Katrina is our Health and Wellness Director and one of our personal trainers. Originally from Wisconsin, Katrina has a master's in education from Carroll University and has lived in Massachusetts since 2014. As an avid runner, she participates in half marathons and marathons as well as triathlons. 

Kevin is our Assistant Health and Wellness Director and one of our personal trainers who has worked with a diverse range of clients from high school athletes and older adults to special populations. His experience as a group exercise instructor ranges from couch to 5Ks, strength and conditioning, TRX, boot camps, and kettlebells. His motto: one step forward, no matter how small, is a step toward progress!

Matinkho is a Certified Personal Trainer (NASM), Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM), Nutritional Coach (NASM), Youth Exercise Specialist (NASM), and earned a B.S. physiotherapy. He has played soccer throughout his life, which inspired his passion for fitness. His areas of expertise are strength training and high intensity interval training (HIIT).

Bri has experience training a wide range of ages and fitness levels. She has been a track & field and cross-country coach for middle school students as well as a group exercise instructor for college students and for elderly residents at an independent living facility. At the MetroWest YMCA, Bri is one of our personal trainers and teaches FT, boot camp, and strength training.

Leslie has been an AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor since 1990, an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer since 1992, and an ASCM Certified Personal Trainer since 2010. She is also an AFAA Certified Step Instructor and has taught many group exercise classes from sunrise yoga and Tai Chi to Pilates and indoor cycling. Leslie has worked in the Livestrong® program and taught prenatal and postpartum classes.

Carol is currently employed at MWMC working with adult patients with a specialty in cardiac nursing. She works with clients in the Cardiac Rehab Program and Livestrong® Program at the MetroWest YMCA. She finds it satisfying to work with clients who are facing challenges initiating an exercise program who need the support of a personal trainer.

Mauro joined the MetroWest YMCA in October 2022, bringing with him a passion for healthy living. His focus is on functional fitness for older adults - exercises that build strength, stability, and mobility throughout the body to ready you for life’s activities.

Delaney is a personal trainer and coach who's fueled by her lifelong passionate for sports and fitness. She tries to incorporate a variety of fitness activities into her energetic workouts to keep them exciting and feels most fulfilled seeing the satisfaction people feel when achieving their fitness and nutrition goals.

Brendan grew up in Natick, MA and played lacrosse from youth to college. His area of expertise is bodybuilding and athletic strength and conditioning. He also has experience with Esports.

Francois is one of our newest personal trainers, and he's impacted our Teen Weightlifting, Boxing, and FT classes. Francois started his career as a catering chef and switched careers to fitness when COVID-19 began.

Richard has been working in health & wellness since 2014. He was raised and lives in Ashland, near the Ashland Town Forest (a great hiking spot!). Richard's areas of expertise include working with special populations like cancer survivors and Parkinson’s clients, balance exercises, functional training, and corrective exercise.

Aisha has a certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Her specialty is functional training and strength training. She is new to the field and eager to help people lead a healthier, fitter lifestyle!