Fitness & Wellness Staff

Get to know Seabury’s Fitness and Wellness Staff

 

 

Kirsten Benson 
Director of Fitness and Wellness

Certifications:
AFAA-certified Primary Group Exercise Instructor
NASM-certified Personal Fitness Trainer
ACE Senior Fitness Specialist
TCA Tai Chi for Arthritis; certified instructor
Reiki Master

Philosophy:
Being healthy is not just being able to run 3 miles or lift 10 lbs. Truly being healthy involves looking at the big picture, and practicing a healthy well rounded lifestyle.

 

Janice Flanigan
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Education:
Post University, Waterbury

Certifications:
AFAA Group Exercise, ACE Personal Training, Physical Mind Institute Pilates, Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours), CPR- and AED-Certified.

Philosophy:
I believe we can continue to grow physically, emotionally and spiritually all of our lives. Being physically active is essential to how we can continue to grow and achieve higher health status. We will always have options in how we can better ourselves. Try something new, be versatile, be happy and most importantly, smile and laugh a lot!

 

Lynn Stanwood
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Education:
UConn

Certifications:
AFAA-certified Group Fitness Instructor
NASM-certified Senior Fitness Specialist & Certified Personal Trainer
ASFA-certified Personal Trainer

Philosophy:
Each and every one of you, here at Seabury, is an inspiration to me, proving that age is just a number and I look forward to collaborating with you and your fitness goals for many years to come.

 

Timothy Conde
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Education:
Becker College, Worcester, Mass.

Certifications:
NASM-certified Senior Fitness Specialist & Certified Personal Trainer

Philosophy:
I have coached hundreds of people around the world through online training.

 

Cherie Griffin
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Education:
Central Connecticut State University

Certifications:
ACSM-certified Exercise Physiologist
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach

Philosophy:
My passions are overall health, wellness, and personal improvement. I plan to enter the medical field, as a Physician Assistant, working within preventative medicine to help people become the best versions of themselves.