Shane was born and raised in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, and was interested in physical fitness from an early age. He had always wanted to play sports, but was unable to compete in anything other than recreational games until high school. Instead, he became interested with how to best prepare his body to play sports when that time came in. He became very appreciative of how exercise can have such a positive effect of not only longterm physical wellness but also psychological help. He loves and respects fitness because it is one of the few things in life that we can control ourselves. Being able to work with an individual in a client-trainer relationship is an extremely rewarding experience. To guide someone who has taken the responsibility to actively improve their own health through exercise, though it may seem to them a daunting task, is a great privilege.

in my free time I like to
hike, ski, canoe, and engage in any other activity that involves sweat and friends. I am interested in studying history at a very amateur level (feel free to ask me for any fun history facts during a mid-training session break) and spending time picking up hair in my apartment left by my dog, Kennedy.

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. Her time with Fitness Together so far has included working in Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Maryland.

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!

Amanda began her fitness journey shortly after graduating from college when she started running marathons as a way to stay physically and mentally healthy. She quickly realized that adding strength and mobility training to her exercise routine was a must if she wanted to continue running long distances and stay injury free. She fell in love with the world of strength and conditioning and made a career change to reflect that passion. Amanda spent the first seven years of her training career in New York City and is ecstatic to be back in her home state of Rhode Island and a member of the community again.

in my free time I like to
be physically active; strength training, yoga, qi gong, hiking, dancing, kayaking, walking are a few of my favorites! Additionally, I love to garden, birdwatch, hand make pasta and bake pies, go see live music or comedy, spend time with my family and friends, bury myself in a good history or philosophy book, and contemplate the vastness of the universe.

En was born and raised in Taiwan. After receiving a Bachelor's degree in Education, where he developed an interest in fitness, he decided to come to the United States of America for a Master's degree in Kinesiology. In his program, he did two internships, one in cardiac rehabilitation, the other focused on stress testing. Those clinical experience made him more mindful to consider individual's condition, when it comes to training.

in my free time I like to
do things that help me stay active, positive, and chilling. Including training, watching movies and dramas, learning new skills, going to zoos and museums.

Molly is from Cranston, RI and fitness has been a part of her life since she was just a little girl! She played basketball year round since she was 6 years old. She would play year round starting with AAU, then the school season, and back to AAU again. After graduating high school she played two years of college basketball at Rhode Island College and finished her last two years at Simmons University. College basketball was a whole different level of basketball than she was used to and that’s when she fell in love with the strength and conditioning aspect. Being in the weight room with her teammates helped them to be closer through encouraging each other to get that next lift. She helped her teammates reach their fitness goals so it was natural to help other people reach their goals after she graduated.

in my free time I like to
go on long hikes-the more challenging the better! I also spend a lot of my time with my family. As a family we have weekly dinners, we watch football together, or we just hang out!

Laura grew up in Barrington, RI & had an interest in sports early on, playing ice hockey, backyard football, & other sports alongside her two older brothers. She developed an interest in food & nutrition from her parents who previously owned a grocery store & deli/catering business. Laura pursued a career in nutrition, becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2016. After spending several years working in clinical/acute settings, Laura started her own nutrition practice, Pivot Nutrition, LLC in 2019. Her practice specializes in sports/performance nutrition, mindful & balanced eating, cardiovascular health, & sustainable behavior changes to improve quality of life. More recently, Laura combined her passion for nutrition & fitness and became a Certified Personal Trainer. For nutrition counseling, Laura is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield & United Healthcare, & accepts HSA/FSA accounts & private pay. Laura offers free 25-minute consultations to discuss more about your nutrition goals.

in my free time I like to
cook, strength train, read, travel, & try new restaurants. Other favorite activities include yoga, skiing, & golf. I live in Warwick with my husband Eddie and our German Shepherd, Jasper. Follow me on Instagram @balanced.fueling & check out my podcast ‘RhoDe to Fueling Better’ on Spotify & Apple Podcasts.