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Ryan Sullivan, Owner / Coach

Owner / Coach

Ryan Sullivan

20years of experience

Hi everyone, my name is Ryan and I am excited to be part of the Hopkinton community. A little about me, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science from Springfield College and my Master of Science in Leadership and Athletic Administration from Boston College. Throughout my career in the fitness industry, I’ve had the privilege of holding various roles. I’ve worked with Division 1 athletes at five universities across the country, as well as professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Additionally, I’ve gained experience in a range of training environments, from large commercial gyms to small private studios.

I take pride in enhancing my clients' technique and supporting them in reaching their goals. What I love most about being a trainer at Elevate is the strong connections I get to build with each client. I live in Medway with my wife, Carolyn, and our three daughters, Anna, Katherine, and Audrey.

Credentials

  • Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified
  • Poliquin International Certification Program
  • Postural Restoration Institute
  • Functional Movement Screen
  • USA Weightlifting
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
Complimentary Fit Evaluation
Scott Forsstrom, Manager / Coach

Manager / Coach

Scott Forsstrom

12years of experience

Hi everybody!

My name's Scott and I am originally from Monroe NY but now live with my wife in Natick MA. We moved to Massachusetts in 2021 from New Jersey shortly after our wedding and have totally fallen in love with New England! I am a graduate of Rutgers University where I majored in Exercise Science and am also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. I have been coaching for almost 10 years and have experience working with a very wide variety of clientele. One of my old college professors motivated me to start a career in the health & fitness industry and I quickly found a passion for helping people transform their lives while developing meaningful relationships along the way. I'm so excited to be a part of the Elevate team and am very lucky to be working alongside such high quality individuals with the common goal of helping the community.

Side notes: Snowboarding is my favorite thing in the world, I love basketball, I'm a bit of a video game enthusiast, and my wife and I enjoy Cape Cod weekends in the summertime.

Credentials

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR / AED
Complimentary Fit Evaluation
JR Richardson, Coach

Coach

JR Richardson

4years of experience

Hi, I’m James, though most friends and family know me as J.R. I am originally from North Haven, Connecticut, and later moved to Uxbridge, Massachusetts, where I’ve lived for most of my life. Fitness and overall wellness have been passions of mine since my time at Blackstone Valley Tech. I continued my education at Roger Williams University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I bring four years of training experience working with clients across a range of fitness levels. I began by training close friends, introducing them to the fundamentals of exercise and healthy living. Their encouragement and positive feedback inspired me to pursue a full-time career in the health and fitness industry. I’m proud to be a part of the team at Elevate Personal Training. I love the work I do and look forward to helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals. A little more about me: I really enjoy activities like biking, rock climbing, and kayaking. I also love cooking and trying new types of food. Lastly, when I have the time, I’m really into everything from video games to tabletop and strategy games. I’m excited to work with you, see you soon!

Credentials

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
  • CPR / AED
Complimentary Fit Evaluation
Spencer Monson, Coach

Coach

Spencer Monson

4years of experience

Hello! My name is Spencer, I am originally from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I moved to Massachusetts in the spring of 2025 after completing my Bachelors degree in Exercise Science from Southwest Minnesota State University. I have been working in the fitness industry as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer the past four years. I have always had a passion for helping people reach their health and wellness goals since I was introduced to the gym. I am happy to be a part of the highly qualified team here at Elevate Personal Training. I love the connections we are able to make with the community and the impacts we have on people’s lives. A little more about me: I enjoy staying active by hiking, bouldering, and powerlifting. I also love cooking and trying to enhance my skills in the kitchen. When I am not at work, cooking, or staying active, I love to unwind by painting miniatures for tabletop strategy games or playing video games with friends from back home. I look forward to working with you!

Credentials

  • ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR / AED
Complimentary Fit Evaluation
Nick Hirtle, Coach

Coach

Nick Hirtle

6years of experience

Hey everyone, I'm Nick from Uxbridge, MA! I started my training journey in the physical therapy field during the peak of COVID 2020. Over the past six years, I've worked with a range of cases from general pain to diagnosed conditions like stenosis, bursitis, tendonitis, etc. I've helped a variety of patients, from athletes to pre/post ops; from amputees w/ and w/o prosthetics, to balance-impaired individuals. With the many types of people I work with, what remains is my passion for helping them become a better version of themselves. I'm now transferring into the personal training industry, and I couldn't be happier to join the Elevate squad to help YOU achieve YOUR goals! In my free time I enjoy teaching basketball, speaking Spanish, and playing with my cat Meowhammad Ali. I hope to meet and work with you soon!

Credentials

  • Certified Functional Strength Coach
  • CPR / AED
Complimentary Fit Evaluation
Heath Herchenbach, Coach

Coach

Heath Herchenbach

12years of experience

Hey everyone, I'm Heath! I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Strength Coach. I am originally from the Chicagoland area and moved to Boston just in time for the snow-pocalypse of 2015. I started my training journey working at big box gyms and transitioned into smaller studios early on in my career. I wanted to learn more about the human body and how it works so I got my massage therapy license after 4 years of training. I love to break down a movement pattern and help you work through any restrictions that you have. In my spare time I like to throw things at other things. Disc golf, cornhole, axe throwing...all the games!

Credentials

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • CPR Certified
Complimentary Fit Evaluation

Get to know

How it works

You are one of a kind, and your training should be too. Whatever your age or fitness level, we get to know you first, then build a plan to set you up for success.

  1. Step 1: Evaluate

    A complimentary fit evaluation: we review your health history, run a Functional Movement Screen and an InBody Composition Scan, and set individualized goals.

  2. Step 2: Train

    A personalized workout plan built from your baseline, with a coach beside you in our studio or training virtually.

  3. Step 3: Review

    A thorough progress review every 6 weeks to acknowledge your achievements and set new goals for continued growth.

Client doing a kneeling single-arm press in the Elevate studio

What our clients are saying

Elevate Personal Training is a great addition to our town and for my son and I personally. We have been going for almost 2 months now and really enjoy the personalized touch that a large gym wouldn't give you. You have your own private space to get trained and can utilize the treadmills and rower when not training. The trainers are very experienced and have great knowledge and modify to your needs. My 14-yr old son enjoys going too. I highly recommend!
Christine C.
Beginning with my initial assessment at Elevate, I have been so incredibly impressed with the programming, training facility, and coaching staff. I have spent the last 5 years either designing my own workouts or using programs I found on the internet with little progress and success. Since starting at Elevate I have seen improvements in my body composition, strength, energy, and mobility. The workouts Ryan and his staff have designed are challenging and include a balance of movements that my body needs and the movements that I enjoy. Every time I leave the gym, I feel better than when I walked in. There is no doubt that the professionals here at Elevate can truly make a difference for you!
Mike R.
I️ can’t tell enough people just how great Elevate has been for me. I️ wake up excited for the workouts and I️ feel great when I️ finish. In just three months, I️ really have seen a significant change in my health. I️ look better, sleeping better and my energy level has never been higher. You won’t regret the investment in yourself with Elevate.
Justin L.
I can’t say enough great things about Elevate Personal Training. I sought them out earlier this year to prepare myself for an upcoming major surgery to help speed my recovery. Ryan Sullivan tailored a program that focused on strengthening my core, hips, knees and overall fitness. Every trainer that I worked with at Elevate was excellent; Dan, Jordan, Scott, Owen and Ryan were highly professional, knowledgeable and very helpful as they guided me toward my fitness goals. After my surgery Ryan re-tailored my program to bring me back to where I left off. My recovery was very positively impacted by the fitness prep that Ryan and team did with me. I highly recommend Elevate for your personal training needs.
Dave C.
Genuine people that care about you and your goals! I joined Elevate Personal Training as soon as they opened their Hopkinton doors in December 2024. Ryan and Dan are expert trainers that have helped to deliver immediate results. More importantly they are genuine people that truly care about their client’s health, fitness, and individual goals. The facility is impeccably maintained and conducive to true 1x1 personal training. Each room is equipped with high quality equipment and tools that will help you reach your strength and mobility goals without interruption or distraction. I look forward to each session knowing they have great programming in a relaxed setting. The everyday personal conversations make it easy to motivate and show up any time of day. I now have the programming, tools , accountability, and friendships I need to be successful and you can too!
Cody D.
I have been working with Ryan for about a month now. I have never felt better since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease five years ago. Ryan has put a program together to help build my strength and improve my range of motion. I feel Ryan is in tune with each client's specific needs. I would highly recommend Elevate personal training to anyone looking for a custom training regimen tailored to their personal needs.
Paul D.

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Sit down with a coach to talk through your goals, see exactly where you're starting with an InBody body-composition scan, and leave with a training program built for you. No cost, no pressure.

  • InBody body-composition scan
  • Functional Movement Screen
  • Personalized training plan

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