Our Staff

Jessica Phaneuf

Owner

Jessica is the owner of Northampton and Amherst Fitness Together. She received her B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology at Clark University in Worcester, MA. While at Clark, Jessica was a 2 sport Varsity athlete, playing basketball and field hockey.
Jessica began her personal training resume as a Fitness and Nautilus Instructor at the Greendale YMCA of Greater Worcester. She knew that she had found her life long career. She loved that she had the power to change people’s lives. A few years later, she joined Fitness Together of Westborough, MA as a Certified Personal Trainer and studio manager. Jessica was impressed with the organization as a whole, and its unique approach in personal training, hoping that one day she would get the opportunity to open a Fitness Together of her own.
In 2005, she moved to California and managed the prestigious San Jose Athletic Club for 2.5 years, where she energized the club, and the local community, with her passion to help people achieve healthier lifestyles through physical fitness. After getting married, Jessica and her husband, Matthew, moved back to Massachusetts, where Jessica found her opportunity to open her own franchise in Amherst.
Jessica currently resides in Amherst, MA with her husband and daughter. She is ready to motivate you to achieve your health and fitness goals TODAY!!!

Mark Quiterio, AFAA

Manager

Mark has been helping people achieve their health and fitness goals as a personal trainer in the Northampton area for the past eight years. He has trained men and women from the ages of twelve to eighty-four. He is an AFAA certified personal trainer with an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College and a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. Born and raised in Ludlow, MA Mark has been a fitness enthusiast for the past fifteen years and is an avid road cyclist. Mark is currently in training for his second half marathon and can often be seen training on his bike all over the valley; up and down the many rolling hills. Mark enjoys “getting out” of the studio and riding with clients for additional training and adventure. Mark is a C.H.E.K. Holistic Lifestyle Coach and plans to take more C.H.E.K. Institute courses in the future. He is also certified in CPR/AED by the American Red Cross. He owns a home in Springfield with his wife of four years and is a proud father of two boys.

Brad Sawyer

Fitness Coach

Brad Sawyer

Robert Reed, MS, PT, NASM-CPT

Fitness Coach

Bob has been a fitness enthusiast and runner (including 5 marathons) for 40 years. As a Physical Therapist with 35 years of experience Bob has seen, first hand, the beneficial results of exercise. He believes that physical activity is essential to maintaining physical ability; the “use it or lose it” concept. His commitment to helping others achieve their best has been a hallmark of his professional career. Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University, a Master of Science degree from Boston University, and a personal trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition, Bob recently became a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach in order to further the support he can provide clients. He continues to keep up with the latest advancements in health and fitness by attending education programs and pursuing his CSCS certification. Bob’s main philosophy: “Make your good better and your better best”.

Megan Sward

Fitness Coach

Megan earned her Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Studies from Smith College in 2009.  Her undergraduate work at The College of Wooster focused primarily on studio art and art history.  Megan excelled with the lacrosse program at Wooster, earning 3^rd Team All-American honors.

Most recently, Megan spent a year working with at-risk youth expanding upon her knowledge in fitness education and counseling.  Megan has a strong background in athletics, having trained all over New England as well as coaching lacrosse coach for The Williston School at Northampton and Smith College.  Megan has extensive experience working with clients of all abilities.  She will inspire FT clients with her energy, enthusiasm, and optimism.

Sean Maher

Fitness Coach

Sean graduated from Framingham State College with a Bachelors of Science degree in Food and Nutrition and a minor in Communications. A course in sports nutrition fueled a strong desire to learn more about the role of fitness in health and wellness, and in his senior year, Sean became a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer. In 2010, he also became a NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, making him a valuable asset to athletes pursuing strength and conditioning goals.

With an extensive background in nutrition, Sean is able to help clients work toward a balanced diet and a better understanding of nutrition's effects on the body. He feels honored to help everyone from at-risk populations working toward prevention to athletes wanting to optimize their nutrition and therefore their results.

In his free time, Sean enjoys playing guitar, road cycling, mountain biking, running and strength training. He loves to challenge and motivate clients, but best of all, he loves helping them to exceed their own expectations. No matter the client or situation, Sean believes that overall balance and proper progression are the foundations of exercise.

Savannah Genereux

Fitness Coach

Fitness has always been a part of Savannah’s life. Early on she was active in sports, including soccer and cheerleading. While in college, Savannah began focusing more on her nutritional habits and getting in to the gym regularly to work with a personal trainer. She felt inspired by her trainer and decided to pursue personal training as a career.

 After moving to Boston, Savannah began working for Boston Sports Club in Newton, Massachusetts, and became a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. With the help of a master trainer, she began working with people one on one, helping them to achieve their fitness goals. 

 Encouraged by her love of boxing and kickboxing, Savannah became a certified kickboxing instructor through the International Sports and Conditioning Association. She has also worked for Healthworks Fitness Center for Women, where she taught kickboxing and worked with prenatal clients. Wanting to branch out and work with a wider demographic of individuals, Savannah brought her years of experience to the team at Fitness Together. She looks forward to working with clients on their journey to their fitness goals and loves to know that she’s helped them along the way.