Meet Our Personal Trainers

A student of Physical Therapy Assistant, and certified Personal Trainer from WITS. I come to the field with a fresh and broad spectrum of ideas.

Incorporating the body mechanisms in ROM, joint flexibility, the client’s desires and abilities, I help design programs tailored to fit each individual’s needs. Knowing that the body is a group of systems and working to synchronize these systems is key. Listen to your body, and with my help we can guide it to great heights.

A work out should be fun, something you look forward to doing. Yes, there will be some soreness and aches but not pain. So join me on this fun yet very gratifying journey to a better life!!

Sarah is a NASM certified personal trainer, and is excited to join our YMCA team.  She also holds advanced degrees from Tufts University School of Medicine in Public Health and Nutrition Science.   

Sarah enjoys helping people of diverse ages and backgrounds find the inner confidence and personal strength – both mentally and physically – that fitness can provide.  Sarah enjoys Olympic lifts and metabolic conditioning, and is adept at customizing workouts to suit your needs.  You may see her teaching Spin class as well!

Michelle has been on our Y team in a part-time capacity since March of 2017 as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor.  Michelle enjoys working with people of all ages and likes to infuse her solid base of yoga practice with cardio and strength training, a method she titles ‘Yoga Strength Fitness’.  She has years of experience designing classes and personal training sessions that are safe and effective for every BODY, while also demonstrating a thorough understanding of how to connect with her clients in a meaningful way.  If you have crossed paths with her, you have seen how her positive attitude inspires others to be happy and live a healthy lifestyle.  Michelle’s past experience includes managing a Yoga & Wellness Center in Seattle, WA where she was responsible for marketing and communications, the daily operations and facility, program creation and managing/supervising a team of people.  She is a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Certified Group Exercise Instructor through ACE, as well as a Certified Body Pump Instructor through Les Mills. 

Ivan is a USATF Certified Track & Field coach, NASM PT Certification and is currently working to complete his ACSM PT Certification. He has worked with clients of various ages and fitness levels, from children to seniors to people starting from scratch after major medical procedures.

He has been training clients & coaching athletes for 10 years (with some Track & Field athletes even receiving full scholarships to a Division 1 College!).

"My approach to Fitness Training is based on balance, consistency & knowledge. My goal is to coach you and educate you so that you need me less and less over time for telling you 'what to do', and more as a guide leading you to what more you can do. No matter what your situation, with the right guidance and support, you can achieve your goals no matter what they may be."

YMCA Personal Training Instructor (2003)

Certified Personal Trainer - American College of Sports Medicine (2007 - Present)

Mike is a Sport & Fitness enthusiast. He has over 13 years of Personal Training experience, including the technical knowledge and assessment skills to adapt to most any client's needs, both practical and functional, from the proverbial "couch potato" to the more athletically inclined. He believes there is an athlete inside each and every client! Mike is a very strong believer in Continuing Education, always striving to be on the cutting edge of the latest in "best practices" taking from and communicating with some of the brightest minds in the Fitness Industry to benefit his clients. Mike is also a full time High School Special Education/Mathematics Teacher with Quincy Public Schools.

Nicholas is an ISSA-Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist with over five years of experience working with diverse clientele in Manhattan and Boston. He has experience working with a wide age range and enjoys helping both older adults and teenage members accomplish individual goals. He can customize workout and food plans - from weight gains and loss, to positive living and peak athletic performance. Nicholas believes that a combination of body weight and resistance, core balance and cardio-intense programming, coupled with healthy nutritional choices, is the most efficient method to meeting most goals. However, he knows everyone is unique, and he is excited and committed to working with you to create a custom program that fits your individual needs.

Nicholas competes in NPC Physique shows in his free time, and last fall he placed in New England’s nationally-ranked competition.

Raman Magay is certified and experienced in many health and fitness modalities. She is a group exercise instructor, a personal trainer, and a Board Certified Structural Integration practitioner (aka rolfing – a type of deep-tissue bodywork). She is a registered yoga teacher RYT200 and a Holistic Health Coach.  

Raman’s mission is to provide the tools and support needed for you to create a lifestyle that gives you access to more energy and empowerment – one that will take your health and fitness to a new level!

Anthony likes to work with all age groups and strives to get you to where you want to be in your fitness journey. He likes to have fun during the workouts, but also encourages you to push past your limits so you can get the results that you want. Anthony is here for you with anything that you need!

I served in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years, and am earning my Bachelors in Exercise and Health Science. I decided to become a Personal Trainer because fitness has always been a passion of mine. I want to be there for those who want to bring in change.  There’s nothing more important to me than helping somebody go through an experience that challenges them and makes them happy and more confident.  I want to share the benefits of training and growth mindset that contribute to a healthy lifestyle, and also allowed me to fully recover from a serious auto accident.  I will be here to guide you every step of the way of your journey

Susanne is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a passion for sports and strength training. As a teen she experienced the difference weight training and various foods had on her sports performance on the Track & Field team.  Since getting her RDN credential, she’s spent years teaching individuals and groups of all ages about healthy eating for optimal health. She has worked with chefs to design meals for severely ill homebound individuals, counseled patients in hospitals, taught children how to make simple and fun meals, and taught nutrition courses at Northeastern University. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University and is pursuing a Master of Arts in Spanish from Worcester State University. She is dedicated to working with each client as a team to develop realistic, achievable, evidence-based goals.  When not at work, you can find her training for sprint triathlons, strength training, playing recreational soccer, or baking with her family.  In addition to nutrition counseling, she will be offering personal training in late spring 2022.