Our Therapists and Staff
Our Extraordinary Team
Want to know why Craig opened Cheshire Fitness Zone? Find out in his exclusive Employee Spotlight! Craig attended Thomas Jefferson University and has been practicing since 1996. He opened Cheshire Fitness Zone on January 1, 2001. Craig is an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University, Department of Physical Therapy. In his spare, time Craig enjoys spending time with family, hiking, biking and skiing. Craig has also led a group of physical therapy and occupational therapy students to Guatemala to provide therapy services to people in need for the past two years and has participated in Skiers Unlimited for the past 20 years, a program that teaches children with special needs to snow ski.
Kristen attended Quinnipiac University and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2005, starting as an aide before becoming a PT in 2007. If Kristen is not spending time with her husband and kids, she enjoys doing DIY home projects. Get a glimpse into Kristen’s day-to-day: check out her exclusive employee spotlight interview!
Jessica attended Eastern Connecticut State University and Naugatuck Valley. She has been a member of Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2008. Jessica really enjoys the problem solving involved in toe walking gait abnormalities. In her spare time Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hanging with their dogs, Bonnie, Clyde and their growing family of goats. She is a music lover and Zumba Fitness Class Teacher. Jessica also belongs to a book club and enjoys listening to educational podcasts. Want to learn more about Jessica? Check out her exclusive employee spotlight interview!
Amanda attended Sacred Heart University and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since the beginning of her career as a Physical Therapist in 2012. She specializes in Aquatic Therapy, Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and is a Children’s Yoga Instructor. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, hiking, bike riding, going to the beach, teaching graduate students at Sacred Heart and cheering for the Patriots! Get a glimpse into Amanda’s day-to-day: check out her exclusive employee spotlight interview now!
Katherine attended Norwalk Community College and has been practicing since 2015. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, bike riding and running.
Stephanie attended The University of Hartford and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since becoming a Physical Therapist in 2015. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys hiking, running and spending time with her family.
Valerie attended Quinnipiac University for her undergraduate and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2021 and in her spare time, enjoys exercising, exploring new places, and spending time with family and friends!
Michelle attended UCONN and has been practicing for over 20 years. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2007 and specializes in developmental delay, torticollis, CP; DOC Band Clinician. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her husband, Chris, her children, Ella, Liam, and Colin, and their dog, Millie. She also loves reading a good book and going outdoors.
Stefanie attended Quinnipiac University and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since the beginning of 2022. She enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family in her spare time.
Marissa graduated from University of Hartford in 2022, as long as her time at CFZ! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and being active, painting and crafting, and reading new books!
Kaitlyn graduated from Quinnipiac University and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023.
Kaitlyn supports children across a variety of motor needs and especially enjoys supporting children with neurological differences and developmental delays. She enjoys helping children build strength, mobility, and confidence through individualized care. Kaitlyn is Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level C certified and trained in the Universal Exercise Unit. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, reading, spending time with family and friends, and going to the beach.
Annie graduated from Northwestern University and has been practicing since 2020. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023. In her spare time, Annie enjoys crafting, baking, reading, and spending time outside!
Becca graduated from Russell Sage College and has been practicing since 2022. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023. In her spare time, Becca enjoys spending time with family and friends, going for walks, and completing puzzles, (1000+ pieces the harder the better)!
Mikaela graduated from Sacred Heart University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023!In her spare time, Mikaela likes to read and spend time with her friends and family!
Bri graduated from Naugatuck Valley Community College. She has been practicing since 2019, and has been at Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2021. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, hanging out with friends and family, and trying new foods!
Laur graduated from Quinnipiac University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and spending time with her fiancé, Chris, and her mini-Aussie, Chai.
Annaliese graduated from NVCC and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she loves to read and spend time with her daughter!
Angelique graduated from Quinnipiac University. She has been practicing since 2021 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and enjoying the outdoors, playing the piano and guitar, and spending time with family and friends!
Teagan attended the University of Hartford for undergraduate and graduate school. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys golfing, all things nature, and spending time with friends!
Kelsey attended the University of Hartford for undergraduate and graduate school. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys taking adventures with her dog Finn, spending time with family and friends, and reading!
Sara attended Springfield College for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Before joining our team as a Physical Therapist in 2025, she has been a rehab aide in our clinic since 2023! In her spare time, she enjoys going line dancing, reading, sitting by the fire, spending time outside, playing pickleball, going for walks, and spending time with family and friends!
Tiffany graduated from Quinnipiac University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She joined CFZ in 2025! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, traveling, and finding new cafes for coffee and matcha!
Kelly attended Marquette University for her physical therapy education. She joined CFZ in 2025! In her free time, she loves running, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Cathy earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and holds additional certifications through Trinity Seminars in Osteopathic and Orthopedic Manual Therapy. She is also certified in Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Treatment through the NDTA and is an Accredited Clinical Instructor. Cathy has been practicing physical therapy since 1982 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024. Outside of work, she enjoys country, smooth, and Latin dance, singing in her church choir, prayer and spiritual development through her Lay Carmelite vocation, reading spiritual books, spending time with her grandchildren, and working out.
Anneliese Sensini supports children with many different needs and has a special interest in torticollis, developmental delays, autism, and pediatric pelvic health concerns, including challenges related to constipation, toilet training, and bowel and bladder function. Her treatment interests include pre-walking skills, torticollis, and pelvic floor/pelvic health. Anneliese tailors therapy to each child’s personality and needs, helping them feel confident and comfortable while making sessions fun and engaging. She also focuses on practical home and community carryover, offering families clear strategies that fit into daily life. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, especially the beach,traveling, running and walking for exercise, and relaxing with a good book.
Amy attended the University of New Hampshire and has been practicing for over 20 years. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2009. Her specialties include Feeding, Therapeutic Listening, SI Certification, and Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy. In her spare time, Amy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to new places, exercising, being outdoors and reading.
Jennifer attended Quinnipiac University and has been practicing since 2000. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2012 and is also a part time faculty member at Quinnipiac University. In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys going to the beach, spending time with her two daughters, and visiting family and friends in her home state of Rhode Island.
Katie attended the University of New Hampshire and has been practicing since 2006. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2012 and currently oversees the school-based therapy division. In her spare time, Katie enjoys spending time with friends and family, CrossFit, going to concerts, gardening, and DIY projects.
Bianca attended Ithaca College and has been practicing since 2007. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2013. Bianca specializes in feeding and ages birth to 5 and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. In her spare time, Bianca loves running, yoga, rock climbing and being outside with her family! Want to learn more about Bianca’s feeding therapy role? Click here to watch her Employee Spotlight!
Lori attended the University of New Hampshire and has been practicing for over 25 years. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2012.
Lori supports children with a wide range of needs and has a special interest in working with children with neurological disorders and visual processing deficits. Her clinical interests include visual processing and primitive reflex integration, helping children develop stronger functional skills for learning and everyday activities. Outside of work, Lori enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.
Alex attended the University of Scranton and has been practicing since 2015, just as long as she has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone. She specializes in feeding therapy and in her spare time, enjoys cooking for family and friends, traveling and outdoor walks with her dog. Check out Alex’s Employee Spotlight here!
Amanda attended Springfield College and has been practicing since 2016. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2017 and is interested in Sensory Integration Therapy and early childhood neuromotor development and rehabilitation. In her spare time, Amanda likes to play with her dogs, spending time with friends and family and working on DIY and craft projects.
Julie attended Quinnipiac University and has been practicing since 2014. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2017 and specializes in feeding therapy. In her spare time, Julie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling to new places, and going to the beach in the summer.
Michelle graduated from CCSU with bachelors in English as she wanted to be a teacher but was then introduced to Occupational Therapy and received her Associated from Lincoln College of New England. She has been practicing since 2015 and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2018. Michelle is excited to learn all that Cheshire Fitness Zone has to offer and eventually work more in helping kids who have difficulty with feeding. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking and babysitting her 5-month old niece.
Allison attended the University of Southern Maine.
Allison supports children with a wide range of needs and has a special interest in working with children with neurological disorders, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, Down syndrome, autism, developmental delays, and visual impairments. Her clinical interests include aquatic occupational therapy, visual impairments, reflex integration, fine motor skills, and activities of daily living (ADLs). Allison has completed extensive pediatric continuing education, including aquatic therapy and visual dysfunction training, and holds a certification as a Level 1 Adaptive Swim Whisperers provider. She values teamwork across disciplines and works closely with families, therapists, school teams, and community providers to support progress and independence. Outside of work, Allison enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and dog.
Beth attended Hofstra University and is interested in feeding therapy and sensory integration. She is interested in music, photography, beach trips and travel!
Sara attended Lincoln College for the COTA program and Boston University for her BA in English. She is a school based COTA in the Farmington Public Schools and has been practicing since 2016, just as long as she has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone. Sara is very interested in visual perceptual and ocular motor skills as they relate to academic function. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, camping, live music, bird watching and growing indoor and outdoor plants. She also loves cooking and eating!
Brittney attended Quinnipiac University and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with her dogs, cooking new recipes and attending motorsports races.
Kyeana attended Quinnipiac University for her Bachelors and Masters Degrees. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2021 and is excited to continue learning and growing at CFZ. Kyeana is interested in feeding therapy and hopes to work with children who have difficulties with feeding. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and family, cuddling her two dogs, and trying new activities.
Kiia atteneded Goodwin University and is interested in sensory integration. In her spare time, she enjoys doing crafts, online shopping, spending time with friends and family and making memories with her kids!
Mikayla attended Husson University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach, baking, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
Alyssa attended Bay Path University for her Bachelors Degree in Health and Human studies before attending Lincoln College of New England where she received her Associates of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistance. She has been practice since 2018, previously working in hand therapy. In her spare time, she enjoys trips to the beach, crafting, baking and spending time with her family. Working with the pediatric population has always been her passion and she looks forward to exploring more feeding therapy and sensory integration.
Sue attended Keuke College and Champlain College. She has been practicing since 2002, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2021! Sue enjoys outdoor activities, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
Marlee attended Bay Path University and started working at Cheshire Fitness Zone as an Occupational Therapist in 2022. In her free time, Marlee enjoys getting outside for a walk or hike, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Hilary started working for CFZ October 2022, but she has been practicing OT since 2008. She attended the University of Connecticut for her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, then Towson University in Maryland for her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family, eating sweets, doing yoga, listening to music, and being outdoors!
Karissa earned her bachelor’s and master’s from Quinnipiac University. She has been practicing since 2022, as long as her time at CFZ! In her spare time, she enjoys running and biking, as well as hiking and traveling to National Parks!
Amanda attended CCSU with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and graduated from Goodwin University with an Associate’s in OTA. Amanda joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in April of 2022. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys singing and listening to music, playing with her dog named Ollie, and spending time with friends and family.
Ashley earned her bachelor’s and master’s from Quinnipiac University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023! In her spare time, she enjoys running, going to Disney, reading, and spending time with friends and family!
Erin earned her bachelor’s at the University of Saint Joseph and her Doctorate from Murphy Deming College. She has been practicing since 2022, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023! In her spare time, she likes to crochet, bake, and cuddle with her cats (Elliott and Oliver)!
Hannah earned her bachelor’s degree from UCONN and master’s degree from Bay Path University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping, spending quality time with friends and family, watching basketball (go UCONN!), and traveling to Florida.
Delaney received her undergraduate degree from Randolph College and her graduate degree from Brenau University. She has been practicing since 2022 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023. In her spare time, she likes to shop, refurbish furniture, play card games, and try new restaurants!
Meghan graduated from Springfield College for her undergraduate degree and Bay Path University for her graduate degree. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024, and has been practicing since 2021! In her free time, she enjoys swimming, biking, running, surfing, and walking on the beach! She also likes to hang out with friends and explore new places!
Brittani received her undergraduate and graduate degree from Bay Path University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her free time, she enjoys hiking, pilates, reading, crocheting, and cooking!
Sarah earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Utica University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she enjoys playing Pickleball, hiking, taking walks, and yoga!
CaraMarie received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Quinnipiac University. She has been practicing since 2006, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, spending time with her husband and children, and reading!
Kelly graduated from Russell Sage College for her undergraduate degree and The Sage Colleges for her graduate degree. She has been practicing since 2020, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her free time she enjoys hiking on local trails, going for scenic car rides, and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends and family!
Molly went to Quinnipiac University for both her undergraduate and graduate degree. She joined the CFZ team in 2025! Outside of work, she loves to do artsy activities such as baking and DIY crafting. She also enjoys going for walks by the beach, picking up new hobbies, and spending time with her friends and family!
Colleen went to Quinnipiac University for both her undergraduate and graduate degree. She joined the CFZ team in 2025! Outside of work, she loves going for hikes, testing out new recipes, horseback riding, and spending time with my family and friends!
Jessica graduated from Central Connecticut State University for her bachelor’s degree, and Housatonic Community College for her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assisting. She has been practicing since 2015, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys crafting, reading, listening to music, spending time with her family and friends, and her cats.
Caitlyn went to Quinnipiac University for both her undergraduate and graduate degree. She joined the CFZ team in 2025! Outside of work, she loves spending time with friends & family, cooking and baking, going on walks, and crafts!
Heather graduated from the University of Hartford for her bachelor’s degree and Bay Path University for her master’s degree. She has been practicing since 2018, and joined CFZ in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, playing with their three dogs, crafting, and hiking!
Allie graduated from Messiah University for her undergraduate degree and Western New England University for her graduate degree. She joined CFZ in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and soccer.
Maeve attended American International College and has been practicing occupational therapy since 2018. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025 and enjoys working with children to support their functional skills and independence. Outside of work, Maeve enjoys spending time with friends and family and hiking with her dogs.
Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at Southern Connecticut State University and her associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting at the New England Institute of Technology. She has been practicing since 2022.
Emily Morgillo works with children with many different needs and often supports children with autism, developmental delays, and genetic conditions. She enjoys helping children build independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) while strengthening fine motor skills and visual-motor skills, and developing tools for sensory processing and emotional regulation. Emily uses a play-based, child-led approach, creating engaging sessions that build real-life confidence and functional skills. Outside of work, she enjoys Pilates, traveling, crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
Erin attended Springfield College for both her undergraduate degree in 2023 and her graduate degree in 2024. She joined CFZ in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys running, going to exercise classes, practicing yoga, spending time with friends and family, and visiting local craft stores.
Jackie attended Quinnipiac University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Science and her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She joined CFZ in 2025! Outside of work, she enjoys being with her family, especially her niece and nephews, spending time with friends, walking her dogs, and relaxing with a good show.
Eryn Murtagh supports children across a variety of needs and especially enjoys supporting children with autism and developmental delays. She is passionate about sensory processing, emotional regulation, and sensory-based feeding, with an approach that prioritizes play-based, meaningful, and creative therapy. Eryn emphasizes regulation as the foundation for skill-building and helps children develop tools that carry over into daily routines. She has training in sensory integration through Therapeeds Practical Sense in Sensory Integration. Outside of work, Eryn enjoys crafts, hiking, making polymer clay jewelry, and spending time outdoors.
Erin attended Springfield College for both her undergraduate degree, completed in 2023, and her graduate degree, completed in 2024. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025. Outside of work, Erin enjoys listening to music, going on walks, attending barre classes, reading a good book, and spending time with friends and family.
Beverly earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from UMass Amherst and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Bay Path College. She has been practicing occupational therapy since 2010 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2026. Outside of work, Beverly enjoys spending time with her family, watching her sons play soccer, exercising both indoors and outdoors, playing games and cards, reading, catching up with friends, and relaxing on the couch with her pets.
Raleigh attended Ithaca College and has been practicing occupational therapy since 2018. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024 and enjoys working with children to support their development and independence. Outside of work, Raleigh enjoys hiking, reading, playing with her daughter, and going to the beach.
Olivia completed her undergraduate studies in Physiology and Neurobiology at the University of Connecticut and earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Sacred Heart University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys cooking new recipes, spending time with family and friends, skiing, and watching UConn basketball.
Stephanie supports children across a variety of needs and has a special interest in working with children with autism, sensory processing differences, and developmental delays. Her treatment interests include sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor and visual-motor development, handwriting readiness, and life skills that build functional independence. Stephanie uses creative, play-based therapy to keep sessions motivating while helping skills carry over into everyday routines. She has a minor in ASL and places a strong emphasis on collaboration with caregivers. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and staying active in the community.
Kimberly attended Southern Connecticut State University and has been a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2003. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2008, specializing in feeding and oral motor. Kim is also PROMPT trained. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.
Ali attended Southern Connecticut State University where she received a B.S. in Communication Disorders and the University of Rhode Island where she received a M.S. in Speech Pathology.
Ali works with children with many different communication needs and often supports early language development, AAC, fluency/stuttering, pragmatic language, and gestalt language processing. She uses a play-based, child-led approach focused on meaningful connection and real-life communication. Ali is PROMPT trained, trained in gestalt language processing, and has myofunctional training. Families appreciate her collaborative style and the way she builds strong relationships while helping children make steady progress. Outside of work, Ali enjoys exploring new coffee shops with her husband, caring for houseplants, and spending time in bookstores.
Hannah attended Southern CT State University and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2015. She is Hanen certified in the More Than Words program. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and going to the beach! Hannah was lucky enough to know she wanted to pursue a career in Speech and Language Pathology when she was in highschool. Find out more about her and why she knew this at such a young age at her Employee Spotlight video!
Kaitlin received her B.A. from The Ohio State University and her M.A. from the University of Cincinnati.
Kaitlin works with children with many different communication needs and has a special interest in early language development, especially in the birth to three population, and also supports children who benefit from AAC. Kaitlin is known for her play-based therapy style and enjoys partnering with families as children build foundational communication skills. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, board games, video games, spending time with her family, and hanging out with her two bunnies.
Alicia attended Sacred Heart University for her masters degree. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2020. Alicia is interested in expressive/receptive language intervention and articulation. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, shopping, watching movies, and reading.
Emily attended Springfield College for her bachelors degree and Sacred Heart University for her masters degree. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2020 and specializes in Autism spectrum disorders. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and paddleboarding.
Jill Rosoff attended UConn for her Bachelors degree and received her Masters degree at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston. She has been practicing since 2018 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2021. Jill loves scrapbooking, cooking, traveling, hiking, playing with her nephews, and spending time with her friends and family!
Kristina graduated from Southern Connecticut State University for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She has been practicing since 2016, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising, hiking, spending time with her 2 cats, and going to the beach!
Jenifer attended Loyola University for her BS and MS. She starting working at CFZ in 2022 but has been practicing since 1999. She is a board-certified specialist in child language disorders (BCS-CL) and is passionate about working with and supporting children on the autism spectrum, particularly promoting social use of language and connecting with others through communication. In her free time Jenifer enjoys to read, write stories, hike with her dog in the many trails and state parks near her home, and travel to Puerto Rico and Baltimore to visit her children and grandchildren.
Ledia attended Southern Connecticut State University for her undergraduate and masters degree. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2022. In her spare time, Ledia enjoys time in nature, climbing, biking, knitting, trivia, and doing yoga.
Kasia started working at Cheshire Fitness Zone in February 2022. She went to Penn State University for undergrad and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and graduated in December 2017. She attended graduate school at Hofstra University and received her Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and graduated in May 2020. Outside of work she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends in her free time.
Caitlyn earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Southern Connecticut State University.
Caitlyn supports children with a wide range of speech and language needs and has a special interest in AAC, gestalt language processing, and feeding therapy. She has experience supporting children with autism, Down syndrome, and other genetic conditions, and focuses on helping children communicate functionally and express their wants, needs, and feelings. Caitlyn is certified in myofunctional therapy and has feeding therapy training, including support for children transitioning to solid foods. At home, she’s kept busy by her cats, Benny and Moby.
Matt graduated from Southern Connecticut State University. They joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023! When they are not at work, Matt enjoys watching movies, hiking, and reading!
Kim earned her bachelor’s from Lehman College and master’s from Emerson College. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, shopping, knitting, and crocheting.
Samantha earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She began practicing in 2020 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2022! In her free time, she enjoys reading, working out, and spending time with family and friends!
Liz graduated from University of Connecticut for her undergraduate degree and Southern Connecticut State University for her graduate degree. She has been practicing since 2017, and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, baking, reading!
Annie earned her undergraduate from Southern Connecticut State University and graduate degrees from Sacred Heart University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time she enjoys running, watching documentaries, hanging out with her family, and going for drives in her convertible.
Lilly earned her undergraduate degree from UConn and her graduate degree from Southern Connecticut State University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hanging out with her three cats, traveling, and shopping!
Emma graduated from Springfield College for her undergraduate degree and Emerson College for her graduate degree. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024! In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, hanging out with family and friends, and reading!
Charlene received her undergraduate degree from Southern Connecticut State University and her graduate degree from Ithaca College. She has been practicing since 2021! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking, reading, and enjoying nature.
Taylor received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, exercising, and traveling!
Mari received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southern Connecticut State University. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her free time, she enjoys concerts, baking desserts, traveling and watching movies!
Sara received her undergraduate degree from Springfield College and her graduate degree from the University of New Haven. Before joining us as a CF-SLP, she was a SLP Assistant at CFZ from 2022! In her free time, she enjoys softball and pickleball, spending time with family and friends, exercising, and reading!
Jordan attended Sacred Heart University.
Jordan supports children with many different communication needs and has a special interest in articulation, early language development, and pragmatic (social) skills. Jordan uses an individualized, play-based approach and works closely with families to support communication growth that carries over into everyday life. Jordan enjoys building meaningful connections with children and their families and strives to create a supportive, engaging environment where children feel motivated to learn and grow. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys reading, baking, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with friends and family.
Grace graduated from the University of New Hampshire for her bachelor’s degree and Southern Connecticut State University for her master’s degree.
Grace supports children with a wide range of communication needs and enjoys collaborating closely with families to build confidence and support functional independence in everyday routines. She values teamwork and family-centered care to help children make progress that carries over beyond the therapy room. Outside of work, Grace enjoys traveling with friends and family, spending time outdoors, and staying active through running, swimming, and going to the gym.
Medina graduated from Southern Connecticut State University for both her bachelor’s and master’s degree. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, spending time with friends and family, and going to the beach!
Natalie graduated from Stockton University and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time she enjoys baking, reading, and hiking!
Katie graduated from Sacred Heart University and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time she enjoys watching sports, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family!
Amy attended Emerson College for her undergraduate and graduate studies.
Amy supports children with a wide range of communication needs and especially enjoys supporting early intervention, language development, and articulation. She also has a strong interest in gestalt language processing and AAC, helping children communicate more clearly and confidently across settings. Amy has training in gestalt language processing and PROMPT. What she enjoys most is helping children feel understood, those small moments that are really big milestones, and building relationships that make therapy something children look forward to. Outside of work, Amy enjoys reading, painting, biking, taking walks, listening to music, and watching TV.
Liz began practicing in 2019. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross, earned her graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Connecticut, and completed additional graduate studies in Assistive Technology at George Mason University.
Liz supports children with a wide range of communication needs and has a special interest in working with children with complex communication disorders, including autism, cerebral palsy, and developmental delays. She specializes in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and is passionate about helping each child find the right tools to communicate with confidence. Liz emphasizes strong caregiver collaboration and team training so AAC strategies carry over at home, in school, and in the community. She also provides AAC and assistive technology evaluations, supporting skills like reading, writing, math, and executive functioning for pediatric and adult populations.
Lucille earned her Bachelor of Science in English Secondary Education from Sacred Heart University and her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Southern Connecticut State University. She has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist since 1992 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2026. In her free time, Lucille enjoys reading, cooking, exercising, happy hours, and spending time with family and friends
Alison earned both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist since 2012. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2016 as a per diem clinician, took a break in 2020 when she started her family, and returned for ESY services in 2024. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her kids and husband, lounging with her cat, and traveling to Vermont.
Natalie earned her undergraduate degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences and her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The Ohio State University. She has been practicing since 2013 and joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2026. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, completing puzzles, and playing video games.
Shay attended Sacred Heart University where she received her B.A. in Marketing and her Masters in Business Administration. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants, working out, and the occasional Netflix binge.
Take a deeper look at the group of administrative staff at their employee spotlight, here! Jackie attended Emerson College and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2001. Her career had been in television, working at Fox TV in Hartford and Media Networks in Stamford. After having her third child, whom was born with a disability, Jackie decided to change careers and met Craig, owner of Cheshire Fitness Zone. Craig pinpointed her child’s delays and provided therapy services to improve these delays. She has grown close to most of the families and children that come through the door. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys shopping, going for morning walks and spending time with her family.
Michelle has been working at Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2002. She started working here in August of 2002 as a part-time billing assistant just a few hours a month and worked her way up to a full-time billing manager. Her background previously has been in the bookkeeping/human resource fields. Michelle has experience in processing A/R, A/P, payroll, human resources and a school secretary, sometimes holding multiple jobs at one time. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys exercising, going for walks and spending time with her family.
Audra attended Branford Hall and has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since August of 2014. In her spare time, Audra enjoys exercising, cooking and hanging out with friends.
Ambreen has a Bachelors in Political Science and has recently completed a Medical Billing and Coding Certification. In addition to working as a front desk associate, she works as a Paraprofessional in a local school system. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, spending time with family and traveling to different parts of the country.
Maureen attended Southern Connecticut State University. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, reading, taking long walks on the beach and scrapbooking.
Diane attended North Branford and Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. In her spare time, she enjoys photography of all sorts, tending to her multitude of rescue pets, and volunteering with Yalesville Little League junior league as a scorekeeper!
Lindsay Swann joined Cheshire Fitness Zone as a Human Resource Manager in 2023, and has been working in Human Resources since 2011. She graduated from Central Connecticut State University a Business Management Degree with a focus on Human Resources. In her free time, Lindsay likes to spend time with her dogs, hanging out with family and friends, and shopping!
Meghan attended Trident Technical College in Charlestown, South Carolina. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2020. In her spare time, Meghan enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and gardening/spending time outside.
Sue has worked in our billing department since July 2020. She came to us with over 10 years of billing experience. Sue loves to spend time with her large family which includes her husband, 5 daughters, and 14 grandchildren, with number 15 due soon. Most Sundays you can find her cooking for her families weekly dinners. Sue is also active in the Sons & Daughters of Italy club, and also likes to exercise, play golf, and spend time with friends.
Tina attended Notre Dame High School and Sacred Heart University. She has been with Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2021 working at the front desk. Tina enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially with her two sons. She enjoys live music and keeping her house filled with as many plants as she can!
Valentina has been our scheduling specialist since July of 2022. She has come to us with over 4 years of experience as an administrative assistant. In her spare time Val enjoys spending time with her two boys and family, going to the beach, and traveling.
Courtney graduated from Dean College. She has been at Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2022. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, and decorating for the holidays!
Lucy received a certification from American Association of Medical Assistants. She has been at Cheshire Fitness Zone since 2015. In her free time she enjoys baking, cooking, shopping, and walking.
Cathi graduated from Trinity College. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and gardening.
Michaela graduated from Springfield College. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2023! In her spare time, she likes to go hiking, do CrossFit, and try new restaurants!
Sarah graduated from State University of New York Cobleskill. She joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025! In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking, spending time outside in my garden, and going to the gym!
Rebecca attended Furman University for her undergraduate degree and currently attends University of New Haven for her graduate degree! She joined CFZ in 2025. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and going to concerts.
Valen joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising and strength training, traveling, and creating memories with her two sons!
Chloe attended Southern New Hampshire University. She joined CFZ in 2025! Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, finding new hikes to explore together, and trying new restaurants around Connecticut.
Natalie joined Cheshire Fitness Zone in 2025 and is part of the front desk team, supporting families and helping keep daily operations running smoothly. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys going on hikes, volunteering for the town of Cheshire, and working out.
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