Amy coaches our youngest Alpha crew - 5 & 6 year olds on Wednesdays during the school year. Amy works at Neck River Elementary School as the STEAM teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Education, and Sixth Year degree in Educational Leadership. Amy’s fitness journey has included high school soccer, Division I sailing team, ten years of CrossFit, and sprinkling of half marathons. Prior to being at Alpha, Amy coaches Kids CrossFit. As a mom of three, Amy is committed to modeling a healthy lifestyle for her kids. Amy teaches our young Alpha athlete class and her background in teaching & fitness makes her the perfect fit for this class!

Amy coaches our youngest Alpha crew - 5 & 6 year olds on Wednesdays during the school year. A... Read More

Matt coaches our 9am classes & helps out a lot coaching our 7am Saturday class. Matt’s love of fitness has taken on many forms over the last two decades, including weightlifting, yoga, triathlon, Ironman, ultramarathon, and Crossfit. Matt holds a BA in English Literature from Manhattanville University and a MA in English Literature from Mercy University. For Matt, mental health is just as important as physical health and feels that fitness is a perfect vehicle for achieving balance in both arenas.

Matt coaches our 9am classes & helps out a lot coaching our 7am Saturday class. Matt’s love o... Read More

Melissa coaches our 5 & 6am classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Melissa also coaches our Sunday 7am class. Melissa teaches Kindergarten in the Clinton School District. Melissa received her undergraduate degree in teaching at Eastern CT State University. She received her graduate degree at Southern University. Fun fact: Melissa has run 7 half marathons and 1 marathon. Over the years Melissa has coached many types of fitness classes including; Level 1 Crossfit instructor, Les Mills BodyCombat instructor, Zumba instructor, and Boxing & Boocamp instructor.

Melissa coaches our 5 & 6am classes on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Melissa also coaches our Sun... Read More

Teri coaches our Moms Fitness Classes. Teri kicked off her fitness journey in 2004 after playing college softball, starting out by teaching Les Mills group fitness classes. She is a former triathlete who loves staying active and enjoys all kinds of sports – especially skiing.

Teri coaches our Moms Fitness Classes. Teri kicked off her fitness journey in 2004 after playing ... Read More

Susan coaches our Friday 5/6am Gym classes. As a long time tennis player of over 25 years, Susan has had a background of health and fitness that has led her to a role as a general manager of a tennis club in nearby Old Saybrook. Susan sustained a hip injury that led to surgical intervention in 2014. She found Crossfit shortly after her rehabilitation, and ventured into coaching in the Crossfit world for the last 8 years. You can find Susan coaching at Alpha on Friday mornings!

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Kayla received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University. Kayla has worked in a wide range of facilities including; inpatient & outpatient rehab centers, acute hospital rehab, & homecare therapy. Kayla has a passion for working in the homecare setting, but since having her own children she has had an increased desire to work with the youth population. Kayla works in conjunction with Steve to develop the Kids Fitness Classes / Camps. Kayla has a passion to continue to develop the youth program at Alpha Therapy & Training to enhance the health and wellness in children of all ages. Kayla enjoys running, hiking, traveling & relaxing at the beach. Fun Fact: Kayla was on a jump roping team in Elementary School and hopes to be able to incorporate jump roping into the Kids Fitness Classes.

Kayla received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University. Kayla has worked i... Read More

Steve received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Quinnipiac University. Steve has worked in a wide range of facilities including; inpatient & outpatient rehab centers, acute hospital rehab, & homecare therapy. Steve has experience working with all ages from 0-104. Steve has a passion for working with athletes and enjoys coaching his own children’s sports in the community, including baseball and hockey. Steve enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and playing as a goalie in a Men’s Hockey League. Steve develops all programming at Alpha Therapy & Training for Adult & Kid Fitness Classes. Adult classes are focused on strength & conditioning. Kid classes are activity-based for 6-10 year olds and exercise-based for 11-14 year olds. Kid classes are designed to challenge and progress developmental skills for the different age levels. Steve also works with athletes one on one for individualized plans and can accommodate small groups for sport specific training.

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Paige coaches our Moms Fitness Classes! Paige is our powerhouse mama & coach! She is a Level 2 USAW Certified Weightlifting Coach with 12 years of Crossfit experience and has supported athletes on big stages like the American open, Masters PanAm, Nationals and the Arnold’s.

Paige coaches our Moms Fitness Classes! Paige is our powerhouse mama & coach! She is a Level ... Read More