Sports Dietitian (CSSD).

    Remaining connected with the fitness community in Boston, Michelle spends her free time pushing her limits in CrossFit, practicing yoga, going for walks and bike rides, listening to podcasts, and trying new recipes. She loves checking out new restaurants, traveling, hiking, snowboarding, and visiting local breweries.

    Michelle hopes to educate, motivate, and inspire her clients to lead a happy, active, and balanced life by finding the most nourishing foods for their bodies. Whether it's increasing strength and energy, losing a few (or gaining a few) pounds, running faster, recovering from an illness, or just feeling better, she fearlessly guides clients to look and feel their best.

  • Nick Vasiliadis

    With over 5 years of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and strength coach, Nick has helped dozens of clients of varying ages and backgrounds improve their health and build strength and athleticism. An avid soccer player, Nick continues to play amateur soccer and coach at the youth level, and encourages his players and clients to take a lifelong interest in their own health and wellness beyond team sports. His goal is to help all of his clients achieve their goals and push their limits through intelligently designed programming and coaching. Nick is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Level 1 USA Weightlifting Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
  • Stephanie Reed

    Stephanie grew up performing synchronized swimming and downhill skiing. She’s always been active and interested in fitness and health. She discovered CrossFit/Functional training 7 years ago and she’s been passionate about it since then.


    Stephanie worked for 10 years in a sport medicine clinic at the Olympic Stadium in Montreal and moved to Boston in June 2015. She was the head Physical Therapist for the Canadian Synchronized Swimming Olympic team for 4 years and took part in many events with the team, such as World Cups, the 2011 FINA World Championships, the 2011 Pan-American Games and the 2012 London Olympics Games.


    Stephanie currently works in an outpatient clinic in downtown Boston where she performs orthopedic manual therapy, treatment of running injuries and running analysis, Mulligan techniques, dry needling, soft tissue mobilization, deep tissue techniques and post-operative rehabilitation and treatment.

  • Subin Lee

    Hello,

    My name is Subin and I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and I am working towards getting my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northeastern University. My passion for fitness grew from playing volleyball in high school and college, as well as weightlifting. I decided to get a personal trainer certification from NASM and further improve my knowledge to help people achieve their fitness goals and improve their quality of life. I also love helping people with therapeutic exercises as well as improving athletic performances.