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Luca Pastina is studying exercise science on the physical therapy track at the University of Connecticut. His education and his experience in the rehab and athletics fields allow him a unique understanding of individual needs and optimizing fitness. He has a certification in personal training. 

 

Complement your healthcare with knowledgeable, personalized training for:

• General Fitness, Health, & Wellness

• Strength

• Cardio

• Balance & Stability

• Coordination

• Rehab strength recovery

 

Achieve your goals.

Reach new levels.

Change your life.

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Zachary Moran is a full time Naturopathic Doctor who owns and manages Roots Natural Medical Center. But he has a passion for fitness and continues to enjoy coaching in his off time. Zachary has spent over 12 years personal training individual sport specific athletes from kids and geriatric populations to professional athletes and Olympians in addition to group crossfit classes. He specializes in Olympic Lifting and Power Lifting. He has been personally training over 15 years and has competed as athlete in division 1 collegiate wrestling and as a top international crossfit competitor.

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Zach understands the human biomechanics as a physician, a sport scientist, a personal trainer and an athlete giving him the ability to ensure proper, safe and effective exercise techniques. He also understands that training is meant to be an enjoyable process and makes sure that each training session, although hard work, is a rewarding and fun experience. “Variability in movements and programming is key to optimizing the full functional of the body. I take pride in always creating new challenges and different workouts every training session.”

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• Education:

  • Bachelor of Science- Exercise Science and Nutrition

  • Bachelor of Science- Biology

  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine

 

• Crossfit:

  • Level 3 Certified

  • Olympic lifting Certified

  • Kids Coach Certified

  • Endurance Training Certified

  • Mobility Certified

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Dante Gigliotti is studying exercise science on the physical therapy track at the University of Connecticut. His education and his experience in the rehab and athletics fields allow for a uniquely thoughtful and accommodative approach to fitness. Dante specializes in exercise programming, exercise modification (easier, harder, etc.), and enhancing the client’s own understanding of fitness.

 

Complement your healthcare with knowledgeable, personalized training for:

• General Fitness, Health, & Wellness

• Strength

• Cardio

• Balance & Stability

• Coordination

• Body Composition

• Power, Performance, & more!

 

Achieve your goals.

Reach new levels.

Change your life.