Julie grew up in Somerset, MA and went on to attend the University of Rhode Island to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. During her internship at the Mackal Fitness and Wellness Center, Julie created a 10- week strength training program for female students. Julie was responsible for creating the program, running training sessions, and providing support to each participant on nutrition and mindfulness. Julie also assisted the Head Fitness and Wellness Specialist in training club sports teams and members of the wellness center. This experience fueled her passion for helping others and inspired her to pursue her additional certifications. These certifications allow Julie to help assist a diverse population to the best of her abilities.

in my free time I like to
stay active by spending time outdoors with my dog Duke, hiking with family and friends and applying new training methods and exercises to my own routine to stay up to date on the latest exercise research and trends. I also love cooking for my family and friends and trying new foods and recipes!

As a former volleyball and track star, physical fitness has always been an integral part of Shanna's life. After numerous knee injuries, Shanna began to focus more on functionality and physical longevity over sport specific activities. This ultimately led her to study Occupational Therapy at Trinity Washington University and has continued to be the foundation by how she trains. Occupational therapy compliments her athletic training, allowing Shanna to do what she loves, supporting others in caring for their bodies.

in my free time I like to
In her free time, Shana enjoys binging on movies, music, and playing party games with her friends. Despite a bubbly personality, Shanna enjoys relaxing on the couch and playing with her cat Layla when not at the studio.

Born and raised in Montgomery County his entire life, Tae spent a huge part of his youth very obese at 285lbs. At age 16 he decided that he didn't want to continue living this way and joined The Winston Churchill High School Football team his junior year to pursue a healthier way of living. After losing 100lbs and keeping it off for 13 years, he continued his love and passion for fitness and weight training/bodybuilding by pursuing his NASM certification. He loves finding the strengths in everyone and helping them use it to their fullest potential. Growing up with a negative relationship with his own body, he can easily read and relate with many people and their struggles with their self image. Why Tae joined Fitness Together is how well the team works together and how they care for each and every client to reach their goals.

in my free time I like to
spend time with his dogs, trying new recipes and educating himself further in exercise, nutrition and overall health & wellness through podcasts, research articles, videos and audiobooks. Since he spends so much time in the gym, he enjoys taking a break to spend time with his friends and loved ones getting outside as much as possible and staying in touch with his artistic side.

Fitness has always been a part of my lifestyle from doing different sports like softball, going on hikes, or training at the gym. I knew I wanted to help others find the same love for fitness. As a teacher, my passion is to help others learn and fitness gives me another way to do just that. My goal is to make workouts fun and have the gym be a place to go to feel good.

in my free time I like to
volunteer at an animal shelter, crochet, and train at the gym. I also love to spend quality time with friends, family, and my dog. I enjoy continuously learning new things about teaching, fitness and myself through books and podcasts.

Robin has spent her entire career helping others change habits and lead healthy lifestyles. She has coached in big gyms and small as well as clients' homes throughout the state. In 2006, Robin purchased the FT East Greenwich studio because it allowed her to coach clients in a manner she felt was the best way to get results: utilizing custom workouts in private suites. Prior to owning and operating her own business, Robin managed group and individualized services at several clubs including Apollo, Healthtrax, and Gold's Gym. Along with studio ownership, Robin is a member of the FT Franchisee Advisory Council as well as a mentor for a franchise marketing and retention program. Amongst many awards and accolades, Robin and her husband Rick were recognized as the FT Franchisees of the Year in 2016 for the performance of their studio in Bethesda, MD.

in my free time I like to
When she isn't training others, Robin runs, lifts weights, bakes, and travels. Robin primarily spends her free time with her husband Rick and their 6 combined children. She currently resides in Charleston, SC.