Personal Trainers

Jason Carriveau graduated from Norwich University with a BS in Sports Medicine with a concentration in Athletic Training as well as a minor in Biology. He is an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer with 5 years of experience. While at Norwich he was involved in the Specialty Olympics program and during his senior year was the Commissioner for the Norwich University Special Olympics Basketball Tournament. During High School Jason played four years of football and trained frequently with his college football team. Jason specializes in postural assessment and correction, functional training, and injury prevention. Jason is available to train clients at both the MAC and Hemenway.

Kristina Courage is a certified personal trainer by the National Personal received Training Institute in Costa Mesa, CA. In addition she is an SCW certified Group Exercise Instructor specializing in muscle conditioning, boot camp and Nordic Walking. Kristina has a background in competitive swimming, swim coaching, and 10 years combined experience in recreational and cross country running. Kristina is currently studying for a second certification from NSCA-CPT in August. She hopes to have a positive impact on the alarmingly high rate of obesity of Americans and believes health and fitness play a key role in living a full and balanced life.

Mike Doyle is an AFFA certified Personal Trainer and is currently pursuing his Bachlors Degree at
Suffolk University. Over the past two years he has held mulitple positions at the MAC and Hemenway including Fitness Staff, Recreation Intern and a Personal Trainer, which has exposed him to different training styles. Mike previously played competitive hockey and has a strong background in sports conditioning and strength training programs. He has gained experience with weight loss programming through his involvment with the Harvard Slim Down Program. Mike is available to train clients at the MAC and Hemenway.

Mike Dingley is the head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the MAC and Hemenway. He holds a Bachelors degree from Ithaca College with a minor in Exercise Science. Currently Mike is certified by NSCA, CSCS, NASM PT and AFAA. One of Mike’s clients is the current Miss Rhode Island and is in the running for Miss America. Mike specializes in helping clients work toward perfection and taking them to the next level. Mike is available to train clients at the MAC.

Kate Doherty is the Assistant Fitness Manager for the Malkin Athletic Center. She earned a BS degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Dance. Currently Kate is a certified personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She is certified also certified by Maddog Spinning, Turbo Kick and AFAA. Kate enjoys dance and outdoor activities and specializes in dance movement and pre and post natal training. She is available to train clients the MAC.

As the Area Fitness Program Manager at Harvard University and Harvard Law School, Dawn Murdock is responsible for the recreational programming for the 30,000+ members of the Harvard Community. She also oversees and educates more than 70 Instructors and personal trainers at the two facilities. Dawn has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years, and formerly owned a health club in Northern Michigan. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Kinesiology and is currently an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer and Aerobics Instructor, and holds many specialty certificates. Dawn is a Master Trainer for Schwinn® Indoor Cycling, BOSU, and Gliding and is also a faculty member of Sunshine Fitness Resources. She is currently not taking new clients.

Cristina Hoff is the Fitness Program Manager at Hemenway Gymnasium. In the past ten years she has obtained numerous fitness certifications including AFFA Personal Training, NETA Group Exercise, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, SCW Pilates and Body Bar. Cristina completed the STOTT Pilates IMP Mat Course and is currently working towards her Mat Certification. With over twenty years of dance experience Cristina danced professionally for the WNBA CT Sun, AHL Hartford Wolfpack and coached the Nationally Ranked Harvard Crimson Dance Team for two years. Cristina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Dance. She is currently not taking new clients.

Meg Schade graduated from Skidmore College with a BS in Exercise science. She is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as SCW certified group exercise instructor, group strength instructor, and Schwinn certified
cycling instructor. Currently, Meg is a full-time student in a dual program at Simmons College obtaining her graduate degree in Nutrition, as well as completing a program to become to Registered Dietician(RD) . She looks forward in the future to be able to offer nutrition consults to clients. For now, she specializes in weight loss and weight management. She is currently training clients at Hemenway.

Chad Scott is the Assistant Fitness Program Manager at Hemenway Gymnasium. He graduated from Bridgewater State with a BS in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Training. Currently Chad is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Chad was awarded The Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for excellent service from 1996-2000 and one of his clients was on the cover of the magazine “Looking Good Now” for her success story. Chad has five years of Personal Training experience and specializes in functional training, injury prevention and sport specific exercises. Currently he is available to train clients at Hemenway.

Megan Shirley graduated Southern Illinois University with a BS in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Sociology. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with 3 1/2 years of experience. While at Southern Illinois she was involved with soccer and started looking into coaching and training education. During High School Megan played four years of basketball and soccer concentrating heavily on strength training programs for both. Megan specializes in corrective exercise as well core strength and circuit training. One of her many philosophies is, “Results only happen if you are motivated, focused and more than anything, willing to have fun with your workout!” Megan is available to train part time at the MAC and Hemenway.

Kerry L. Smith is a full-time Personal Trainer at Hemenway Gymnasium and the Malkin Athletic Center. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer (C.P.T.), a Registered Yoga Teacher (R.Y.T) with the Yoga Alliance and a certified ZUMBA instructor. She is currently pursuing a B.S. in Exercise Science at UMASS Boston. Kerry received her 200-hour yoga teacher training certification through Prana Power Yoga. Kerry has over twelve years of dance experience and was a member of the Fitchburg State College Dance team. She specializes in helping her clients maintain safe and correct alignment, which she draws from her yoga background. Kerry is the former editor of several sports and fitness books about topics such as Krav Maga, stretching and strength training. Kerry is available to train clients at the MAC and Hemenway.

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