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Who We Are

Coaching + Community + Collaboration = Consistency.

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Mission: Raise The Bar.

At LIFT we cultivate an inclusive, unpretentious and fun strength training community that extends beyond the walls of our gym. Here, experienced athletes and beginners alike can come together and safely challenge themselves and others to work towards their unique and evolving health, training and lifestyle goals.

How We Got Here

At LIFT, our mission is to help people build strength that lasts—physically and mentally, by making consistency in fitness achievable and enjoyable. We’ve learned through years of coaching that the biggest challenge most people face isn’t knowing what to do—it’s sticking with it. 

That’s why our formula is simple but powerful: Coaching + Community + Collaboration = Consistency. We combine expert, hands-on coaching with an inclusive, supportive environment where relationships thrive and progress is celebrated. Our goal is to help you make fitness a sustainable part of your life, not just a seasonal effort or temporary fix.

LIFT was founded out of a shared belief that fitness is more than sets and reps—it’s about connection, accountability, and the ability to keep showing up, even when life throws curveballs. When our original gym changed hands, Denis, Diane, Ryan, and Ricky came together not just to open another gym, but to preserve the spirit of community that made training meaningful. That same spirit drives us today. We’ve created a space where people feel welcome, supported, and empowered to train for the long haul—because we believe fitness should evolve with you, grow with you, and be something you actually look forward to.

Lift Training Collective
Lift Training Collective - Olympic Lifting
Lift Training Collective Burlington, MA

Our Team

Our team is comprised of down-to-earth and knowledgeable trainers who come from different walks of life and have formed a kinship through our enthusiasm and devotion to fitness, wellness, and genuine friendship. 

We partner with versatile professionals to offer comprehensive and cross-cutting services to meet the individual needs of our members.

Strength Coach, Olympic Lifting Coach, Personal Trainer

Adrien Aries, CPT, USAW L1, CSFC

Strength Coach, Olympic Lifting Coach, Personal Trainer

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LIFT Head Coach, Strength Coach, Physical Therapist

Dr. Ryan Bessette PT, DPT, CSCS

LIFT Head Coach, Strength Coach, Physical Therapist

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Strength Coach, LIFT Co-Owner

Diane Davidson, CFSC

Strength Coach, LIFT Co-Owner

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Personal Trainer & Physical Therapist

Dr. Taylor Downie PT, DPT, CPT

Personal Trainer & Physical Therapist

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Strength Coach, LIFT Co-Owner

Denis Kefallinos, CPT, CFSC

Strength Coach, LIFT Co-Owner

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Strength Coach

Paola Kefallinos, CFSC

Strength Coach

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Strength Coach, Personal Trainer

Ricky Lavine, CPT

Strength Coach, Personal Trainer

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Yoga Instructor

Alexandra Laverty, MAJ, USAR, M.Acu, MPH(c), BSN, BA, RN, L.Acu, RYT

Yoga Instructor

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Strength Coach, Personal Trainer

Vanessa Wynkoop, CPT, USAW L1, CNC

Strength Coach, Personal Trainer

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