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Elim Park's Fitness & Wellness Team

Heather

Heather Chandor

Fitness & Wellness Director

Prior to joining the staff team at Elim Park, Heather spent nine years as the Vice President of Operations at the Middlesex YMCA in Middletown, CT, which included the role of Healthy Lifestyles Director. Prior to that, Heather served with the McBurney YMCA in New York City for seven years as the Senior Director of Fitness & Membership. Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Syracuse University and certifications as a Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer and she is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

Justin Gerace

Assistant Wellness Coordinator​

Justin is so excited to join the Elim Park family! Justin graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2017 with a degree in Exercise Science. He also holds certifications as an ACSM Exercise Physiologist and ACE Senior Fitness Specialist. He has worked with clients of all abilities ranging from high school athletes to medically complex clients such as those with traumatic brain injuries. Over the last few years, he found a passion for senior fitness, most recently working at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury.