Meet The Soma VT Team
General Manager
Kevin Guild
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National Strength and Conditioning Association State Director ‘17
Sport Performance Coach with Oakland Athletics 2017 - 2022
Massage Therapist
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Sport Performance
Weight Loss
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When not in the gym, Kevin enjoys being outside and staying active hiking, golfing, playing basketball and being around friends and family.
Development Manager
Sam Orfanidis
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Lyndon State College ‘14 Strength and Conditioning/ Health Fitness
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer
NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
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Powerlifting
Injury Prevention
Sport Performance
Strength Training
Socializing
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If not in the gym (which is rare) Sam spends his time outside, making beer, driving some boats, and periodically catching up on Netflix.
Member Success Manager
Meg Satterthwaite
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Penn State University 2014, Nutritional Sciences
Registered Yoga Teacher 200
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
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Injury Prevention
Strength Training
Balance & Mobility Training
Women's Health
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When she's not in the gym, you can find Meg on her mat practicing yoga, hiking in the woods, skiing out on the slopes, spending time with loved ones, and/or making some of her favorite meals in the kitchen.
Meag Rinier
Coach
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ACSM CPT
(American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer)
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Meag strives to meet clients where they are in building a movement practice that empowers the client to build confidence and self efficacy in their bodies.
They believe that showing up is the key to building healthy habits and meaningful change. Movement can be medicine and benefits both physical and mental health.
Meag's interest in coaching comes from a background in athletics and coaching. With the onset of autoimmune disease they found ways to work with the ebbs and flows of their condition, while incorporating a deep focus on strength training.
They hope to instill a feeling of power and positive mind-body connection with their clients.
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Outside of the gym, Meag enjoys trail running, strength training and riding bicycles. Spending time with their older dog is their favorite, as well as cooking and creating.
They have spent over a decade working in the bicycle industry and continue to contribute their efforts at Old Spokes Home.
Ilaria DeLesdernier
Coach
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B.S. Environmental Studies
NASM Certified
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Ilaria’s passion for movement began with her background in competitive dance and high school athletics. She started weightlifting with her older brother in high school and has been lifting ever since. Her training philosophy centers on the balance between discipline and enjoyment, believing that challenging work and fun can, and should, go hand in hand.
At Soma VT, Ilaria focuses on creating personalized programs that meet each client where they are, while helping them grow stronger, more confident, and more connected to their bodies. Her goal is to make fitness sustainable, rewarding, and joyful, both in and outside the gym.
When not in the gym, you’ll find Ilaria biking the Burlington Bike Path, catching the sunset with friends, fishing on Lake Champlain, or catching up on the latest reality TV.
Coach
Amber Foy
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National Personal Training Institute-CPT
National Academy of Sports Medicine- NASM
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Strength training
Cardio Endurance
Balance and mobility training
Self Empowerment
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Outside of the gym Amber owns and operates a cleaning business. She knows the value of a functional body. Alongside her active lifestyle Amber enjoys spending time with her family, running, strength training, and independent challenges such as running and obstacle course races.
Amber believes exercise should be a resource of empowerment, and self improvement. Not only a workout but an investment for the mind and body. Meeting each client where they are at and creating a personalized program with intentions to create lifestyle wins alongside progress in their workout. Amber thrives from sharing the benefits of exercise with others.
Tate Odell
Coach
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MASTER OF SCIENCE - Kinesiology and Wellness Leadership, State University of New York Plattsburgh
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Exercise and Movement Science, University of Vermont
CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST
- National Strength & Conditioning AssociationCERTIFIED NUTRITION COACH - Precision Nutrition
HUMAN MOVEMENT SPECIALIST - Brookbush Institute for Human Movement Science
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Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Sport Performance
Weight Loss
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For the past 15 years, Tate has been committed to helping people make meaningful, lasting improvements in their health and well-being. His coaching focus is to create a motivating yet supportive environment where you can pursue your goals with confidence and without judgment.
His coaching style is influenced by a range of professional settings, including work in an outpatient physical therapy clinic, training Division I athletes, leading private and group fitness sessions, and five years of remote fitness coaching.
He brings a strong commitment to continuing education with seven fitness certifications anchored by a Blended Master’s degree in Wellness Leadership & Athletic Training, and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.When Tate isn't at work he loves spending as much time outside as possible with his wife and daughter.
Julia Pfaff
Intern
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Current Exercise Science student
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Julia’s love for movement began during COVID-19. What started as a way to cure boredom quickly grew into her biggest passion. She believes movement is a powerful tool for optimizing daily life, enhancing not only physical strength but also mental well-being.
During her summer internship, Julia is eager to apply the knowledge she’s gained as a third-year Exercise Science student while continuing to learn and grow alongside the coaches and clients.
When she’s not in the gym, you can find Julia experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, adventuring with family and friends, walking or hiking, and expanding her knowledge of health and wellness.
Tyler Fallon
Intern
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Current Exercise Science student
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When not in the gym Tyler enjoys spending much of his summer outside in activities such as hiking, camping and fishing.
He also enjoys reading and cooking great food! Tyler became interested in exercise science through his passion for helping others become healthier.
Tyler is on his way to completing his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2027, and hopes to become a strength and conditioning coach in the future.
James Ripley
Intern
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B.S. Exercise Science - Strength & Conditioning Major and Nutrition Minor at Vermont State University - Lyndon ‘28
Mount Mansfield Union High School ‘24
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James has always been very active throughout his life, playing 3 sports in high school and frequently exercising. But through high school, James knew how he could make a career out of those hobbies until a friend talked about Exercise Science. This led to James switching from English Literature to Exercise Science after his first semester of college, and he now feels it was the best decision he has made
Outside of the gym you can find James playing Baseball for VTSU - Lyndon, Snowboarding at Smuggs, Golfing, and playing his Guitar.
Joy Snow
Orthopedic Massage Therapist
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Certified Orthopedic Massage Therapist
Licensed Massage Therapist
Member of Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals
Ohio University, BS in journalism, 2002
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Orthopedic Massage
Deep Tissue
Sports Massage
Active Release Therapy
PNF Stretching
Neuromuscular Re-Education
Myofascial Decompression
Cupping Therapy
Trigger Point
Kinesio Taping
Myofascial Release
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Joy’s passion for massage therapy stemmed from her own need for extensive rehab from a crippling sports injury. She was amazed that by addressing the soft tissue components surrounding the injury site it promoted muscular balance and fluidity, with pain free movement patterns.
Joy also studies to understand structural movement patterns, the difference between male and female muscular balances and how to address injuries and rehabilitation. Joy is looking forward to working with you and creating a healing environment that promotes a healthy, balanced and active lifestyle.
Jes Hill
Movement Matters
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Dartmouth College 1997, BA Biology, minor Psychology
Simmons College 2002, Masters Degree in Physical Therapy
Simmons College 2002, Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy
NSCA Certified Strength& Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) 2001
Specialized Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) practitioner (levels 1 & 2)
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) practitioner (level 1)
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) certified
RockTape Functional Movement Systems certified instructor & provider (IASTM, kinesiology taping, cupping, flossing)
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Jes has over 20 years of clinical experience in general orthopedics, sports medicine, industrial rehabilitation, pre-/post- surgical care, performance enhancement, wellness training, & injury prevention. She has worked with clients of all ages and across all activity levels – from highly sedentary people to highly active populations including athletes of all levels, law enforcement, and the military. It is her life’s mission to help others toward “Better” and to assist people on their journey out of pain and injury and back to life.
Have you got a new injury or a nagging asset that is holding you up? Please schedule a free injury/movement consult.
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I am a physical therapist, movement professional, and instructor for RockTape USA. I am a biomechanics, fascial chain, applied neurology, movement geek who never tires of learning and will read anything an arm’s length away. I am an active human across multiple movement disciplines. I enjoy playing, resting, reading, and exploring.
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