Kingsbury Club Fitness Staff

	Victoria Haffer - Fitness Director Victoria Haffer comes to The Kingsbury Club with over 25 years of experience in the Fitness Industry, with a Masters Degree from Bridgewater State College in Exercise Science. She brings to The Kingsbury Club much practical management experience from many successful health clubs in the Boston area. As a Certification Specialist through AFAA and FRA, Victoria has certified hundreds of Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Instructors internationally. She also certifies Yoga Teachers through Finding Inner Peace Yoga school and has taught as an Adjunct Professor at Bridgewater State and Mount Ida College. She is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Nutritionist, Reiki Master and Yoga Therapist. Using these skills she works with clients facilitating change through the mind, body, spirit connection.
	David Emrich - Head Trainer Dave is an A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer. A Massachusetts native with a lifelong interest in the Fitness Industry, Dave specializes in Nutrition and Natural Fitness with extensive training in the use of Physio-ball and Sports Specific Training for the athlete. Known for the quality of his personal training — whether it's setting new goals or challenging a client with a new exercise — Dave gives 100% of his attention to all of his clients. Dave is currently working towards a B.S. in Exercise Physiology.
	Toni Clark Toni is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor (since 1994) as well as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer (since 1999). She has been teaching and training as a Fitness Professional for 15 years at a variety of health clubs across New England and in Berlin, Germany. She is certified in a number of specialty formats, including Aqua Fitness (Speedo® Aquatic Fitness Systems), Step Aerobics (NDEITA), Cardio Kickboxing (Promise Enterprises), Spinning (Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc.), Strength Training (BFit University), Bosu (BOSU®), Urban Rebounding (Urban Rebounding®), Resist-A-Ball (Resist-A-Ball®), Mat Pilates (Polestar Education® & AAAI/ISMA), Reebok Core Training (Esquerre Fitness Group) and most recently Yoga (FRA). She is also certified as a Pre/Postnatal Exercise Specialist (Desert Southwest Fitness, Inc. & NDEITA®) as well as a Weight Management Consultant (AAAI/ISMA). Toni has a passion for fitness (“It’s got to be fun and effective!”). She sees a strong connection between physical and mental health and therefore draws upon her background as a psychotherapist to motivate, coach and bring out individual potential. Toni seeks to bring physical fitness to people of all ages and stages and loves the challenge of creatively helping clients incorporate their personal preferences into routines and life style changes that will allow them to meet their goals. Toni offers individualized fitness assessments (including body composition, strength, flexibility, cardio fitness, etc.) to help clients track their progress.
	Karen Goldberg Karen is certified on all Pilates apparatus (Matwork, Reformer, Rehab Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector) by the internationally recognized Stott Pilates Education Program. Additionally, she has completed Stott’s Stability Ball and Golf and Racquet sports training. Having completed Stott’s Injuries and Special Populations requirements she is at ease working with clients of all levels of fitness. Whether a well conditioned athlete or someone returning to fitness after an injury, Karen can offer the specific programming necessary to further one’s goals. Having used Pilates for successful rehab from back and neck pain herself, Karen believes that the core strength and development of mind body connection offered by Pilates will benefit anyone by providing a healthy spine, improved posture, and increased strength and flexibility. In addition, Karen enjoys teaching Pilates to the Kingsbury Club youth, including swim teams. Karen has a B.S. from Simmons College and a M.S. from the University of Lowell.
	Kim Park Kim brings over 20 years of experience to the health club setting. She is an A.F.A.A. Certified Aerobic Instructor/Personal Trainer and Stott Pilates Mat Instructor. Kim has completed many certifications through Reebok University and was named one of their top 20 trainers in the northeast to specialize in Reactive Neuromuscular Training. R.N.T training has provided her with the knowledge needed to work with the medical community on post rehabilitation follow-up. Her passion lies with helping clients of all fitness levels reach their physical potential. Watching clients develop skill, strength, endurance, flexibility and self-esteem is a reward rarely found in other industries. Kim believes that the time you invest in the gym will have a profound impact on where your life takes you outside the gym and says “Make fitness a part of your life - invest in yourself!”
	Corinne Poore Corinne is a dedicated fitness professional. She is an A.F.A.A. Certified Aerobic Instructor and an F.R.A. Personal Trainer. She maintains these qualifications by continuing a regiment of ongoing study and by attending related workshops. Corinne specializes in Pre/Post Natal Fitness and Senior Fitness. She has the ability to work well with people of all ages and fitness levels. As a fitness trainer, she feels that it’s important to understand the client’s goals and provide knowledge, motivation, and an individual exercise program in order to help them achieve those goals. Her personal goal is to help people become healthier, happier, and to improve the overall quality of their life.
	Val Sanderson As an F.R.A. Certified Personal Trainer Val is motivated and passionate about her profession in the fitness industry. Val will design a fitness program tailored to suit your needs and reflect your fitness goals. She also brings to us a strong tennis background which has helped our tennis members realize the importance of cross training. She has also expanded our Youth Fitness programs. Val is a role model to our members…of all ages.
	Steve Sarney Steve has been in the fitness industry for over 13 years. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through FRA and AFAA. He works with a wide range of clientele from beginners to athletes, specializing in sports specific training. Fitness is a big part of Steve’s lifestyle and his personal belief is that a healthy mind and healthy body can lead to not only a longer life but a better quality one as well.
	Stella Sawyer Stella is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer and by A.F.A.A. as an Aerobics and groups fitness instructor. Stella has over 20 years of continuous experience in all phases of physical fitness. Her personally designed "Wellness through Fitness Program" encompasses all age groups and has benefitted many clubs and organizations throughout the South Shore. Her goal has always been to help everyone "be the best they can be" by demonstrating her expertise, dedication, enthusiasm and ability to motivate others.
	Alex Stewart Alex is ISSA Certified in both Personal Training and Nutrition. Currently, Alex is majoring in both Exercise Science and Finance at Bridgewater State College. Alex devotes most of his free time to either working out or reading fitness-related publications to enhance his ability to improve both his physique and better communicate professional knowledge to his clients. Alex believes that health and fitness are the foundation for a quality life. A healthy mind and body can improve a person’s life considerably. It is never too late to become more healthy and fit. Alex would appreciate the opportunity to help you achieve a healthy life-style.
	Kim Sweeney Kim has been affiliated with fitness and bodybuilding since her high school sports days. Her formal activities began when she trained and successfully competed in the WNBF from 1992 until 2002. She is an AFAA certified Personal Trainer and has been actively providing one-on-one training and rehabilitative injury therapy since 1997. Her dynamic approach is obvious in assisting student body builders, fitness enthusiasts or rehabilitative patients. Kim's passion for all sports has helped her clients find the "champion" within themselves!
	Anne Canny Wargo Anne has been an AFAA certified Group Fitness Instructor since 2001. She also holds certifications from the National Cardio Kickboxing Association and the United States Water Fitness Association. She has over two years of teaching experience at various clubs on the North Shore, including the Manchester Athletic Club, the Ipswich Country Club and the North Shore YMCA. Her experience includes class instruction for muscle conditioning, Step, aqua fitness, cardio kickboxing and traditional boxing. Anne is a former gymnast and sportsperson. She has trained for many years with a professional boxer's trainer and martial artist as well as a World Champion Kickboxer. Anne is an A.C.S.M. certified Personal Trainer and has established a substantial and diverse clientele. She works with clients one-on-one in the water and on the fitness floor. She has found Personal Training to be extremely rewarding as she continues to contribute to her clients' successful achievement of their fitness goals.