Fitness Professionals

Kris Geier
Master Trainer
Fitness Director

Education
· BS Exercise Science, San Francisco State University

Specializations
· Pre and Post Orthopedic Surgery Rehabilitation
· Spinal Stabilization and Core Training
· Reactive Neuromuscular Training
· Cardiovascular/Respiratory Endurance training
· Weight Management
· Sport Specific Program Design

Certifications
· ACSM – Certified Health/Fitness Specialist
· ACE – Advanced Health/Fitness Specialist
· USCF – Cycling Coach

Hobbies
· Road & Mountain Biking
· Triathlon
· Hiking & Climbing
· Snowboarding

Testimonial

Amber says:  

Kris is the best trainer I have ever had as he really knows how my 50 year old body works and how to maximize a workout even if I have injuries.  On any given day there is one part of my body that hurts. Today my hamstrings were really tight and my shoulders sore from tennis.  I was dreading working out.  But amazingly, after my training session I felt loose and relaxed. Instead of compounding my stiffness with a strenuous workout, Kris achieved just the opposite.  I feel great.  Better than a massage! Thanks Kris!


Joanne Tierney Marr
Master Trainer

Education
· BS Marketing, Boston College

Specializations
· Core Conditioning, Strength and Toning, Women’s fitness,
· Post rehab exercise, Healthy Living

Certifications
· ACE Personal Trainer, ACE Advanced Fitness Specialist, NASM
· Personal Trainer, Power Pilates Beginner and Intermediate Mat, Body Pump,
· Madd Dog Spinning

Hobbies
· Golf, Tennis, Bridge, Volunteer Work


Katie Salerno
Master Trainer

Specializations
· Training for Teens, Post-Rehabilitative Training, Flexibility,
· Reactive Neuromuscular Training, Pregnancy and Post Partum,
· Strength and core Strength Training, Small Group Training, Weight
Management.

Certifications
· NASM Personal Trainer, ACE CPT, Egoscue Method

Hobbies
· Spending time with my family


Robert DeCrescenzo
Master Trainer

Education
· Bachelors in History and Liberal Arts, College of the Holy Cross

Specializations
· Low Back Problems, Flexibility, Sports Specific Training, Weight Management

Certifications
· Ace CPT, CES, Nasm CPT

Hobbies/Interests:
· Model Ship Building and Pottery


sps annie gorinAnnie Gorin
Premier Trainer
Smart Start Staff


Education

· BFA Green Mountain College 2001

Specializations
· Core Strength, Cardio Conditioning, Total body movements,
· Small Group Training, Weight Management, Sports Specific Training,
Flexibility

Certifications
· NESTA 2006

Hobbies
· Triathlons, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Guitar, Artist, Travel


sps brandon kingBrandon King
Professional Trainer
Smart Start Staff

Certifications
• ACSM- Certifi ed Personal Trainer
• Certified Health Fitness Specialist
• AHA- CPR/AED and Basic Life Support for
the Healthcare Provider

Interests/Hobbies
• Football
• Basketball
• Sport Training
• Watching Sports
• Spending time with friends and family

Specialization
• Post-Rehabilitative Reconditioning
• Weight Management
• Sport-Specifi c Training
• Resistance and Cardiovascular Training
• Core Stabilization and Strengthening
• Flexibility Training
• Fitness for Special Populations
• Injury Prevention
• Youth Training


sps joe kingJoe Miller
Professional Trainer
Smart Start Staff

Certification
• National Academy of Sports Medicine
(NASM) Certified Personal Trainer

Specialization
• Functional Training
• Flexibility
• Core Development
• Injury Rehabilitation
• Injury/ Disease prevention, health and wellness
related to exercise

Education
• Eastern Connecticut State University
• B.S. Degree Biology
Norwalk Community College
• A.D. Registered Nursing
(Currently Attending)

Hobbies
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Mixed Martial Arts
• Physical Fitness
• Reading


sps ashly hevesyAshly Hevesy
Professional Trainer
Smart Start Staff

Education
· B.A. in Communication

Specializations
· Integrated Stretching & Flexibility Certified
· Currently in school studying Holistic Health Counseling.

Certifications
· A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer CPR/AED Certified

Hobbies/Interests:
· Nutrition, Mountain Biking, Skiing, and Hiking.