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  • Dawn Barthe, Studio Manager

    Years of Experience

    • 37 Years

    Credentials

    • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
    • Senior Fitness Consultant
    • MS Exercise Specialist

    Dawn has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years. She has worked in many aspects in the field, from fitness management and sales, training clients, to teaching group exercise classes. Dawn holds a B.S. in Psychology with a concentration in Nutrition from Southern Connecticut State University, where she also instructed fitness programs on campus. Dawn became a fitness instructor certified through AFAA (Aerobic and Fitness Association of America) in 1988, her junior year in high school and never looked back. She is proficient in many formats such as Pilates, Step, and Kickboxing just to name a few. She also holds a certification from NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) since 2000. Dawn believes that being fit mentally, emotionally, and physically is the true fountain of youth. In addition to managing Fitness Together Sudbury, Dawn also manages Fitness Together Wayland.

    in my free time I like to
    Snowboard, hike, boat, and work in the garden

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  • Sarah Buckley, Assistant Manager

    Years of Experience

    • 16 Years

    Credentials

    • BS - Applied Exercise Science
    • NPTA Personal Training Certification
    • Certified Functional Strength Coach
    • SPENGA Certified

    Sarah graduated from Springfield College with a Bachelors Degree in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Performance. She played 2 years of college soccer and quickly became familiar with the strength and conditioning department. She has held internships at Division 1 colleges and universities and has worked with youth ice hockey teams and soccer teams. Sarah has been a professional in this field since graduating in 2009, although her love and participation in sports & fitness has been lifelong. She’s worked in a variety of settings as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, & coach such as: gyms, private strength & conditioning facilities, boutique studios, and virtual. She worked in Boston for 8+ years with a wide array of members, and has helped many overcome challenges in their bodies such as shoulder, hip and ankle mobility issues and back and knee injuries. Sarah finds great gratification helping her clients reach their goals. Her motto is "life is hard, but it's important to invest in yourself (an investment that will always yield dividends), with balance in spirit, mind and body". Her focus is to deliver training that is challenging yet achievable, engaging, and well-rounded, all while offering an environment where people can feel comfortable being uncomfortable! She aims for people to leave feeling better than when they started, & to feel empowered by their choices & time invested! Besides having a BS in Applied Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Performance, Sarah currently holds a NPTA Personal Training Certification. She is SPENGA certified, and has also held certifications in spinning with Mad Dogg and AFAA for group fitness. Sarah can't wait to help you achieve your goals at FT Sudbury!

    in my free time I like to
    spend time with my daughter Phoenix & extended family, stay active whether through an outdoor bootcamp, playing in an adult softball league, or just chasing my 2.5 yo around!

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  • Diane Plotts, Personal Trainer/Nutrition Manager

    Years of Experience

    • 15 Years

    Credentials

    • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
    • Parkinson's Fitness Specialist
    • Older Adult Exercise Consultant
    • Precision Nutrition Specialist

    Diane has had an interest in the fitness field since 2006 when she began her own health and fitness journey.  By going through a journey that involved losing over 100 pounds, Diane can truly understand the struggles that many clients are going through as they begin their fitness and wellness journey. Diane has a passion for fitness and enjoys seeing others reach their full potential.    Prior to becoming an Ace Certified Personal Trainer, Diane worked as a wellness coach at a Marriott Hotel in the San Francisco area for roughly for approximately 10 years.  Diane focused on functional training along with nutrition counseling to over 300 employees.  In addition to being a personal trainer, Diane holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and an Associate’s Degree in Health Sciences.  Prior to working at Fitness Together, Diane worked as a group personal trainer, boot camp instructor, and one-on-one personal trainer at a small boot camp and a large gym in the San Francisco Bay area.   

    in my free time I like to
    hiking, trail running, Spartan and OCR races, working out, fishing, and spending time with my husband and our dogs

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  • Flory Kabulo, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 8 Years

    Credentials

    • NASM -CPT

    Flory is a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM and is also a certified EMT. A lifelong athlete who still plays semi-pro football, and stays about as active and busy as you can. Helping clients is truly a passion to Flory. He has traveled and lived all over the world, and is one of the kindest people you will meet.

  • Derek Pintsopoulos, Personal Trainer

    Years of Experience

    • 7 Years

    Credentials

    • ISSA Personal Training Certification
    • ISSA Bodybuilding Specialist Certification

    With a passion for fitness that began at just 13 years old, Derek grew up immersed in a gym environment where personal training runs in his family. Over the past six years, Derek has built and scaled both in-person and online training businesses, specializing in bodybuilding and strength training while prioritizing injury prevention and recovery. Derek has had the privilege of mentoring a diverse range of clients, from young athletes to elite competitors, first responders, and individuals looking to heal from injuries. His philosophy centers around pushing past limits and embracing accountability, helping clients reach new heights in their fitness journeys. Beyond training, Derek was the captain of his high school football team and played a season of college football, experiences that shaped his approach to discipline and teamwork.

    in my free time I like to
    work on trucks, create artwork, snowboard, hike, travel, ride my motorcycle, and spend time with family

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here’s how it works

complimentary

signature fit evaluation

A complimentary signature process where we learn about your goals, health history, and take you through a mini workout so we have the information we need to begin building your customized program.

full body assessment

A comprehensive fitness assessment to collect baseline metrics that will help us track your progress.

personal training session

Meet your trainer in your private suite (or virtually) for your 1:1 session to begin your completely customized workout program.

progress checks

A comprehensive assessment every 6 weeks so we can celebrate your progress and set new goals.

WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING...

  • The high quality training and nutrition advice at Fitness Together has helped me reach my fitness goals. I’ve lost 20 pounds and have a BMI of 22.8!

  • Friendly people who care about helping you achieve your goals. FT helped me prepare to hike the Appalachian Trail at age 65. If you have the will, FT will show you the way.

  • I started working out after having breast cancer and heading to osteoporosis. My primary goal with FT was to increase bone density. I now have normal bone density.

  • I have been working out at FT for a couple of years and it has made a dramatic difference in my health. I no longer need hip surgery and I am able to dance and hike again.