Meet our team
Heidi Shalek, Founder
Heidi has worked in the fitness industry for over 18 years as a strength coach, group exercise coordinator, program manager, cycling instructor and gym owner. What few people know is that her first career, over 25 years ago, was a barista.
She started her first company, The Training Room, in 2009 with the goal of offering personalized fitness services to the Somerville community without a traditional gym membership. After a decade in business, the birth of her son in 2017, and the expansion of The Training Room to a third location in 2018, Heidi sold the TR to her then business partner in order to focus on building a fitness community closer to home - Lexington, MA. She currently owns Movement Workshop, a strength and conditioning facility located on the Lexington/Burlington line. MW is an extension of her original vision with an even greater emphasis on injury prevention and lifelong performance - integrating strength training, physical therapy and movement education.
As the Movement Workshop community continued to expand with the help of head coach and physical therapist Brad Carney, she looked for space to grow the community, foster connections, and explore even more pathways to promote health and well-being - welcome to House 403.
Frances Duffy, House Manager
Luis Morales, Coffee Specialist
Stephen Strangio, Barista & Strength Coach
Stephen joined the House 403 team as an extension of his role at Movement Workshop as a Certified Functional Strength Coach. His passion for helping others to move well and feel better at the gym expanded his connection to the Movement Workshop community and sparked his interest in building community at House 403.
A coffee enthusiast and wellness advocate, Stephen graduated from Endicott College with a degree in Business Management in 2020. He merges his appreciation for a well-crafted espresso with his creativity and ability to connect with people in his role as a barista at House 403.
During his free time you can find him on the golf course, attending concerts, and relaxing with friends.
Ginny Clement, Stylist
With over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, Virginia (Ginny) Clement is know for her precision hair-cutting techniques and expertise in color services. She began her career as a licensed esthetician, working alongside some of Lexington’s top salon operators. Under the mentorship of Gino of Italy, her passion for hairstyling deepened, and she was inspired to refine her craft and attend Blaine Cosmetology School to further her training.
From 2006 to 2012, Ginny owned and operated Salon Red in Lexington, MA, where she built a loyal clientele through her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to creating flattering, well-executed styles. She specializes in Goldwell color services and is introducing Areté Color and haircare products to her clients as a cleaner, greener option at House 403.
Ginny’s approach to hair care is rooted in ensuring each cut and color is tailored to enhance her client’s individual style. With a strong emphasis on touch, she incorporates a relaxing scalp and neck massage into her services, elevating the salon experience. Dedicated to precision and innovation, Ginny continues to bring skill, creativity and a little sunshine to every client she works with.
Jill Rodgers, Yoga Instructor
Jill is an E-RYT 500 with over 4,000 teaching hours under her belt. She was first certified in 2016 by O2 Yoga (Mimi Loureiro) and received her advanced teacher training in 2022 through Boston Yoga School and JP Centre Yoga (Ame Wren and Daniel Max). Jill loves being a student and examining the craft of yoga. Her continued studies usually focus on the anatomy and mechanics of yoga, and she strives to convey that knowledge during practice to help students build a better understanding of their own bodies. She has also completed special training in trauma-informed yoga (from Firefly International) and prenatal/postnatal yoga (from Five Points Yoga). Jill is also a Continuing Education Provider through Yoga Alliance (YACEP), able to issue CEUs to fellow teachers.
Jill’s style is straightforward and encouraging, resulting in a coherent and creative class for her participants. She seeks to create a warm and welcoming space for practitioners of all levels, and her classes are often inspired by the structure and shapes found in the Ashtanga system, usually centered around an area or action of the body. She often partners strength and mobility work, exploring ways to reset the mind-body connection and infuse a sense of play into her class.
Himali Kapil, Yoga & Meditation Instructor
Jamie Holzman, Breathwork & Meditation Instructor
Clementine Cummer, Yoga Instructor
Dr. Brad Carney, Physical Therapist
Brad graduated from Merrimack College, receiving his BS in Sports Medicine/Exercise Science in 2018 and his MS in Health & Wellness Management in 2019. Most recently, he completed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Tufts University. Having worked at the Burlington location since its initial opening as The Training Room, Brad played a vital role in the company’s transition to Movement Workshop. He is now the Movement Workshop General Manager - managing daily operations, communications, programming and company growth initiatives. As a physical therapist and strength coach, Brad’s management expertise and versatility enables him to create fun and enjoyable programs for his clients while at the same time ensuring that everyone master the basics. Outside of the gym, you can find him ripping up a mountain bike trail, snowboarding on local hills, or enjoying time with his friends and family.
Dr. Taryn Chrysikos, Physical Therapist
Taryn graduated from UMass Lowell in 2017 with her bachelors degree in Exercise Science and minor in Nutritional Sciences. Not only is she a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), but she also received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. Taryn has developed a passion for training athletes, injury prevention and rehab. Her approach to physical therapy is “Movement is Medicine”, and it is her goal to help people become the healthiest versions of themselves. Taryn also holds her Dry Needling certification (DN I) along with Level I Manipulations certification.
Additionally, Taryn co-founded her online platform, Phlex Fitness, with her sister. Together, they educate their audience about the fitness and rehab world, helping clients reach their goals through customized programs. Outside of work, Taryn enjoys being active, being with family and friends, and is a Bachelor enthusiast!
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