Amy GiaQuinto
Amy 's passion for her work is obvious from the moment you meet her. She loves what she does and part of what she enjoys is the variety of clientele she works with, from athletes to the unconditioned, from young to the mature. If one suffers from a particular health-related issue such as, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, osteopenia/osteoporosis, arthritis and/or other joint, muscular and/or immune system disorders, they will feel safe, informed, empowered, educated and optimistic as they begin to see and feel positive changes. Amy's contagious optimism encourages even those who claim to dislike physical exertion. Her desire and enthusiasm to "practice what she preaches" and always bring the best and most cutting edge research and techniques to her clients is nurtured through the constant continuing education seminars, conferences and workshops she attends regularly.
Growing up on Cape Cod, Amy graduated from Nauset Regional High School where she captained both the varsity tennis and soccer teams and was a member of the swim team. After high school Amy went on to the University of Vermont (UVM) where she graduate as a National Collegiate Scholar, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management. There she played on the NCAA Women's Division I Varsity Tennis Team. Amy's certifications and training are many and include a personal training certification through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), Pilates training and certifications through Balanced Body University (BBU) and the Pilates Institute of America (PIA). Amy has also had the opportunity to train with Lolita San Miguel, one of only two Pilates Elders certified by Joseph Pilates himself. In 2007, Amy was the first woman to pass the Art of Strength Kettlebell Essentials test certifying her as a Kettlebell Instructor.
While participating in several fitness and health facilities while living in Burlington, Vermont, New Zealand and Boulder, Colorado, Amy saw a need for more personalized care on Cape Cod for individuals interested in fitness. She saw the importance of a more intimate, comfortable, encouraging, private and supportive environment. She began to realize that more and more people wanted better health, but not everyone felt comfortable in a large gym or health club. Some people had been active for so long that they were either bored with what they were doing or not sure how to progress. For others, the thought of entering a health club caused anxiety. Amy wanted to create an atmosphere where not only the fit could benefit, but even the most intimidated individuals would feel supported and encouraged – a place where everyone can thrive. In 2003, Personalized Fitness Solutions was born.
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Meagan "Meg" Willis
Meg grew up in Dennis, MA, and attended Cape Cod Academy where she developed a love of sports, including Lacrosse. Upon graduation from Cape Cod Academy, Meg attended Assumption College in Worcester, MA, where she obtained a degree in English, graduating in 2002. While at Assumption, Meg excelled in Lacrosse, serving as Co-Captain her senior year, and being honored as a Collegiate All-American in Women's Lacrosse as well as the Northeast Ten Goalkeeper of the Year and a Northeast Ten All Star. In addition, Meg was also voted team MVP in both her Junior and Senior years. In 2009, she was inducted into the Assumption College Athletics Hall of Fame for her outstanding achievements.
After graduating from Assumption College, Meg moved back home to Dennis, MA, to work full time for her family's business, EBS Foran Insurance & Advisory Services, a Specialty Practice in Employee Benefits. She has worked there since 2003 as the COBRA Administration Team Leader, along with numerous other duties. In 2006 Meg married Brad Willis, a Harwich Firefighter and dedicated Personalized Fitness Solutions (PFS) member. Together, they live in Harwich with their two children, Morgan and John.
Meg has had a long standing desire to become more involved in the Fitness Industry and staying true to her desire, in 2010 obtained her AFAA personal training, MECA Back Institute and Art of Strength (AOS) Kettlebell certifications. Meg has been training with Amy GiaQuinto at PFS since 2009 and shares with Amy the enthusiasm and dedication to health and wellness, and a strong desire to help others reach their fitness and personal goals.
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Carrie GiaQuinto
From a young age Carrie has had an adventurous spirit and passion for health. Carrie embodies the words, "live each day to its absolute fullest". Finding the joy in both study and sport, Carrie was a high school honor student and dedicated varsity athlete in her hometown of Rye, NY. Carrie's love of the natural world inspired her to study environmental science at the University of Vermont where she earned her Bachelor of Science in 2003. Carrie spent her senior year of college documenting rare and endangered species in the Montane Cloud Forests of Ecuador. Carrie traversed miles of rugged terrain throughout the Andean Mountains, each day, in efforts to conserve some of the worlds most biodiverse lands. Carrie also worked as a kayak guide and naturalist in South Carolina, providing education on the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. It was here where Carrie felt a calling to work closer with people and health, and decided to obtain her massage therapy license.
After moving to Oahu, Hawaii and studying to be a Massage Therapist, Carrie became licensed in 2005. Due to the prominent eastern influence in Hawaii, Carrie gained training in Thai massage, Shiatsu massage, meridian systems as well as deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy. Carrie rounded out her wellness training with a diploma from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as a holistic health counselor. Carrie found a deep love with participation in water sports, specifically outrigger canoe paddling and surfing. Carrie along with her team of six other women completed Queen Lili'uokalani Outrigger Canoe Race, the largest long-distance outrigger paddling challenge in the world. This strenuous course covers the 18 miles between Kailua and Honaunau on the big island of Hawaii. It was in Hawaii where Carrie ran her first marathon, the Honolulu marathon, in which she finished in the top five percent of her age group. In 2009 Carrie became a Zumba certified teacher and began teaching classes on Maui.
In 2010 Carrie met the love of her life, Nick Rogers, a native Cape Codder who had also lived in Hawaii. She settled in Harwich where there was more opportunity to pursue her career and continue her education. Carrie has been delighted to strengthen her skills and advance her career at Personalized Fitness Solutions (PFS). She is currently pursuing her ACE certification for personal training and taking on various roles at PFS. She is teaching Zumba classes and actively involved in The MECA Back Institute. Carrie feels grateful to be on another beautiful island and participate with the wonderful team at Personalized Fitness Solutions.
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