Personal Training
The JCCNS offers the best Personal Training on the North Shore. Our experienced trainers are committed to helping you achieve your fitness goals through great coaching, education and motivation. Our trainers regularly update routines and exercises, to keep workouts fun and exciting and take the time to educate clients about nutrition and proper form and technique to keep you healthy and strong.
Please NOTE: There is a 16-hour cancellation policy for all Personal Training sessions. If you need to cancel an appointment, please contact the trainer more than 16 hours prior to the start of the session or you will be charged for the session.
Meet Our Personal Trainers
Mary Pat-Hawkins
“It’s never too late to start a Fitness program. There is something out there for everyone. You just need to find the right fit.”
Rick Discipio
Dennis Goldsmith
“This is your body and it is too important to leave up to improvisation. I believe in results by design and not by accident. To meet your fitness goals and improve your quality of life is my mantra.”
Blake Foreman
“A well devised and specific plan will help any individual accomplish their goals.”
Mike Day
“Always live as yourself and not how others expect.”
Lisa Laurano
Sue Riordan
Mary Pat Hawkins
Fitness Director / Master Personal Trainer
30+ Years Experience
Attended Merrimack College and achieved the following certifications: AFAA CPT, Group Exercise, ISCA CPT, Master Trainer/Presenter
I specialize in working with all age groups and levels and injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Rick Discipio
Personal Trainer
20+ Years Experience
BS in Movement Science from Salem State College, Master’s of Education from Endicott College. Certifications include: CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NSCA-RSCC, NASM-PES, and USA Weightlifting Coach II.
He has extensive training and conditioning experience with collegiate and high school athletes, has designed conditioning and post-rehab programs, HIIT group ex classes, and has 20 years of martial arts experience.
Dennis Goldsmith
Master Trainer
15+ Years Experience
B.A. from Temple University & Masters in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from Harvard. Certifications include: NASM, AAAI (Life Wellness Coach), ACE, AFAA, TRX, Yoga, BodyPump, First Aid & CPR, Tae Kwon Do.
Specializing in evaluation and design of corrective exercises and fitness programs for clients who want to maintain or improve their level of fitness. Also, Seniors, Post-Rehab, Pre and Post-Natal Women.
Blake Foreman
Personal Trainer
2+ Years Experience
Degree in Sports & Movement Science, with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Science.
Specializing in training athletes.
Lisa Laurano
Personal Trainer
Lisa has taught GEX at the JCCNS for 16 years. She has recently become ISCA Personal Training certified and trains clients as well. She is SWC certified in GEX and teaches a variety of formats.
Andrew Simons
Personal Trainer
3+ Years Experience
Received B.S. University of Vermont. Certified as a Personal Trainer from ACSM.
Specializing in Sports Specific Training, Plyometrics and Functional Training.
Kim Crowley
Personal Trainer
Kim has been with the JCCNS since 2009. She is Group Ex certified through AFAA, holds a Personal Training certificate from ACE, and is also Zumba™ certified and teaches a variety of formats.
Mike Day
Personal Trainer
2+ Years Experience
Currently a candidate for B.S. in Fitness & Wellness, Salem State University. Certifications include: Personal Training with ASFA.
Specializing in Mixed Martial Arts Training, Muscle Building, Endurance, Strength Training.
Sue Riordan
Personal Trainer
