Heidi shalek
Heidi has worked in the fitness industry for over 17 years as a personal trainer, group exercise coordinator, program manager, cycling instructor and studio owner. After working for larger corporate gyms, she started her first company, The Training Room, in 2009 with co-founder Maren Kravitz. Their goal was to offer personalized fitness services to the Somerville community without a traditional gym membership. After a decade in business, the birth of her son in 2017, and the expansion of The Training Room to a third Burlington location in 2018, Heidi sold the TR to her partner in order to focus on building a fitness community closer to home. Her new company, Movement Workshop, is an extension of her original vision with an even greater emphasis on holistic wellness - integrating nutrition programs, physical therapy and mental wellness with optimal movement-based training. She believes people who move with purpose, live with strength.
Dr. BRADford carney
Brad graduated from Merrimack College, receiving his BS in Sports Medicine/Exercise Science in 2018 and his MS in Health & Wellness Management in 2019. Most recently, he completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts University. Having worked at the Burlington location since its initial opening as The Training Room, Brad played a vital role in the company’s transition to Movement Workshop. He is now the Movement Workshop Program Coordinator - managing daily operations, communications, and company growth initiatives for the small group training membership platform. As a physical therapist and strength coach, Brad’s management expertise and versatility enables him to create fun and enjoyable programs for his clients while at the same time ensuring that everyone master the basics. Outside of the gym, you can find him ripping up a mountain bike trail, snowboarding on local hills, or enjoying time with his friends and family.
dr. adam nardelli
Adam is the founder of BodySource Physical Therapy & Wellness, located inside Movement Workshop. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Simmons University and a BS in Exercise Physiology from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Adam’s approach to PT couples a functional and comprehensive movement-based evaluation with treatment of pain dysfunction to optimize performance. This involves a combination of manual therapy and corrective exercise, as well as neuromuscular retraining and client education, to empower clients to achieve their personal wellness goals.
Adam’s method of physical therapy aligns with the Movement Workshop approach to exercise, helping his patients successfully navigate the transition from rehab to training. His experience in strength coaching, orthopedics and sports medicine, make him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to gain strength and move well without pain.
DR. jonathan Jenkins
JJ is the founder of Mental Fitness & Psychotherapy, a clinical psychology and performance psychology practice in both Brookline and Cambridge, Massachusetts. He holds both a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver and he is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) via the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. JJ’s approach is to help each client maximize their potential by becoming more aware of their strengths while honestly assessing their weaknesses to find opportunities for growth in these areas. JJ approaches each person with empathy and an understanding that emotional wellness is often a difficult and complicated topic to discuss, but one that is important for living a healthy life. JJ believes that physical training at the gym should add to your life and not take away from it-getting healthy through exercise is a great way to reconnect with your body while rediscovering and reaffirming your own resilience and self-worth. For JJ, working hard, being emotionally healthy, and having fun are not mutually exclusive.
STEPHEN STRANGIO
Stephen joined Movement Workshop as a client in 2022 after dealing with nagging injuries and feeling stagnated in his fitness journey. Through working with the MW team, Stephen was able to learn and build confidence with new functional movements, alleviating his back pain in the process. Through understanding his own body more, he gained interest in training others to move well and feel better. Stephen is a Certified Functional Strength Coach, and is excited to continue expanding and applying his knowledge as a fitness professional.
Stephen graduated from Endicott College in 2020 with a degree in Business Management. Outside of the gym, he works in the construction industry as a project manager. During his free time you can find him on the golf course, attending concerts, and relaxing with friends.