ANDRES WULLAERT

Is a NASM certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist and Crossfit Level 1 certified coach with over 8 years of coaching experience. Currently, Andres is a World Language teacher and assistant coach for the boy’s Varsity Soccer team at Branford High School. He is also a United States Army combat veteran having served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He loves motivating people through tough workouts that build physical and mental strength, which he believes is key for activities of daily living. Proper technique and execution of exercises are a key focus, as he believes that proper exercise progression must be built from a strong foundation. He currently lives in Branford with his beautiful wife Ines and their two children.

KRISSY BAYER

I attended Albertus Magnus College and received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree. I currently am the Director of Weights and Measures for the City of New Haven. I have been with the City of New Haven for over 25 years.Since starting CrossFit I have obtained my Level 1 Trainer Certificate and competed in various competitions. I have always considered myself to be an athlete because I grew up playing organized sports since I was in grammar school, such as, softball, basketball, and volleyball. Since CrossFit came into my life in 2011 things have really changed for me. I will never forget my first workout because it was one of those “defining moments ” for me. I literally thought I was going to keel over and pass out. Once I caught my breath and realized I made it through the workout I knew at that moment CrossFit was for me. However, I had no idea at the time how much of an impact it would have on my life, mentally as well as physically.

PATTI FERRARO

Is a Schwinn certified spin instructor and has been spinning for the past 17 years. She is an avid road cyclist participating in numerous century and fundraiser rides.  Patti started her athletic career at North Branford High school where she excelled at 3 sports (volleyball, basketball, and softball) earning all-league teams for 3 years and all-state teams 2x for basketball and softball. She continued her athletic career at ECSU as a 4-year starter leading her softball team to 2 national titles and her basketball team to qualify for the NCAA tournament all 4 years.  After college, she got inducted to 3 halls of fame (NB high school, new haven county, and Ct women’s basketball). Patti earned her BS degree in Psychology and is a supervisor for Dcf.

For the past 29 years, she has worked with troubled youth and has used her athletic experience along with her passion and enthusiasm to motivate others to succeed. Patti enjoys boating, golfing, cooking and making wine.
She currently resides in Branford with her wife Donna, dogs Sammi and Bosco.

SCOTT PUTETTI

Scott has been a Certified Personal Trainer since 2009. In his 12 years of experience he was a Senior Sports Performance Coach at Integrated Athletic Performance. His responsibilities included leading small group adult fitness training programs as well as training athletes ranging from youth, middle school, high school and college.
Scott has experience with teaching linear acceleration, multidirectional, maximum velocity and transitional running mechanics. He was responsible for the program design and implementation of strength and power development programs for all athletes.

Scott was part of a team that trained some of the best in Connecticut, including current athletes playing at UCONN, Boston College, Temple, Merrimack and other D1, D2 and D3 Universities.
In order to become more well-rounded, Scott became a CrossFit Level 1 Coach where he is able to share his knowledge and educate his clients in all aspects of Training.

Certifications
CrossFit Level 1
The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
CPR and AED

RAFAEL SEGURA

I have been on a weight loss journey for over 10 years now. One day, I
made the decision to change my life to become a better version of
myself. I didn’t want to be part of the 300+ pounds club anymore. I
started training around the age of 20, starting with bodybuilding and
eventually making my way onto CrossFit in the year of 2015. During my
journey, I have learned many different workout techniques and
nutritional plans to achieve body styles and weight goals for myself
and others. I made the choice to become a coach in 2018, not just to
better educate myself, but to share my knowledge with the world. My
goal is to help people achieve the goals they have always dreamed of,
and also assist them in becoming a better version of themselves.
Besides training and coaching, I’m a computer tech and possibly one of
the biggest nerds you will ever meet. I enjoy anything involving
technology, cars, sports, and constantly working on personal defense
goals. I am what you call a daredevil and risk taker, always looking
to have a good time and get the most out of what life has to offer.
Catch me jumping out of a plane just for the thrill and a once in a
lifetime view.

Qualification:
Crossfit Level I

Novella Atkinson

I am a mother of 3 boys who are entering the world of adulthood (what fun! Lol). I have worked for the State of Connecticut helping children and families for the last 24 years. I am currently attending graduate school for a master’s degree in social work. In the midst of raising children and working a very challenging career, I stumbled across my love for fitness in 2012 when I stepped into a CrossFit gym for the first time. Fitness quickly become the center of my world following that day. I was surprised at how much I loved the feeling of getting stronger, faster, and healthier. I also have a passion for running and ran my first marathon in NYC in 2017. I’ve ran several half marathons and other distance races. I served as the Connecticut ambassador for a national running organization for 4 years. I wanted to share my love for fitness with others and attained a Crossfit Level 1 Certificate in 2016 and began coaching at a Crossfit gym. I believe health and wellness are a combination of attention to our physical and mental well-being. My goal as your coach is to bring my education and experience to guide, support, and motivate you in reaching your fitness goals.

Current Certifications:

CF-L1 Certification

Crossfit Scaling

Enhanced Coaching Technique

JEN CIARDULLI

Jennifer Ciardulli, PT, DPTJen grew up on Long Island where she earned 15 varsity letters at Centereach High School and it was during this time that she developed a passion for sports medicine. No stranger to her local physical therapist, she was intrigued by the evolving nature of a PT clinic and the personal connection developed between patient and provider. Jen continued her athletic career at SUNY Purchase College, playing three years of Division III basketball, and received her Bachelor of Science in Biology in preparation of pursuing a career in physical therapy.

During her post-graduate education, Jen completed 12-week internships in outpatient orthopedic care, outpatient neurological rehabilitation, and adolescent sports medicine. It was her final clinical experience that brought her to Connecticut, and since earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from American International College in 2012, Jen has been serving the orthopedic population of the Greater New Haven area.

With a focus on movement quality, Jen identifies structures involved in dysfunction and develops an individualized treatment plan in order for patients to achieve their goals.