Carolyn Phillips, Owner and Founder of Fit Behavior
CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
Accreditation/Certification: American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Education: BS in Organizational Leadership at Quinnipiac University and currently studying for her Master's Degree in Nutrition
Carolyn Phillips opened Fit Behavior 12 years ago. To achieve success with clients, Carolyn combines her former competitive background as a national level competitor in body building, mountain biking, volley ball, and gymnastics. She opened Fit Behavior because she believed that people would love a quiet, private place to work out where the trainers would focus on YOU. Custom programming, excellent customer service, and unique approaches to fitness are a focus that Carolyn strives for at Fit Behavior.
Carolyn is featured on WFSB Channel 3's Better CT television program and on 96.5 TIC FM's Damon Scott radio show as the weekly fitness expert.
William Taylor, CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
Accreditation/Certification: – WITS, AFAA, TRX Suspension Trainer, BTS Group Power, BTS Group Kick and Adult CPR/AED.
Education: Springfield College, Massachusetts, Bachelor of Science degree.
As a former collegiate athlete, Bill can appreciate what it takes to reach your fitness goals, and he is ready to help anyone who is willing to put in the time and effort! He believes in Total Body conditioning, including Resistance, Cardio, Flexibility and Core training. Bill believes that, through proper exercise and nutrition, you can “add Life to your years!” If you’re ready to kick it up a notch, tap him on the shoulder, and get movin’!
“God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest.”
Chris Angiletta, Certified Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist
Accreditation/Certification: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Adult CPR/AED
Education: Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy (CCMT); Diploma, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU)
Chris graduated CCMT in August of 2011 and is nationally certified and Connecticut Licensed to practice massage. He is currently attending CCSU to finishing his Bachelors of Science degree in the field of Exercise Science & Health Promotion. With the combination of his CPT and LMT, Chris’ goal is to help promote healthier life styles and an overall better quality of living for the population.
Kim Johnson, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Accreditation/Certification: Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), IDEA Aerobics Instructor, Personal Trainer.
Kim is an energetic personal trainer and group fitness instructor who likes to share her passion for health and fitness with others. She enjoys learning new things and incorporating them into her life as well as her routine.
My aim is to motivate you to live a healthy life, to develop peak health and optimum fitness and well-being. I aim to help prevent pain and life threatening conditions, develop fitness and energy levels and help you to look your best, by following a program that is tailored to each individual's needs.
"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." - Sir Winston Churchill and Ayn Rand
Gina Galuska
Accreditation/Certification: Aerobic Fitness Association of America (AFAA): Group Exercise Instructor
Training Courses: NETA Total Body Conditioning, NETA Cardio Dance, NETA No Equipment Needed, AFAA Floor, Core and More for Personal Trainers, and AFAA Midlife for Women. Fitness Conferences attended: SCW Boston Mania; Boston Balance: Spinning and Fitness; American Heart Association Adult CPR/AED
Gina has always been a physically active individual. She was a rhythmic gymnast from age 6-17 and competed nationwide. Throughout high-school she competed in gymnastics and played varsity volleyball. While attending college she became interested in group fitness which is where she pursued her group exercise instructor certification. She believes living a healthy life is important to our success in life. Be Smart, Be Fit, Be Active!
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” - Jim Ryan
Cindy Briggs, Certified Fitness Instructor
Accreditation/Certification: Zumba Level 1, Les Mills Body Combat, Les Mills Body Pump, Reebok Cycling, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Education: MS in Health Sciences, BA in Microbiology
Cindy says there is an athlete in every one of us. She believes fitness needs to be a priority in life, and aspires to make fitness fun and accessible for everyone.
Cindy is a former Collegiate, National, and World Champion in rowing, and has competed internationally representing the United States. She enjoys road biking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and weight lifting.
Tony Fontona, Zumba Instructor
Accreditation/Certification: Zumba and Zumbatomic Certified
Tony has been taking Zumba since 2009 and is certified to teach Zumba and Zumbatomic. Tony Has been teaching a variety of different dance styles for more then six years, and attended many workshops with master teachers, such as Frank Hatchett, Charles Goddertz, Chio and more. He has participated in The Pulse Tour dancing with and learning from esteemed So You Think You Can Dance choreographers including Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Tyce Diorio, Wade Robson, Dave Scott and more.
Tony's unique approach to teaching will invoke feelings of accomplishment, respect and joy of dance.
Loredana Pluchino, Zumba Instructor
Accreditation/Certification: Zumba Level 1, Zumba Level 2
Loredana is very passionate about life, fitness and health. She believes that exercise should be fun and you should enjoy it, that is why she fell in love with Zumba. Zumba is for all ages and all fitness levels. Everyone can Zumba! She is a fun and energetic instructor with an infectious smile.
Loredana is a middle school teacher. She grew up playing sports and is a natural competitor. She is always working to reach new fitness goals.
Tony Ramirez-Ocone, Zumba Instructor
Accreditation/Certification: Zumba, Zumba Gold
I have been a salsa dance instructor for 11 years in group, couple and individual settings. The love and passion for dancing has always been part of my life from a young age and the most rewarding joy for me is to teach others the beautiful art of Latin dance.
I love teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: every class feels like a PARTY! Come and join me at Fit Behavior and you'll see what I mean. You don't even have to know how to dance. Just move your body and follow my lead. It's easy!
Don't wait - stop being a spectator! Today more men and women in the USA are taking Zumba classes...and its popularity keeps growing. Come to try it, I guarantee you will have a blast!
Natalie DiMauro, Group Instructor
Accreditation/Certification: Embodyoga® 200 hour Yoga Teacher training.
Natalie has been teaching group fitness classes for over 20 years. Her background as an accomplished yoga and fitness instructor signifies her strong desire to provide support and encouragement to individuals who are ready to make positive and everlasting changes in their lives.
Natalie, a self proclaimed reformed "type A" fitness enthusiast, began her yogic journey 3 years ago with weekly yoga classes. She has embraced yoga for both its physical and inner benefits and deepened her practice. After years of running, aerobic fitness classes, and weight training, yoga was a nice shift; and as Natalie calls it, getting in shape "from the inside out". Her classes offer a safe space for self inquiry and awareness.
Ashley Leffard, Front Desk
Education: Graduated from Newington High School in 2010 and is currently a sophomore at The University of Hartford as a Radiologic Technologies major.
Ashley will greet you and encourage you to participate in all the fun activities Fit Behavior offers. Ashley herself is very passionate and interested in fitness and taking care of the body. She believes that a healthy fulfilling life involves happiness and much can come from being active and taking care of ones self.
She was an all conference field hockey and tennis player in high school as well as an all-state academic field hockey player and she continues to stay active and run.