Meet the Wayland Trainers

PAUL LASKA

WAYLAND DIRECTOR - DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & MASTER TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• MS, Administration, Springfield College
• BS, Physical Education, Springfield College
• U.S. Army: Honorably Discharged, 1989
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
• NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
• Personal Trainer/Fitness Consultant, AHA
• CPR / First Aid / AED / First Responder

BACKGROUND

• Worked at Longfellow Health Clubs since 1988
• Personal Trainer since 2008
• Junior and Senior Strength Training Coach
• Physical Education Teacher
• U.S. Army Officer (Adjutant General and Infantry Corps)
• Buyer/Planner at Honeywell International

PHILOSOPHY

"Fear is what stops you…courage is what keeps you going!"

MONIQUE SCALES

MASTER TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BS, Finance, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM)
• Pre and Post Natal Certified (NASM)
• TRX and TRX sports medicine certified
• Youth and Senior Training
• Nutrition Specialist – Lifestyle Management Associates
• CPR/First Aid

BACKGROUND

• Worked at Longfellow since 2012
• Personal Trainer Since 2006
• Personal Training Professional – Fairfield, CT
• LA Fitness Personal Trainer – Norwalk CT
• Core Fitness/World Gym –Franklin, MA
• Small Group training instructor

PHILOSOPHY

“Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live” 

JUSTIN KIEFFER

PERSONAL TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Personal Trainer at The Longfellow Clubs since 2004
• BS, Saint Michael’s College
• National Academy of Sports Medicine Certification (NASM)
• Tennis Pro- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)
• TRX Certified Instructor
• CPR/First Aid
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist

BACKGROUND

• 10 years of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer
• 4 years assistant swim coach for the Sudbury Swim team
• 8 years of experience tennis instructor at Greenwood Swim & Tennis and Concord Country Club

PHILOSOPHY

"My goal is to help all of my clients achieve their goals!"

Justin is passionate about helping clients thrive both on land and in the water, building functional strength for everyday life, supporting sports-specific goals, and working with people of all ages.

TANYA KITTREDGE

MASTER TRAINER/FITNESS CONSULTANT

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• B.S. Exercise and Sport Science, Fitchburg State University
• Concentration: Clinical Exercise Physiology
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• Fitness Consultant
• Licensed Zumba Instructor
• CPR/AED Certified

BACKGROUND

• Trainer at Longfellow since 2013
• Personal Training since 2011

PHILOSOPHY

“Strive for progress, not perfection”

INTERESTS

• Hiking, crew, being outdoors, helping others, mentoring

KATHRYN HOCHHAUSER

PERSONAL TRAINER/FITNESS CONSULTANT

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• National Academy of Sports Medicine Certification (NASM)
• NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
• CPR/AED Certified

BACKGROUND

• 50+ years of dedication to my own wellness and health through indoor exercise, outdoor activities, nutrition, and positive thinking.

PHILOSOPHY

"Trust that little voice in your head that says, "Wouldn't it be interesting if..." And then do it."

Kathryn loves bringing laughter and dancing into people’s wellness routines and is passionate about showing others that aging can be the best chapter of life—motivating them to love where they are now and move with joy for all the years ahead.

MARK LEWIS

PERSONAL TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
• Behavior Change Specialist
• CPR/AED certified

BACKGROUND

• Personal trainer since 2017
• Longfellow member since 1984
• Fitness instructor at Longfellow from 1987-2004

PHILOSOPHY

"We met the enemy and he is US."

INTERESTS

• Strength training
  

MICHAEL “BONE” BUONOMO

MASTER TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• BS Mechanical Engineering, WPI
• Certified Personal Trainer
• CPR/AED Certified

BACKGROUND

• Longfellow member since 2013
• USAA Swimming – national ranking (backstroke), New England & MA state
• record holder
• HS & Collegiate Baseball
• HS Basketball and Crew (8 seat)
• Software Product Management

PHILOSOPHY

"Do what you like. Like what you do. Learn. Share. Respect."

Michael is passionate about strength and conditioning, sports performance, functional movement, weight loss, and Spartan Race training. Michael brings extensive real-world experience as a coach and strength coach for NE Wolfpac, Brigade, and NE Pride AAU tournament baseball teams, plays in both the Boston Amateur Baseball and Metro-West Baseball Leagues, and is an active Spartan Race competitor.

ANGIE MENZI

PERSONAL TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• B.S Behavioral Neuroscience at Northeastern University
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
• NASM Personal Trainer Certified

BACKGROUND

• Worked at Longfellow since 2016

PHILOSOPHY

"Fitness is not about being better than someone else; it's about being the best you can be. It’s about being better than you used to be."

Angie is passionate about strength and conditioning, weight loss, running, and Spartan Race training, and she enjoys helping clients make healthier, more sustainable choices in their daily lives.

ANDRE HARRIS

MASTER TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Concord Carlisle High School
• Worcester State University (Bachelor of Arts)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

BACKGROUND

• 12 years of personal training; private and at various clubs
• 4 years as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at various facilities
• 2 years as High School Track and Field Coach

PHILOSOPHY

"Strength is the foundation of all athletic movement."

INTERESTS

• Chess and Reading

ETHAN SILVIUS

PERSONAL TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• CPR/FIRST AID

BACKGROUND

• 12 years of experience as a Personal Trainer in both private settings and multiple health club environments
• 4 years as a Strength and Conditioning Coach across several performance facilities
• 2 years serving as a High School Track & Field Coach

PHILOSOPHY

“Everyone is different. I believe that figuring out what works best for you is the key to enjoying exercise and promoting longevity.” 

NIAMAT "Coach" KHAN

MASTER TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BS in economics, Northeastern University
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
• NASM Integrated Core Training
• Exercise Programming for Older Adults and Juniors
• Smarter Movement Progressions and Balance
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certified

BACKGROUND

• Over 20 years of experience as a certified personal trainer
• Member of the Khan Squash Dynasty
• Worked as a trainer at the Cambridge Athletic Club, Harvard Club, and the BSC
• Professional squash player since 1990
• Junior and Varsity squash coach at Belmont Hill School

PHILOSOPHY

“You never fail until you stop trying.”

Coach Khan is passionate about strength and conditioning, sports performance enhancement, weight loss, and helping clients improve functional movement and balance so they can feel stronger and more capable in everyday life.

JANNA YAMRON

PRO TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BS Nutrition & Food Science - University of California, Berkeley
• MA Nutrition & Human Metabolism - Boston University
• RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• ARC Certified Swim Instructor
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM Certified Senior Fitness Specialist

BACKGROUND

• Nutrition Consultant since 1988
• Swim Instructor since 2007
• Certified Personal Trainer since 2020

PHILOSOPHY

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony” - Mahatma Ghandi

GEORGE BOROKHOV

PRO TRAINER

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• BS in Accounting, Northeastern University - 1994
• Certified Personal Trainer/Coach (NASM)
• Certified Health Coach (NASM)
• Certified Assisted Stretch Specialist (NASM)

BACKGROUND

• Personal Trainer/Coach since 2025
• Coached Soccer for Parkway Soccer League (West Roxbury) for over 5 years
• Retired Licensed Tax Accountant of 25+ years. Recently sold a boutique tax/accounting practice in West Roxbury to pursue a new career in the health and fitness industry
• Natural athlete since a child – always “played outside” in all major sports

PHILOSOPHY

"The hardest part is just showing up. Hence, “show up”; the

rewards will follow once you do."